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The Capt. Bob Lewis Kids Challenge |
Through the generosity of our anglers, sponsors, and benefactors, we are able to run and support many events designed to help and provide education and fun in the sun for all kids of South Florida. Our kids tournaments, Family Fun Fest, Youth Core, and Bob’s Bay Cleanups are open to everyone while the Shake-A-Leg, Sea Grass Adventures, Support Our Troops, and Shark Valley Slam were designed to help with specific kids in need. Our Kids Dock Fund is being designed to be open to everyone. The Billfish Scholarship Fund is open to students involved in marine studies. We have other events during the year as well so sign up online for our newsletter to keep informed of what programs may be offered to benefit your kids. You can also contribute and volunteer online. Our kids need your help, act today!
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| The Kids Challenge Mission |
We are a 501 (c)(3), not for profit FL corporation, dedicated to promoting environmental education, marine conservation, and the overall improvement of the health of our kids in the South Florida marine community. |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
Fall Fishing Challenge |
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| 2011 Date: November/December 2011 - REGISTRATION CLOSED!!! |
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Miami-Dade County Youth Fair |
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Bob's Bay Cleanup with Biscayne Nature Center |
We hold several events each year to educate our children about the benefits of keeping Biscayne Bay beautiful.
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Capt. Bill Broughton Boy Scouts Fishing Tournament |
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Shake-A-Leg Miami |
We sponsor a fishing program and attendees at Shake-A-Leg Miami during their summer Eco-Adventure camps for youth with physical, developmental, and economic challenges. Their facilities are located next door to Monty’s in Coconut Grove, FL. Find them online at: www.shakealegmiami.org |
Sea Grass Adventures |
Drag a net in the seagrass and who knows what you may come up with. The seagrass beds are a rich ecosystem. It’s wading fun for everyone and it’s hosted by Biscayne Nature Center on Key Biscayne, FL.
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Support Our Troops! |
Each year we plan a fishing, snorkeling, or other fun trip specifically for the children of our troops.
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Kids Youth Core Event |
One of our favorite groups to support is our own Youth Core. We provide financial support to the kids of our community who come up with their own event to benefit the kids of South Florida.
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Winter Fishing Challenge |
Our second annual kids fishing tournament from shore at Homestead Bayfront Park. This free event teaches kids how to cast, bait a hook, and fish. Open to everyone with awards, free rods, free t-shirts, and free lunch. Stay tuned for information on this upcoming event.
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Shark Valley Slam |
An hour open air tram tour and a 45 foot observation deck. Also a lot of fun with the alligators, birds, and snakes in the beauty of our Everglades National Park.
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ONGOING PROGRAMS |
Kids Dock Fund |
This is an ongoing fund to provide the children of South Florida a place to escape and to enjoy the outdoors in a safe environment. Currently, we are researching the building of a dock to provide children the pleasure of fishing at Tropical Park in Miami, FL.
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Billfish Scholarship Fund |
We help both graduate and undergraduate college students with a minimum of 5 separate annual $1,000 awards towards their education or supplies in marine or environmental studies. MORE INFORMATION |
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