Fishing Adventures for Youth Empowerment
More Than 28,000 Youths Served
Florida Fishing Academy
Helping At-Risk Kids Grow & Learn Through Fishing
A fun day of fishing becomes a tool for growth with the Florida Fishing Academy, a kids’ charity. We take at-risk kids in Palm Beach County on a journey to explore Florida’s marine environment, with a few life lessons along the way.
Step into our programs and you’ll find kids learning fishing and marine science through lessons in class, on the water and online. These programs also offer a haven for kids who are facing instability or insecurity at home.
It’s all part of our mission to inspire and educate local youth. We use fishing and marine life to show them how to care for the environment, build confidence and learn personal skills they can use throughout their lives.
Help us reach at-risk kids and make a lifelong impact.
Our Programs Impact Youth in Key Areas
Since opening in 2006, we’ve touched the lives of more than 28,000 children.
Our Impact
- 28,000+ kids explored fishing & marine science
- At 150+ schools & education centers
- 95% went on a boat or in the ocean for the first time
- 325 found marine jobs after FFA
- 226 became certified Red Cross lifeguards
- 42 became certified Red Cross babysitters
A Deeper Impact
Our fishing and marine programs help kids:
- Build confidence
- Overcome fear of the ocean
- Enhance social development
- Learn life skills & gain job training
- Build appreciation for Florida wildlife
- Learn to protect the environment
Together, We Can Help Kids Go Further
Programs
Programs In Class, On the Water & Online
Charting a Course in the Marine Industries
Where high school students begin Charting a Course in the Marine Industries and building advanced skills.
School Field Trips
Field trips in Palm Beach County and South Florida that are available at schools and private sites or by boat. ...
Mobile Marine Lab
A mobile field trip that travels to schools with a touch tank and working model of Florida’s watershed
Virtual Classes
A virtual classroom with online fishing classes and lessons for young anglers who want to explore.
Fish Identification Snorkeling Trips
Class lessons are brought to life as kids see fish and marine creatures underwater.
Angling for a Healthy Future
Introducing kids to the marine world with in-class and outdoor lessons and field trips.