From first-time anglers to aspiring captains — browse upcoming sessions and find the right program for your student.
Cap off Inshore Slam Week with afternoon sessions on multi-species strategy, boat maintenance fundamentals, and preparation for the Captain's Prep track.
Extend your camp day with an afternoon academy session. Each session pairs with the same week's summer camp, running from 3:00 – 5:00 PM after camp wraps up.
Afternoon academy session covering flat-water navigation, weather systems, and the science behind why fish feed when and where they do.
Cap off Inshore Slam Week with afternoon sessions on multi-species strategy, boat maintenance fundamentals, and preparation for the Captain's Prep track.
Hunt the elusive snook through mangrove shorelines and dock lights. Campers master light-tackle techniques, stealth approaches, and the patience needed to land one of Florida's prized gamefish.
Afternoon session pairing perfectly with Snook Week camp. Focus on stealth techniques, advanced knot systems, and inshore navigation around mangrove ecosystems.
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First Mate Academy