Our studies have shown that the Bat City Archery program leads to the improvement of a number of key traits in young people, including better time-management, school excitement, goal-setting and self-knowledge, among other things.

“I feel like I have better focus when I’m doing my homework because we learnt different focusing methods in archery, and I started using these new methods.”

— Archer 1

I am much more positive and talk to myself in a more positive way since joining archery.

— Archer 2

“Archery has provided my son a toolkit to sharpen his focus and a new challenging sport to learn. But beyond skills, archery gifted him a community. Among fellow archers, he has found camaraderie, support, and a shared passion. It’s not just hitting targets; it’s about being part of something greater—a sense of belonging that is invaluable.”

Parent 2

“Archery has been a great sport and activity for my child. It helps her have a sense of community and being part of a team even though it is an individual sport. It has been great for her confidence and finding something she can improve and succeed in.”

Parent 1

“My child has found a place where strength and size don't matter. They have great pride in improvement and recognition for integrity. It's really helped with social confidence.”

Parent 3