I've been a BSA fishing and fly fishing merit badge counselor for 4 years. I have four 7' 5/6 wt. throw away rods so I'm not worried about breakage. Quantity is more important than quality be sure to go some where that is less of a challenge even if the fish are small. 10 year olds are sponges don't be afraid to teach easy knots and let them try. Wear eye protection. Let them fail. Screw ups are great teachers. Don't let mistakes move to frustration. Don't expect to fish your self. I had an 17 year old special needs scout back a 17" bass up on the shore to excited to reel. His grin will stick with me forever.RH