The refuge provided rods, bait, drinks and snacks to participants, many of whom were new to fishing. Prizes including tackle boxes, a $25 gift certificate donated by Al's Bait and Tackle, stickers, and a fishing reel donated by Cap't Tates Bait and Tackle. The prizes were awarded to children who caught the biggest and smallest fish and strangest catch (a horseshoe crab). Every child who attended received a prize, as well as a goodie bag filled with refuge system information like coloring books, key chains, maps, and brochures.

The event gave 20 youth participants and 10 adults a chance to learn about fishing techniques and ethics, environmental stewardship, fish biology and fishing safety. They also learned about the mission and purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System and the Service, and the role played by the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge.