YOUTH EDUCATION REPORT
by Greg Kucharewshi
(from Jersey Coast Anglers Association July 1998 Newsletter)
Disabled Access Dedication Ceremony
A ceremony dedicating the new disabled fishing access and observation deck at Fort Monmouth's Husky Brook Pond will be held on Wednesday, 11:00 am, 1 July 1998. Representatives from the Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife will be present to conduct a demonstration about various warm water fish and the Disabled Advisory Committee will present a gift to LTC W. McFarland for his support during the construction of the disabled access ramp.
Approximately 200 children attending the Fort Monmouth Youth Service Center during the months of July and August will participate in the 1998 Youth Fishing Derby at Husky Brook Pond. The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education Committee will provide outdoor fishing instruction and aquatic education seminars weekly throughout the summer months. Students will have a chance to test their fishing skills at the pond and parents are welcome to attend.
"Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs"
During National Fishing Week students at Anastasia School learned about earthworms as part as their science curriculum and the "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" campaign.
In addition, the students are also participating in a service learning Marine Environmental Science project in which they are learning to appreciate the environment, as well as stewardship of marine resources. The students are sharing what they are learning about healthy alternative activities skills to drug use and the need to preserve the environment with students in other classes.