Sportfishing Day
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Little Dixie Lake Conservation Area
- This site has composting toilets and no running water. We bring extra TP and we will have hand sanitizer and a first-aid kit on site.
- The site has limited seating so we encourage you to bring camp chairs, sunscreen and even an umbrella or other rain gear in case of a rainy, cloudy day. If weather is severe, we will reschedule for a later date.
Registration: April 15–June 1 in 4-H Online
Registration fee: $25 for each youth
- If paying by check, payment must be received by your County Extension Office before approval for this event, payment is expected within 5 days. Make check payable to University of Missouri.
T-shirts (optional): Must be ordered by June 1 in 4-H Online. Youth participants get a shirt for free; families can purchase up to 4 additional shirts for $15 each.
Lunch: A box lunch will be provided for each youth registrant at no additional charge. One adult accompanying a registered youth will also be provided the box lunch at no additional charge. Adult name must be provided during the youth registration process.
- Additional box lunches may be purchased for additional adults or youth not registered but will be attending the event at a charge of $10.00 per person. Tickets will be provided at youth check-in for additional meals. No meals sold on site.
- Families are welcome to pack their own lunch and bring it, however we are unable to store any participant food/coolers inside of the event pavilion.
Activities for the day include:
- Fishing Derby
- Skill-a-thon
- Educational Session
- Service learning project
If you have questions, please contact James Sappington.
