Day 1
Campers arrive in Ketchikan on Alaska Airlines flight
175-3:35PM. A camp representative well greet them at the
airport where their adventure begins. Campers will be
exposed to a scenic trip through the islands of Southern
Southeast Alaska from Ketchikan to Camp. Upon arrival,
campers will be introduced to their Camp guides and settle
in to their rooms were they can meet fellow campers. Top
off the day with a hardy Alaskan Dinner (that would make
your Moms and Dads jealous.)
Day 2
Breakfast 8:00
Boating is our most important hands-on learning activity. At
this point, we will teach some basic maritime skills,
rules-of-the-road, proper outboard/ boat maintenance, the
proper use and care of all safety devices. Following Lunch,
Campers will learn boat handling, understanding weather and
sea conditions and some understanding of the tides and how
they affect the weather and ocean for safe travel. After
another hardy Alaskan meal, campers get to do some fishing
with their camp guide. This is a Great experience for young
campers to learn the skills needed to
run a boat and learn responsibilities and Team Work!
Day 3
Breakfast 8:00
Marine
charts and navigating skills are another big part of
maritime boating. Here we will teach basic navigation and do
a little practice in course plotting. After lunch, the
guides will show the campers how to use the different types
of fishing gear including the latest rods, reels, line,
lures, hooks, bait and explain how to identyify different
species. Campers will be fishing for: Halibut, Salmon, Cod,
and rock fish. Each camper will learn how to properly clean
and care for his or her catch, which includes freezing to
take home. After a big hardy Alaskan meal, campers can go
Kayaking the first time (guided only) and explore. The
campers are always with guides while in the water or away
from the lodge, to help them learn the proper way to do each
ativity they engage in.
Day 4
Breakfast 8:00
After breakfast, Campers
will bait shrimp pots and set them for shrimp, yum yum! A
short hike up a nearby stream will yield to some excellent
freshwater fishing. Guides will teach the campers in the
use of spinning rods. At the lake, and after lunch,
Campers will fish the lake two hours then fish their way
back down the stream for the lodge. Campers will help
prepare tonight’s seafood meal, with our cooking staff, so
they can learn some recipes for all the fish campers bring
home to Mom and Dad. AFter Dinner at 5:30, it will be time
to haul the shrimp pots and reset them for the next day.
Everybody gets to help. Always teaching team work and
respect.
Day 5
Breakfast 8:00
After
breakfast, campers will get to enjoy a morning of wildlife
viewing, with photo ops at every turn. Animals will include
Black bear, Black tail Deer, Bald Eagles, Humpback Whales,
Killer Whales, Harbor Seals, and Sea lions,
After lunch
campers will haul the shrimp pots, then learn how to
properly clean them out and put them away.
After
dinner, campers will get to go kayaking again, or try thier
hand at beachcombing for glass balls and other hidden
treasures. Alaska Kids Camp is all about Hands-on
Learning!!
Day 6
Breakfast 8:00
Who can catch the biggest
King Salmon today? Each guide will gear up and take their
group out fishing for the Alaska Kids Camp
King Salmon Derby. Before lunch Campers will weigh in their
catch. After unch at 12:00 , camper will go back out and
continue fishing for the King Salmon Derby. Weigh in at
Dinner (5:30) Campers
will continue fishing after dinner and weigh in by 7:30 .
Who wins 1st. 2nd. 3rd,
Place? Which group caught the most pounds total? Friendly
competition is healthy and fun!
Day 7
Breakfast 8:00
Alaska Kids Camp Halibut
Derby begins.
Guides will gather their
group one last time for the Halibut Derby, with a weigh in
before lunch.
(Lunch at 12:00)
Campers will continue fishing the derby and weight in no
later than 4:00. Who wins 1st. 2nd. 3rd,
Place? Which group caught the most pounds total? Campers
well begin cleaning and gathering their belongings for thier
departure the next day.
Dinner at 5:30
Award Ceremony begins. With
prizes for longest fish, heaviest fish (King, Halibut, and
Rock Fish), and the group with most catches, and most
weight.
Day 8
Breakfast 8:00
Early morning departure
from Camp to the Ketchikan Airport. An Alaska Kids Camp
representative will assist the Campers with Luggage,
ticketing, boarding and say their good byes. Alaska Airlines
flight 65 Arrives in Seattle 12:28pm.
Rocky Bay Lodge @
Nichols Bay
Sport Fishing May 15. – Aug. 10th.
Alaska Kids Camp @
Nichols Bay
Session # 1 August 11th–18th
Session # 2 August 18th- 25th
Session #3 August 25th -Sept. 1st
Alaska Kids Camp @
Cannery Point
Session # 3 Aug. 26 – Sept. 3
Rocky Bay Lodge Wilderness
Wildlife
Photo Shoot May 15th. – August
10th.
Rocky Bay Lodge Sea
Kayaking
May 15th. – August10th.
Outfitting /Hunting
Sept. 2nd. – Oct. 31st.
End of Season
