In the world of summer camps, where activities range from traditional sports to arts and crafts, one often overlooked but immensely rewarding option is shooting sports. Far beyond just aiming and firing, shooting sports camps offer a unique array of benefits. Our camps focus on building confidence, concentration, and responsibility in participants, and fostering a safe, supportive environment where teamwork and sportsmanship are celebrated.
Check out the summer camp offerings at the Georgia Southern Shooting Sports Education Center and how they positively impact our participants.
Building Confidence and Focus
One of the key advantages of the SSEC shooting sports camps is their ability to instill confidence and focus in participants. Whether it's mastering the techniques of archery or honing marksmanship skills with rifles, campers learn to set goals, develop concentration abilities, and boost self-esteem by celebrating their achievements. Campers develop a sense of accomplishment that carries over into other aspects of their lives.
Promoting Safety, Responsibility and Discipline
Safety is paramount in any shooting sport. Campers learn proper safety protocols, including how to handle firearms and bows safely, respect for their tools, and adherence to range rules. Moreover, shooting sports require mental discipline, encouraging campers to focus their minds and block out distractions. These lessons instill a profound sense of responsibility and emphasize the importance of discipline and respect - helping participants to excel academically and professionally.
Fostering Teamwork and Sportsmanship
Many of the SSEC summer camps emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship, fostering an environment where campers support and encourage one another. Whether youth are participating in team-based competitions or engaging in friendly target practice, campers learn the value of collaboration and camaraderie. Through shared experiences and mutual respect, they develop lasting friendships and a sense of belonging within the shooting sports community.
Register for a shooting sports camp TODAY!
Experience the transformative power of shooting sports to enrich the lives of our participants and help shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Youth ages 7+ can take advantage of:
- Outdoor Archery Camp
- Bowfishing Day Camp
- June Archery Day Camp
- Sportsman Day Camp (archery only)
- July Archery Day Camp
In addition to the camps listed above, youth ages 10+ can register for:
- Firearms Day Camp
- Rifle Day Camp
- Sportsman Day Camp (firearms and both)
