The Delray Beach Police Department Fishing Clinic forKidsCity

The Delray Beach Police Department and The KOP Mentoring Network hosted their annual Fishing Clinic for City Kids. This program is a way to expose children of the community to an activity that they may not have otherwise had access to. The children who are selected to participate in the event have succeeded in academics and are being rewarded with a day out on the water. This year, more than 30 children who achieved high marks throughout this school year participated.

With the help from volunteers and sponsors, the kids were able to go out on boats at Lake Ida Park and fish. They had an amazing day on the water! Many volunteers and Officers from The Delray Beach Police Department were there to lend a helping hand with the kids as they identified fish, learned knot tying skills, and of course, reeled in many fish.

KOP is an organization led by Mr. C. Ron Allen. KOP provides mentoring services to children of our community and exposes them to professions and mentors. KOP is a character-building, mentorship, and gang prevention program designed to foster leadership, academic success, and civic mindedness in youths 7-17. KOP prepares youths to thrive in school, work, and civic life.

Proceeds Benefit the: West Palm Beach Fishing Club $25 Admission (Includes One Food Ticket) Children 12 & Under are FREE scan qr code to Buy tickets now!

Many Delray Beach Police Officers are active mentors with KOP Mentoring Network, and some were child participants of the KOP Mentoring Network.

The DBPD and KOP Mentoring Network would like to thank everyone who helped with this year’s Fishing Clinic for City Kids. Thank you Pizza Rustica Delray, Sandy Hook Bait & Tackle, Reel Fishing Charities, AFTCO, Delray Citizens For Delray Police, Everglades Bassmasters Fishing Club, West Marine, Amazon Hub Delray, West Palm Beach Fishing Club, and Success Over Everything. A special thanks to all the boat owners who brought their boats to make this possible.