Begin your archer journey by attending a hands-on workshop this summer!
Take a step back in time and join Missouri State Parks for the Learn2 Aim event. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills with joint instruction on the basics of archery and atlatl throwing. The program is free and available to ages 10 and up.
Missouri State Parks provides the equipment and expertise in a safe environment – you bring your enthusiasm to learn a skill that ties back to Missouri history.
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LEARN2 Aim PROGRAM DETAILS
Missouri State Parks Provides:
- Bows
- Atlatls
- 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 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Parent/guardian does not have to participate but must be there to provide adult supervision.)
- Participants should be comfortable around bows and atlatls.
- This event will be held in a Missouri state park and all rules and regulations apply.
- This is a family-oriented event. Alcohol and tobacco products are not allowed while participating in the Learn2 Program.
2023 Upcoming Dates and Locations
| Date | Location | Session Time | Registration Opens |
| Apr 15 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 9-11 a.m. | Mar 3 |
| Apr 15 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Mar 3 |
| Apr 15 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 1:45-3:45 p.m. | Mar 3 |
| Apr 29 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 10 a.m. to noon | Mar 17 |
| Apr 29 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 1-3 p.m. | Mar 17 |
| May 2 | Budd Park, Kansas City | 4-6 p.m. | Mar 20 |
| May 12 | Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, Butler | 4-6 p.m. | Mar 31 |
| May 13 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville | 1-3 p.m. | Mar 31 |
| Jun 8 | Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, Butler | 1-3 p.m. | Apr 27 |
| Jun 10 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville | 1-3 p.m. | Apr 28 |
| Jun 17 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | May 5 |
| Jun 21 | Table Rock State Park, Branson | 10 a.m. to noon | May 10 |
| Jun 21 | Table Rock State Park, Branson | 2-4 p.m. | May 10 |
| Jun 22 | Table Rock State Park, Branson | 9-11 a.m. | May 10 |
| Jun 25 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | 10 a.m. to noon | May 12 |
| Jul 8 | Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson | 9-11 a.m. | May 25 |
| Jul 14 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | 9-11 a.m. | Jun 2 |
| Jul 15 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Jun 2 |
| Jul 23 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | 10 a.m. to noon | Jun 11 |
| Jul 28 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | 9-11 a.m. | Jun 16 |
| Aug 19 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Jul 7 |
| Sep 9 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville | 1-3 p.m. | Jul 28 |
| Sep 16 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 10 a.m. to noon | Aug 4 |
| Sep 16 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 1-3 p.m. | Aug 4 |
| Oct 28 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 9-11 a.m. | Sep 15 |
| Oct 28 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Sep 15 |
| Oct 28 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 1:45-3:45 p.m. | Sep 15 |
REGISTRATION
The classes are free, but registration is required. Click on the "REGISTER HERE" link below to register. When you get to the registration website, you will need to enter the date in the "Choose Date" box. The classes that are currently open for registration will pop up. Registration closes five weeks after the registration open date. 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 Taylor.Ratcliff@dnr.mo.gov.
