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THE NEXT EVENT IS TENTATIVELY
SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024.
REGISTRATION BEGINS ON JULY 1.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO MAKE THIS
POPULAR EVENT ENJOYABLE FOR ALL WHO ATTEND,
PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 YOUTHS
REGISTERED. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS EVENT. THE
AVAILABLE SPOTS FILL UP EARLY. WE
ENCOURAGE KIDS WHO HAVE ATTENDED IN PRIOR
YEARS TO ALLOW NEW KIDS TO PARTICIPATE.
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Welcome to the website for the South Jersey Youth Outdoor Day. This totally FREE event is held annually on the third Saturday in August. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity for beginners to learn about and try out various outdoor sports without having to buy any of the equipment or supplies. No selling or solicitation is done at this event (except for organizations recruiting new members). The event is based in Salem County, but is open to kids from all of South Jersey. We encourage kids who have attended in previous years to allow other kids who have never been to this event to participate in it. Our next event
will be held (tentatively) on Saturday, AUGUST 17, 2024 (always
the 3rd Saturday in August) at the Salem County
Sportsmen's Club in Carney's Point. The times of
the event are 8:30
am to 2:00 pm, with registrant check-in
beginning at 8:00 am. This event is open to all
kids ages 7 through 17. All kids must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian, who will be
responsible for their supervision. Participation is
limited to the first 200 kids registered.
You must register
in advance. ACTIVITIES Registering for the event: When the registration period begins on July 1, you register for this event by sending an email to the registration coordinator with some information about the youth(s) (name, age, etc.). Click on the "Click Here to Register" link in the upper left for more details. Note that participation is limited to the first 200 kids registered. You must register in advance, so that we can properly estimate the amount of food and supplies required. Morning of the event: The main event area will be fenced off in the morning, just beyond the clubhouse. Participants are not permitted in the fenced-in area until the official 8:30 am start time. In the morning, the registration check-in table will be located at the clubhouse and the range safety sessions will be conducted inside the clubhouse. After parking, you should proceed to the registration check-in table. At the registration table you'll sign the printed copy of your registration form. Also at the
registration check-in table, each participant will
receive an event activity card with a lanyard.
This card is to be worn from the participant's
neck. In addition, each participant will receive
a set of hearing protection (ear plugs) -- these are
to be used throughout the day for all firearm
activities. During the
day, after the completion of certain activities
(shooting sports, archery, canoeing/kayaking), the
card will be marked so we know who has done an
activity at least once. Participants will not be
allowed to do these activities a second time if there
are others in line who have not yet done the activity. REMINDERS TRASH
& RECYCLING FEEDBACK This event is proudly hosted by: Salem County chapter of the NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs Salem County Sportsmen's Club South Jersey Bass Club Association Buckshorn Sportsmen's Club South Jersey Fly Fishers NJ Fish & Wildlife MAJOR DONORS TO THE 2023 EVENT Salem County Sportsmen's Club Buckshorn Sportsmen's Club Smick Lumber (Quinton) Blackwater Sports Center (Vineland) Bob's Little Sport Shop (Glassboro) Rack Shack (Newfield) Bottino's Shoprite (Locations in Millville, Delsea/Vineland, Upper Deerfield, Washington Township) Greenhorn Outdoors (Bridgeton/Shiloh and Pennsville) Leopardi Construction Herr Foods Inc. (Herr's Potato Chips) All of these organizations devote a significant amount of time, energy and funds to this event. If you're interested in obtaining more information on any of the SJYOD's host organizations, sponsors & donors, click here or on the Host/Sponsor Info link on the left-hand side. DIRECTIONS If you're interested in obtaining more information on the South Jersey Youth Outdoor Day or you want to provide feedback on one of our events, please contact us by e-mail at Outdoorday@comcast.net. 2023 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR THIS YEAR WERE: [All participants will received a handout which included a schedule of activities and a map of the event area.] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - pond fishing, free fishing tackle, fishing kayak & bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Greenhorn Outdoors in Bridgeton/Shiloh & Pennsville), kids casting activity (at targets) and fishing instruction. * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * Archery target shooting. * Kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided & lifeguard on duty). * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge & .410 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * Muzzeloader shooting * NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Wildlife display. * Carney's Point Police Department - riot gear display. * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booths. * NJ Fur Harvesters - fur display. Also: First aid station and/or EMT ambulance, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Cold bottled water available in coolers throughout the event. Restrooms conveniently located near most activities. Free hot dog & beverage lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. No events were held from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2019 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR THIS YEAR WERE: [All participants will received a handout which included a schedule of activities and a map of the event area.] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - pond fishing, free fishing tackle, fishing kayak & bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville & Greenhorn Outdoors in Bridgeton/Shiloh), kids casting activity (at targets) and fishing instruction. * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * Boy Scout Troop 44 - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided & lifeguard on duty). * Ducks Unlimited of Cumberland County - decoy display, retriever dog demonstration. * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Firearms Training Simulator (F.A.T.S.) and wildlife display. * Carney's Point Police Department - riot gear display. * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booth. * Mountain Men - Axe & knife throwing.
