Kids on the line at Targeteers summer camp

Kids archery camp

Every kid hits something on the first day.

From age seven. Equipment provided, certified instruction, safety first and fun a very close second.

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Kids a summer

And we still turn families away at the door.

Minimum age

Old enough to hold a bow steady and follow a range command.

Indoor lanes

Air conditioned, which matters more in July than you would think.

Why seven

It is not an arbitrary number.

At seven, most kids can hold a light bow steady enough to be safe, follow a range command reliably, and remember a sequence of steps from one arrow to the next. On a shooting line, attention is the safety system.

If your five-year-old is desperate, bring them in to watch a session. Twenty minutes on the bench behind the line tells you a lot, and it costs nothing.

Getting a kid started, properly

Programs

Four ways in.

Summer camp

Small groups, certified instruction, all equipment provided. A hundred and thirty kids come through over a summer and we still turn families away, so sign up early rather than in June.
Youth league

Friday Night Lights. Two lines, five or six o’clock, eight weeks, from age seven. Where camp kids go when they want to keep going.
Birthday parties

On the range, with equipment, instruction and targets included. A deposit is required and it is non-refundable, so pick the date carefully.
Private lessons

One instructor, one kid, half an hour or an hour. The fastest way to fix a habit before it sets, and a good option for a child who finds a group overwhelming.

For parents

Three things worth knowing.

Do not buy a bow first

Please. Every summer somebody arrives with a big-box bow that is four inches off on draw length because the box said "youth." A bow that does not fit teaches a child that archery is frustrating, and that lesson is very hard to undo.

Do not coach from the bench

Your child has one voice to listen to on the line, and there is a reason it is not yours. Sit back and let them tell you about it in the car. That is when you get the real version anyway.

Watch what happens after a miss

Kids who are going to stay with this get curious after a bad arrow. They want to know why. That is the tell, not the score.

Reserve a spot

Camp fills. Early is better than June.

Send this and we will come back to you with current dates, sessions and pricing. If a week is already full we will tell you straight rather than leaving you hanging.

What parents ask

The three questions, and the rest.

How old does a child have to be?

Seven years old to shoot on the range and to take a lesson. Every child has to be with a parent or guardian while they are here.

How long is a lesson?

Half an hour or a full hour. A half hour is plenty for a first try. An hour is better if you want to actually start grooving a shot.

Do I need my own equipment for a lesson?

No. Ever wanted to try archery but did not have the equipment? That is exactly what the lesson rate with our gear is for. Bring yourself and closed-toe shoes.

Do lessons have to be booked ahead?

Yes. All lessons are booked in advance and a deposit is required. Use the booking form or call the store during business hours.

Who is the summer camp for?

Kids from age seven up. We run around a hundred and thirty kids through camp over a summer, in small groups, with certified instruction and all the equipment provided.

Can we do a birthday party on the range?

We do. Parties include equipment, range time, instruction and targets. A deposit is required and it is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully.

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