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Here’s What People Are Saying About The Fishing Academy

The Mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino

“Community building begins by teaching respect for our shared environment and for each other. The Fishing Academy is a program, which helps our kids learn to build that respect. Taking them outside, giving them goals, letting them learn about another element of the city they live in; these are powerful tools for helping good kids grow up to be good citizens.”

Mike McHale, Program Participant 2004

“ This was the best fishing year ever, thanks to John, Roy and The Fishing Academy, I learned so much and had a great time.”

Corey Smigliani, Lincoln Eliot School Extended Day Teacher

“Our students (3 rd and 4 th graders) found it truly wonderful. What a self-esteem booster catching a fish is! Each student made a successful catch, and more importantly, gained confidence and learned skills they are eager to use again. We are looking forward to working with The Fishing Academy in the future.”

Debbie McCarthy RN, Parent of Program Participants

District 18 Massachusetts State Representative Kevin Honan

“ The program’s importance is in its message about the danger of drugs and the value of teamwork. There is a great need for programs that support parents in their efforts to keep children safe and on the correct path towards a happy, meaningful life. The Fishing Academy is one of those programs.”

Jordan Aragones, Program Participant 2004

“ We went fishing everywhere, Plymouth, Cape Cod and in the Boston Harbor. I learned how to fish and they gave me a new rod. It was great, I can’t wait to sign up this year.”

Joe Bergin, Science Teacher at The Garfield Elementary School

“ The boys and girls learned all the basics of fishing and casting, the instructors were great and the students really enjoyed the way it was presented. The fish identification portion increased the children’s sense of wonder of their local natural environment.”

Captain William Evans of Boston District 14 Police Station

“Its very important that we keep kids busy during the summer. This type of program not only keeps kids from getting into trouble, but lets them experience things in the environment that they don’t normally have access to. A lot of these kids don’t have fathers to take them fishing. We our thankful that our officers have been able to get involved in the program, because it shows kids that police are friends, not foes.”