Lure Building for Summer Camps

For summer camps

Build it at camp. Catch it at the lake.

Outcast Kits lure building is part arts & crafts, part fishing program. Campers paint and rig their own wooden popper, then take a real, fishable lure out on the water. It's a session they'll talk about long after they head home.

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Two young girls showing off the lures they built at an outdoor event

Why camp directors like it

One activity, a lot of boxes checked

Crafts + fishing in one

A creative arts session that leads straight to the dock. It works for your arts & crafts block and your fishing program.

Rainy-day ready

All you need is a table. When the weather turns, lure building keeps a cabin group busy and having fun indoors.

Easy for counselors

Simple step-by-step instructions. No experience needed, and we can train your staff before the season.

Every camper takes one home

Each builder leaves with a one-of-a-kind lure they designed. A keepsake that actually fishes.

Fun for every camper

Kids, teens and counselors all build side by side. Beginners and experienced anglers have just as much fun.

Made here

Designed in the USA, with bodies, components & packaging made here too.

Two ways to bring it to camp

Run it yourself, or we'll come to you

Option 1 · Kits for your staff

We ship builder kits for your whole session, sized to your group: 10, 30, 50 campers or more. Your counselors run the session on your schedule.

One kit per camper, with everything included
Optional staff training before the season
Great for multiple sessions or cabin rotations

Option 2 · Our crew comes to camp

Our team brings the kits and runs a hands-on lure building workshop at your camp, from first brush stroke to a fully rigged lure.

We set up, lead and help every builder
Perfect for a special event day or family weekend
Your staff joins in instead of running it

What's in each builder's kit

To build

Custom wooden lure body and a painting & display stand

To paint

Paints and brushes for one-of-a-kind designs

To fish

Hooks with covers, rigging hardware and step-by-step instructions

About camper ages: Our kits are rated Ages 10+. Younger campers love the painting too. Pair them with a counselor, and have staff handle the hooks and rigging.