Ages 11 to 14
Linne Doran: Duvall, WA
$1295
Includes wood, supplies, meals, and t-shirt
7/6 – 7/11, 2025
8/3 – 8/8, 2025
“This program allows young people to set a challenging goal -to make a bow and learn to use it- and then work hard until they have accomplished their goal. What a terrific way to spend a week!”
– Parent of 13-year-old camper
“My camper is very proud of the bow she made. I like most the independence and confidence my camper came away with. She had a powerful experience in which she now trusts herself better.”
– Mother of 13-year-old camper
At Bowcraft Overnight, campers spend an exciting week crafting and shooting their own bow!
This popular overnight camp walks older kids through the steps of building their own wooden longbow from a simple board. They’ll use a knife and file, and develop traditional and instinctive archery skills with their completed project. Campers will learn tactics for sneaking undetected through the forest, and experience exciting adventures off-trail. This camp is highly recommended for those who enjoy focusing on a project and working with hand tools.
Campers will enjoy:
- Making their own wooden longbows
- Practicing shooting techniques
- Developing instinctive shooting abilities
- Building keen senses and awareness to move through the forest
- Learning the safe use of knives as tools
- Engaging in exciting off-trail adventures and challenges
Wondering if this camp is right for your child? Click here to find out.
Our instructional team features:
- A 1:9 staff-student ratio
- On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support
- Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School
- Compassionate educators who encourage each child’s respect for self, others, and nature
- Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals
Archery Equipment
Campers will have access to our archery equipment while making their own bows. By the end of the week, each camper will have a new wooden bow to take home.
