Youth Archery Program

Archery can be puzzling for the beginner.  Many believe you nock an arrow on a bow string, draw it back and let it go.  If you hit the target, you know archery.  To develop skills allowing one to grow in accuracy and consistency, additional skills will need to be gained.  Our instructors will explain and demonstrate proper technique and form. Each youth will be matched with a properly fitted bow, if they do not already possess their own fitted bow, and given the opportunity to practice properly.

Our archery program consists of two phases of instruction for youth in grades 3 - 12.  Phase 1 is for the beginner.  The archer will shoot 10 yard bag and small 3-D targets in an instructional format.  We will provide Matthew Genesis bows and arrows. Phase 2 is for the experienced archer.  These archers consist of archers who have been promoted from phase 1 and archers who come into the program with some experience and are looking to improve.  The archers will use compound bows and releases and practice at 15 yards or more, shooting at target bags and 3-D targets.  Other archery equipment, except crossbows, may be allowed but must be approved by an instructor.  We have a limited number of compound bows and releases available.  Our 3-D target selection includes different sizes and styles of deer, black bear, elk, mountain lion, antelope, alligator, turkey, bobcat, javelina, and coyote.

Our organization’s goal is to give youth an opportunity to learn in a fun and safe environment with other kids while honing their archery skills and learning proper shot selection.  The 3-D course is dedicated to our youth and their families only.

BOYESC is presently exploring the possibility of mentored youth archery hunts.  We are looking for suitable property to erect ground blinds with a high probability of the youth seeing and harvesting their first deer.  If you are reading this and have property or know someone with property to conduct such hunts please contact us!

Course Length

Length of the program will be 4 weeks of instruction for all phases.  Bows are available for all phases, if needed.   Program conducted during the months of August and September.

Classroom Instruction            

Before archery instruction begins we will have a mandatory class on safety and proper archery form for all new archers to our program. This class will be held in August ( date to be announced), at the range.This class will only need to be attended one time.

Bow fitting and tuning:   Will be by appointment on non-league nights or as time allows on shoot night.

Phases of Instruction

Phase 1 - Beginners

First year shooters using BOYESC equipment will shoot at the bag targets to learn the skills needed to advance to Phase 2. First year shooters with their own equipment will start on bag targets and may advance to Phase 2 if they can prove skill level needed to advance.

To advance to Phase 2 you must be able to consistently hit an 8" circle at a distance of 20 yards. This does not mean every arrow has to hit a 8" circle, just the majority of the time.

Phase 2 - Experienced Archers

At this phase the archer will be shooting at bag targets and 3-D animal targets. Targets will be placed at known distances out to 25 yards or further.  Most shooters will be using compound bows with releases.  Bows will be tuned to the shooter with proper form and technique emphasized.

Youth Archery Program     

Come join the FUN while learning correct archery fundamentals and sharpening your skills for hunting season.

2023 Dates will be in August, weekly (typically Mondays) @ 6pm

Cost is $25.00 Includes use of bows, arrows, and targets.

Make checks payable to BOYESC 

Bring your own archery equipment or use one of our youth bows*

Limited Space – Participants must register on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration begins July

 *Limited number of youth bows and arrows available