Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Members who are or who in or have experience with Archery can register to attend Archery Day Camp! Archers will need to bring their own equipment. There is no equipment available for new archers.
Spend the weekend working on target and 3D archery, learning how to maintain your equipment, doing fun summer camp activities, and wind up the weekend with a fun competition. Below is an in-depth look at the weekend. We will have indoor and outdoor shoots.
Location & Accommodation:
LOCATION UPDATE!
New this year, Archery Camp will be held at Ponoka Moose Hall!
This will be a day camp format, where members attend during the day. Please note that programming runs all day, including evening activities.
Families are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. However, free on-site camping is available, or you may choose to stay at one of the nearby hotels in Ponoka..
Ponoka Moose Hall
This camp will now be held at the Ponoka Moose Hall, including meals.
- Free Dry camping- is available on the grounds (no hook-ups)
- RVs and tent camping are both welcome and accessible on-site
- Hotels Nearby (Ponoka):
- Ramada by Wyndham Ponoka
- Ponoka Stampeder Inn
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Western Budget Ponoka
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For more information on the location, click here: https://www.ponokaandareaarchersclub.ca/
Archery Leader:
The camp will be led by a 4-H leader and certified Archery Coach, along with a few Summer Staff to help.
Meals & Meal Service:
Lunch will be provided for registered members on Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th. Supper will be provided on Saturday August 15th. Family members can purchase additional tickets if they would like to join the registrants for their meals.
Weekend Itinerary:
The weekend Itinerary is subject to change based on the skill, group and group dynamics.
Day
Activity
Friday
6:00pm: Check In Starts
7:00pm: Get to know, Range Familiarization
8:00pm- Campfire, snacks, and group games
Saturday
9:00am: Introduction
9:30am: Rules, Shooting and Targets
12:00pm: Lunch
12:30pm: Outdoor Fun
1:30pm: Target and 3D Sports
4:30pm: Maintenance Workshop
6:00pm: Dinner
7:00pm: Presentation
8:30pm: Campfire
Sunday
9:00am: Practice
10:00am: Range Competition
12:00pm: Lunch
12:30: Wrap Up Activities
Equipment:
Archery Equipment:
Please bring your own (Bow, arrows, etc.). We will have someone on site who can help with small fixes. Make sure you have 6-12 arrows for the weekend.
What to Bring to the Range:
- Comfortable clothing for safe shooting (the range is cool, so consider a hoodie, that can be taken off when we go outside).
- Comfortable closed toe shoes for shooting and playing.
- Archery equipment (bow, arrows, case, maintenance equipment etc.)
- Smiles and energy, we are going to have lots of fun
Leader & Parent Involvement:
Archery Camp is a unique camp with families having access to attend the camp as well. We encourage you to come watch, there is a great viewing area in the curling rink.
There is also room for some helpers during the camp. If you are interested in learning about leading or coaching archery, or bringing a program to your club, contact programs at programs@4hab.com.
Registration Fee:
The registration fee covers the programming location and extra programming equipment, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a dinner on Saturday.
Please note that registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis. As spaces are limited, your spot in the program will only be secured upon receipt of full payment.
Once registration is closed we will send out an email with information closer to the date.
Program/Event Registration Cancellation
A percentage of the registration fee will be retained on all cancellations to help recover costs and administration process:
$0-$50 = no fee
$51 or more = 30%
Contact programs@4hab.com if you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances. Physician notes will be requested when applicable.
Cancellations received less than 14 days before the program start date will forfeit the entire registration fee unless a delegate replacement is available or extenuating circumstances are at play.
*The 4-H Alberta Program/Event Registration Fee Procedure is subject to change at the discretion of the Program Lead.
Questions?
More details about 4-H Alberta Summer Camps including a packing list, activities, general protocols, camp locations etc can be found in the Summer Camp Handbook- Click Here! This can also be found on the website under member programs. Closer to the program start date, 10-14 days before the program, you will be emailed an updated version, along with some more camp information. If you need immediate assistance please contact the following:
General Inquiries: programs@4hab.com
Sydney Walsh, Summer Programs & Youth Development Coordinator: sydney.walsh@4hab.com
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