Archery merit badge, taught by Brent Warner and
olympic gold medalist, John Williams.
Pity the boy who hasn't made himself a real "Robin Hood Bow" out of an old branch and shot some weed arrows.  Somehow an American boy seems to be born with the urge to use the world's oldest projectile weapon.

Todays archers and their equipment surpass any of those in history.  Without taking the thrill and joy out of archery, we must teach Scouts and Explorers that the bow and arrow is a dangerous weapon.
Archery, with its appeal to boys, provides a colorful, interesting, and worthwhile activity for units at home and afield.

The beginner gets immediate satisfaction yet finds a continuous challenge as he develops into a skilled archer.  This outdoor activity provides good physical exercise and develops powers of concentration and coordination.

At Rancho Alegre we offer the Archery merit badge as well as hours of entertainment for each boy.

A little coaching from a gold
medalist in Archery.