C.A.S.T. for Kids – Big Seven Lake

06/12/2027

registration for this event will open about 3 months prior to the event date

Join Us!

This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with special needs (ages 6-25) the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport of fishing. Join us for an unforgettable morning of fishing, boating, and celebrating amazing children! Choose how you’d like to register.

What to Expect at a C.A.S.T Event

C.A.S.T. for Kids events are designed for children with special needs. Events are free for children to attend, and all children leave with their very own fishing equipment! Children must be accompanied by their parent/guardian for the ENTIRE event.

Upon arrival, please check in at the event registration table. You and your child will be paired with a Volunteer Boater for approximately 2-3 hours of fishing. The fishing is followed by lunch for everyone and an awards ceremony for the children. A day of joy and celebration for all!

Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Contact the event coordinator with any questions or to see if a child out of the suggested age limit can participate. Please note only one parent/guardian is guaranteed a boat ride. Once registered, event details will be sent to you via email and text within two weeks prior to the event day.

We look forward to fishing with you!

what to expect at a boating event

Event Details

Event Date: 06/12/2027
Start Time: 8:30 am
Type of Event: Boating

Event Coordinator

Steven Atkins
bigsevenlake@castforkids.org
(248) 820-2319
Andrea Prisk
bigsevenlake@castforkids.org
(812) 618-8668

Event Location Address

Seven Lakes State Park
14390 Fish Lake Road
Holly, MI 48442

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Volunteer Information

Anyone with a heart to serve children with special needs is invited to volunteer! Fishing experience is not required. On average, volunteers serve 6 hours the day of the event. Shore Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up and organization, registration and sign-in process, photo process, preparing for and serving lunch, celebrating the children, clean up and more. For our boating events, Volunteer Boaters are needed to bring their boats and take the children and their parents/guardians fishing for 2-3 hours.

Pre-registration is required. All volunteers 13-17 years of age must have a registration form completed by parent/guardian.  Our 13–15 year-old volunteers must have either a parent or guardian on site. We ask that all volunteers’ children aged 12 and under stay at home so that our volunteers can give their undivided attention to our event participants.

Contact the event coordinator with any questions. Once registered, event details will be sent to you via email and text within two weeks prior to the event day. We look forward to serving with you!

Donate Today

smiling participant at big seven lake

Your financial support provides opportunities for children with special needs and their families to experience a day of fishing and brings a community together. Local donations along with the Foundation’s financial support provide everything needed for this special experience. We would love for you to get involved and see the impact your financial gift makes. Volunteers are needed at every C.A.S.T. for Kids event, and although we do this for the children, often we are the ones who experience the greatest joy!

“We absolutely loved this activity. Troy, my son’s fishing buddy, was amazing!! He encouraged Levi to do things on his own but helped him as well. Wade, the boat owner of the boat we went on was super kind, caring, and ever so patient!! He answered every question Levi asked with such grace and understanding. These two men were so kind!! I was surely impressed!!” - Parent of Participant, Big Seven Lake

three participants on boat at big seven lake
young boys fishing at big seven lake
young boy participant at big seven lake
child surrounded by people at big seven lake

Event Gallery

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Event Sponsors

We sincerely thank all our sponsors who make this C.A.S.T. for Kids event possible!

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Atlas Outdoor, Department of Natural Resources - Michigan, Wildcard Outdoor Adventures, The Stain Shop, Clarklake Marine Sales & Services, Tracker Boats, Thread Creek Coffee, Holly Moose Lodge 1168, Miles for Water, KonaIce, DMF Bait Co., North Oakland County Fire Authority Holly TWP & Rose TWP Fire & EMS, Triangle Electric Co., Midwest Contracting Company, grumlaw kids, Blackthorn Pub, In Memory of Linda Jenkins
“The event was amazing, and I think my favorite was seeing the kids become true fisherman with their whale of a tale stories. They were so excited to say how “big” the fish were and how many they caught; you couldn’t help but get excited for them. Their smiles were contagious! They were genuinely so excited and appreciative, and it just warmed my heart!” - Volunteer Boater, Big Seven Lake

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