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SRW Fly Fishing Camps: Registration Now Open!

Fly Fishing on the River 2023

This program is supported by the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia.  It is hosted by the Shenandoah Reel Women (SRW) in partnership with the Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR). 

During these camps, young women (and now men!) will be mentored by established SRW members and volunteers.  While they are introduced to the art of fly fishing, they will learn the basics of knot tying, the use of appropriate equipment, and good casting techniques.  Activities will also include river entomology, watershed conservation education, and team building.


SRW Female-Only Overnight Camps at Shenandoah River State Park

Registration is still open for the July overnight camp! Both camps begin on Sunday at noon and end on Thursday afternoon.

July 23 – July 27 2023

Where:  Shenandoah River State Park (SRSP), Bentonville, VA

Who: Girls ages 12-18

Cost:  $150 (enrollment limited to 12, scholarships available).  Rods, reels, and tool lanyards will be available for use during camp and will become the property of these participants upon completion of the program.  This camp includes a 5-day 4-night stay at the SRSP lodge, including all meals and snacks. This camp will go in-depth into fly fishing, including advanced fishing and casting skills, gear maintenance, and building a complete leader. Other activities will include learning about macro and micro invertebrates, water quality, waste water treatment, and kayaking.

Register Below for Overnight Camps

Under “Register,” click the “+ Add” button and fill out information for each camper you would like to register. Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a digital receipt and SRW program administrator, Joan Chapman, will be in touch with the necessary paperwork to complete your child’s enrollment. Scholarships are available for those with limited income. If you have any questions about scholarship availability or the registration process, please email joan.chapman@fnfsr.org. If you experience trouble with the form below, please try using a computer or smartphone, or contact Joan for support.


SRW Coed Day Camps at Seven Bends State Park

Two, three-day long, coed day camps are being offered this year:

June 27-29, 2023: 9am-3pm and July 11-13, 2023: 9am-3pm

Where:  Seven Bends State Park, Woodstock, VA

Who: Girls and Boys, ages 12-16

Cost:  $50 (enrollment limited to 10, scholarships available) Rods, reels and necessary equipment will be available for participants’ use during the three-day workshop and for additional summer fishing activities.  Campers will build their own tool lanyards, which become their personal property at the camp conclusion.

Register Below for Day Camps

Under “Register,” click the “+ Add” button and fill out information for each camper you would like to register. Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a digital receipt and SRW program administrator, Joan Chapman, will be in touch with the necessary paperwork to complete your child’s enrollment. Scholarships are available for those with limited income. If you have any questions about scholarship availability or the registration process, please email joan.chapman@fnfsr.org. If you experience trouble with the form below, please try using a computer or smartphone, or contact Joan for support.

Registration for SRW day camps opens March 21, 2021 and ends on the Friday before the start of each session.

Keep scrolling down for overnight camp registration.


SRW Female-Only Overnight Camps at Shenandoah River State Park

Two, five-day, four-night overnight camps will be offered this year for young women. Both camps begin on Sunday at noon and end on Thursday afternoon.

 June 11- June 15 2023 and July 23 – July 27 2023

Where:  Shenandoah River State Park (SRSP), Bentonville, VA

Who: Girls ages 12-18

Cost:  $150 (enrollment limited to 12, scholarships available).  Rods, reels, and tool lanyards will be available for use during camp and will become the property of these participants upon completion of the program.  This camp includes a 5-day 4-night stay at the SRSP lodge, including all meals and snacks. This camp will go more in-depth into fly fishing, including more advanced fishing and casting skills, gear maintenance, and building a complete leader. Other activities will include learning about macro and micro invertebrates, water quality, waste water treatment, and kayaking.

Register Below for Overnight Camps

Under “Register,” click the “+ Add” button and fill out information for each camper you would like to register. Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a digital receipt and SRW program administrator, Joan Chapman, will be in touch with the necessary paperwork to complete your child’s enrollment. Scholarships are available for those with limited income. If you have any questions about scholarship availability or the registration process, please email joan.chapman@fnfsr.org. If you experience trouble with the form below, please try using a computer or smartphone, or contact Joan for support.

Registration for SRW overnight camps opens March 21, 2021 and ends on the Wednesday before the start of each session