Hooked on Healing – Youth Mental Health Camp

Black youth fishing at outdoor healing camp Mentor and camper journaling by lake Fisherman’s Bag for Hooked on Healing campers Veteran-led mental health support circle

🎣 A YOUTH FISHING &

MENTAL WELLNESS EXPERIENCE

“Give a Man a Fish and

You Feed Him for a Day.

Teach a Man to Fish

and You Feed Him for a Lifetime.”

— Chinese Proverb

At Hooked on Healing 423,

we do more than Feed Youth.

We teach Survival, Self-Worth, and Real-Life Skills that Last Forever.

Youth applying for Hooked on Healing summer camp” “Fishing-based mentorship program for teens” “Camper exploring healing in nature

ABOUT "HOOKED ON HEALING" FISHING CAMP

Hooked on Healing is a 4-day, nature based Mental Health Experience that uses the Peaceful practice of Fishing to help youth find Calm, Build Resilience, and Reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

Designed for at-risk boys and girls ages 10–18, this co-ed experience blends Outdoor Therapy, Emotional Support, and Life Skills in a Safe and Empowering environment.

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DETAILS OF EVENT

4 - Day FREE Camp!

Dates: July 14–18, 2025

Check In: Monday 3:00 pm - Check Out: Friday 11:00 am

Fish Fry Finale: July 19, 2025

Only 20 Camper Spots

Apply by June 14th

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WHAT MAKES OUR

FISHING CAMP DIFFERENT?

This isn’t just a camp—it’s a Healing Ecosystem.

Set 45 minutes outside of Chattanooga.

Hooked on Healing creates a safe, empowering space where Nature Meets Purpose:

Led by licensed Registered Nurses and Mental Health Practitioners trained in trauma-informed care.
Guided by a Retired Police Officer who brings years of leadership, safety, and mentorship to the water’s edge.
Supported by Military Veterans who serve as mentors, offering structure, resilience, and real-life wisdom to the next generation
Built by Black Clinicians and Community Leaders who understand the Cultural and Emotional Needs of Underserved Youth.
Blends Fishing with Emotional Healing, Survival Skills, and Therapeutic Group Reflection.
Introduces Business Concepts through a Youth-Led Fish Fry.
Pop-up teaching Entrepreneurship, Budgeting, and Service.
Provides career exposure to paths in Healthcare, Culinary, Arts, Natural Resource Conservation, and Wellness Industries.
Rooted in Cultural Pride and Resilience showing our youth that Healing and Success can come from their own hands.

At Hooked on Healing, we’re not just casting lines—we’re casting visions.