Archery

Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors bring your youngster(s) to learn a new skill and spend time practicing. You don’t have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. No experience is necessary, and archery equipment will be provided. We will teach and practice the basics, helping you perfect your stance to shoot more consistently and accurately.

Atlatls are a unique and primitive hunting tool that is still used today. They are important for preserving the past culture of all people and show us a way to connect with our ancestors 15,000 years ago. Note: All equipment will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Please note the minimum age is 10 due to the nature of having the strength and control of throwing a dart with an atlatl. Not recommended for adults with shoulder or back injuries.

Archery is a lifetime sport that can be enjoyed while taking in the great outdoors. This program will introduce the fundamentals for safely and successfully shooting a compound bow and will include lots of hands-on practice. Let Missouri Department of Conservation be your guide to exploring a new outdoor skill.

Following NASP requirements, all participants must be ages 9 and up. The equipment that is used is designed for ages 9 and up to be able to safely handle, nock and arrow, and shoot the bow. Participants aged 9 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult. No children under the age of 9 will be permitted on the archery range.

This event is for those who want to experience the sport of archery in a structured, supportive environment. All equipment will be provided, please do not bring your own equipment. Close toed shoes are required and dress for the weather as we will be outdoors.

Archery is a lifetime sport that can be enjoyed while taking in the great outdoors. This program will introduce the fundamentals for safely and successfully shooting a compound bow and will include lots of hands-on practice. Let Missouri Department of Conservation be your guide to exploring a new outdoor skill.

This program is designed specifically for participants within the designated age range. To ensure activities are developmentally appropriate, safe, and enjoyable for all participants, only participants who fall within the stated age range may attend. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and age-appropriate environment for everyone involved.

This event is for those who want to experience the sport of archery in a structured, supportive environment. All equipment will be provided, please do not bring your own equipment. Close toed shoes are required and dress for the weather as we will be outdoors.

New Hope Baptist Church is hosting a "Community Conservation Day for Kids" on Saturday, June 13. Activities will include archery, BB gun target shooting, primitive fire-starting using flint and steel, and "Backyard Bass" fish casting.

- Archery program will teach the fundamentals of archery including equipment, safety, stance, and shooting techniques This event is for ages 5-18 with the desire to shoot a bow and arrow but have little or no experience. Note: The minimum draw on the mini-Genesis bows is 8 lbs.; youth must be able to be able to pull back this weight to participate.

- Staff will provide one-on-one hunter education instruction during BB gun target shooting.

- Youth will learn how to "catch" a spark using char cloth during primitive fire-starting with flint and steel. Participants will use the glowing ember to ignite a ball of fine fibers to start a fire.

- Test you fish casting skills while playing "Backyard Bass" game.

- Noon meal for registered youth provided by New Home Baptist Church

MDC is working with New Home Baptist Church in providing this Community Conservation event; equipment for the activities listed above are provided by MDC.

Program is Saturday, June 13, 2026 (10 AM - 2 PM). Program is for 40 youth ages 5-18 and registration is required.

Registration Link:

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/216320

Location:

New Home Baptist Church

2895 Old Route 5 North

Camdenton, MO 65020

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpBhwT6TQx47SHD59

If you have any trouble with registration, contact: Dwight.Warnke@mdc.mo.gov

From the ancient atlatl and early wooden bows to today’s modern compound bows and crossbows, archery equipment has consistently proven itself as one of the most effective ways to hit a target and harvest game. Experience each of these remarkable tools, discover how they’ve changed over time, and learn what makes each one unique at this hands-on program. Dress for the weather in closed-toed shoes. All equipment is provided. Participants should be prepared to stand or bring a camp chair as there is no seating at the archery range.

Note: Runge's outdoor range may not be accessible to participants who use a wheelchair or crutches. Please check for availability of an all-terrain wheelchair by contacting the program instructor at least two weeks in advance of the program date.

Registration required by visiting https://mostateparks.com/basic-page/learn2-aim (ages 10+) Begin your archer journey by attending a hands-on workshop this summer! Take a step back in time and join Missouri State Parks for one or more of our Learn2 Aim events This is a great opportunity to learn new skills with instruction on the basics of archery. If accommodations are needed, please e-mail the instructor at least one week prior to the program.

Discover the basics of archery shooting. We will cover bow nomenclature and shooting techniques before we go shoot on the static archery range. You may bring your own bow to the program or use ours.

This program will teach the fundamentals of atlatl including equipment, safety, stance, and techniques. This event will take place on the static archery range. All equipment will be provided.

This program will teach the fundamentals of archery including equipment, safety, stance, and shooting techniques. This event will take place on the static archery range. All equipment will be provided.