FREE for 5 – 8 Grade Students

Youth Fishing Program

The DEAEF Youth Fishing Program includes introduction to casting, drug prevention, exploring the outdoors and learning about the environment. Wear comfortable clothing, sunglasses/hat, and closed toed shoes. Fishing equipment and dinner will be provided, please advise of any allergies.

May 4, 2026 4—8 PM 

Athens Jr./Sr. High School
300 E. Holcomb St. Athens, MI  49011

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Register by May 1, 2026 
25 Student Spots Available

Bus departs  from Athens Jr./Sr. High School at 4:30 PM to Gigo Pond, off of M60 Road and Mendon Road, Athens, MI, and returns to the school at 8:00 PM for parent/guardian student pick-up. 

Questions? Please contact: 
Police Officer Mark Mellinge    
Office (269) 729-5222 
Cell (269) 401-0505

The DEAEF Youth Program, a part of the DEA Educational Foundation, was established to empower kids by providing a free and positive afterschool alternative to drug use through the fun, healthy, and expressive practice of sport.