Classes & Lessons

The mission of Average Joes Archery is to introduce, educate, and equip people for the sport of archery. As part of this mission, we offer archery group classes and individual lessons. Our professional staff has years of archery experience as well as certified training to provide the best learning experience possible.

Classes:

Our Intro To Archery class is perfect for all those interested in the sport of archery. It is a great first step for those who never had the opportunity to try archery. Our professional instructors will take you through the steps of learning this great sport. This 3 hour class starts with about an hour of instruction including archery and equipment basics, archery history, range safety, and etiquette. Then we move to the range for a bow fitting and shooting instruction and we conclude with about an hour of open shooting with instructors on hand to offer guidance. This class is perfect for individuals, families, or corporate functions. This will be a great opportunity to have fun, learn a new skill, and maybe start a lifelong sport.

  • Class cost of $30 per person
  • 3 Hour Class
  • Dates may be added or rescheduled if needed (minimum of 24 hours of notice will be given).
  • Available for ages 7 and up. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
  • Instructor and all equipment provided
  • Participants must register and pay in advance
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Our Try Archery Events are geared towards younger archers. They focus on introducing the basics of archery in a fun event at a faster pace. The bulk of time will be spent on how to safely shoot and on the range.

  • Event costs $30 per person
  • 2 Hours
  • Dates may be added or rescheduled if needed (minimum of 24 hours of notice will be given).
  • Available for ages 7 and up. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
  • Instructor and all equipment provided
  • Participants must register and pay in advance
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Our Intermediate Archery class expands on our Intro To Archery class. In this 3 hour class, our professional instructors will cover more advanced archery topics including modern target archery and archery hunting. Then we move to the range for more detailed shooting instruction and we conclude with about an hour of open shooting with instructors on hand to offer guidance.

  • Class cost of $30 per person
  • Intro To Archery Class is a required prerequisite
  • 3 Hour Class
  • Dates may be added or rescheduled if needed (minimum of 24 hours of notice will be given).
  • Available for ages 7 and up. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
  • Instructor and all equipment provided
  • Participants must register and pay in advance
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Our New Bow Owners class is designed for archers who have recently purchased a bow.  The class will include VERY basic archery shooting and safety (see our Intro to Archery class for more), cover the basics of the parts/accessories of a bow, how to care for your bow, how to sight in/adjust your bow and will conclude with a open shooting time when staff will be available to help you one-on-one with shooting your bow.

  • Class cost of $25 per person
    (FREE with a new bow purchase from Average Joes Archery)
  • 2 Hour Class
  • Dates may be added or rescheduled to accommodate groups or to meet minimum participants (minimum of 24 hours of notice will be given).
  • Available for ages 7 and up
  • Instructor provided
  • Participants must register and pay in advance
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund

We offer week-long Archery Camps during June, July, and August. See Archery Camp Details.

Lessons:

Average Joes Archery offers individual lessons catered to the needs of the shooter. These lessons can range from introducing a beginner shooter to archery to helping an advanced shooter take a few inches out of their grouping.

  • Cost of $30 for a half hour or $50 for an hour
  • Lesson time and date subject to staff approval
  • Available for ages 7 and up
  • Equipment provided as needed
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Average Joes Archery offers group lessons that are great for youth organizations, business outings or any other group event. We can tailor your group lesson to fit your group’s needs, whether that is a basic archery overview for your company Christmas party or more advanced instruction for your homeschool association’s physical education class.

  • Price of $40 for 30 minutes and $70 for 1 hour for the first 2 participants. Additional participants are $15 for 30 minutes and $30 for 1 hour.
  • Lesson time and date subject to staff approval
  • Available for ages 7 and up
  • Equipment provided as needed
  • Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance for a full refund