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Introduction to Archery Camp

Carver Archery Range · $129/week

Learn archery fundamentals, safety, and shooting techniques in a supportive environment at Eastman Nature Center.

▌ Editor's read The Three Rivers Park District website loads successfully and provides information on various summer camps, including the 'Introduction to Archery Camp.' This camp is designed for youth aged 8-15 and focuses on teaching basic archery skills, safety, and proper shooting techniques. The camp is a day program, with sessions typically running for a few hours over several days. The Three Rivers Park District is a municipal parks organization, indicating a public entity managing the camp. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff, it does highlight the park district's commitment to outdoor recreation and education. The Three Rivers Park District has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @threeriversparks and a Facebook handle ThreeRiversParkDistrict. Google reviews for Three Rivers Park District generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from over 10,000 reviews for the park district itself), reflecting overall positive public perception of their facilities and programs, though specific reviews for the archery camp were not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Introduction to Archery Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right community/rec center fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Address: Eastman Nature Center, 12001 County Rd 117, Dayton, MN 55327
  • Phone: 763-559-6700

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Introduction to Archery Camp

What ages does Introduction to Archery Camp accept?
Introduction to Archery Camp is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Introduction to Archery Camp cost?
Introduction to Archery Camp publishes $129/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Introduction to Archery Camp's hours?
Introduction to Archery Camp runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Introduction to Archery Camp?
Introduction to Archery Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Introduction to Archery Camp provide lunch?
Introduction to Archery Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Introduction to Archery Camp compare to other community/rec center camps in Dayton?
Introduction to Archery Camp is one of 26 community/rec center camps in Dayton that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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