Programs
Program is Full
This course is led by certified instructors and is open to anyone ages 8 and up, including adults.
Participants must wear closed-toe footwear. No open-toe shoes, sandals, or crocs are allowed. Traversing hills and uneven terrain will be required to reach the outdoor target archery range. Target distances will range from 7 to 15 yards.
Archers will learn equipment usage, target identification, eye and hand dominance, range safety and commands, the shot process, target shooting, scoring and recording, and the importance of mental clarity in archery.
Archers are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Vertical bows only, no crossbows. A minimum of 4 to 6 arrows with field tips is required. No broadheads allowed. Genesis archery equipment will be available for those without their own gear; you must be able to draw a minimum of 10 pounds on a bow.
Participants must wear closed-toe footwear. No open-toe shoes, sandals, or crocs are allowed. Traversing hills and uneven terrain will be required to reach the outdoor target archery range. Target distances will range from 7 to 15 yards.
Archers will learn equipment usage, target identification, eye and hand dominance, range safety and commands, the shot process, target shooting, scoring and recording, and the importance of mental clarity in archery.
Archers are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Vertical bows only, no crossbows. A minimum of 4 to 6 arrows with field tips is required. No broadheads allowed. Genesis archery equipment will be available for those without their own gear; you must be able to draw a minimum of 10 pounds on a bow.
Note:
Youth ages 12 and under must have an adult present at all times.
It is strongly suggested that you visit a local archery shop to have your bow inspected and adjusted before the sessions begin.
Local shops include Shattuck's Great Outdoors (Portland), Becker's Archery (Fowler), and Backwoods Trading Post (Freeport).
| Program Type | Youth Instructional |
| Program Subcategory | Archery |
| Program Code | Beginner |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 2/19/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 4/6/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Bryan Gehrcke, Sarah Bos
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | 16 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 8 years Enforced - As of date 4/13/2026 |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland City Limits | Resident Only | $30.00 | |
| Portland City Limits | |||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $30.00 | ||
| Portland Township | NonResident Only | $40.00 | |
| Portland Township | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $40.00 | ||
| Danby Township | NonResident Only | $45.00 | |
| Danby Township | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $45.00 | ||
| Eagle Township | NonResident Only | $30.00 | |
| Eagle Township | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $30.00 | ||
| Orange Township | NonResident Only | $40.00 | |
| Orange Township | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $40.00 | ||
| Lyons Township | NonResident Only | $40.00 | |
| Lyons Township | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $40.00 | ||
| Sebewa Township | NonResident Only | $40.00 | |
| Sebewa Township | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $40.00 | ||
| Other | NonResident Only | $40.00 | |
| Other | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $40.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | Monday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) |
| Monday - 04/13/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) | |||
| 04/20/2026 | Monday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) |
| Monday - 04/20/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) | |||
| 04/27/2026 | Monday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) |
| Monday - 04/27/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) | |||
| 05/04/2026 | Monday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) |
| Monday - 05/04/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) | |||
| 05/11/2026 | Monday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) |
| Monday - 05/11/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) | |||
| 05/18/2026 | Monday | 5:30 PM | 6:30 PM | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) |
| Monday - 05/18/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 5:30 PM | |||
| End Time | 6:30 PM | |||
| Location | Grand River Conservation Club (GRCC) | |||
