C.A.S.T. for Kids – Indian Lake

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:
Start Time: 8:30 am
Type of Event: Boating

Event Coordinator

Bob Redding
indianlake@castforkids.org
(731) 217-0185

Event Location Address

Indian Lake Clubhouse
5 Excalibur Trail
Cedar Grove, TN 38321

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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!

“My daughter's senses came alive. One of her greatest concerns is being overwhelmed. Anytime we can put her in a positive situation with surrounding support and interaction is positive. Today she had the support of a community!!! That first fish of the day my daughter caught, and how her eyes lit up was my favorite part. C.A.S.T. for Kids goes above and beyond to give these special needs kids a great experience! From the Director to the Volunteers, to the Donors a Special Day. One of the Best Father's Days ever.” - Parent of Participant, Indian Lake

young boy showing off fish at Indian Lake Clubhouse
participants at Indian Lake Clubhouse
Indian Lake Clubhouse fishing event
fishing on the dock at Indian Lake Clubhouse

Event Sponsors

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

Anonymous Fisherman, Indian Lake Property Owners Association, Trotter Law Firm PLLC, Ingram Barge Co., Robert and Karen, Rural 1st., TN Valley Realty Group, Carroll Bank and Trust, Thompson and Thompson, Sen. John Stevens, Jackson Coca Cola / Dr. Pepper, Back Yard Outfitters
“I taught kindergarten for 30 years in public education. To see these kids who are typically stuck in a self-contained classroom get out and enjoy fishing then hearing cheers from the crowd was so touching. Several of us got choked up at some of their responses about the fish they caught.” - Shore Volunteer, Indian Lake

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