Archery

 

Quick Intro

Archery is a precision-based sport that involves shooting arrows at a target using a bow, focusing on balance, focus, control, and consistent technique. It can be practiced indoors or outdoors and is easily adapted for different ages and ability levels with proper equipment and supervision. Doing archery with friends and family encourages patience, concentration, and mutual encouragement as participants learn and improve together. It’s a calm yet engaging way to build confidence, sharpen mental focus, and enjoy meaningful time together while celebrating progress and shared achievement.

Rules of Archery

Archery is a precision sport where participants use a bow to shoot arrows at a target, aiming for accuracy and consistency. Archers typically stand at a marked shooting line and shoot arrows toward a circular target with scoring rings, where the center earns the highest points. The sport can be practiced indoors or outdoors and includes different styles such as target archery, field archery, and recreational shooting. Equipment usually includes a bow, arrows, an arm guard, and finger protection or a release aid.

The basic rules of archery focus heavily on safety and controlled shooting. Archers only shoot when the range is clear and a signal is given, and they never point a bow at people or draw it without an arrow aimed at a target. Scoring is based on where arrows land on the target, and shooters retrieve arrows only after everyone has finished shooting and a clear signal is given. Archery emphasizes focus, posture, breath control, and consistency, making it both a calm and mentally engaging activity.

Helicopter exploration

Helicopter exploration

When I was working for a helicopter tour company, I had an opportunity for my kids to jump in and see the controls. I think I was just as excited as they were to get into one, haha.

Meteor Crater fun

Meteor Crater fun

They found some great ways to make it fun to learn about a big dent in the ground. And it sounds like they've updated the kids' area so we will have to check it out again

Soccer Summer

Soccer Summer

The summer Colton tried soccer and decided it wasn't really for him

My silly trampoline kid

My silly trampoline kid

This kid is always dressing up or creating a costume or plushie, so it's a common occurrence for him to be dressed up or have a plushie in his arms no matter where he is

Checking out a helicopter

Checking out a helicopter

I worked for a helicopter tour company in Sedona for a while and so my kids got a chance to climb inside and take a look.

Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ

Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ

Full Swing in Prescott Arizona has batting cages, arcade games, a trampoline bungee jump, and some snack foods. The last time I played softball was in high school, so it was fun to test out my skills. This is my 12 year old, who's never played on a team, trying it out.