The Ubuntu Fly Anglers 2026 Summer BIPOC Youth Camp is a unique educational opportunity designed for a small group of youth, ages 12-18, who self-identify as Black or Brown. It is led by the Ubuntu Fly Anglers Network, a community of Black and Brown fly anglers, environmental activists, and educators based in Spokane, as well as across the U.S. and Canada. We recognize that today’s black and brown youth are tomorrow’s environmental activists and river warriors. This camp is specifically designed to introduce and encourage our youth to live healthier, more active outdoor lives.
Dates
July 22 – July 25, 2026
Event Times
Daily from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Location
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 500 S Stone St., Spokane, WA and various field trip locataions
Ages
12 – 18
Questions
We are a 501(c)(3) program under iFishiBelong. Our camp partners are the Black Lens Newspaper, the Spokane Chapter of the NAACP, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Spokane, WA. Funding provided by the Waters Meet Foundation and private donors.
- Snacks, Drinks, and Lunch
- Ubuntu Camp T-Shirt, Lanyard, and Name Tag
- Hands-On Educational Sessions with take-home learning materials
- Copy of Dudley Edmondson’s 2006 Book – Black & Brown Faces in America’s Wild Places
- On-the-Water Instruction with dedicated river mentors
- Family Gathering/Lunch and Camp Completion Certificate Ceremony
- Transportation to the MLK Jr. Center
If you have any questions about the event or need to cancel your registration, please contact us at [email protected] or call/text Bob Bartlett at (509) 710-4937.
We are currently seeking sponsors for the 2025 iFishiBelong All Kids Fish event in Pennsylvania. Your sponsorship will help youth from all backgrounds gain confidence, develop essential life skills, and build meaningful connections with nature in a supportive and inclusive setting. It also highlights your brand as a leader in youth empowerment, conservation, and the future of fishing.
Click HERE to see the iFishiBelong Programs Sponsorship Packet or email [email protected] with your questions.
