SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 · FREE · SIGN-UP OPEN
Free Archery at Johnson Community Center
With SCAN-Harbor · 1833 Lexington Ave, Manhattan
Elementary 11–12 · Middle school 12–1 · High school 1–2
View event & sign upJUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVELOPMENT
Find your focus. Aim for what's next.
A safe, fun place to learn archery, build confidence, and make friends. Whether a young archer enjoys shooting for recreation or wants to explore competition, Hidden Gems JOAD encourages progress at their own pace. Our opportunities can take place at different locations—not just one permanent venue.
View JOAD opportunitiesCHOOSE YOUR OPPORTUNITY
A program near you. A clear next step.
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Choose a program
Find a confirmed offering and review its location, schedule, and eligibility.
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Read & prepare
Learn about expectations and follow the links to all required paperwork.
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Submit attendance signup
Complete the form and required paperwork for that specific offering.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2026 · SIGN-UP OPEN
Shoot for the Stars
Girls archery program · Roberto Clemente State Park
301 W Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10453 · 9–10 AM or 11 AM–12 PM
View program & sign upSUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2026 · SIGN-UP OPEN
Adaptive Archery
Roberto Clemente State Park · 301 W Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10453
One-hour groups · 10–11 AM or 12–1 PM
View program & sign upVARIOUS SATURDAYS
JOAD at BAMM
Bronx Academy for Multi-Media gymnasium, 730 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474
BAMM students 1:30–2:30 PM · 2:30–3:30 PM open to the community
View program & sign upA PATHWAY FOR GROWTH
Learn the habits behind every steady shot.
Junior Olympic Archery Development, or JOAD, is a USA Archery program that supports safe, enjoyable learning, friendships, and personal growth. The national program allows year-round archery indoors and outdoors, with room for recreational archers and those working toward competition.
Our JOAD programming is led by Hidden Gems Archery, an official USA Archery club. Range safety and proper shooting technique go hand in hand with focus, self-confidence, and teamwork.
National JOAD disciplines include barebow, basic compound, fixed pins, recurve, and compound. As skills and goals develop, archers can explore local, state, regional, or national competition. Advanced pathways such as USA Archery's Regional Elite Program have their own requirements.
Learn about JOAD from USA Archery →
WHAT YOUNG ARCHERS CAN DEVELOP
A stronger shot. A more confident archer.
Safety & technique
Build a foundation of responsible range habits and repeatable shooting technique in a supportive, fun learning environment.
Scoring & progress
Learn how scoring and purposeful practice can support personal goals and steady improvement.
Competitive readiness
Explore the focus, sportsmanship, and confidence that prepare students for competition, while enjoying friendships and teamwork along the way.
More ways to grow.
RECOGNIZE PERSONAL PROGRESS
Earn achievement awards.
USA Archery's JOAD Achievement Award Program gives archers scoring goals to work toward and recognizes their progress with awards such as Star Pins. Every archer begins at the first level and works through the goals at their own pace.
USA Archery achievement awardsA NATIONAL CHALLENGE
Explore virtual tournaments.
USA Archery's official Virtual Tournament lets eligible archers compare their scores with archers across the country while shooting at their own club range. This is separate from Hidden Gems' own shortened-distance virtual competitions.
USA Archery virtual tournamentsBEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Keep archery in your life.
College students can explore varsity teams, club sports, or campus archery organizations; some offer scholarships. Adult community programs offer another way to keep learning—archery is a lifetime sport.
JOAD IN ACTION
Focus you can see.
HIDDEN GEMS JOAD · INTEREST LIST
Let us know you're interested.
Parents, caregivers, educators, and interested adults can leave their contact information here. You can also tell us which neighborhood or area you're interested in.
This records adult interest only. It does not enroll a participant or reserve a place. Joining the interest list does not guarantee enrollment.
QUESTIONS, WELCOME
A clear next step starts with a question.
Where will JOAD take place?+
Our JOAD programming can take place at different locations, rather than being tied to a single venue. The confirmed location will be included with each opportunity's details.
When does the program meet?+
Schedules will be shared for each confirmed session or opportunity. We're not announcing a permanent weekly day or time here.
Who can participate?+
USA Archery's national JOAD program welcomes youth as young as 8. Hidden Gems age, grade, experience, and location requirements are listed with each opportunity; confirm the details for the program you're interested in.
Does every archer have to compete?+
No. JOAD supports recreational learning as well as a pathway toward competition. Each archer can work on personal goals and progress at their own pace. Individual Hidden Gems offerings may have specific readiness or participation requirements.
Does joining this list complete registration?+
No. It records adult contact information and permission for our team to follow up. Participant enrollment and participation permissions will be handled separately.
Can our school or community host a JOAD opportunity?+
We'd like to hear from schools and community organizations interested in bringing archery opportunities to young people. Share your organization and interest through the form; our team can discuss possibilities without a commitment to a particular venue or date.