Ascham Oaks Archery

09/05/2026

It turns out, archery isn’t just about arrows and accuracy. It’s a surprisingly powerful tool for developing real-world life skills that transfer far beyond the range. Whether your kids are brand new to archery or already shooting in competitions, the lessons they learn with every pull of the string are ones they’ll carry for life.

When Emily joined 4-H archery, we thought we were just adding a new sport to her routine. What we didn’t expect was how much archery would impact our entire homeschool journey—and our family dynami…

09/03/2026

The Ultimate Guide to Beginning Your Archery Journey - 10 Steps to Success

“Every journey begins with the first step.” I have heard that my whole life. I have never heard anyone say, “ make sure the journey is worth the step.” For me, archery has been and continues to be …

09/01/2026

What advice would you give to someone picking up a bow for the first time?

08/29/2026

Do you remember the first time you hit the target?

08/27/2026

There are many benefits for children who participate in archery, whether as part of a structured program program or in their own backyard. To me, the biggest benefit is simply life lessons. There is no better metaphor for achieving goals than having a target in front of you and learning the effort it takes to hit it. Your child’s first shots will be lucky to leave the bow in the direction of the target, and that should be celebrated as a step, literally, in the right direction. With further effort and instruction, they will begin to hit the target and eventually, the bullseye!

The Advantages Of Archery For Kids There are many benefits for children who participate in archery, whether as part of a structured program or in their own backyard. To me, the biggest benefit is s…

08/25/2026

Draw length can refer to the bow or the archer. In this article we are discussing the archers draw length. The distance from the back of the bow to the string when the archer is at full draw and properly anchored. Since you probably don’t have a bow or know how to properly anchor yet, we will start with 2 ways that don’t require a bow.

The correct draw length is important for archery. A draw length that’s too short or too long can cause issues. Draw length can refer to the bow or to the archer. In this article we are discus…

08/22/2026

In-Depth Test and Review: 54” Southland Archery Supply Youth Recurve Bow

Southland Archery Supply Established in 2007, Southland Archery Supply (SAS) offers a full-line of outdoor sporting goods and products; with a focus on hunting and target archery.  This select…

08/20/2026

Unspoken Archery Rules that Makes it a Great Sport:
1. Support those who support you.
2. Don’t chase trophies.
3. Stay humble.
4. Help others.
5. Set an example, be the kind of person you would want your kid to be around.

Traditional archery is such a great environment for children. Every club we visit, the people are awesome! The experiences they are getting are phenomenal. Self improvement, focus, patience, hitting the mark and the benefits of trying hard. Those are life lessons if there ever was one.

Carolyn and I grew up together, and now we shoot together often. I have seen her grandkids grow into amazing archers over the years. Which is why I asked her to write a post about why archery is th…

08/18/2026

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08/15/2026