RiverCourse Fly Fishing Youth Camp

The North Carolina State Council of Trout Unlimited, and its individual Chapters, carry that mission for the residents, sportsmen/sportswomen and TU members of North Carolina.

Trout Unlimited leaders across the state of North Carolina and the staff at RiverCourse all believe passionately that......
"The Future of Coldwater Conservation Lies In Our Youth"

2014 RiverCourse is just around the corner!


Registration for the 2014 RiverCourse Camp will open soon. The date for the 2014 camp in June will be announced shortly.
Read more about RiverCourse!

The North Carolina State Council of Trout Unlimited is proud to support  N.C.T.U. RiverCourse: Coldwater Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp. Our program is designed to teach the ethics of coldwater conservation to our youth. The 2014 camp is scheduled for the week of June 15 - 20, 2014 at Lake Logan Center near Canton. The area features the  pristine habitat and rich history of the West Fork of the Pigeon River and the mountainous region of Haywood County, North Carolina.

You can go directly to the RiverCourse website at http://www.rivercourse.orgor submit an application for RivercCourse 2014 or read the Adobe  pdf version (373 KB's) and mail it via the U.S. Postal Service. 

Through the use of both traditional and natural classrooms, the campers will receive instruction by volunteer experts in specialties such as geology, entomology, herpetology, stream restoration techniques, wetlands ecology, and environmental policy. In addition, fly-fishing and fly tying instruction will reinforce traditional values of patience, technique, attention to detail and a general love of the outdoors.

Our program features an all day field trip to the nearby Davidson River. Classes on riparian buffers, fish dissection, and trout raising are taught by US Forest Service and North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission personnel. Campers will participate in the planting of native species that will become a part of the riparian buffer along the river.

Swimming is an optional activity being offered. At least one certified lifeguard will be on duty during swimming.

Campers are lodged in cottages with double occupancy rooms and private bathrooms. Adult chaperones are lodged with the campers. All meals are included and served at a modern dining hall. 

TU chapters and members throughout the state contribute flies, tools, materials, and financial support to help make the camp a success. The camp staff is comprised of TU volunteers, including a camp doctor, that are committed to ensuring that the campers have an enjoyable, safe, and rewarding experience.

By impressing upon our youth of today the importance of these natural habitats to the well being of all living creatures, they will be better prepared to make a positive contribution to the future.

Sixteen boys and girls ranging from 13-15 years of age will be selected to attend camp. The cost of camp is $595.00 for the all-inclusive week. Tuition is not due until candidates have been notified of selection. 

For
more information about N.C.T.U. RiverCourse Youth Camp, please send an email to: nctu.rivercourse@gmail.com.

Registration You can go directly to the RiverCourse website at http://www.rivercourse.org

Download the 2014 RiverCourse Registration Brochure in pdf format.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the brochure. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, get it for free from Adobe.
Print the brochure, fill in the required information on the Application Form, and send it to the indicated address.

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Rocky River Chapter of Trout Unlimited - 2014