Participating youth interact with positive adult role models and mentors from the community. FFS also stocks, helps maintain, and hosts fishing events at numerous community fishing ponds in Alachua County. In addition to these programs, FFS hosts large monthly Family Fishing Day s aimed at providing enjoyable and memorable fishing experiences for children and their parents. Future goals of FFS include continuing the on and off-site programs within Alachua and nearby counties, along with an increased focus on developing additional community fishing ponds around the state. A youngster enjoys fishing at one of the community ponds.
Kids use dipnets to capture aquatic invertebrates.