The Mentored Fishing club is a program that will meet at least 2 times per month for most of the year.

Goals are to:

• To help students learn the skills to be successful on the water

• To help students understand the differences in fishing equipment, including poles, reels, line, lures and bait.

• To help students learn the methods and techniques for various fish and water types.

• To help students develop a respect for fellow fishermen and for the fish they pursue.

• To help students understand their role as a fisherman and conservationist.

• To instill in students an understanding of ethics and values in fishing and on the water.

This will include classroom, on the water and kitchen activities. The club will experience fishing for different fish including bass, panfish, catfish, walleye and others. The club will experience various techniques for each species of fish. Students will have an opportunity to fish Lake Erie during the summer.

The mentored hunting club is a program that will meet at least 2 times per month all year. Goals are to:

• To help students learn the skills to be successful in the field.

• To help students understand their role as a hunter-conservationist.

• To help students develop a respect for landowners, other hunters and the game they pursue.

• To instill in students an understanding of ethics and values.

• To instill in students a sense of gratitude to the Creator for the creation they get to enjoy.

• To develop in students the attitude and ability to represent and advocate for the sport of

hunting.

This will include classroom, range in field and in kitchen activities. The club will experience different types of hunting as well as preparation for the hunts, including scouting, setting stands, trail cameras and gear readiness. First year students will have opportunities to hunt various small game. Many students will have the opportunity to hunt whitetail deer and predators as well.

Students will incorporate several wilderness skills. Tracking, navigation, fishing, creek exploring, cooking over a campfire, shelter/tent building and more. Camp will include an overnight tent camping experience.

Archery 101 is designed to introduce campers to the fun sport of archery. Whether you were inspired by Merida, Hawkeye, Katniss Everdeen or Robin Hood himself, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of archery. Form, technique and fun are the key principles of this camp. We will shoot for lots of prizes, pop hundreds of balloons and even hunt a mystery 3D target. Families are welcome to join the shooting the last hour each day.

Archery 101 is designed to introduce campers to the fun sport of archery. Whether you were inspired by Merida, Hawkeye, Katniss Everdeen or Robin Hood himself, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of archery. Form, technique and fun are the key principles of this camp. We will shoot for lots of prizes, pop hundreds of balloons and even hunt a mystery 3D target. Families are welcome to join the shooting the last hour each day.

The first 2 days of camp will include in the field and classroom instruction and application of :

• Archery training with compound and crossbow

• Tree Stand Safety

• Hunting/gun/bow Safety

• Hunter Ethics and Conservation

• 22 rifle and skeet shooting stations

The last 2 days will be ODNR classroom and examination, passing students will receive hunter safety certificate.

This camp, a step up from Archery 101, will focus on further developing skills. In this camp, archers will be introduced to new games that will challenge and strengthen their skills with a focus on consistency. They will shoot further distances, have some friendly competitions, and win lots of prizes! This camp is for students who have completed an Archery 101 camp, after school program or other archery program with On Target Outfitters.

Students will incorporate several wilderness skills. Tracking, navigation, fishing, creek exploring, cooking over a campfire, shelter/tent building and more. Camp will include an overnight tent camping experience.