Charleston
Youth Fishing
Summer Camp
Two days of fishing, fun, and education in the Lowcountry with experienced captains who love teaching kids how to fish.
Learn To Fish
Every camper will get hands-on experience with terminal tackle, knot tying, rigging bait, artificial lures, and throwing a cast net.
Experienced Captains
Our captains are experienced and patient instructors with years of experience fishing the waters around the Lowcountry.
Gear For Every Camper
We worked with our sponsors to provide each camper with a brand new Penn combo, a tacklebox with Berkley baits, and a cast net for catching live bait.
Two Days On The Water In The Lowcountry
Day 1 // Monday
Learn The Basics & Creek Fishing
Day one is all about the fundamentals of fishing in the Lowcountry. Campers will learn everything they need to catch bait, rig their rods, cast, and retrieve. This is a hands-on experience where our captains will share their years of experience fishing our waters.
Campers, parents, and captains will meet on the deck of the Ripley Light Yacht Club at 8 AM. We'll have a quick safety briefing, answer any questions you may have, and help load the campers onto the boats. We'll wave goodbye as we set off to learn how to catch live bait.
We're setting off from the dock and heading to the creeks to learn how to throw a cast net and catch live bait. We're learning about the bait, when they're in the creeks, and what species love to feed on them.
With the live wells full of bait, we'll teach each camper how to rig their new Penn combos—tying on leaders and hooks, and rigging their freshly-caught bait.
Now we're into the fun stuff, fishing! For any anglers with limited casting experience, our camp captains will teach them everything they need to know! From line management and flipping the bail to the different types of casts, we can't wait to get your camper hooked into a fish!
We'll pull both boats up into the grass or spot-lock in a creek and take a break for lunch. Campers are welcome to keep fishing while we eat.
With our casting arms rested and our bellies full, we're going to keep hitting the creeks until its time to head back to the marina for dropoff.
We'll meet you back at the dock with your campers. Feel free to take your new combo home to practice tying and rigging or leave it in the boat because we've got a full day of fishing tomorrow!
Day 2 // Tuesday
Put Your Skills To The Test & Catch Fish
Day two is all about fishing and learning some deeper water techniques in the harbor (weather permitting). We're fishing deeper water for big redfish and sharks—sure to be an unforgettable day of fishing for the campers.
We'll meet at Ripley Light Yacht Club to go over the plan for the day, the locations we're fishing, and help your campers onto the boats as we wave goodbye and set off for another day of fishing.
Every camper will ready their cast nets as we head into the creeks to test their skills in catching live bait for the day. Our captains will work with each camper to help them hone their throws and dial in their bait-catching skills.
Today, we're fishing deeper water in the harbor for big redfish and sharks. Campers will learn about deep water rigs, why they work, and how to tie them.
With our deep-water rigs ready, we're hooking up live bait and fishing for big fish! We'll be fishing a mix of bottom for a mix of species around iconic spots like Castle Pickney and Fort Sumter.
We'll get both boats together with spot-lock on the trolling motor and break for lunch. While we're eating, campers are welcome to keep fishing!
Depending on the weather and the tides, we'll hit a few more spots to keep your campers engaged and hooked into some awesome fights.
We're heading back to the dock to drop off your campers and their new fishing gear for the ride home.
Experienced Captains
Capt. Andrew Ciccone
Captain Andrew is a father and an experienced angler. Originally from New Jersey, he grew up fishing the back bays and offshore canyons for Tuna, Mahi, Stripers, and Flounder. In 2019 he graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Agbusiness. Captain Andrew has been fishing for 4 Sons since 2021, his ability to put his clients on fish is only surpassed by his patience, enthusiasm, and willingness to teach. He is passionate about his craft and always hooked on adventure.
Capt. Taylor Mitchum
Growing up in the Lowcountry with a Coast Guard father, I developed a love for the water and fishing, especially for Redfish. As a kid, I spent hours exploring creeks in my jon boat, dreaming of doing it every day. After graduating from The College of Charleston in 2022, I earned my captain’s license and joined 4 Sons in 2023, where I’ve been living the dream ever since. It’s been an incredible journey, and I’m passionate about sharing the waters I love with others.
Come For The Experience, Leave With The Gear
Penn Combo
Every camper will get a Penn Fierce Combo, a versatile setup to tackle the Lowcountry.
Tacklebox & Lures
A Plano tacklebox loaded with Gulp!, Berkley Powerbait, jigheads, and more quality tackle.
Youth Cast Net
Lastly, throwing a cast net is a valuable skill for catching bait. Every camper will get a net to take home!
What Will We Catch?
Our Boats
Two 24' Blazer Bay Center Consoles
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have for our kids fishing camp.
All fishing tackle, licenses, lifejackets, and water are provided. Our licensed and experienced captains are all first aid and CPR certified.
All campers will receive a Penn fishing combo, Plano tackle box with Berkley baits, and a youth cast net.
The coolers are loaded with ice and water, so all you need to bring for your campers are snacks, lunch, and anything in particular they may want to drink.
If you have any specific sunscreen you prefer for your kid to use, please bring that as well.
We highly recommend wearing long-sleeve, uv-resistant clothing like fishing sun shirts, tech pants, and close-toed shoes.
You're welcome to wear shorts and sandals but please be sure to bring some extra sunscreen (no spray sunscreen please).
Polarized sunglasses are great for cutting through the glare of the water but any sunglasses will help.
We also recommend wearing a hat to help cover your face.
We will be picking up and dropping off at Ripley Light Yacht Club. Get directions here. There is a large deck with picnic tables where we will meet all the parents and campers. There are bathrooms we can use before setting off.
Drop-off is at 8 AM each day, and pickup is at 2 PM each day.
We're fishing a mix of creeks and iconic spots in the harbor.
Our USCG-certified captains are first-aid and CPR-certified. We will be within cell service for the entirety of camp. You will have Capt. Andrew and Capt. Taylor's phone numbers in case you need to contact your camper.
Safety is our top priority during these trips! If bad weather or unsafe conditions threaten our camp experience we will work with you to reschedule to another week or provide a refund if another date does not work for you.
As with all of our experiences, your deposit is non-refundable, but we understand that things come up—emergencies happen. If you need to cancel your trip, contact us ASAP to discuss your options. Refunds are issued at your captain's discretion.
If you need to reschedule due to an emergency or conflict, contact ASAP to go over your options. We'll do our best to accommodate schedule changes but any rescheduling requests are ultimately up to your captain's discretion and may not be accommodated.