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Outdoor Learning

Outdoor Recreation

Archery Outdoor Classes
Beginner and Advanced (Level 1-2)

Fall Classes: September-November

The NASP Archery Program promotes international-style target archery as part of the school curriculum, to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students grades 4-12.

  
    • NASP ARCHERY ACADEMY: 

    • Jerry Tingle Center Archery on Tuesdays
        • 9 am Class
        • September 2026
        • October 2026
        • November 2026
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        • Classes on Tuesdays

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    • Faucett Center Archery Range on Thursdays
        • 9 am Advanced Archery
        • 10am Beginning Archery Classes
        • September 2026
        • October 2026
        • November 2026
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        • Classes on Thursdays

        • *for Adult Archery or Afternoon Classes ask for details

LOCATIONS

Jerry Center Archery 

Tuesdays
9am - 10am

Faucett Center Archery Range

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Thursdays
9am - 11am

AGES

6-99

COST

$50per month

Rock Climbing Safety
Basic Climbing Techniques & Terminology
(Level 1)

Indoor Rock-Climbing Classes here on Tuesdays at10am.  Don't worry about the cold, it's all indoors!  The class meets at our base camp at the Faucett Center Belay Tower.  Here we hone our skills in basic climbing techniques, the three golden rules for climbing, and proper terminology used to scale the wall.  It is fun, exciting, and a great workout for anyone!  No equipment or previous experience necessary, we got you covered.

 

    • Indoor Climbing Class 2025: 

    • Faucett Center Belay Tower
        • 10am Classes on Tuesdays
          Please Contact Mark Harrison at mharrison@tcpara.org 
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LOCATIONS

Faucett Center            Belay Tower

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Tuesdays
10am - 11am

AGES

7-99

COST

 

$50 per month

Canoeing & Water Safety
Open-Water Environments & Small Watercraft
(Level 1)

This class is developed to teach water safety guidelines for open-water environments while using small watercraft such as a canoe, paddleboard or kayak.  We will cover: Trip Planning, Rescue Techniques, and Canoe Emergencies in deep water.  Most importantly, we will have a fun day on the lake!

 

    • Canoeing 101 Class: 
    • Lake Nicol
        • To be Announced

LOCATIONS

Lake Nicol

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September 13th, 2025
9am - 2pm

AGES

7-99

COST

 

$42 per person

Mark Harrison

Director of Aquatics & Outdoor Pursuits