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ARCHERY at NEST

(Quicklink: https://nescitech.org/archery)

ARCHERY at NEST is a fun way to learn a target sport, develop new skills, or improve your existing skills if you are already an archer.

Why Archery?

Archery is a recreational target sport that builds upper body strength and mental focus.

Archery is a social sport with participants from all backgrounds and ages, from 9 to 99.

Archery can be a personal sport where one builds self-confidence and patience.

Archery can be a team sport where one learns teamwork and cooperation. 

Archery teaches safety, responsibility, situational awareness, and attention to detail.

Archery can be just plain fun, an enjoyable hobby that can be practiced indoors and out. 



The Instructor

This course will be taught by Bob Phinney, director of NEST, who has a level II archery certification. Bob taught archery for many years at his former school and camp in Brookline. In the 1990s he started an archery program for a Maine summer camp he directed for five years. Bob's son was a Junior Olympic archery champion when he was 10.  
 

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Introductory Dates and Times

We would like to offer a free lesson to all students and parents to try out the range and see how you like the sport. You can drop the price to zero by adding the code "archery" in the box during checkout.

Tue 3-4 pm - 9/9/2025 ; Wed 2:30-3:30 - 9/10/2025 ; Thu 3-4 pm - 9/11/2025
Tue 3-4 pm - 9/16/2025 ; Wed 2:30-3:30 - 9/17/2025 ; Thu 3-4 pm - 9/18/2025
The Range

Our archery range is in the process of being developed in a secluded area behind the building.
The range is planned for youth instruction at target distances of 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 yards.
We have an arrow-stop backdrop hung to stop any stray arrows from going too far.
There is a "safety zone" of more than 90 feet beyond the arrow-stop curtain.
We plan to start with 4 lanes, so 8 people can shoot in rotation in each workshop.
Lane markings are sparse until we see how the range will be used, then we will line it. 
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Workshops

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail info@nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.