"Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" in New Jersey
From the small creeks in northern counties to the wide expanse of Delaware Bay, from trout streams to the Gulf Stream, New Jersey is rich in fishing opportunities. Fishing is a sport that can be started at any age and by any person regardless of gender, physical size or athletic ability. It is a sport that can be enjoyed with family or friends and it allows all participants to be treated as equals. A way to introduce someone to fishing is through the "Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs" (HOFNOD) program.
The "Hooked On Fishing—Not On Drugs" program can be offered in many different ways, such as: • an elective class in school
This is an excellent program for helping young people cope with the problems of today’s society. The program will:
• build self-esteem and self-confidenceDuring the program the students learn about:
• aquatic ecologyLessons provide the students with hands on, real life experience and incorporate peer teaching and mentoring. Guest experts can be utilized to teach classes on subjects like fly tying, saltwater fly fishing and boating safety. During the lessons the message that you don’t need to use alcohol or drugs to have fun is interwoven into the class. "Hooked On Fishing—Not On Drugs" is becoming a huge success. It’s the type of program that not only will help reduce drug and alcohol use in younger people, but will also bring families closer, by giving them something they can all participate in together. For more information contact Liz Jackson at 908-637-4125 or e-mail Liz.Jackson@dep.state.nj.us. |
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