Join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School to learn fundamental skills of archery and the elements of safety. Participants will practice shooting at stationary targets, participate in challenges, play fun games and enjoy the thrill of hitting the target. Learn about equipment, brush up or improve your skills and get tips to shoot proficiently. Equipment provided.

Join forces with others from around the galaxy as you join the Lowry Bounty Guild. We've been entrusted with an item that must be delivered. Everyone wants what we have. Learn about plants and animals, practice survival skills, take aim and try archery, become an expert in camouflage, hunt down clues and explore uncharted territories all while keeping an eye out for friend and foe as we race to save the day and unravel a galaxy-wide mystery. Bikes and helmets required for one day of camp.

Make new friends while you explore the park. Try camp activities like kayaking, archery, fishing and geocaching, led by instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School. All equipment is provided, including adapted kayaks and archery equipment.

Make new friends while you explore the park. Try camp activities like kayaking, archery, fishing and geocaching, led by instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School. All equipment is provided, including adapted kayaks and archery equipment.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exhilarating week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Shoot long, recurve and compound bows. Develop and refine proper technique by learning the National Training System’s 11 steps to shooting. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances while exploring a walk-around course and shooting from an elevated platform. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Equipment provided.

Explore some of the best activities in the parks with the Outdoor Recreation School. Try stand-up paddleboarding, archery, log rolling, geocaching, canoeing and more. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends. Equipment provided.

Explore some of the best activities in the parks with the Outdoor Recreation School. Try stand-up paddleboarding, archery, log rolling, geocaching, canoeing and more. Enjoy new adventures while making new friends. Equipment provided.

Start your mornings at the archery range with instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School. Learn the fundamentals of the sport and sharpen your aim with fun games and challenges, including a trip to the wooded Elm Creek Archery Range. Then swap arrows for different adventures in the afternoons with Mississippi Gateway naturalists. From catching river critters and cruising on a bike to building campfires, geocaching and more—you’ll pack a whole lot of outdoor fun into one unforgettable week. Transportation to the Elm Creek Archery Range is provided. Extended care available for an additional $75; drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.

Take your archery skills to the next level. Learn proper technique when using different types of bows and get tips from certified archery instructors. Play games from the Explore Archery program and participate in an archery tournament. Learn survival skills, knot tying, fire starting techniques and how to throw hatchets, atlatls and more. Designed for beginning to intermediate archers. All equipment provided. Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.

Spend your mornings learning the art of archery at the range with Outdoor Recreation School instructors. Shoot a compound bow, learn range safety and develop proper techniques while playing fun target games. In the afternoons, head to Eastman Nature Center to explore the outdoors with hands-on activities, games and adventures. From discovering local wildlife to exploring trails, each day brings a new way to connect with nature while having fun with friends.

Stay in a rustic log cabin with your family or friends. Try archery and other activities while exploring and relaxing on your own. Meals are cooked on your own at outdoor grill sites. Advice, firewood and cooking/eating utensils provided. Maximum one cabin per family (maximum eight people).

Stay overnight in a rustic log cabin with your family. Try summer camp activities such as archery, climbing, nature programs and crafts, or spend time relaxing on your own. Meals are on your own and cooked at outdoor grill sites. Camp activity equipment, advice, firewood and cooking/eating utensils provided. Maximum one cabin per family (maximum eight people). $240 per cabin plus tax.

Stay overnight in a tent with your family at the Lake Katrina group site in Baker Park. Learn new camping skills and participate in summer camp activities such as archery, crafts, games and nature programs, or spend time relaxing on your own. Meals are on your own and cooked at outdoor grill sites or on cookstoves. We provide your tents, sleeping pads, lanterns, cookstoves, firewood and advice, as well as all camp activity equipment. Two tents per registration provided (maximum eight people). $160 per site plus tax.

Earn a Minnesota DNR firearms safety certificate while camping overnight in a log cabin with friends or family. Learn safe firearms handling, hunter ethics and education and wildlife management. Shoot a .22 at a local gun range. Try archery, fire starting techniques, rock climbing and survival skills. All meals and equipment provided. Maximum six children per adult (cabins sleep eight). Run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. $399 per cabin plus tax.

Join the Outdoor Recreation School for a summer camp focused on fishing and other fun recreation activities! Spend time each day learning about fishing equipment, how to safely handle a pole and a fish, tie knots and cast your line. Try awesome recreation activities such as canoeing, geocaching, archery, slacklining and more. Equipment provided.

