Welcome to The Archery Center

The 16 lane, 25 meter indoor Archery Center is Bulloch County’s hub for archery and a stage for collegiate, statewide and national events. The Archery Center provides seating for spectators and direct access to amenities at The Shooting Sports Education Center. Visit Shooting Sports for special programs and events or become a member to practice archery on your own time.

Beginner & Intro Programs

New to archery? Learn the basics of handling a bow or start your journey as an archer at the Shooting Sports Education Center.

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Archery 101Get the basics of bows and arrows in Archery 101. Learn how to safely handle a bow and arrow, proper technique and safety procedures at The Archery Center. Complete this course to become eligible for archery membership at the SSEC.Wednesdays 6 p.m.Saturdays 11 a.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $25Georgia Southern Students: $15Youth: $15
Try ArcheryDiscover the thrill of shooting a bow in Try Archery, part of the TRY-fecta series! With the guidance of a certified coach, learn safety practices and basic archery techniques, including opportunities to try recurve and compound bows.May 23, 2025July 7, 2025Aug. 15, 2025Sep. 2, 2025Nov. 24, 2025Jan. 14, 2026Feb. 20, 2026May 22, 2026July 6, 2026All dates 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Visit us or call!
All guests: $15
Archery Date NightSpice up your evening out at Archery Date Night! Try out a bow and arrow in a safe and beginner-friendly environment, and show up your partner in easy-to-play archery games.June 20, 2025 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Aug. 21, 2025 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Sep. 19, 2025 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Oct. 17, 2025 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Nov. 17, 2025 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Feb. 12 2026, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.Feb. 27, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.April 17, 2026 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.June 18, 2026 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Visit us or call!
Public: $40 per couple ages 16+Students: $30 per couple ages 16+
Explore Archery 1: YouthLet your child develop beginner-level archery skills through the 4-week Explore Archery program! Wrap up your program with a friendly competition with fellow archery students. Equipment is included.Coming soon!Visit us or call!
Youth: $65
Explore Archery 1: Adult & CollegiateDevelop beginner-level archery skills with other adults in the three-week Explore Archery program! Practice fundamental archery through special individual and team activities.Sep. 5, Sep. 12, Sep. 19, 20256 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 20266 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Visit us or  call! Please register at least one week before the program starts.
Public: $55Students: $40

Next Steps: Advanced Programs

Ready to up your archery game? Join special programs for an extra challenge or to improve your competitive skills.

ProgramDescriptionDates & TimesRegistration
Explore Archery 2Continue your journey in Explore Archery 2! Enhance your knowledge of rules, etiquette and equipment and increase your shooting form with four weeks of in-depth instruction and specialized games. Archers must pass Explore Archery 1, complete day camp at the SSEC or gain membership with an NASP team to be eligible for Explore Archery 2.Coming soon!Visit us or call!
All guests: $65
Pursue Bowhunting and BowfishingDiscover what it means to be a hunter in Pursue Bowhunting and Bowfishing! Learn ethical hunting practices, animal identification, proper camouflage, shot placement and setups required for bowhunting or bowfishing. Archers must pass Explore Archery 2 to be eligible for Pursue Bowhunting and Bowfishing.Coming soon!Visit us or  call! Please register at least one week before the program starts.
All guests: $75
Pursue Recreational ArcheryExperience the fun of archery as a sport in Pursue Recreational Archery! Play and create fun archery-based games in this four-week program. Archers must pass Explore Archery 2 to be eligible for Pursue Recreational Archery.Coming soon!Visit us or  call! Please register at least one week before the program starts.
All guests: $75
Pursue Competition ArcheryBe a champ in the making through Pursue Competition Archery! Learn how to score in Target, Field and 3D competitions over a four-week program. Archers must pass Explore Archery 2 to be eligible for Pursue Competition Archery.Coming soon!Visit us or  call! Please register at least one week before the program starts.
All guests: $75

More Programs

Aspiring to be an archery coach or instructor? Earn your USA Archery Instructor certification and show your students and community that you mean business!

Aspiring to be an archery coach or instructor? Earn your USA Archery Instructor certification and show your students and community that you mean business!

ProgramDescriptionDates and TimesRegistration
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor CertificationGet the necessary tools to maintain high safety standards on and off the archery range with USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Certification! Become prepared to teach beginner archery programs to all ages in multiple settings and disciplines.Coming soon!Register Online
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USA Archery Level 2 Instructor CertificationComplete the in-person practical exam to earn your USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification! Membership in USA Archery, National Field Archery Association, or the Archery Shooters Association is required to take the exam, as well as the completion of a USA Archery Background Screening and SafeSport Training.Coming soon!Register Online
USA Archery Level 3 NTS CoachComplete the in-person practical exam to earn your USA Archery Level 3 NTS Coach certification! Membership in USA Archery, National Field Archery Association, or the Archery Shooters Association is required to take the exam, as well as the completion of a USA Archery Background Screening and SafeSport Training.Coming soon!Register Online

Show off your archery skills or have fun with friends and family at special archery competitions and challenges!

