CTU RIVER CONSERVATION & FLY FISHING YOUTH CAMP

CTU RIVER CONSERVATION & FLY FISHING YOUTH CAMP

JUNE 12-18, AEI BASE CAMP, TAYLOR PARK, CO

NOMINATE A CANDIDATE FOR A CCTU SCHOLARSHIP

This fantastic camp is designed to educate 14-18 year old students on the importance of cold-water conservation and to provide fly fishing instruction.  It was originally established by Sharon Lance, former CCTU and CTU President.  20 students are selected each year, based on their qualifications and a written essay on why they would like to attend the camp.   The camp will be at AEI Base Camp in Taylor Park, June 12-18, 2022.  Camp curriculum provides a balance of hands-on learning in river conservation and aquatic ecology and building camper fly fishing and fly tying skill sets.  The application deadline is April 10, 2022.  To find out more info and to apply go to www.coloradotu.org/youthcamp.  Application fees are $50 and camp tuition is $600.  However, scholarships are available, with CCTU is providing at least two full scholarships.  One has already been awarded to a young chapter member and we would love to award the second to a female camper…but are happy to provide it to any qualified 14-18 year old budding conservationist.  Contact CCTU President Scott Tampa (scott.a.tampa@gmail.com) if you are interested in finding out more about the scholarships or if you want to recommend a student for a CCTU scholarship.  Help TU, CTU and CCTU inspire the next generation of river stewards.