National Archery in the Schools Program
The Program
National Archery in the Schools Program is a two-week physical education program designed to teach the fundamentals of archery in grades 4-12.
Many schools have also started after-school and summer programs, and formed teams that compete in local, state and national tournaments.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is responsible for training and certifying NASP basic archery instructors and overseeing the program in North Dakota.
The Department also offers grants to get schools started.
Four Steps to Bring NASP to Your School
The Benefits
- Archery is a safe activity where girls, boys, athletes and nonathletes all compete on a level playing field.
- Students learn focus, self-control, discipline and patience.
- Schools involved in the program have documented an increase in attendance, heightened self-esteem, and improved academic performance when the program is offered.
- The program can be taught indoors or outdoors, and can be translated into compelling subject matter for math, science and history.
More on NASP
Participating Schools
See which schools in North Dakota are currently participating in NASP.
Resources
Posters and Signs
- 11 Steps to Archery Success poster (95Kb PDF)
- Whistle Commands poster (138Kb PDF)
- Attention: Archery in Progress Please Use Another Door sign (16Kb PDF)