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In this program, the campers will make a wooden long bow from a piece of wood, carving it down, shaping it, and tillering the bow so it works optimally. Campers will make their own string for the bow. They will also make a leather quiver to store their arrows. They will learn how to make arrows with feather fletching, and they will leave with a few arrows to put in their quiver. All materials needed to complete the project are provided. To take a project from raw materials to completion teaches competence and builds confidence. Campers will be taught the “instinctive” shooting method (a method used by people who rely on the bow in their daily lives)
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