* Mountain
Biking -
co-sponsored by NJ
Interscholastic Cycling League-NICA and Sneakers
& Spokes of Woodstown (Home of
Salem County Reactors Composite Mountain
Bike Club). First aid station and/or EMT ambulance, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Cold bottled water available in coolers throughout the event. Restrooms or porta-potty conveniently located near most activities. Free hot dog & beverage lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. 2018 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR THIS YEAR WERE: [All participants received a handout which included a schedule of activities and a map of the event area] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - pond fishing, free fishing tackle, free SJBCA/SJYOD t-shirts (while supplies last), fishing kayak display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville & Greenhorn Outdoors in Bridgeton/Shiloh), kids casting activity (at targets) and fishing instruction. * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife - NJ outdoor activity & wildlife information. * Boy Scout Troop 44 - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided & lifeguard on duty). * Ducks Unlimited of Cumberland County - decoy display, retriever dog demonstration. * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Firearms Training Simulator. * Carney's Point Police Department (riot gear display). * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booth. * Axe throwing demonstrations. * NJ Audubon Society booth (NJ Young Birders Club). * 4-H Club booth. Also: First aid station and/or EMT ambulance, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Cold bottled water available in coolers throughout the event. Restrooms or porta-potty conveniently located near most activities. Free hot dog & beverage lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. 2017 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR THIS YEAR WERE: [All participants received a handout which included a schedule of activites and a map of the event area] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - pond fishing, free fishing tackle, free SJBCA/SJYOD t-shirts (while supplies last), bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville & Haase's Marina), kids casting activity (at targets) and fishing instruction. * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife - NJ outdoor activity & wildlife information. * Splash & Paddle - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided & lifeguard on duty). * Delta Waterfowl - decoy display, retriever dog demonstration. * National Wild Turkey Federation - Tri-County Chapter - BB gun target shooting, giveaways. * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * Carney's Point Police Department (riot gear display). * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booth. * Orienteering. Also: First aid station, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Bottled water available in coolers throughout the event. Restrooms or porta-potty conveniently located near most activities. Free hot dog & beverage lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. Thank-you's for Contributions to the 2017 Event go to: . Our 7 Co-Host Organizations (listed above) . Our 3 Affiliated Organizations. . County Sports LLC . Shag’s Bait & Tackle . Peter Guy Sewage Disposal . Volkswagen of Salem County . Ron's Transfer Co. . Joe Haase 2016 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR WERE: [All participants received a handout which included a schedule of activites and a map of the event area] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - free fishing tackle, free SJBCA/SJYOD t-shirts (while supplies last), bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville & Joe Haase), kids casting activity (at targets) and fishing instruction. * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife - NJ outdoor activity & wildlife information. * Splash & Paddle - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided & lifeguard on duty). * South Jersey Wheelmen bicycle club - bike safety information, "Mountain Bike Trail Ride" (a scenic ride through the Sportsmen's Club property - proper footwear required). * Delta Waterfowl - decoy display, retriever dog demonstration. * National Wild Turkey Federation - Tri-County Chapter - BB gun target shooting, giveaways. * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * Carney's Point Police Department (riot gear display). * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booth. Also: First aid station, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Bottled water available in coolers throughout the event. Restrooms and porta-potty conveniently located near most activities. Free hot dog & beverage lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. Thank-you's for Contributions to the 2016 Event go to: . Our 8 Co-Host Organizations (listed above) . Our 3 Affiliated Organizations. . County Sports LLC . Shag’s Bait & Tackle . Peter Guy Sewage Disposal . Volkswagen of Salem County . Tuckahoe Bike Shop . Al & Sam’s Canoes & Kayaks . Joe Haase . AAA of South Jersey 2015 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES THIS YEAR WERE: [All participants received a handout which included a schedule of activites and a map of the event area] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - free fishing tackle, free SJBCA/SJYOD t-shirts (while supplies last), bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville), kids casting activity (at targets), fishing instruction, and "The Bass Fishing Experience" (guided bass fishing trips on the Salem Canal on a pro bass boat -- must be at least 12 years old to participate). * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife - NJ outdoor activity & wildlife information. * Splash & Paddle - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided). * South Jersey Wheelmen bicycle club - bike safety information, "Mountain Bike Trail Ride" (a scenic ride through the Sportsmen's Club property - proper footwear required). * Delta Waterfowl - decoy display, retriever dog demonstration. * National Wild Turkey Federation - Tri-County Chapter - BB gun target shooting, giveaways. * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * Carney's Point Police Department (riot gear display). * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * Salem County Sportsmen's Club booth. