Youth Programming at The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum

On campus programs at CFFCM occur on our 50 acre campus along a mile of the beautiful Willowemoc Creek in Livingston Manor, New York. Outdoor walking trails and a two-acre pond compliment our world-class museum and 2,000 square foot multi-purpose room where we conduct classes for all of our children’s educational opportunities. Learn more below and contact us to discuss options for your visit.

Field Trips

Bring your class on a field trip to the Center! Our programs are designed to complement classroom learning and can include local history, fly fishing basics, entomology, a museum scavenger hunt, as well as casting demos, outdoor exploration and hands-on crafts. Programming is adapted to accommodate grade and developmental level and aligned with NYS Learning Standards.

• Time (flexible) : 10:00am - 12:30pm

• Lunch : Bring bagged lunch to be enjoyed before departing at 12:30pm

• Grade Level : 3rd -12th grades

• Available year-round for schools & summer camps

Complete this form and a member of our team will connect with you to plan your field trip!

The CFFCM After-School Program

The after-school program at CFFCM is a yearly opportunity for parents and local school districts to extend their learning opportunities for school-age children into the later hours of the day. The program runs from 6-8 weeks per year and allows us to teach more in-depth topics such as fly tying and casting. By the end of the program, students are casting flies for fish in our pond and river.

Get in touch if you’d like to pre-register for the CFFCM 2024 After-school Program.

Summer Programs

Summer events at The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum often include activities for children including fly tying, casting lessons and stream entomology (aka bug hunting). Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date on all of our upcoming events.

Trout in the Classroom

CFFCM is a proud sponsor of Trout Unlimited’s “Trout in the Classroom” educational program in both Livingston Manor and Roscoe Central School Districts. The program kicks off in fall of 2023. Please stay tuned for more information.