Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools Program

“The OAIS program allows our special needs students to participate on an even playing field with their peers.”
            - Carla Buck, Physical Education Teacher, Mustang Public Schools

“Teaching Archery to Elementary & Middle School students has added diversity and excitement to P.E. class! It has brought our students, parents, teachers & community together & the excitement is contagious! ”
            - Misti Mitchell-Bain, Comanche Public School Physical Education Director/Teacher


“While teaching the OAIS course curriculum I noticed that student attendance was near 100 percent and the students’ self discipline was greatly improved.”
            -Colby Cagle, Teacher, Bethel Public Schools
 

Schools across the country are discovering an exciting new program that hits the bullseye in meeting the physical education needs of their students. Through the Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools (OKNASP) Program, students have the chance to excel today, tomorrow and throughout a lifetime in the unique sport of archery. The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), of which OKNASP is a part, is a coordinated effort and partnership between schools, state wildlife agencies and the nation’s archery industry.

How can your school join the program? Teachers attend an eight-hour National Archery Association training class taught by certified Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation instructors. They return to their schools fully prepared to teach the two-week archery course to their students.

What is required of teachers? Teachers must simply attend a free one-day workshop conducted by OKNASP certified instructors.  Topics covered will include range set up, running a safe archery range, building student skills, equipment maintenance and more.  If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact the OKNASP coordinator.  Once a teacher has completed the training course, their school is eligible to purchase an equipment kit.