C.A.S.T. for Kids – Folsom Lake presented by Pacific Seafood

04/26/2025

Brought to you in part by the Michael Lobrovich Foundation and ICON General Contractors 

Our C.A.S.T. for Kids Folsom Lake event is in Memory of Logan Schwab, an incredible young man whose passion for fishing will live on with the children at this event.

michael lobrovich with a fish
logan Schwab holding a fish

Join Us!

2-Day Event in 2025!

2025 event planning and preparations have begun. To reach more children a 2-day event is being held on:

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Shore Fishing

Sunday, April 27, 2025 – Boat Fishing

Ages: 6-16

This is a C.A.S.T. for Kids event designed to provide children with special needs, ages 6-16, 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. 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: 8:00 am
Event Type: Shore

Event Coordinator:

John Hennecke
folsomlake@castforkids.org
(916) 792-3871

Event Address

Folsom Lake – Granite Bay State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Off Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay, CA 95746

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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!

“My son is nonverbal autistic, and his sensory needs were met by the boat’s bumps and speed and touching the water! Waiting to catch a fish helped him also with patience. These experiences in nature are immensely positive for him. This experience means so much to our son, engaging his senses and balancing his mind and body. Sharing this as a family is incredible, and we’re deeply grateful. Thank you!!!” - Parent of Participant, Folsom Lake

Event Sponsors

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

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The Michael Lobrovich Foundation, Icon General Contractors, KNCI 105.1, Ultimate Bass Radio, North State Electrical, Vista Del Lago Fishing Club, Legacy Mechanical & Energy Services, Hillsdale Church, Wills Brothers Electric, Crisp Catering, Del Paso Pipe and Steel, 1950 OL Hozer, RB Bass Outdoors, Best Bass Tournaments
“My favorite moment was watching the kids receive their plaques and how happy it made them. It gave me an appreciation for helping the kids, and seeing how much the event meant to them and their families. It also made me excited to volunteer more with C.A.S.T. in the future.” - Shore Volunteer, Folsom Lake

Registration Links