Discovery Archery Course – New Rochelle

L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs has been running guided outdoor experiences for over 45 years. What started as a way to get people outside has grown into a network of 9 regional locations across the Northeast, with New Rochelle serving the New York market.

They run two main program types:

• •Discovery Series Courses - Single-day or half-day intro classes in:
• •Archery
• •Kayaking & stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)
• •Fly casting & fishing instruction
• •Hiking (afternoon, overnight, and full-moon guided options)
• •Shooting sports & clay shooting
• •Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing
• •Bird watching (by land or kayak)
• •Biking

Multi-Day Adventures - Overnight expedition trips - All-inclusive adventure packages - Women-only outdoor programs - Team building & corporate custom programs - Kids' camps (summer and winter)

They're not casual guides. The staff includes: - Maine State Championship shotgun sports competitor (Peyton Higgison, Master Class in Sporting Clays) - ACA-certified kayak/canoe/SUP instructors - Wildlife Ecology degree holders (BS from University of Maine, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients) - Decorated athletes, award-winning authors, registered guides, and first responders

"We always have something to learn from nature. I love being on the same body of water throughout the whole season – at different times, in different weather – and sharing these cyclical changes with our participants." - Gabrielle Rovengo, SUP Instructor

95% of people experience a measurable decrease in stress when spending time outside (per research published in Mind, an Oxford academic journal). That's the baseline they're working from.

Fully outfitted campsites in Freeport, Maine (their home base) - they set up everything so you just show up and camp.

If you have questions about accessibility at any activity site, call 888-552-5517.