Program: Gone Fishing! a fishing day trip at Bendigo Park

Open to: Students entering into 5th-8th Grade

Date: June 8, 2026

Location: Bendigo Park

Time: 7:45am-3:00pm

Cost: $25 per camper

*Partial scholarships are available, please contact Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com or call (814) 781-3437 for more information.

*Please note: This program is non-refundable. All registrations and payments are final.*

Program Description:

In the morning, John Berger, fisheries biologist for Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), along with other WPC staff, will lead an electro-fishing demonstration to show how scientists study fish populations and habitats.

Also, members of the Jim Zwald Chapter of Trout Unlimited will introduce the parts of a fishing rod and help kids practice casting, reeling, baiting hooks, and fishing skills. We did not forget about fishing! The campers will have time to fish!

In the afternoon, the Elk and Cameron County Conservation Districts will host a session on macroinvertebrates—small creatures that help us understand stream health—and teach about stream habitat and riparian restoration efforts.

If time allows, we’ll end the day with a casual walk along the shoreline to observe different stream habitats and discuss ongoing restoration projects in the park.

*Parent Notes*

-Campers should bring a bagged lunch for the trip. They may also bring their own water bottles if they wish. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

-Parents must complete the following mandatory forms for their child to participate:

Mandatory Required Forms:

CEC Youth Program Consent to Treatment:https://form.jotform.com/261103460964049

CEC Youth Programs Consent for Participation:https://form.jotform.com/261244579001048

Questions, contact: Courtney Rieger at courtney@communityedcenter.com

Gone Fishing! a fishing day trip at Bendigo Park for Grades 5-8