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booth. Also: First aid station, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Bottled water available in coolers throughout the event. Restrooms and porta-potty conveniently located near most activities. Free hot dog lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. Thank-you's for Contributions to the 2015 Event go to: . Our 8 Co-Host Organizations (listed above) . Our 3 Affiliated Organizations. . County Sports LLC . Shag’s Bait & Tackle . Peter Guy Sewage Disposal . Tuckahoe Bike Shop . Al & Sam’s Canoes & Kayaks . Wellshire Farms . Pepsi Beverages Company . AAA of South Jersey . South Jersey Water Conditioning . Fletcher’s Corner . Ranch Hope 2014 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES WERE: [All participants received a handout which included a schedule of activites and a map of the event area] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - free fishing tackle, free SJBCA/SJYOD t-shirts (while supplies last), bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville), kids casting activity (at target), fishing instruction, and "The Bass Fishing Experience" (guided bass fishing trips on the Salem Canal on a pro bass boat -- must be at least 12 years old to participate). * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife - NJ outdoor activity & wildlife information. * Splash & Paddle - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided). * South Jersey Wheelmen bicycle club - bike safety information, "Mountain Bike Trail Ride" (a scenic ride through the Sportsmen's Club property - proper footwear required). * Delta Waterfowlers - Delaware River Chapter - the "Goose Pit" goose hunting display, retriever dog demonstration. * National Wild Turkey Federation - Tri-County Chapter - BB gun target shooting, giveaways. * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting.* 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * Carney's Point Police Department (riot gear display). * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * Civil War cannon demonstrations. * National Rifle Association booth. * Salem County Sportsmen's Club booth. * NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs booth. Also: First aid station, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Bottled water available in coolers thoughout the event. Restrooms and porta-potties conveniently located near most activites. Free hot dog lunch, followed by door prizes - must be present to win. 2013 EVENT THE DEMONSTRATIONS, BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED WERE: [All participants received a handout which included a schedule of activites and a map of the event area] * South Jersey Bass Club Association - free fishing tackle, free SJBCA/SJYOD t-shirts (while supplies last), bass boat display, loaner rod/reel combos, live fishing bait (provided by Shag's Bait & Tackle in Pennsville), kids casting activity (at target), fishing instruction, and "The Bass Fishing Experience" (guided bass fishing trips on the Salem Canal on a pro bass boat -- must be at least 12 years old to participate). * South Jersey Fly Fishers - fly-tying & fly-casting instruction. * United Bow Hunters of NJ - archery target shooting. * New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife - NJ outdoor activity & wildlife information. * Splash & Paddle - Canoeing & kayaking (in designated area, with life vests provided). * South Jersey Wheelmen bicycle club - road-racing bicycles on display; bike safety information, "Mountain Bike Trail Ride" (a scenic ride through the Sportsmen's Club property - proper footwear required). * Shot gun shooting (20 gauge trap shooting). * Air rifle (pellet) target shooting. * National Wild Turkey Federation - Tri-County Chapter - BB gun target shooting, giveaways. * 22 caliber target shooting (pistol & rifle). * Carney's Point Police Department (riot gear display). * Civil War cannon demonstrations. * Retriever dog demonstration. * Sheriff's Department of Salem County - K-9 demonstration. * New Jersey Waterfowlers Association * Delta Waterfowlers - Delaware River Chapter - the "Goose Pit" goose hunting display. Also: First aid station, centrally located at the pole barn, open through the duration of the event. Bottled water available in coolers thoughout the event. Restrooms and porta-potties conveniently located near most activites. Free hot dog lunch, followed by door prizes. Thank-you's for Contributions to the 2013 Event go to: . Salem County Sportsmen's Club . South Jersey Bass Club Association . United Bowhunters of NJ . Splash & Paddle . New Jersey Divsion of Fish & Wildlife . South Jersey Fly Fishers . South Jersey Wheelmen . National Wild Turkey Federation - Tri-County Chapter . Delta Waterfowlers - Delaware River Chapter . County Sports LLC (Carney's Point) . Quinton Sportsmen's Club . Buckshorn Sportsmen's Club . Shag's Crabs & Seafood (Pennsville) . Bel Haven Paddlesports . Don Elfreth (former event committee member) . South Jersey Water Conditioning . Birchwood Casey |