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Why We Teach Archery After School — And Why It’s Worth It


I’m BD Greenman — your Cowboy Rabbi from Israel.

Why do we teach archery after school? The question is fair: why teach young children archery in the evening, when they’re tired from a full day of school and not always at their sharpest?


The answer is simple — school takes up most of their day. After school is often the only time kids have to explore something meaningful outside academics. Archery gives them a chance to express themselves, follow clear safety rules, and feel recognized for their effort and progress.


While archery may sound dangerous, when taught with trained supervision and strict guidelines, it is actually one of the safest youth sports. Governing organizations worldwide emphasize safety-first practices designed to create positive, protected environments for young archers.


We hold sessions in the evening because that’s when kids are available. And even when they arrive tired or restless, something remarkable happens.


The kids rise to the challenge. We start with basic safety and simple steps. At first, many don’t know how to hold a bow or place an arrow. By the end of the night, some are popping multiple balloons in a single round — and a few manage five, six, even seven.


Watching their confidence grow — and the pride on their faces when they hit a target they once thought was impossible — makes every rainy evening worth it.


What Archery Teaches Kids

Archery builds more than shooting skills. It teaches:


  • Focus and concentration

  • Responsibility and discipline

  • Confidence and resilience


Safety is never an afterthought. Every child learns proper equipment handling, clear range rules, when to shoot, and how to respect others. These aren’t just archery lessons — they’re life lessons.



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