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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 9 and up.

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 and an enjoyable hobby for achieving a personal best. 



The Instructor

This course is 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. Bob's son was a Junior Olympic archery champion when he was 10.  
 

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Introductory Dates and Times

We will try to hold archery sessions on regular Wednesdays and alternate Sundays as long as we can, until it gets too cold or too dark. Dress for the weather. If it rains and we can't meet outside, you will get a credit for the fee.

Archery Wed 4:00-5:00 - 11/12/2025  ;  Archery Wed 4:00-5:00 - 11/19/2025
Archery Sun 1:00-2:00 - 11/23/2025  ;  Archery Tue 3:00-4:00 - 11/25/2025;
Archery Wed 2:00-3:00 - 11/26/2025  ; Archery Wed 3:00-4:00 - 11/26/2025;
Archery Sat 1:00-2:00 - 11/29/2025   ;  Archery Sat 3:00-4:00 - 11/29/2025;
Archery Sun 1:00-2:00 - 11/30/2025  ;  Archery Sun 3:00-4:00 - 11/30/2025;
Archery Mon 1:00-2:00 - 12/1/2025  ;  Archery Wed 3:30-4:30 - 12/3/2025;
The Range

Our archery range is being developed in a secluded area behind the building.
The range is 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 100 feet beyond the arrow-stop curtain.
We have 6 lanes, so 6 people can shoot at a time in each workshop.
Lane markings are minimal while we see how the range will be used. 

Our long-range plan is to add a covered platform for archers and spectators.
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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.