OCBSA Cub Scout Day Camp Archery

All of the afternoon archery youth positions are full.
There are still openings in the morning for youth and adult rangemaster are always welcome.

What we need:

• Motivated and energetic adults and youth (Youth Volunteers guidelines are 11 years old or entering 6 ^th grade). Desire to have fun is MANDATORY!!!
• Rangemasters, give us one day, or all five (either morning or afternoon sessions).
• Youth, we love to have a trained crew for the entire week (we even serve veggies and shakes)

Where we will be:

• All archery training will be held at the Saddleback Archery range.
• Daycamp is held at O'Neill Regional Park at Live Oak Rd and Trabuco Canyon Rd (directions at http://www.saddlebackdaycamp.org/maps/oneill01.htm

What we provide:

• Standard Daycamp Training detailed at http://www.saddlebackdaycamp.org/2005/dates2005.htm
• Archery Training (actually mandatory) for all youth and any adults who do not have a current BSA Range Master qualification card
• Opportunity for USA Archery Level I training (for ages 15 and up)
• USA Archery Level 2 training for those over 18 will be available (at cost)
• Archery Merit Badge program for Boy Scouts
• Archery Interest Badge program for the Girl Scouts
• Lot’s of Service Hours

Requirements:

• Attend one of the archery training sessions (basic) listed below
• Attend the range orientation session
• Additional: for the BSA Merit Badge/Girl Scout Interest Badge - attend setup/takedown days as noted below in addition to serving on the range ALL 5 days (either morning or afternoon session)

Important Dates:

• June 3/4/5 – Level II Course for BSA Rangemasters, 7-9 pm June 3rd, 8am-5pm June 4 and 5
• June 4 - Level I Course for BSA Rangemasters/Youth Volunteer (15 and older); 8am-5pm
• June 4 - BSA Rangemaster/Youth Volunteer Training; 2pm-5pm
• June 5 - BSA Rangemaster/Youth Volunteer Training; 2pm-5pm
• June 11 - BSA Rangemaster/Youth Volunteer Training; 2pm-5pm
• June 12 - BSA Rangemaster/Youth Volunteer Training; 2pm-5pm
• June 25 - Range setup, 9am-5pm
• June 26 - Range Orientation; 12pm-3pm
• June 26-July 1 - Day Camp; Morning (8 am - 1:30pm) and Twilight (2:30pm - 8 pm), staff needs to be in place 1/2 hour before the sessions begin
• July 2 - Range teardown; 10am-complete

• Interested individuals will need to fill out the appropriate applications (available on the website at http://www.saddlebackdaycamp.org/2005/registration/index.htm). These need to be turned in at your training session.
• Those interested in the USA Archery Level I training - there will only be 15 spots available. If those assisting Saddleback do not fill the spots, the training will be opened to the entire Council.

The Archery Merit Badge requirements as of January 1, 2004:

1. Do the following:
   1. State and explain the Range Safety Rules.
      1. Three safety rules when on the shooting line.
      2. Three safety rules when retrieving arrows.
      3. The four range safety whistle commands and their related verbal commands.
   2. State and explain the general safety rules for archery. Demonstrate how to safely carry arrows in your hands.
   3. Tell about your local and state laws for owning and using archery tackle.
2. Do the following:
   1. Name and point out the parts of an arrow.
   2. Describe three or more different types of arrows.
   3. Name the four principle materials for making arrow shafts.
   4. Make a complete arrow from a bare shaft.
   5. Explain how to properly care for and store arrows.
3. Do the following:
   1. Explain how to proper care for and store tabs, arm guards, shooting gloves, and quivers.
   2. Explain the following terms: cast, bow weight, string height (fistmele), aiming, spine, mechanical release, freestyle, and barebow.
   3. Make a bowstring for the bow you are shooting and use it..
4. Explain the following:
   1. The importance of obedience to a range officer or other person in charge of a range.
   2. The difference between an end and a round.
   3. The differences among field, target, and 3-D archery.
   4. How the five-color National Archery Association (NAA) or Federation Internationale de Tir a l'Arc (FITA) target is scored.
   5. How the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) black-and-white field targets and blue indoor targets are scored.
   6. The elimination system used in Olympic archery competition.
5. Do ONE of the following options:

