Youth at an outdoor archery and shooting sports range
Ages 12–17Youth Shooting Sports

Precision. Discipline. Purpose.

A structured, instructor-led program introducing youth ages 12–17 to archery, shotgun, and rifle — building safety, skill, and character through organized shooting sports.

About the Program

About the Program

This structured, instructor-led initiative introduces youth ages 12–17 to organized shooting sports disciplines, including archery, shotgun (trap/skeet fundamentals), and rifle (air rifle / .22 where permitted). The program prioritizes safety, skill progression, discipline, and sportsmanship, providing equitable access to high-quality instruction for youth from diverse backgrounds.

All activities are delivered by certified instructors and follow established youth shooting sports safety standards. The program is suitable for schools, parks & recreation departments, after-school programs, courts/diversion programs, and community organizations.

Age Group

Ages 12–17

Experience

No experience required

Instruction

Certified instructors

Enrollment

Cohort-based enrollment

Program Objectives

  • Teach discipline-specific safety protocols across archery, shotgun, and rifle
  • Build foundational marksmanship skills through progressive instruction
  • Foster focus, emotional regulation, and accountability
  • Expand access to organized youth shooting sports and healthy competition
  • Create pathways to teams, leagues, leadership, and outdoor education careers

Who Can Participate

The program is beginner-friendly and open to all youth ages 12–17. No prior experience is required.

  • All youth ages 12–17 — beginner-friendly, no experience required
  • Priority for under-resourced or community partner referred youth
  • Cohort-based enrollment to support consistency and mentorship

What We Teach

Core Disciplines & Instruction

Each discipline is taught by certified instructors following established youth shooting sports safety standards.

Youth practicing archery at an outdoor range

Recurve / Genesis-style

Archery

Participants learn proper form, range safety, and scoring through structured archery instruction designed for all skill levels.

  • Range safety and etiquette
  • Stance, draw, anchor, release, follow-through
  • Target scoring and accuracy tracking
  • Focus, breath control, and goal setting
Clay target trap shooting at an outdoor range

Trap & Skeet Fundamentals

Shotgun

Age-appropriate introduction to shotgun sports, emphasizing safety, discipline, and the fundamentals of clay target shooting.

  • Shotgun safety and range commands
  • Proper mount, stance, swing, and lead
  • Clay target fundamentals and sportsmanship
  • Emphasis on discipline, patience, and teamwork
Youth rifle target shooting at a range

Air Rifle / .22 where permitted

Rifle

Precision-focused rifle instruction covering safe handling, sight alignment, and individual score progression.

  • Safe handling, loading/unloading, storage
  • Sight alignment, trigger control, prone/bench positions
  • Precision target shooting and score progression
  • Individual improvement plans

Beyond the Range

Character & Life Skills Integration

Every session reinforces values that extend far beyond the range — building young people who lead with integrity, compete with honor, and grow through challenge.

Respect for peers, instructors, and equipment
Self-discipline, patience, and resilience
Healthy competition and teamwork
Leadership development through peer mentoring

Who We Partner With

Suitable For

The program is designed to integrate with a wide range of youth-serving organizations and settings.

Schools
Parks & recreation departments
After-school programs
Courts & diversion programs
Community organizations

Bring Youth Shooting Sports to Your Community

Our certified instructors are ready to deliver a safe, structured, and impactful shooting sports experience for youth in your school, program, or organization.