Sabattis Adventure Camp

Shooting Sports
There is nothing more exciting to a Scout than shooting a rifle, shotgun, or bow and arrow for the first time. The only thing
might be more exciting is actually hitting your first target! Our Shooting Sports program gives Scouts and leaders the
opportunity to achieve that excitement. Shooting Sports are actually located in four different parts of camp: rifle range,
shotgun range, archery range and the .30-06 rifle range.
We offer the Archery, Rifle Shooting, and Shotgun Shooting merit badges. We also have lots of time for open shooting as
well as a variety of competitions and awards. Open shooting is for all campers, not just those taking a merit badge. Test
your skill against your buddies, or even your Scoutmaster.
Archery
Our archery range has stationary targets set at varying distances. We have 30lb recurve bows available for all shooters. In
addition to the Archery merit badge, we also have archery games and an afternoon action archery session on a wooded
course. Be sure to enter your top youth and adult archer in the weekly Robin Hood Challenge.
Rifle
The covered Joe Kasparek rifle range features 22 caliber bolt-action single shot rifles which are used for the Rifle merit
badge, open shoot and competition shooting. The range is located on the left as you enter camp. Our range is supervised
by a certified Shooting Sports Director. Only camp rifles and ammunition can be used in camp. The minimum age to fire a
rifle in New York State is 12 years old.
Ammunition is free for Scouts while working on the Rifle Shooting merit badge. The fee for open shooting is $0.25 for 5
shots. Please purchase targets for open shooting at the trading post.
One evening each week we have a rifle and shotgun competition. Send your top adult and Scout to compete against the
other troops. One afternoon each week we offer muzzle loaders at the rifle range.
Shotgun
We have a single station shotgun range. We supply 12 gauge pump action shotguns for the merit badge and open shoot.
There is a $25 fee for Scouts working on the merit badge. This covers all of the shells and targets you need to complete
the badge. Open shooting is available to all Scouts and adults. The fee is $0.50 per shot. Please purchase tickets for the
merit badge or open shooting at the trading post. The minimum age to fire a shotgun in New York State is 13 years old.
.30-06 Rifle
One afternoon each week we offer .30-06 rifle shooting at the .30-06 range. This is open to adults and registered Venture
Scouts. If you are at least 14 years old, ask us about joining the Sabattis Venture Crew. The cost is $1.00 per shot. Please
purchase tickets at the trading post.
Dan Beard Program – For First Year Scouts
Headquartered at the Mountain Man area, the newly renamed Dan Beard program is designed for first year Scouts who
are working on Tenderfoot through First Class requirements. Dan Beard is a full day program designed for Scouts to learn
and practice the skill requirements for Tenderfoot through First Class. An emphasis is placed on the outdoor requirements.
Dan Beard Scouts have the opportunity to work on two merit badges such as First Aid and Swimming. They also get to
participate in a variety of fun activities and contests. Each Scout will enjoy the camaraderie of their home troop during
meals and siesta. Scouters are welcome to volunteer some time each day to assist in the skill training.
Be sure to see the Dan Beard schedule in the appendix on page 42.
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