Archery
Not just for aspiring Robin Hoods!
Archery is an engaging and highly rewarding sport, ideal for supporting and developing Personal, Social, Emotional and Wellbeing needs, as well as being good fun!
Our sessions include all relevant equipment, safety equipment, risk assessments and insurance, and are delivered by a qualified, DBS checked instructor.
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Our archery setup is mobile and comes to you; Ideal for one off taster sessions, or as an activity for an event or fun day. Alternatively, we are able to create a programme of multiple sessions as part of a PE module of work.
Included:
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Age appropriate archery equipment
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Safety equipment
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4 targets (less time waiting around)
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Outdoor shelters for poor weather
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Qualified Instructor with First Aid and DBS
Other important information:
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Appropriate for ages 8 and up
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15 Maximum participants per session
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Minimum 2.5-hour session bookings only
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Minimum site size required 20m x 50m
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Groups of children must be accompanied by minimum of 1 adult
6 Principles of Forest School
Duration
Typical taster sessions are a minimum of 2.5-hrs for a group of 15; allow plenty of time for participants to have a safety briefing, learn the basics, and then practice their skills before playing some games or a friendly competition with peers.
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Taster session example:
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Safety briefing
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Equipment allocation
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1-2-1 guided shooting
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Group practice
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Archery games
Ratio
Sessions are limited to a maximum of 15 participants per session. Our small group sizes allow participants to spend more time shooting, and less time waiting.
Groups of children must be accompanied by an adult who is there to assist with pastoral care of the group.
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Archery is an inclusive sport and all ages and abilities are encouraged to take part. Where additional needs are present we may ask for additional adults to be present to assist.
