Learn2 Aim
Begin your archer journey by attending a hands-on workshop this summer! Take a step back in time and join Missouri State Parks for one or more of our Learn2 Aim events. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills with an instruction on the basics of archery. Most classes also feature an introduction to atlatl throwing.
Learn2 Aim is free and open to ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Program Details
Missouri State Parks Provides:
- Bows
- Atlatls (only at classes that feature atlatl instruction)
- Targets
- Instructors
You Provide:
- Good attitude and willingness to learn
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
Things to Consider Before You Register
- Participants must be at least 10 years of age. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (The parent or guardian does not have to participate but must be present to provide adult supervision.)
- Participants should be comfortable around bows and/or atlatls.
- All Missouri State Parks rules and regulations apply.
- Learn2 Aim is a family-oriented event. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited.
2026 Upcoming Dates and Locations
| Date | Location | Activities | Time | Registration Opens | Registration Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | Archery and atlatl | 10 a.m. to noon | Mar 6 | Apr 9 |
| Apr 11 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | Archery and atlatl | 1-3 p.m. | Mar 6 | Apr 9 |
| May 9 | Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, Miami | Archery and atlatl | 9-11 a.m. | Apr 3 | May 7 |
| May 9 | Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, Miami | Archery and atlatl | Noon to 2 p.m. | Apr 3 | May 7 |
| May 16 | Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, Miami | Archery and atlatl | 9-11 a.m. | Apr 3 | May 14 |
| May 16 | Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park, Miami | Archery and atlatl | Noon to 2 p.m. | Apr 3 | May 14 |
| May 23 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | Archery and atlatl | 10 a.m. to noon | Apr 10 | May 21 |
| May 23 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | Archery and atlatl | 1-3 p.m. | Apr 10 | May 21 |
| May 30 | The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | Archery only – NO ATLATL | 10 a.m. to noon | Apr 24 | May 28 |
| Jun 2 | The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | Archery only – NO ATLATL | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Apr 24 | May 31 |
| Jun 10 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | Archery and atlatl | 10 a.m. to noon | May 8 | Jun 8 |
| Jun 10 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | Archery and atlatl | 1-3 p.m. | May 8 | Jun 8 |
| Jun 20 | The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | Archery only – NO ATLATL | 10 a.m. to noon | May 15 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 11 | The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | Archery only – NO ATLATL | 9-11 a.m. | Jun 12 | Jul 9 |
| Jul 25 | The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | Archery only – NO ATLATL | 9-11 a.m. | Jun 19 | Jul 23 |
| Aug 4 | The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | Archery only – NO ATLATL | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Jul 3 | Aug 2 |
| Sep 12 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | Archery and atlatl | 10 a.m. to noon | Aug 7 | Sep 9 |
| Sep 12 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | Archery and atlatl | 1-3 p.m. | Aug 7 | Sep 9 |
Registration
Registration is required for Learn2 Aim, but there is no registration fee.
Click on the "REGISTER HERE" link below to register. When you get to the registration website, click on the green “Show sessions” box. A list of upcoming classes will pop up. Click on the green “Sign Up!” button to register for an event. All slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register Here
If a class is full, please enroll using the waitlist function. If an opening in the class becomes available, you will be notified by the Learn2 staff via email or phone call.
If you have any questions, please email Kintauna Myles with Missouri State Parks at kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov.
Waitlist
If the activity you are looking to join is full, please join our waitlist by signing up for that program on the registration tab. Once a cancellation has been approved, a staff member will contact the first waitlist individual via email to prompt them to secure their spot within a 48-hour period. No response within that 48-hour time period will result in the customer being removed from the waitlist and the next individual being contacted.
How to Cancel a Reservation
Seven or more business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Customers are able to cancel their reservations themselves and receive a full refund (when applicable). To cancel, the customer should log in to their icampmo account, find the reservations/activities that they are signed up for, and hit "Cancel" for the reservation that they wish to cancel.
Six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date: Anyone needing to cancel a reservation six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date should contact kintauna.myles@dnr.mo.gov. Per Missouri State Parks' refund policy, customers canceling an event registration six or fewer business days in advance of the scheduled event date agree to forfeit their reservation refund (when applicable), regardless of the circumstances.
Event Day Contact Information
To get more information about Learn2 Aim on the day of the event, please contact the facility hosting the event. Each facility's contact information can be found by clicking on the location name in the above table.
Event Cancellation Disclaimer
Missouri State Parks reserves the right to cancel programs and events if necessary.
