Short evening sessions teach archery safety, target skills, and basic fishing for ages 9–17. This three-day, 4–8pm program in Amarillo emphasizes hands-on coaching, small groups, and catch-and-release practice.
Short evening sessions teach archery safety, target skills, and basic fishing for ages 9–17. This three-day, 4–8pm program in Amarillo emphasizes hands-on coaching, small groups, and catch-and-release practice.
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Operated by JNC Archery & Outdoors · Amarillo, Texas
Evenings at summer camp reshape how kids learn outside skills. Summer Camp 2026 - 3 Day Camp runs from 4–8pm each day in Amarillo, Texas, and welcomes participants ages 9–17 to learn archery safety, target shooting, and basic fishing skills in a supervised outdoor setting near the Llano Estacado and Palo Duro Canyon. Campers arrive to a compact range with multiple target lines, clearly marked lanes, instructor safety stations, and a shallow casting pond. Coaches demonstrate stance, grip, anchor point, and release, then guide students through progressive drills that build consistent technique. Instruction is balanced with play, including accuracy challenges, relay games, and timed stations that reward improvement with small prizes. Fishing sessions cover rod selection, lure choices, knot tying, and how to cast responsibly. Emphasis is on catch and release and on respecting shoreline habitat while kids practice skills. What sets this camp apart is its focus on measurable progress over short evening blocks. Small group sizes allow instructors to coach one on one and to adapt drills to each childs learning style. The Amarillo location offers wide skies and open practice space, making sunset shooting and golden hour photography especially rewarding. Families can combine evening lessons with daytime visits to Palo Duro Canyon for hiking and scenic routes before returning for more hands on practice. Safety protocols are strict and clearly communicated. Equipment is inspected daily, loaner bows and rods are available for beginners, and staff lead mandatory safety briefings. The camp also teaches leave no trace mindset, stresses responsible gear handling, and encourages catch and release to protect local fish populations. Parents receive clear pickup times and emergency protocols so communication is transparent. Who should sign up? Beginners who need patient coaching will see fast progress; returning youths can refine technique, and visiting families gain a structured evening activity that builds real skills. Book this three day camp to swap screen time for steady hands, improved aim, and a deeper confidence in outdoor craft. It also creates evening memories and skills that stick long after summer ends under the wide Texas sky. Camp staff include certified instructors with backgrounds in youth education and outdoor recreation. Sessions encourage teamwork, concentration, and problem solving. Equipment care and basic maintenance are introduced so kids learn responsibility for their gear. Sign up information including drop off details and what to bring is available through the camp referral link. Typical evening schedule starts with a safety review, moves into skill rotations, and ends with games and a brief wrap up where progress is noted and family pickup is timely. Reserve spots early as enrollment is limited, and give your child a hands on evening adventure that teaches skill and confidence. Today.
The camp accepts participants ages 9 through 17 as listed in the program details.
Loaner bows, arrows, rods, and basic tackle are available for beginners; participants may bring their own gear if desired.
No prior experience is required; the curriculum accepts first time archers and anglers and scales drills for returning students.
Parents must sign out campers at the scheduled pickup time; staff will provide emergency contacts and a clear pickup process during check in.
Specific refund and cancellation policies are provided on the booking page linked in the referral link; check that page for current terms.
The program runs 4–8pm and does not provide meals; families should plan snacks or a light dinner before pickup.
4-8pm Each Day Ages 9-17
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