Kids Activity Family Zone Master List

Objective

To create a dynamic and exciting Kids Activity Zone with age-appropriate activities that promote fun, learning, and a love for Catfishing for youth anglers.

Ages 4-10: Fun & Exploration

These activities are sensory-based and focused on creativity, basic motor skills, and fishing-themed fun.

Ages 11-13: Hands-On Learning & Challenges

This age group enjoys physical tasks, collecting achievements, and learning skills they can show off.

Ages 14-16: Mentorship & Skills Development

Teens seek guidance, identity, and real-world application of fishing skills.

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List of Activities

Photo Booth

Daily Raffle Drawings

Parent Chill Zone

Photo Booth with Giant Catfish Prop

All ages

Parent Chill Zone

Daily Raffle Drawings

Parent Chill Zone

Seating, phone charging, and info desk.

Daily Raffle Drawings

Catfish Coloring Station

Daily Raffle Drawings for youth participants

All ages

Catfish Coloring Station

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Catfish Coloring Station

Custom coloring pages, crayons, stickers Ages 4 - 11

Face Painting & Tattoo

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Catfish, bobbers, fishing gear art.

All ages

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Personalize a box with waterproof markers and stickers.

Ages-6-12.

DIY Lure Art

Knot-Tying Station

Kids decorate pretend lures using safe, colorful materials.

Ages-6-12

Knot-Tying Station

Palomar, Clinch, and Loop knot competitions.

Ages 12-16

Rod Rigging Table

Knot-Tying Station

Rod Rigging Table

Practice setting up a basic catfish rig. Ages 12-16

Scavenger Hunt

Fishing Skills Workshops

Rod Rigging Table

Quest across the Expo with vendor check-ins and prizes.

Ages 12-16

Fishing Skills Workshops

Bank vs boat tactics, sonar basics, finding fish.

Ages 12-16

Seminars with Pro Anglers

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Tips on bait, landing fish, and reading water.

Ages 12-16

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Enter-to-win drawing for rods/reels if they attend a workshop.

Ages 12-16

Mentor Meet & Greet

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

Q&A sessions with tournament anglers and content creators.

All ages

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

Learn the Snell, Carolina rig, three-way rigs.

Ages 12-16

Kids Activity Family Zone Master List

Objective

List of Activities

Photo Booth

Daily Raffle Drawings

Parent Chill Zone

Parent Chill Zone

Daily Raffle Drawings

Parent Chill Zone

Daily Raffle Drawings

Daily Raffle Drawings

Catfish Coloring Station

Catfish Coloring Station

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Catfish Coloring Station

Face Painting & Tattoo

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

Mini Tackle Box Decorating

DIY Lure Art

Knot-Tying Station

Knot-Tying Station

Knot-Tying Station

Knot-Tying Station

Knot-Tying Station

Rod Rigging Table

Knot-Tying Station

Rod Rigging Table

Scavenger Hunt

Fishing Skills Workshops

Rod Rigging Table

Fishing Skills Workshops

Fishing Skills Workshops

Fishing Skills Workshops

Seminars with Pro Anglers

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Fishing Gear Giveaway Table

Mentor Meet & Greet

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

Advanced Rigging or Knot Mastery

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