Heroes On The Water-Chicago Chapter 2025 kickoff at Lake Chaminwood

Come join the Chicago Chapter of Heroes on the Water for a Fun day of Kayaking and Fishing in one of our beautiful Forest Preserves of Will County. As always, all HOW-Chicago events are free to attend for Veterans, Active Duty Service members, First Responders and their families.

Our event will run from approximately 0800-1400. Please arrive on time to receive your fishing gear, instructions and safety brief, so we can get you on the water and fishing as quickly as possible. You will be paired up with a HOW volunteer for the event. Lunch will be provided for all participants and volunteers, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks/food/drinks if you have special needs/preferences.

Veterans, Active Duty and First Responders, if you are not registered with the Chicago chapter, you need to send an email to the chapter, so you can be added to the chapter’s Invitation List.

Send your information and all questions to:

To: [email protected]

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RULES and Information:

Please be sure to register via our Eventbrite site so we can be sure to have an accurate count!!

**If you get a ticket and cannot attend the event, PLEASE CANCEL the ticket in your Eventbrite account or send an email to [email protected], so someone else can have a chance to attend. Attendees who get tickets and no-show will be banned from future events. Thank you for understanding***

• Come out and enjoy the day at beautiful Lake Chaminwood Forest Preserve of Will County.
• A Freshwater fishing license is NOT REQUIRED if you are going to fish. (Group fishing license issued by IDNR)
• Lunch is included!
• Conveniently located at I-55 and Route 6 in Channahon, IL.
• All HOW Events are absolutely FREE!
• No ALCOHOL or DRUGS are allowed at HOW events.
• We have all the fishing gear and kayaks needed for the day.
• Please dress for the weather. There’s always a good possibility you will get wet.
• Yes, you can bring a guest; this is a family event for all participants (be sure to register them as well). We need a good count for our food and gear planning.
• This area is a gem of a place – great waterfront scenery and a wonderful fishery!
• Everyone MUST wear your personal floatation device (PFD) the entire time while you are on/in the kayak.
• Pack your sunscreen and bug spray.

Volunteers, please be on site ready to help set up at 0700hrs! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Jeremiah Eaton, Chicago Chapter Coordinator

331-333-9480

FAQs:

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, you do not need to bring your printed ticket to the event.

How will I be notified if this event is cancelled due to weather or for other reasons?

All notifications will be made via email to all those that registered as well as on our Facebook page.

Host or Publisher Heroes on the Water - Chicago IL Chapter