Welcome to Salty Anglers Fishing Camp in Ft. Lauderdale
Dates: June 19th – July 25th 2025
Locations: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Time: 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Welcome to the So. Florida’s premier Fishing camp for children ages 7 to 13! Our mission is to create a program for youth with an interest and passion for fishing. Your young angler will receive hands-on, experiential lessons that will teach them new techniques in fishing, sportsmanship, and environmental conservation.
As with ALL Camp Live Oak programs, we are committed to providing a nurturing setting that will enhance a child’s self-worth, confidence, and a profound appreciation of nature.
Your child will be taught by experienced and passionate fishermen and women, who not only enjoy fishing but will also, integrate best fishing practices and policies into each session. Twice weekly field trips will take your camper on a variety of fresh and saltwater adventures, including drift boat, pier and shore fishing, and many encounters with Mother Nature!
PLEASE NOTE, FOR SUMMER 2025, WE ARE ASKING PARENTS TO DROP OFF THEIR CHILD AT CERTAIN FT. LAUDERDALE FIELD TRIP LOCATIONS.
2025 Field Trips
Week 1: Wolf Lake and Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Week 2: Pompano Pier and Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Week 3: Plantation Heritage Park and Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Week 4: Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Week 5: Holiday Park Everglades and Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Week 6: Mizel Johnson State Park and Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Week 7: John Pennekamp (9-12) Cox museum (7-8) pompano Pier (7-12)
Salty Angler Camp Rates
- Salty Angler Fishing Camp
- Weekly (Camper ages 7-13): $490
Week 7 (Ocean Quest) does not qualify for discounts.
Also, Session 2 includes a shortened week (4 days) due to the July 4th holiday and that week is only $392. - Starlight Sleepover: $150
- *Parents are asked to drop-off campers earlier to certain field trip locations.
- Extended Care Rates
- Morning Care (8-9am) Weekly: $20
- After Care (3:30-6pm) Weekly: $75 (Snacks are included)
- Both Morning & After Care Weekly: $90
- Summer Camp Discounts
- Multi-Week (3 or more weeks): Multi-Week Discount
(Can vary and will be applied at time of booking.) - Discounts cannot be combined. Only 1 discount is applicable.
2025 FISH FLORIDA Grant Recipient!
Fish Florida is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, that supports organizations that teach people, especially children, about Florida’s fish and aquatic habitats through donations of fishing equipment, grants, and scholarships. The mission of Fish Florida is to promote public awareness of and encourage the protection of marine fisheries and coastal habitats.
This year, Camp Live Oak was awarded a $5,000 grant and 200 rod and reel combos to go towards camp’s mission of teaching responsible fishing practices. Thank you Fish Florida for supporting Camp Live Oak!
General Program Overview
- Fishing Trips, twice a week. Includes beach, pier, flat water, and charter boat excursions.
- Knot Tying
- Casting Accuracy
- Fishing Techniques
- History of fishing/ Types of fishing
- Local Florida laws/ guidelines for fishing/ requirements/ licensing
- Ocean/ Environmental Conservation,
- Ocean/ boating/ water safety, best practices
- Dissection/ Marine life anatomy lessons
- Fresh Vs. Saltwater fishing
- Fun camp activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, sports and more!
Salty Anglers Weekly Themes
- Session One (June 09 – 27, 2024)
- Week 1: June 09 ~ 13: The Cycles of the Moon, Tides and Fishing
- Week 2: June 16 ~ 20: Feathers and Fins! How watching birds will help you catch fish.
- Week 3: June 23 ~ 27 Natural Relationships; Patterns and Partners
- Session 2 (July 1st – July 19th)
- Week 4: June 30th – 3: Independence Week/ SuperHero Training Camp
- Week 5: July 7 – 11: Rain, Rain, Rain – The Water Cycle
- Week 6: July 14 -18: The Rivers of Grass, Estuaries Around the World
- Week 7: July 21– 25: Ocean Quest Week – the Science of the Sea
General Daily Schedule
Join us for exciting activities & enrichment adventures
Birch State Park in Ft. Lauderdale
- Monday
- 8:30 – 9:00 Drop off at Manatee Pavilion parking lot
- 9:00 – 12:00 Fishing/Intensive fishing programming
- 12:30 – 1:00 Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 Fun camp activities such as swimming, sports, kayaking, and more!
- 3:30 – 3:45 Dismissal
- Tuesday: Field Trip Day!
- 8:30 – 9:00 Please see field trip Information sheet for details.
- 9:00 – 3:00 Exciting Fishing Trip!
- 3:30 – 3:45 Dismissal
- Wednesday
- 8:30 – 9:00 Drop off at Manatee Pavilion parking lot.
- 9:00 – 12:30 Fishing/Intensive fishing programming
- 12:30 – 1:00 Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 Fun camp activities such as swimming, sports, kayaking, and more!
- Thursday: Field Trip Day!
- 7:30 AM at Flamingo Deep Sea Fishing 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- Friday:
- 8:30 – 9:00 Drop off at Manatee Pavilion parking lot
- 9:00 – 12:00 Fishing/Intensive fishing programming
- 12:30 – 1:00 Lunch
- 1:00 – 3:00 Fun camp activities such as swimming, sports, kayaking, and more!
- 3:30 – 3:45 Dismissal