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Summer 2026 Small Group Lessons
Summer 2026 will offer small group lessons focused on building fishing skills, learning about local fish species and ecosystems, and helping kids gain confidence and enjoyment on the water. All gear will be provided.
Sessions will accommodate up to 8 kids total (per instructor), with ideally at least 3 participants needed for the lesson to run.
The cost is $60 per participant per session.
Lessons will generally be held on weekends, with sessions typically running during time slots such as:
• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Contact us directly for more options on private lessons throughou the summer in DC and DE Beach regions.
Life Lessons through Fishing
A fisherman since age 5, Elliott models life skills fostered through a passion for fishing in order to successfully navigate the waterways and various fish of both nature and life. Elliott knows that he doesn’t just hook the fish, they hooked him and have carried him through both calm and rough waters.
Life Values
We emphasize a welcoming environment, teach exceptional life long fishing skills, and build meaningful life skills of patience, perseverance, focus, serenity, and the rewards of connecting to nature. That’s where fishing meets life!
Respect for Nature
We practice catch and release, which means you’ll take home photos and memorable experiences over actual fish and learn a respect, appreciation, and awe for these species , their ecosystem, and nature overall.
Experienced and Fun Staff
Our staff members are experienced, trained, and passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational experience for all our campers. They are dedicated to creating a positive and memorable summer camp experience.
Run by Elliott Brown, Whitman Graduate and Rising Sophomore at Notre Dame, former VP of Education for Whitman HS Fishing Club, kid friendly, patient, and highly skilled fisherman versed in teaching all ages fishing and navigation of the creeks and waterways of Bethesda. He has run private lessons and camps for kids over the past four years.
As a long term Bethesda resident networked into the DC regional fishing scene, Elliott has the expertise and access to the best local, experienced, and passionate HS/College instructors to serve this camp.
New Friendships
Meet new friends from all over and create lasting memories together. Our campers consist of a wide range of ages, genders, interests, and fishing experience . We focus on aligning campers and staff to the appropriate group/instructor while still maintaining a cohesive group that leverages the strengths of all. That’s the beauty of fishing, there’s no one type!