In 2002, Fishtrap started offering college level literature and composition classes  to Wallowa County high school students and adults. Local public schools had recently changed to a four-day school week, dropping Fridays. So Fishtrap’s courses were offered on Friday mornings, and the program was dubbed “Friday College.” In later years, some classes were offered on other days, so the name became “Fishtrap College.”

In any case, the Introduction to Composition, Introduction to Literature, Creative Writing, Poetry, and other classes allow Wallowa County high school students to get college credit while also satisfying high school graduation requirements. Adults from the community are also welcome to register. All Fishtrap College classes are offered in conjunction with Blue Mountain Community College out of Pendleton. Credits may transfer to other institutions.

Fishtrap College is currently in hiatus while we re-design the program for 2012.