Wildcat Archery: Skills, Safety, and Sport In this engaging after-school activity, students will transform from beginners into confident, disciplined archers. Our curriculum focuses on the following pillars: Safety First: Master essential range protocols, including equipment handling and the universal whistle commands that keep the range running smoothly. Fundamentals: Learn the "11 Steps to Archery Success," focusing on proper stance, grip, and anchor points to ensure consistent accuracy. Skill Progression: Advance your technique as we explore varied shooting angles and challenge your precision at increasing target distances. Friendly Competition: Put your skills to the test with high-energy classroom tournaments and fun archery games designed to build sportsmanship and focus! *Middle school students (grades 6-8) can stay after school to attend this class but must be picked up promptly at the class end time. All other students must be dropped off and picked up by parents.

Wildcat Fishing: Get ready to head to the water! This after-school program is designed to turn middle schoolers into confident, self-sufficient anglers. Whether you’ve never touched a rod or you're already a weekend regular, this course will help you master the technical skills needed to catch the local favorites: Largemouth Bass and Bream (Bluegill/Sunfish). Equipment will be provided. Core Skills & Training We focus on the "Big Four" technical skills that take you from a spectator to a participant: Spinning Reel Mastery: Learn the mechanics of the spinning reel. We will focus on the "finger-flip" technique to achieve long-distance casts and pinpoint accuracy—essential for landing lures right in the Bass's strike zone. Small Cast Net Technique: Learn how to catch your own live bait. We’ll practice the "load and throw" method with a small cast net to help you achieve that perfect "pancake" spread. Pro Pole Setup: Stop relying on others to fix your gear! You will learn how to rig a rod from scratch, including threading the line, adjusting the drag, and choosing the right tackle for targeting bream or bass. The Fisherman’s Knot: A fish is only as strong as your knot. We will master the Improved Clinch Knot, ensuring your hook stays attached when a big bass decides to run. *Note: RHMS students can stay after school for this course but must be picked up promptly at the end of class.