Outstanding news, now need help...

[BigBear]

Long story, short:

I'm a teacher. We have a week consisting of four days that we use as an "intensive" workshop. Usually the week right before Spring Break. The intensive can cover any topic one desires and does not have to be in your area of expertise (mine is music). The plan is hands on work shop, etc.

Good news: I just got approved to hold a Marksmanship/Archery (2 days each) intensive for next year!!!

Now I need help: I really need help organizing something, drawing plans, etc that would keep middle school aged kids interested and show them firearm safety, etc.

My current thoughts:
- Archery, find some simple recurves, bails of hay, targets, and teach them basic safety fundamentals along with some detail about types of bows, "bowistics" bow arch, etc.
Leads: - Thought about asking Bill Peregrino's Archery Hut in the Springs if they would want to come out and sponsor or donate some items...
???
- Marksmanship, find some bolt action .22lr or even pellet guns. Teach safety, history, basic fundamentals, etc. Have access to school grounds, in the sticks, should be easy to set up a backstop on the FB field, etc...
Leads: - I don't even know where to start or if it's possible with ammo problems, etc... Appleseed people?!!!
?????

Your thoughts? Any and all help greatly appreciated. Would probably need a few volunteers that day if you'd like to give a speech, do some RO stuff, etc. I could pay for gas and meals, possibly more (haven't talked with admins yet about that).


Let the discussion begin, this would possibly happen late March of next year! I'm excited!

BigBear

[Ah Pook]

Would the local Boy Scout camp have what your looking for? Would the let you use their facilities?

[BigBear]

Would the local Boy Scout camp have what your looking for? Would the let you use their facilities?

Dunno. How do I get in touch with them? I teach in the Colorado City/Rye area. South of Pueblo by about 15 minutes.

[StagLefty]

Phone book-Pikes Peak BSA Council should be listed, or PM alohashooter from here I believe he's an Instructor down there.

[HoneyBadger]

Let us know if you need donations for ammo etc. Good job setting this up!

[Aloha_Shooter]

The NRA Rifle course takes about 2 days between classroom work and practical. It goes over everything from safe handling to parts of the gun to how the ammunition works to positional shooting to marksmanship recreational opportunities. I think the NAA Level 1 course is also about 2 days so that fits in with your available time.

What you want are any NRA- and NAA-certified instructors, a range facility for practicals on each subject and some range safety officers -- BSA rules say maximum ratio of 8 students per instructor plus 1 chief RSO to run the range. The ammo shortage should hopefully abate by then. I'd try to allot 100-200 rds per student. Air rifle or BB gun would be easier to get ammo.

PM me for more info if you need.

Pikes Peak Council might be able to let you use some recurves -- we've moved to using Genesis compounds so might have some recurves around.

[Jumpstart]

For archery for kids , check with the CDOW in CS about their program NASP (?). They have/had a great program for starting young archers. The best part is, they set you right up with equipment and training for free. It is really a great deal.

[BigBear]

The NRA Rifle course takes about 2 days between classroom work and practical. It goes over everything from safe handling to parts of the gun to how the ammunition works to positional shooting to marksmanship recreational opportunities. I think the NAA Level 1 course is also about 2 days so that fits in with your available time.

What you want are any NRA- and NAA-certified instructors, a range facility for practicals on each subject and some range safety officers -- BSA rules say maximum ratio of 8 students per instructor plus 1 chief RSO to run the range. The ammo shortage should hopefully abate by then. I'd try to allot 100-200 rds per student. Air rifle or BB gun would be easier to get ammo.

PM me for more info if you need.

Pikes Peak Council might be able to let you use some recurves -- we've moved to using Genesis compounds so might have some recurves around.

For archery for kids , check with the CDOW in CS about their program NASP (?). They have/had a great program for starting young archers. The best part is, they set you right up with equipment and training for free. It is really a great deal.

Thank you both. As I get more info, etc. I'll pass it along. Hopefully I'll be able to make this work.

Thanks.

[TheBelly]

Good job on this Bear!!

[Lurch]

You should contact Ben Lomand Gun Club they have a youth shooting area with a classroom right next door.