Join Us!

This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with special needs (minimum age 6) 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 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: 06/21/2025
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

Registration Coordinator: Leah Moore

bigsevenlake@castforkids.org

(810) 338-7028

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

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!

“I was so impressed by this event. To have a space where I knew we could try this without being judged or 'ruining' it for other kids was so important and helpful. The volunteers were all kind and full of compassion and generated so much love and excitement and encouragement throughout the day. Incredible event with fantastic volunteers.” - Parent of Participant, Big Seven Lake

volunteer and participant with a fish
volunteer and participant with a fish
volunteer and participant with a fish in a boat
volunteers and participant holding plaques

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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sportsmans club of fort worth
sportsmans club of fort worth
sportsmans club of fort worth
sportsmans club of fort worth
Department of Natural Resources – Michigan, State Farm, Atlas Outdoor, Sweet Evelyn Renee Designs, The Stain Shop, Clark Lake Marine, Tracker Boats, Thread Creek Coffee, Gary & Jae, Holly Moose Lodge, Battle Alley Brewing Company
“As a volunteer through my church I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into, but it was great to be paired with, get to know and have fun with an awesome kid! It was a positive experience, it was great to see all the kids excited for catching fish, riding on boats and getting the awards!” - Volunteer Co-Captain, Big Seven Lake