Summer is almost here and more than 2,600 Wal-Mart stores acrossthe country are gearing up for the long, relaxed days of summer withtheir fourth annual “Take a Kid Fishing” event on Saturday, June 2.To kick off National Fishing Week, June 2-9, Wal-Mart will host avariety of fishing activities for children and their families,including games, instruction, “goody bags” and scavenger hunts.
“Wal-Mart’s Take A Kid Fishing event is designed to help parentscreate a fun and engaging outing for the whole family,” said DougMcMillon, senior vice president and general merchandise manager forWal-Mart Stores, Inc. “It also will help excite children’s interestin fishing – a great outdoor activity.”
The following are a few of the activities local Wal-Mart stores mayhost:
