Target Sports

Property reservations are now open! Select activities are available without an instructor. Contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org if you have questions about target sports. For information about adding target sport activities to your property reservation, email propertyreservations@sdgirlscouts.org.

Bullseye! After learning the basics of equipment, form, and technique, girls will challenge themselves to hit the target and encourage their friends to do the same.

Check out detailed info and FAQs on Slingshots, Archery, and Axe Throwing below.

If you have questions or need assistance with booking, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org.

Slingshots

Encourage your girls to take the first step in the progression of target sports with slingshots! After learning the basics of equipment and technique, girls will learn the fundamental steps of taking aim and hitting more than just a bullseye with our fun unique targets. It takes practice, focus, and a sense of fun, so when Girl Scouts apply themselves to learning slingshots, they also learn what it takes to try something new.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

Who can participate?

Current Kindergarteners (Daises) and older can participate.

If anyone in your group requires special accommodations, please contact us. We can work with you to plan the best experience for your entire group.

If you would like your encampment to participate, please contact encampments@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.

Can corporate or nonprofit groups participate?

If you would like to book a slingshot experience for your nonprofit staff or corporate group, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.

Where are the ranges available?

Girl Scouts San Diego has three slingshot ranges available: at our Balboa Campus, Escondido Program Center, and Camp Winacka. The slingshot ranges are available for sessions weekdays and weekends, September through May (and are used for summer camp programs June through August). Please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org to check availability for your desired date.

What is the length, cost, and capacity of a session?

Sessions are two hours with time blocks generally falling between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; times may vary due to scheduling and available day light.

There is no minimum number of participants per session, however there is a 20 participant maximum per session. For Daisy and Brownie participants, we recommend scheduling no more than 12 participants to be at the range at a time to ensure adequate instructor assistance and supervision.

Cost for range rental only*:
$40/two hour session
*You may supply your own instructor who has knowledge of slingshot safety, form and technique, range rules, and emergency procedures, per Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Who are the instructors?

All instructors must be an adult who has knowledge of slingshot safety, form and technique, range rules, and emergency procedures. Groups must bring their own instructor.

How do I sign up?

To book a session for your nonprofit staff or corporate group, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org

If you would like your encampment to participate, please contact encampments@sdgirlscouts.org.

If you are a registered Girl Scout troop:

Visit our Property page.
Scroll down to the desired property’s "Reserve location" section. Click "Check available facilities."
Select "Activities" as the category.
First, select the date you want to reserve; you will then see available activities and times. Make your selections and follow checkout instructions.
You'll receive an automated email confirming your reservation. We'll email you an informational packet within a few weeks of your scheduled session.

Archery

The sport of archery takes practice, focus, and a sense of fun, so when Girl Scouts apply themselves to learning archery, they also learn what it takes to master any new skill in the future.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

Who can participate?

Current 2^nd graders (Brownies) and older can participate.

If anyone in your group requires special accommodations, please contact us. We can work with you to plan the best experience for your entire group.

If you would like your encampment to participate, please contact encampments@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.

Can corporate or nonprofit groups participate?

If you would like to book an archery experience for your nonprofit staff or corporate group, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.

Where are the ranges available?

Girl Scouts San Diego has four archery ranges available: at our Balboa Campus, Escondido Program Center, Camp Winacka, and Camp Whispering Oaks. The archery ranges are available for sessions weekdays and weekends, September through May (and are used for summer camp programs June through August). Please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org to check availability for your desired date.

What is the length, cost, and capacity of a session?

Sessions are two hours with time blocks generally falling between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; times may vary due to scheduling and available day light.

There are no minimum or maximum numbers of participants per session; however, we recommend scheduling no more than 20 participants to be at the range at a time to ensure everyone has ample opportunity to participate. For Brownie participants, we recommend scheduling no more than 12 participants to be at the range at a time to ensure adequate instructor assistance and supervision.

Cost for range rental only*:
$40/two-hour session
*You may supply your own instructor with current USA Archery certification, per Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints .

Who are the instructors?

All instructors must be USA Archery certified. Groups must bring their own instructor.

How do I sign up?

To book a session for your nonprofit staff or corporate group, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org.

If you would like your encampment to participate, please contact encampments@sdgirlscouts.org.

If you are a registered Girl Scout troop:

Visit our Property page.
Scroll down to the desired property’s "Reserve location" section. Click "Check available facilities."
Select "Activities" as the category.
First, select the date you want to reserve; you will then see available activities and times. Make your selections and follow checkout instructions.
You'll receive an automated email confirming your reservation. We'll email you an informational packet within a few weeks of your scheduled session.

Axe Throwing

Ready for the next progression in target sports? Axe throwing is an adventurous new sport that takes practice, focus, and patience. When Girl Scouts apply themselves to learning axe throwing, they also gain a new sense of confidence while they master the use of tools that can be used in the great outdoors.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

Who can participate?

Current 6th graders (Cadettes) and older can participate.

If anyone in your group requires special accommodations, please contact us. We can work with you to plan the best experience for your entire group.

If you would like your encampment to participate, please contact encampments@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.

Can corporate or nonprofit groups participate?

If you would like to book axe throwing for your nonprofit staff or corporate group, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org for more information.

Where are the ranges available?

Girl Scouts San Diego has one axe range available: at our Camp Winacka mountain property. The axe range is available for sessions weekdays and weekends, September through May (and is used for summer camp programs June through August). Please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org to check availability for your desired date.

What is the length, cost, and capacity of a session?

Sessions are two hours with time blocks generally falling between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; times may vary due to scheduling and available day light.

Cost for range rental only*:
$40/two hour session
*You may supply your own instructor with training and experience in axe throwing safety, form and technique, range rules, and emergency procedures per Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints.

Who are the instructors?

All instructors must be an adult trained in axe throwing safety, form and technique, range rules, and emergency procedures per Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints. Groups must bring their own instructor.

How do I sign up?

To book a session for your nonprofit staff or corporate group, please contact teambuilding@sdgirlscouts.org.

If you would like your encampment to participate, please contact encampments@sdgirlscouts.org.

If you are a registered Girl Scout troop:

Visit our Property page.
Scroll down to the desired property’s "Reserve location" section. Click "Check available facilities."
Select "Activities" as the category.
First, select the date you want to reserve; you will then see available activities and times. Make your selections and follow checkout instructions.
You'll receive an automated email confirming your reservation. We'll email you an informational packet within a few weeks of your scheduled session.