C.A.S.T. for Kids – Chandler Branch

04/26/2025

IN MEMORY OF ASHLEY & MARY MARGARET GRANT

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 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 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. 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!

Event Details

Event Date: 04/26/2025
Start Time: 9:00 am
Event Type: Shore

Event Coordinator:

Jeff Barnes
chandlerbranch@castforkids.org
(256) 310-4323

Event Address

Chandler Branch
132 Chandler Branch Road
Scottsboro, AL 35769

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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, fishing with children, preparing for and serving lunch, celebrating the children, clean up and more.

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!

“This was our first event and experience with C.A.S.T. for Kids, but it won’t be our last!!! This was an outstanding event! First class in every respect! The venue was stunning and an absolutely perfect location for this activity. Self-confidence and esteem are always improved when a goal such as catching a fish is achieved!” - Parent of Participant, Chandler Branch

2 participants with fishing poles
a kid holding a fish and pole

Event Sponsors

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

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Wilks Tire & Battery Service, Ross-Graden Lumber Company, Guntersville Feed Store, Oliver Tire Pros, Discount Building Supply, Butterfly Haven RV Resort, Citizens Bank & Trust, Anchor Club, Sims Litter Tech, PawPaws Portable Toilets DBA Waynes Portable Toilets, Guntersville Tackle & Outdoors
“As a parent of a special needs child it was fun to be on the other side to help with the other kids as well and to see how proud the parents are to see their kids escape their daily routines! Refreshing to see so much kindness and love in one place! My favorite was watching the children shine during the awards.” - Shore Volunteer, Chandler Branch