Robin Hood Rangers, Ages 5-11

Step into the world of precision, focus, and adventure with our Robin Hood Rangers Program. This thrilling camp introduces kids aged 5-11 to the basics of archery in a fun, safe, and structured environment. From learning how to hold a bow to hitting their first bullseye, campers will develop focus, patience, and confidence through hands-on activities and exciting challenges.

With guidance from trained instructors, your child will learn proper form, safety rules, and target-shooting techniques while participating in engaging games and competitions. Beyond the range, they’ll enjoy archery-themed crafts, scavenger hunts, and team-building activities that spark creativity and camaraderie. By the end of the week, your little archer will feel like a real-life Robin Hood, bringing home skills, memories, and handcrafted treasures!

Daily Activities

Day 1: Archery Fundamentals

• Activity 1: Safety First
  Learn essential safety rules and proper handling of bows and arrows.
• Activity 2: Basic Bow Techniques
  Practice holding the bow, drawing the string, and aiming at targets.
• Activity 3: Creative Target Design
  Design colorful, personalized targets to use throughout the week.

Day 2: Building Skills

• Activity 1: Focus Drills
  Fun exercises to improve focus and aim, like aiming at balloons or oversized targets.
• Activity 2: Stance & Form Workshop
  Work on body positioning and proper stance to improve shooting accuracy.
• Activity 3: DIY Arrow Craft
  Create decorative arrows using craft materials like feathers and washi tape.

Day 3: Target Practice

• Activity 1: Progressive Target Shooting
  Move targets farther away as skills improve, focusing on accuracy and consistency.
• Activity 2: Archery Tic-Tac-Toe
  Play a fun game of tic-tac-toe by shooting arrows at a large grid.
• Activity 3: Archery Obstacle Course
  Navigate an obstacle course where archery skills are required to hit specific targets.

Day 4: Team Challenges

• Activity 1: Team Target Games
  Work in teams to hit targets and score points.
• Activity 2: Scavenger Hunt
  Use clues to find hidden “treasures,” incorporating archery challenges along the way.
• Activity 3: Nature Walk with Bow Carrying
  Learn how to carry equipment while exploring the outdoors.

Day 5: Archery Showcase & Celebration

• Activity 1: Bullseye Tournament
  Test skills in a friendly competition to hit bullseyes and score points.
• Activity 2: Awards & Recognition Ceremony
  Celebrate achievements with medals for categories like “Most Improved” and “Top Marksman.”
• Activity 3: Archery-Themed Party
  Enjoy snacks and fun archery-themed games like “Pin the Arrow on the Target.”
• Dress up as your favorite archery loving character (ex: Robin Hood or Merida)

Take-Home Items

1. Decorated Personal Target
2. DIY Decorative Arrows
3. Certificate of Participation
4. Archery-Themed Medal
5. Team Photo with Bows and Targets