Explorations Academy is an independent, experiential high school here in Bellingham. Our Summer Adventure Institute offers summer classes that are active, engaging, and fun!

Students can earn high school credit with each of our Summer Adventure Institute classes for additional surcharge. For more information about credits and transcripts, please contact Explorations Academy’s main office: (360) 671-8085.

Details:Summer Adventure Institute Flyfishing Whatcom County class

  • You do not have to be an Explorations Academy student to enroll in a Summer Adventure Institute class.
  • The summer flyfishing class is called “Flyfishing Whatcom County” and is geared toward beginners.
  • The dates for this class are July 7 – 11. The registration deadline for Flyfishing Whatcom County is June 30, 5pm.
  • Students will learn how to tie basic flies, how to cast, techniques, bugs/macro-invertebrates, and more.
  • The class will begin with covering the basics on Whatcom Creek, and then move on to other local streams and lakes.
  • Minimum age to participate is 14.
  • It costs $400 to register. All gear will be provided, except for fishing license. Students must posses a WA state combo (salt and freshwater) fishing license prior to the beginning of class.
  • Financial aid may be available depending on the number of applicants.
  • Other Summer Adventure Institute classes are nature writing, rock climbing, computer animation, and musical improv.
  • To register, participants should contact Explorations Academy’s main office: (360) 671-8085.
  • More information can be found at http://explorationsacademy.org/academics/summer-adventure-institute