Last summer when Archer was at Cub Scout camp, he got a little taste of archery, sling shots and BB guns. And it turns out, he's a pretty good shot. A seed was planted in my mind. Christmas came, I floated the idea to David, "bow and arrows?" No. Birthday rolled around, "bow and arrows?" Not yet. But for his birthday we signed him up for an eight week clinic. No equipment required, just show up. They'll provide everything you need, along with some basic instruction, and when you're ready, they turn you loose to wander through the woods. So you can shoot at wild animals.
Today was our second time, last week I joined Archer in the lesson but this time around I just watched. When he asked to go to the outdoor range, they led us out. When he asked to go into the woods looking for wild animals, they pointed the way. Shelly and I followed dutifully along, and before we knew it, Archer was hitting deer, bears, squirrels, everything in sight was being struck by his sure aim and fast arrows. What a hunter!
While Shelly and I took pictures of flowers and talked about what poison ivy looks like (I have no idea), Archer carried on, hitting the target time and again. His arrows only flew past or over the target twice, and of course Shelly ran to help him search the woods.
I have to say, I'm a little jealous of Archer's natural talent. This talent of his definitely doesn't come from me. He's so confident, he sets up the arrow, takes aim and SWOOSH, the target has been struck again. He is definitely the coolest kid around, and I can't wait to see where this latest adventure takes him. I'm so proud!!
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Didn't think to ask till I saw the last picture here, but the class has a left handed bow? Because that looks like a right handed recurve to me. Does he shoot with that bow?
Yes he shot with that bow all night. Just wait till we get the right equipment in his hands - there'll be no limit to what he can do!
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