2024-Fall-Guide

NATURE PROGRAMS

FAREWELL SUMMER COOKOUT

ON TARGET! ARCHERY AT LYMAN WOODS

NEW! Farewell summer, hello fall! Join us to celebrate the end of the summer season as we enjoy one last traditional summer cookout with games and activities for the whole family. We’ll provide the food and cooking utensils; all you’ll need are the folding chairs and blankets! We’ll have hamburgers, hot dogs and grilled veggies, along with s’mores and other treats for eating. Lawn games, crafts and other activities available throughout the program for your family to enjoy at your leisure. Please register everyone attending. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 6/20 Fee: $20 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P10-01 9/8 SU 11:30am-1:30pm BACKYARD FORT-BUILDING Get the low-down on building the perfect backyard escape. Learn to use materials found in nature to make forts, from dugout sod houses, branch barracks, wattle fencing and more in this family-focused program on outdoor play spaces. End the program with a dinner of hot dogs and s’mores around the campfire. Price is per person; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please register everyone attending. Age: 4+ Min/Max: 7/30 Fee: $18 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P21-01 9/22 SU 4:30-6:00pm

Archery has been an important part of human culture from ancient times to the modern Olympics. We’ve used the skills to hunt down game or compete in contests. Now it’s your turn to join in on this growing sport. Learn the basics or define your skill. Participants will learn primarily on Compound Bows. Children ages 8 and up and adults alike are welcome! Criteria listed below must be met before participants can move up to a more advanced level for future classes. This is determined by the instructor. If you have signed up for a previous On Target Archery class and wish to find where you place, please contact us. All new participants must start at Beginner Level. Beginner: Demonstrate knowledge of range and equipment safety. Be able to nock arrow indicator fletching out, extend bow arm and hold bow vertical for 10 seconds unaided. Must be able to draw to correct anchor without external help. Intermediate: Demonstrate knowledge of range and equipment safety. Show correct stance and correct shot process from set up through aim and follow through. Participants must be able to consistently hit the target from 60 feet. Age: 8+ Min/Max: 4/8 Fee: $70 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 4500P07-01 9/21 - 10/12 SA 2:00-3:00pm 4500P07-02 9/21 - 10/12 SA 3:30-4:30pm 4500P07-03 9/21 - 10/12 SA 5:00-6:00pm

Choose Your Own ADVENTURE!

Book a private group program for your friends, family, daycare, school, club or organization. We offer a wide range of themes and topics and can even customize a program to your needs or develop something totally new! Programs can take place at Lyman Woods, or let us bring the fun and nature to you! Email lymanwoods@dgparks.org or call 630.963.9388 for more information. 75