Mt Joy Sportsmen's Association

Mt Joy Sportsmen's Association offers archery enthusiasts both indoor and outdoor shooting opportunities in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. The facility features an outdoor 3D archery course set in a wooded environment with 30 challenging targets and two elevated platforms, designed to test shooters at the hunter and advanced skill levels. The course operates on weekend mornings and early afternoons, with varying monthly frequencies throughout the year, and requires field points only with no broadheads permitted. Membership and day-use fees are affordable, with children under 12 shooting free when accompanied by an adult.

For those new to the sport, the association runs an introductory archery program open to the public that welcomes children as young as eight and adults of all ages. This indoor instruction-based program provides all necessary equipment, including bows and arrows, making it an accessible entry point for beginners. The association positions itself as part of a broader shooting sports community that emphasizes safety, proper instruction, and family-friendly activities, with experienced instructors available to help newcomers learn the fundamentals of the sport. Those interested in participating can contact the facility directly for enrollment details and to learn about current program schedules.