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

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!

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Event Details

Event Date:
Start Time: 8:00 am
Type of Event: Boating

Event Coordinator

Bernadette Darby
lakewashington@castforkids.org
(425) 345-9928

Event Location Address

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North
Renton, WA 98056

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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 Children were so excited to catch their first fish. Our Captain was so amazing. The children were so excited to not only catch fish but to drive the boat. This was such a magical day for our family, my son had no idea how amazing a day he would experience. You have provided life time memories and created interest around the water. The event is so very well organized and thought out, so many happy children and families. Thank you all who organized and volunteered.”- Parent of Participant, Lake Washington

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participant holding 2 fish at Lake Washington

Event Sponsors

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

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Washington Bass Association, Western Bass Club, Buick GMC of Puyallup, City of Renton, Auburn Sports & Marine, Puget Sound Anglers, Panda Express, Chevrolet Puyallup
"Throughout the years that my son has been a participant, the energy, excitement, and preparation during the event has always kept the kids and us families so excited. The kids show up and are greeted with smiling happy faces and super awesome skilled captains to help us all enjoy the day!" - Parent of Participant, Lake Washington

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