Bear Creek Lake State Park will offer a Fall Youth Archery program.

On Saturday mornings in September, from 9-11 a.m., Bear Creek Lake State Park, in cooperation with the VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Outdoor Education Program, will offer a Youth Archery Course for 9 to 16 year olds. This is a four session activity to be held September 7, 14, 21 and 28. The program will teach the fundamentals of archery technique and equipment using compound and recurve bows.

Each week will feature increased skills and challenges covering beginning and intermediate archery. Completion of the four-day program will entitle participants to a Bear Creek Lake State Park Archer Certificate. A friendly competition will be held the final day, with family and friends invited. In the event of cancellation of a day due to inclement weather, the program will be extended into October to make up any missed days.

All equipment will be provided for use during the program. Water and snacks will be provided.Cost for the four-day session is $15. Only ten spaces are available.

To register for the program, or for more information, please contact the Park at bearcreek@dcr.virginia.gov, or 804-492-4410.