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Archery Challenge Course Scheduled at Lake Rim by ALEXANDER RAPPE schools, fishing and rock climbing are some other choices. The park also Lake Rim Park is offering an Archery Challenge Course for children offers programs for the preschool ages: the Nature Sprouts Programs have ages 8 and up. Michael P. Morales is a park ranger and a certified archery kids discuss a different nature topic each week instructor. He is teaching this course and has and involve stories and crafts along with it. taught other archery courses, as well. Dinosaurs in the Dirt allows kids to play in a Unlike the typical archery classes, this "giant sandbox" and dig for "dinosaur bones." course involves unique targets and places "We are always advocating recreation and to shoot and practice. The targets are not outdoor activities as much as possible since the standard bullseyes but include bottles most kids today spend time on the TV and video and painted targets on the ground. Kids will games," said Morales. "It's all about enjoying also explore field archery in the woods; the nature and a beautiful day. And for archery, you challenge there is to shoot in between tree don't have to be physically fit to participate; it's trunks and branches. still fun and you do get a little exercise. Another twist introduced at this event is "This is a skill that is not offered a lot, so it 3D archery. Little foam animals like deer are gets people out there. Archery is an opportunity placed in the woods for kids to shoot. Morales to have a new experience." enjoys seeing the kids learn and realize how The course is three hours long and offers good they can get with practice. ample time to practice and boost their skills. "When the little kids see how they can hit "People are able to shoot better than when the target, they feel so accomplished. It sounds they started — they usually improve by the end complicated to them but once they learn the of the day," Morales stated. moves and how it becomes easy to release the Lake Rim Park offers archery classes and challenge courses on a The Archery Challenge Course is on Tuesday arrow, they get that thrill," he said. regular basis. Youth and adult activities are a part of the Parks and Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Experience When teaching archery classes like this one, Rec services available to the community. is not required and you can register at Lake Morales always has a goal of safety in mind. Rim Park up to the day before the class — "I am very thorough on safety rules. The remember, space is limited. arrow is considered a weapon and there is a chance of getting hurt if you Keep in mind there are more archery courses coming up in mess with it. In the beginning of classes I go over the rules for everyone. the future; it will usually run on weekends and is $5 I only take 12 kids so I can have my eye on everybody. Sometimes I have per person. assistants to help me," he explained. ALEXANDRIA RAPPE Intern. For more information, call 433Archery is one of the many summer events Lake Rim Park hosts. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcom1018 or visit fcpr.us Kayaking, hiking, nature walks, environmental education classes for ingweekly.com. School & Football Season Are Right Around the Corner GET READY FOR TRYOUTS & PRACTICE! The ABCs of Back to School Vision Why 20/20 is NOT Enough (Seminar) Monday, August 5th 6:00 to 7:15 pm at the Owen Drive Location Classroom 1629 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC Helmets • Chin Straps Practice Pants • Mouth Guards Scrimmage Jerseys • Pads Cleats • Socks • Gloves Eyeblack • NoGlare Strips Two Great Businesses Under One Roof! Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F 3006 Bragg Blvd. 910.323.1791 www.trophyhouseinc.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Presented by: Dr. John T. Krempecki Pediatrics & Vision Therapy www.CapeFearEye.com Please join us for our quarterly seminar on The ABCs of Back to School Vision where we will discuss the importance of yearly comprehensive eye exams that goes beyond solely testing for 20/20 vision as well as discuss treatment for numerous visual efficiency & visual processing problems that can directly influence academic performance. RSVP today at 910-672-5017 or register on our Face Book page at www.facebook.com/capefeareye Seats are Limited!! Refreshments will be served! ** (1 out of 4 children) have an undiagnosed vision problem that will interfere with learning AUGUST 14-20, 2013 UCW 9