Summer is officially here! That means that all the kiddos are out of school and in need of activities to keep the phrase “I’m bored” out of their vocabularies. Learning to bait a hook and cast a rod will surely pass the time. For those with that competitive streak, give a fishing tournament a try! The Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association is hosting the Youth and Ladies Croaker/Flounder Tournament out of Dare Marina in Yorktown, VA, from July 12 through July 27. The tournament is free and will be capped off by a picnic and awards ceremony on July 27. pswsfa.com The 10th Annual Kids Classic, hosted by The Ocean City Marlin Club, which is July 18 through 20 at Sunset Marina will benefit the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. The tournament is open to all anglers 19 years and younger and every angler will receive an award. ocmarlinclub.com The Maryland and Delaware High School State Championship Fishing Tournament is on July 26 at Elk Neck State Park in North East, MD. This is open to all Maryland and Delaware high school students and is hosted by the Student Angler Federation and Maryland Bass Nation. The Ninth Annual Youth Fishing Derby takes place August 9 at the Romancoke Fishing Pier in Stevensville, MD. This is a great starter tournament, as loaner fishing rods and bait will be available for kids who don’t have their own. kifishermen.com The 12th Annual RiverFest Kid’s Fishing Tournament presented by the Northern Bay Chapter of the MSSA will be held wat the Historic Charlestown Wharf, in North East, MD, August 16. This is a catch and release event with three age groups from four to 16. Cash gift cards are awarded to the three largest fish in each age group and one for the most fish caught. Rods and bait are available to all who don’t have their own gear.  mssa.net