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. All programs except the June 22 event at Stockton State Park are 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.
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 Aim Program.
2024 Upcoming Dates and Locations
| Date | Location | Session Time | Registration Opens | Status |
| Apr 13 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 10 a.m. to noon | Mar 1 | |
| Apr 13 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 1-3 p.m. | Mar 1 | |
| Apr 14 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Mar 4 | |
| Apr 14 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 9-11 a.m. | Mar 4 | |
| Apr 14 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Mar 4 | |
| Apr 14 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 2-4 p.m. | Mar 4 | |
| Apr 20 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville | 1-3 p.m. | Mar 7 | |
| May 4 | Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site, Butler | 1-3 p.m. | Mar 21 | |
| May 26 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Apr 15 | |
| Jun 1 | Sam A. Baker State Park, Patterson | 9-11 a.m. | Apr 18 | |
| Jun 4 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | 5-7 p.m. | Apr 23 | |
| Jun 16 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | May 6 | |
| Jun 18 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City - This Learn2 Aim is for participants 18 years of age and older. | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | May 7 | |
| Jun 22 | Knob Noster State Park, Knob Noster | 10 a.m. to noon | May 9 | |
| Jun 22 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville – This Learn2 Aim is being held in conjunction with a Learn2 Paddle event at Stockton on the same day. Those who register for this course will be doing both Learn2 Aim and Learn2 Paddle. The registration fee is $5. | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | May 9 | |
| Jul 2 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | 5-7 p.m. | May 21 | |
| Jul 7 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | May 27 | |
| Jul 20 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | 9:15-11:15 a.m. | Jun 6 | |
| Aug 3 | Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City | 9:15-11:15 a.m. | Jun 20 | |
| Aug 4 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Jun 24 | |
| Sep 7 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 10 a.m. to noon | Jul 25 | |
| Sep 7 | Thousand Hills State Park, Kirksville | 1-3 p.m. | Jul 25 | |
| Sep 21 | Stockton State Park, Dadeville | 1-3 p.m. | Aug 8 | |
| Sep 22 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Aug 12 | |
| Oct 20 | Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, Wildwood | 10 a.m. to noon | Sep 9 | |
| Oct 26 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 9-11 a.m. | Sep 12 | |
| Oct 26 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Sep 12 | |
| Oct 26 | Graham Cave State Park, Danville | 2-4 p.m. | Sep 12 |
REGISTRATION
Except for the combined Learn2 Aim/Learn2 Paddle event at Stockton State Park on June 22, which has a registration fee of $5, registration for Learn2 Aim programs is free! However, registration is required. Click on the "REGISTER HERE" link below to register. When you get to the registration website, click on the green “Show sessions available” 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. Registration close dates will be listed on the registration website.
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.