   Option A - Using a Recurve Bow or Longbow

   1. Name and Point to the parts of the recurve or longbow you are shooting.
   2. Explain how to properly care for and store recurve bows and longbows.
   3. Show the nine steps of good shooting for the recurve bow or longbow you are shooting.
   4. Demonstrate the proper way to string a recurve bow or longbow.
   5. Locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow you are using.
   6. Do ONE of the following:
      1. Using a recurve or longbow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, NAA,or NFAA rounds:
         1. An NFAA field round of 4 targets and make a score of 60 points.
         2. A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 80 points.
         3. A FITA/NAA Olympic (outdoor) round and make a score of 80 points.
         4. A Junior indoor* round I and make a score of 180 points.
         5. A FITA/NAA indoor* round and make a score of 80 points.
         6. An NFAA indoor* round and make a score of 50 points.
      2. Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 10 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a score of 150.
      3. As a member of the NAA's Junior Olympic Development Program (JOAD), qualify as a Yeoman, Junior Bowman, and Bowman.
      4. As a member of the NFAA's Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression patch.

   Option B - Using a Compound Bow

   1. Name and point to the parts of the compound bow you are shooting.
   2. Explain how to properly care for and store compound bows.
   3. Show the nine steps of good shooting for the compound bow you are shooting.
   4. Explain why it is necessary to have the string on a compound bow replaced at an archery shop.
   5. Locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow you are using.
   6. Do ONE of the following:
      1. Using a compound bow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, NAA,or NFAA rounds:
      1. An NFAA field round of 4 targets and make a score of 70 points.
      2. A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 90 points.
      3. A Junior 900 round and make a score of 200 points.
      4. A FITA/NAA Olympic (outdoor) round and make a score of 90 points.
      5. A FITA/NAA indoor* round I and make a score of 90 points.
      6. An NFAA indoor* round and make a score of 60 points.
      2. Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 10 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a score of 170.
      3. As a member of the NAA's Junior Olympic Development Program (JOAD), qualify as a Yeoman, Junior Bowman, and Bowman.
      4. As a member of the NFAA's Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression patch.

   * The indoor rounds can be shot outdoors if this is more convenient.

    

   Girl Scouts of Beaver and Lawrence Counties, Inc.

   Archery Interest Project

   Review Safety-Wise, pgs. 95-96, before beginning this Interest Project.

   There must be one adult, currently certified as an instructor by the National Archery Association, or has equivalent certification or documented experience indicating knowledge and skill in teaching/supervising archery.

   Skill Builders - must complete the two starred requirements.

   1. Show that you understand the safety zones at an archery range. *

   2. Know and follow the archery range whistle commands. *

   3. Learn how to care for a bow and the bowstring when in use and how to store them properly.

   4. Learn about the different types of arrows and the kind of shooting for which they are used. Learn how to match arrows to bows and how to care for arrows.

   5. Demonstrate stringing and unstringing a bow or know three methods of stringing a bow.

   6. Be able to explain the proper use of safety equipment, and other equipment used in archery.

   7. Practice proper shooting techniques.

   8. Be able to shoot a round of 5 arrows at a distance of 20 yards.

   Score your round. If you are already skilled at this distance, increase it.

   Technology

   1. What are the different types of bows? Know what "draw weight" means.

   2. How can a bow’s length determine arrow speed and accuracy?

   3. Learn how to repair arrows and what the crest is for.

   4. Know the names of the different parts of the bows and arrows.

   5. Know and understand 10 archery terms:

   • Anchor point Arrowhead Arrow-rest
   • Bow square Butt Cast
   • Crest Cock feather Draw
   • Handle Head Holding
   • Kisser button Knocking point Point blank
   • Point of aim Recurve bow Release
   • Shaft Shooting line Stance
   • Torque Trajectory Quiver vane

   6. Read about the history of archery. Trace the path of its development from a survival skill to a sport.

   Service Projects

   1. Find out what types of organizations/competitions are available for archery enthusiasts. Share this information with your troop/group, council, or community.

   2. Help to inventory your council’s or club’s equipment. Make notes for repairs/replacements. If possible, have someone teach you how to make simple repairs.

   3. Help maintain an archery range.

   4. Organize an archery shoot either for competition or as a fun event.

   Career Exploration

   1. Interview your archery instructor. What (if any) are the differences between paid and volunteer instructor positions?

   2. Research possible career choices or volunteer positions that involve archery.

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