C.A.S.T. for Kids – Black Canyon Reservoir presented by Pacific Seafood

08/16/2025

Join Us!

This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with special needs, ages 6-18, 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 from ages 6-18. 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: 08/16/2025
Start Time: 8:00 am
Type of Event: Boating

Event Coordinator

Chris Rambough
blackcanyonreservoir@castforkids.org
(208) 519-9955
Stacy Rambough
blackcanyonreservoir@castforkids.org
(208) 859-8079

Event Location Address

Black Canyon State Park
5555 East Black Canyon Highway
Emmett, ID 83617

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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 overwhelmed with the thoughtfulness and organization of this event. The boaters, Chris, and the volunteers made us feel welcome and loved. We didn't feel out of place because we were different. In fact I didn't even think about any of the 'couldn't do' things because everything was well thought out and planned. My favorite was watching my son reeling in a fish. The little guy's face was amazing. The awards ceremony was awesome and to meet everyone was encouraging too. I cannot say enough good things. It did this Mama’s heart good, in a world that isn't always accepting I've never felt more accepted.” - Parent of Participant, Black Canyon Reservoir

kids on a boat at black canyon
group fishing at black canyon
fishing at black canyon
two participants on the water at black canyon

Event Sponsors

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

texas farm bureau ins logo
benevity logo
bigelow tea logo
western whitewater association
propane to go logo
Earth Energy, Allan Marsh RV & Marine Center, Hewlett Packard & The Nicholson Family, Payette River Bassmasters, Idaho Springs Water Co., Idaho State Parks & Recreation, Idaho Fish & Game, Idaho BASS Nation. In Memory of Harold Vaughn
“Being able to help kids and families get to do something they may not have been able to do is one of the most amazing experiences anyone can have. Makes me feel grateful for all that I have and how fortunate my family and I are. My favorite thing is seeing all the smiles from everyone.” - Volunteer Boater, Black Canyon Reservoir

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