Shooting Sports

Shooting Sports Program Area
(click on badge for requirements)

• Archery
  Archery is a fun way for Scouts to exercise minds as well as bodies, developing a steady hand, a good eye, and a disciplined mind. Prior shooting experience is recommended. All necessary equipment will be provided by the camp. There is a $15 fee for program materials.
• Rifle
  In this session, Scouts will develop their rifle shooting skills and learn how to do so safely. Prior shooting experience is recommended. All necessary equipment will be provided by the camp. We highly recommend that Scouts be 13 years of age or older in order to participate, as they should be of adequate strength and size to manage a 10 lb. target rifle. Scouts who are unable to do this will be excused from the session and assisted in choosing another class by the administration staff. Participants should read and study the merit badge book prior to coming to camp. There is a $20 fee for program materials.
• Shotgun
  In this session, Scouts will develop their shotgun shooting skills and learn how to do so safely. Prior shooting experience is recommended. All necessary equipment will be provided by the camp. We highly recommend that Scouts be a third year camper or older in order to participate, as they should be of adequate strength and size to manage a 7.5 lb. shotgun. Scouts who are unable to do this will be excused form the session and assited in choosing another class by the administration staff. Participants should read and study the merit badge book prior to coming to camp. There is a $20 fee for program materials.