May 16 Warren B&G Club Outing to Island Ford Park

Eleven youth from the Warren/Holyfield Boys and Girls Club participated in an ICO trip led by three volunteers on May 16th. The group traveled to Island Ford Park, a tract of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and began the outing with fishing "old time" style using bamboo poles and bait provided by John, a Park Ranger. The youth caught three fish in a matter of 45 minutes and followed John's instructions on how to release them back into the pond. After lunch, the kids were tugged out of the air-conditioned Welcome Center (it was a hot, humid day) for a hike. Once outside, the group had fun observing more wildlife--even snakes!, exploring an overhung rock face, and running to the top of the hill. We found ourselves off the trail sometimes, but had a lot of fun, despite the heat and a few scrapes. The participants learned how to move in the woods and catch fish – and built some lasting memories.