ProgramDescriptionDates and TimesRegistration
Zombie ShootJoin the community for a Halloween-themed archery tournament! Take out special zombie targets in an 18-meter indoor round (kids ages 9 and under will shoot in the Yeoman division at 9 meters). The top three in each division will take home an award, along with the winner of the costume contest!Oct. 25, 20255:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.Register Online
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Southern Fall Shootout (18/25-Meter)Take on an indoor archery challenge at two distances! Go from 25 meters to 18 meters in this classic fall tournament to prepare for state archery competitions.Nov. 15, 20259 a.m. – 1 p.m.Register Online
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GAA 25-Meter State Indoor ChampionshipShoot alongside fellow USA Archery members to compete for the 25-Meter Indoor State Championship awards! Coming soon!Register Online
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USA Archery Collegiate Target NationalsWe’re proud to host the USA Archery Southeast Regional Outdoor Championships in a 3-day competition at M.C. Anderson Park!Coming soon!Register Online
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The Southern 600Compete for a chance to win scholarship awards in the National Archery Scholarship Tour!Coming soon!Register Online
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GAPPS State Archery TournamentSchools in GAPPS Division II compete in an archery tournament at the Shooting Sports Education Center!Coming soon!View 2025 Results

Bring archery into your homeschool curriculum at the Shooting Sports Education Center! In our Homeschool Archery program, we offer classes for both beginners and advanced archers, and we provide all of the equipment you need. Students can also continue developing archery skills as part of the Homeschool League. The Homeschool Archery classes take place before our standard business hours, so your students will have minimum distractions! All Homeschool Archery classes are led by USA Archery Level 3-NTS Coach Amanda Velez.

A full eight-week session of Homeschool Archery costs $65 per student with a minimum of four students and a maximum of ten. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!

ProgramDescriptionDates and TimesRegistration
Beginner Homeschool ArcheryLearn the proper way to recreationally shoot a bow and arrow in Beginner Homeschool Archery! This class shows students the principles of shooting in a fun, social and interactive environment in an 8-week program.Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Visit us or  call!
Advanced Homeschool ArcheryReady to become an even better archer? Enroll your students in Advanced Homeschool Archery to refine skills and develop new ones!Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Visit us or  call!
Homeschool Archery LeagueFor your archers that can’t get enough, there’s the Homeschool Archery League! In this course, we’ll try various competitive formats like target archery, field archery, and 3-D archery.Thursdays 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Visit us or  call!

Trying to improve your precision or master archery? We offer private lessons at the Shooting Sports Education Center! Our certified instructors can help you tweak your technique and sharpen your shot. Fill out the Private Lessons form and our Head Archery Coach will reach out to help you get started!

Private Lessons Policy

  • A patron is not required to be an approved user to participate in private lessons.
  • The patron may not sell, assign or transfer rights to the private lessons purchased to any third party without prior approval.
  • Private lessons must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the first scheduled lesson. To receive the quantity discount for the private lessons, the lessons must be purchased at one time.
  • Training sessions must be paid for in full prior to scheduling the first training session.
  • Private lesson refunds will not be issued for any reason, including but not limited to relocation, illness, and or unused sessions (unused sessions can be transferred between Instructors).
  • All private lessons sessions must be completed within 120 days from the date of the contract/purchase. Private lesson sessions are void after 120 days from that date have passed.
  • Private lesson sessions may only be rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • If the patron anticipates running late to a session, they should contact the instructor as soon as possible. If 15 minutes have passed and the patron has not arrived to the session, the session will be cancelled without refund.
  • If a lesson is cancelled by the instructor, the instructor will notify the patron in advance to reschedule the session.
  • Patrons must wear comfortable and appropriate attire, including but not limited to, clean t-shirts, shorts, tights, pants and closed toed shoes. Patrons must be completely ready for the private lesson at the time agreed upon. Failure to be prepared to train may result in a shortened session or possible cancellation of the session. Instructors can provide guidance on appropriate clothing and shoes prior to the session.
  • Archery equipment and Firearm equipment must be in a good working order prior to the lesson. If a patron has an equipment malfunction, staff will attempt to fix the problem immediately, but repairs cannot exceed the time limit of the lesson. Any services to equipment may be subject to an additional fee.