Archery Classes
Classes fill quickly! We try our best to meet demand, but classes may be full or have already started for the current month. If classes have already started, look for registration for next month or try a one-time Experience Archery class. The next month’s classes typically open mid-month the prior month (e.g., August classes open mid-July). We send an email announcement and also announce on our Facebook page.
For all classes, camps, and programs, we cannot accept students younger than 7 years old.
club members enjoy a $25 discount on kids and intermediate classes
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club members enjoy a $25 discount on kids and intermediate classes ➵
Experience Archery
Experience Archery is a one-time session that introduces the initial form and safety instruction of a beginner class in a shorter, no-commitment format. It’s perfect to take your first steps in archery!
Cost: $50 for one 50-minute session
Upcoming Sessions at Lincoln Park Archery Range, 2 W Belmont Harbor Dr (outdoor)
Wednesday August 12 at 6:00pm
Friday August 14 at 6:00pm
Wednesday August 19 at 6:00pm
Friday August 21 at 6:00pm
Wednesday August 26 at 6:00pm
Friday August 28 at 6:00pm
More dates coming soon!
Kids Archery
Have fun and make new friends under the guidance of certified coaches and instructors! This class includes safety instruction and basic shooting form with a focus on fun and games. When your child is ready we can help them advance to any level. All equipment is included. Participants choose one day/time session and attend the same session each week.
Cost: $110 for four 60-minute sessions (except where indicated)
If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering on our external registration platform, then that particular class is full.
Lincoln Park Archery Range, 2 West Belmont Harbor Drive (Outdoors)
Monday August 3, 10, 17, 24
4:30pm Kids (ages 7-12) Class
Tuesday August 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30pm Kids (ages 7-12) Class
Wednesday August 5, 12, 19, 26
4:30pm Kids (ages 7-12) Class
Saturday August 8, 15, 22, 29
10:00am Kids (ages 7-12) Class
Beginner Archery
Learn safety and the fundamentals from certified coaches and instructors necessary for pursuing any level of interest in archery. We’ll cover a new archery form topic each week and play games! All equipment is included.
Participants must be at least 7 years old. There are options for both Adult only and All-Ages classes. All-Ages tend to be a mix of adult and youth/teen participants.
Cost: $120 for four 50-minute sessions (except where indicated)
If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering on our external registration platform, then that particular class is full.
Lincoln Park Archery Range, 2 West Belmont Harbor Drive (Outdoors)
Monday August 3, 10, 17, 24
7:05pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class
Tuesday August 4, 11, 18, 25
6:00pm All Ages Beginner Class
7:05pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class
Wednesday August 5, 12, 19, 26
7:05pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class
Friday August 7, 14, 21, 28
7:05pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class
Saturday August 8, 15, 22, 29
1:00pm All-Ages Beginner Class
2:30pm Adult (16+) Beginner Class
Intermediate Archery
Continue refining your technique and start to build your very own “archery shot”! Equipment standard is elevated from Beginner Class, and we continue to learn how to compete at regulation distance through games and a variety of competition-adjacent formats. Archers receive individual feedback and can take this course over and over. Participants can try a variety of bows until we can determine the best fit. All equipment is included.
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
Cost: $140 for four 60-minute sessions (except where indicated)
If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering on our external registration platform, then that particular class is full.
Lincoln Park Archery Range, 2 West Belmont Harbor Drive (Outdoors)
Monday August 3, 10, 17, 24
4:30pm Intermediate I Class
6:00pm Intermediate I Class
Tuesday August 4, 11, 18, 25
4:30pm Intermediate I Class
6:00pm Intermediate I Class
7:05pm Intermediate I Class
Wednesday August 5, 12, 19, 26
4:30pm Intermediate I Class
7:05pm Intermediate I Class
Thursday August 6, 20, 27
12:00pm Intermediate I Class
Friday August 7, 14, 21, 28
4:30pm Intermediate I Class
6:00pm Intermediate I Class
Saturday August 8, 15, 22, 29
10:00am Intermediate I Class
11:30am Youth (ages 12-18) Intermediate I Class
1:00pm Intermediate I Class
2:30pm Intermediate I Class
4:00pm Intermediate I Class
Intermediate II Archery
Level up your archery game! This class features more in-depth individually-tailored instruction for those who have an established shot process and/or prior intermediate-level instruction. Capacity is even more limited than preceding levels.
Prerequisites:
Current member of USA Archery, and
Have already taken NSAC Intermediate Class at least twice OR have already earned USA Archery Black indoor/outdoor achievement pin
Most people will not be ready for Intermediate II after taking only two Intermediate I classes. Please discuss with your coach before registering.
Cost: $160 for four 75-minute sessions
If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering on our external registration platform, then that particular class is full.
Lincoln Park Archery Range, 2 West Belmont Harbor Drive (Outdoors)
Wednesday August 5, 12, 19, 26
5:45pm Intermediate II Class
Saturday August 8, 22, 29
8:30am Intermediate II Class
Archery Optimizer
A new offering to help bridge the gap for busy competitive archers! These individual 90-minute sessions have a capacity of 3 archers each. We introduce directed technical interventions to elicit positive performance outcomes, undertake a review of setup/tuning and assess potential equipment needs and long-term goal setting to carry you forward and upwards.
Prerequisites:
Current NSAC club AND USA Archery (All-Access tier) memberships
Have already earned USA Archery Blue indoor achievement pin or equivalent score
Have your own equipment and are age 16+
Cost: $80 for one 90-minute session.
If you encounter an error/unavailable message when registering on our external registration platform, then that particular class is full.
Summer 2026
Schedule is to be determined
Our Coaches
Sarah Briscoe
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
2023 USA Archery Volunteer Coach of the Year
Allison Giardina
USA Archery Level 3-NTS Coach
Brent Harmon
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
USA Archery Regional Elite Program-North Region Head Coach (until 2025) USA Archery Recurve Junior Dream Team Coach (2016-2017)
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Coach Accelerator Program Trainee (2017; 2019)
2021 USA Archery Developmental Coach of the Year
Concepcion Obispo-Serrano
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
Alan Sochacki
USA Archery Level 3-NTS Coach
Diego Torres
USA Archery Level 4-NTS Coach
Instructors
Julia Bender
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor
Alicia Carbajal
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor
Andre Nicholson-Creswell
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor
Karen Sternfeld
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor
Noah Tanzer
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor
Refund Policy
We will provide a full refund up to one week prior to class; 60% within one week of class; no refunds are available on or after class day. All refunds are less any processing fee. Classes may be held indoors due to weather which soley does not provide the basis for a refund.
Weather Policy
Variable weather conditions is a feature, not a bug, of outdoor archery. However when the weather does not cooperate (heavy rain, thunderstorms, sustained winds, etc.), classes will be rescheduled or moved indoors. You will be contacted via email if classes are to be moved or relocated. Your safety is our priority!
Missed Class Policy
If you need to miss a class due to a prior personal obligation or emergency, then rest assured that we will make every effort to reschedule your missed time.
Contact us
Let us know if you have any questions or encounter any issues with signing up for classes.