Join us for a week of campfire cooking, creative fire making and epic fort building! Every day we will practice a new way to make fire, cook up a scrumptious campfire dish and build cool forts in the woods. We will also take time to experience other camp favorites like archery, pond exploring and crafts. Finish the week with a great campfire cook-off. Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.

Step into the past to experience early Minnesota as we explore the historic lifeways of the Dakota people. Paddle a canoe across the water, practice archery skills and help raise a traditional style tipi. Try your hand at fire-starting and traditional Dakota games. Learn Dakota words connected to the natural world and discover the cultural significance of many plants and animals. This camp is based out of Lowry Nature Center but includes an off-site visit with bus transportation to Shakopee to visit The Landing (Three Rivers Park District) and Hocokata Ti Cultural Center (Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.) Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.

Join instructors from the Outdoor Recreation School to explore the sport of archery. Learn the fundamentals of archery in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will learn proper form, safety techniques, and target shooting through practice, games and challenges. Whether you are a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our club fosters confidence, patience and empowerment. No prior experience is necessary. Equipment is provided.

Gain extensive hands-on firearms safety instruction and earn your Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate while exploring the world of bird hunting. Learn pheasant, turkey and waterfowl ecology with some hunting tips and techniques. Shoot a shotgun and .22 at a local gun range. Try archery, shooting crossbows, survival skills, making a turkey call and more. Designed for beginning hunters who do not have their firearms safety certification. Run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. All equipment provided. Scholarships may be available; for information, call 763-694-7856. Sponsored by the Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever and National Wild Turkey Federation. Friday's location will be at the Delano Sportsman Club. Campers will be assigned a two hour range timeslot and will need to provide their own transportation. Extended care available Monday-Thursday for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m. Extended care not available on Friday.

Gain extensive firearms safety instruction and earn your Minnesota DNR Firearms Safety Certificate while learning about forkhorn (whitetail deer) ecology and deer hunting skills. Shoot a shotgun and .22 at a local gun range. Try canoeing, archery, survival skills and more. Designed for beginning hunters who do not have their firearms safety certification. Run by DNR-certified firearms safety instructors. All equipment provided. Scholarships may be available; for information, call 763-694-7856. Sponsored by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. Friday location will be at the Delano Sportsman Club. Campers will be assigned a two hour range timeslot and will need to provide their own transportation. Extended care available Monday-Thursday for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m. Extended care is not available on Friday.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Equipment provided.

Join Outdoor Recreation School instructors for an exciting week of precision, skill and camaraderie. Discover the world of archery by shooting a compound bow, learning range safety and developing proper techniques. Get tips to shoot proficiently from varying distances. Discover primitive hunting techniques and challenge yourself with shooting games. Equipment provided.

Get a taste of the time-honored tradition that is summer camp. Enjoy classic camp activities such as archery, crafts and campfires. Have adventures with new friends while exploring the woods of Baker Park Reserve. Make memories that last a lifetime! Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.

This five-part learn to hunt series is designed for adults that are interested in learning about hunting and related outdoor activities. The program will include both archery firearm safety and activities. Learn the mechanics and safe handling of firearms, about hunting gear and equipment including technology, and the ins and outs of DNR hunting regulations, plus get tips on finding good hunting locations. Practice shooting a bow from standing, in a ground blind and in a tree stands, as well as using crossbows. The series will culminate with an evening at a gun range shooting rifles and shotguns. The program is led by DNR certified Firearms Safety Instructors.

Put your hands and brains to work making, creating and building. Practice skills including beginner wood carving, campfire cooking, weaving and more. Experiment and explore while creating your own art with natural materials. Try out other outdoor activities like archery and canoeing. All materials provided. Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.

Spring is in the air, so let’s fling some arrows! Join the Outdoor Recreation School instructors to enjoy a lighthearted archery session filled with beginner instruction, colorful targets and spring-inspired challenges. Whether it’s your first time shooting or you’ve tried archery before, this program is all about laughing, learning and celebrating the season together. Equipment provided. Participants ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Spring is in the air, so let’s fling some arrows! Join the Outdoor Recreation School instructors to enjoy a lighthearted archery session filled with beginner instruction, colorful targets and spring-inspired challenges. Whether it’s your first time shooting or you’ve tried archery before, this program is all about laughing, learning, and celebrating the season together. Equipment provided. Participants ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.

A strange new pathogen is spreading around the world turning people into zombies. We need you to help find a cure, fight zombies and survive while riding bikes around the park. This camp will be a combination of learning how scientists investigate outbreaks and learning to survive. Learn axe throwing, archery, how to hide and other survival skills while playing zombie games in the woods. Get ready for four days of zombies, science and fun. Extended care available for an additional $48; drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up ends at 5 p.m.