Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Project

This was the funnest day I’ve ever
had in my life!

Foster Child

The Mayfly Project Outing

Project Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

 

Year Project Founded

2026

Project Lead Mentor

Greg Rhodes

 

Mentors on this team

8

Children mentored to date

 

 

Children to be mentored in 2026

5

Local foster care partners

Diakon Adoption and Foster Care, Children’s Home of York

Local companies that support this project

The PMI Charitable Foundation

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contact Greg Rhodes at:
grhodes705@gmail.com

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These children need us to come along side them–to hold space for them during a difficult time in their lives. If we can get them outside with safe mentors, and teach them how to fly fish, we are giving them tools to cope and experiences that will impact them for many years to come. Every child should have a memory of a big fish they were proud to catch!

Kaitlin Barnhart

The Mayfly Project, Co-Founder, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Project

Project Mentors

Greg Rhodes, Lead Mentor
Greg is so pleased that The Mayfly Project gives him the opportunity to combine his two passions…mentoring youth and fly fishing. A native of south central PA he lives in Camp Hill with his wife Monica, daughter Isabelle and numerous pets. Recently, Greg decided to retire as a land developer and home builder. Prior to his construction career Greg had guided 30 day wilderness trips with at risk youth for the Tresslercare Wilderness School in Boiling Springs, PA. He has returned to life on the trail 25 years later working for the same organization now called The Diakon Wilderness School. When not leading 30 day courses Greg, his wife Monica and dog Mimi Olive travel extensively…Greg always on the lookout for great trout water!
Todd Bowser, Co- Lead Mentor

A native son of York County, PA, Todd was raised by his hard-working parents and maternal grandparents. For him and his younger brother, Chad, no creek went uncrossed and no car went un-raced. Working beside his grandfather who was a concrete and block mason, Todd developed a love for hard work and craftsmanship, while his mom and grandmother made sure it was tempered with compassion and kindness. Involved in land acquisition, development and conservation, Todd still finds time to flyfish the many amazing streams in Pennsylvania and chase birds with his constant hunting companion, Lark.

Mike Canarelli, Mentor

Mike’s fly fishing journey began at 14 in a Lancaster County farm pond, where he caught his first — and still largest — largemouth bass on a fly rod. His early days were spent fishing with his grandmother in Upstate NY, a bond that instilled a lifelong love for the sport. After moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Mike continued to pursue his passion for fishing. When he’s not working or guiding, you’ll find him enjoying the outdoors with his wife, Natalya, and their kids, Siena (5) and Harrison (3), on family adventures that include hiking, ATV riding, and, of course, fishing. Mike is the owner of WTM Digital, a digital marketing agency he started in high school when he was 16. As a licensed PA Guide, he finds immense satisfaction in sharing

Justyn DuSold, Mentor
Justyn is passionate about all things fly fishing! While a love for fishing began from a young age during excursions with his dad and grandpa, his first introduction to the magic of fly fishing was a class he took in college and he has been hooked ever since. He grew up in York, PA and currently hangs his hat in Hershey. As a medical student with an interest in pediatrics, he is passionate about education and caring for children from all walks of life. He enjoys teaching, introducing others to sport of fly fishing, and sharing meaningful experiences on the stream.
Dan Drury, Mentor

Dan is an avid outdoorsman. He loves to fish, hunt, hike and paddle. He has been a professor at Gettysburg College for the last 25 years and looks forward to retirement in the near future. He lives in Camp Hill Pa with his wife Jill and enjoys spending time outdoors with his adult sons J.D. and Ben.

David Bernhart, Mentor

David has lived in many parts of Pennsylvania and enjoyed many of its streams over the years. Growing up he enjoyed fishing with his grandfather, dad and many good friends along the way, and still looking for any spare time to get back out on the water. He is passionate about helping others and kids and is involved in helping those in need in ways beyond the stream, serving on the boards of the Children’s Home of York, Able Services, Leg Up Farm, and the Red Lion Educational Foundation. He lives in Red Lion with his wife and is enjoying seeing his own children blossom in the world.

Kerry Lanza, Mentor

Kerry lives in the Reading PA area with his wife Barbara. With grown children, they are currently enjoying being first time grandparents. He is currently winding down his career in the water treatment business and spending more time as an adjunct college professor.

Fly fishing has led Kerry into experiences and adventures that aren’t easily found anywhere else. Those rare moments on the water have inspired Kerry to give back by teaching and mentoring others and helping them discover their own fly-fishing transformative journeys in programs like Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery.

With a passion for fly-fishing he also enjoys hunting, camping, building wilderness skills, and just being outdoors.