Safe Start Program at Black Wing
Youth Rifle Workshop
This course is designed to introduce young shooters and their parents to the exciting sport of rifle shooting in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
In this workshop, parents are required to attend alongside their child—making it a unique bonding experience where families learn and practice together. Using .22 caliber bolt-action rifles, participants will be guided through the fundamentals of marksmanship, firearm handling, and range safety.
More than just a shooting class, this workshop emphasizes safety first, while also offering valuable life lessons in responsibility, focus, and respect. Parents and kids alike will walk away with shared memories, new skills, and a strong foundation in the shooting sports.
Topics Covered:
-Safety
-Ammunition function
-Firearm function
-Scope zeroing
-Helpful equipment
-Structured range time
Ages 8 – 13 years old are eligible.
Price:
- $50/parent & child
Summer Youth Camp
Black Wing offers an exciting, 4 day beginning Shooting Sports Youth Camp, for boys and girls, ages 10 to 16. Safety is always first and foremost at our summer youth camps but fun is definitely a close second!
Clinics at the camp include .22 caliber handgun and rifle instruction, shotgun instruction and archery. This is a fun and educational way to learn new skills. Each week’s camp is limited to 14 students.
Youth Training Opportunities
Intro To Handguns
Black Wing allows students 10 and up to attend any of our regular Intro to Handguns classes. Parents are not required to attend; however, they are welcome to purchase a seat to join them!
Intro to Shotgun Sports
Black Wing allows students 10 and up to attend any of our regular Intro to Shotgun classes. Parents are not required to attend; however, they are welcome to purchase a seat to join them!
Youth Clay Target Sports Teams
Clay Target sports are one of the fastest growing sports in the nation among 6th-12th graders. Experience is not required to get started, and everyone is welcome! Clay Target sports can open college opportunities, provide fellowship and self-discipline, and develop confidence in its participants, and so much more.
Black Wing is the home practice range to several local high schools participating in the Ohio Clay Target League on behalf of their district. However, your school does not have to have an actively participating program in order for your student to compete in clay target sports. In addition to the Ohio Clay Target League (OCTL), the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), and Ameteur Trap Association (ATA) provide opportunities for non-school affiliated shooters to participate.
Competition Leagues
Ohio Clay Target League (OCTL)
- Associated with participating high schools
- Shooting season from March – June
- State Shoot hosted at Black Wing Shooting Center in June
- Submit weekly scores for competition among school districts
Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP)
- Not necessarily associated with a participating school
- Local registered teams offered to support student athletes
- Shooting season from March – July
- Virtual and In-person Events to compete and record scores
- Segway into competing in Clay Target sports at the Collegiate or Olympic levels
Ameteur Trap Association (ATA)
- Not necessarily associated with a participating school
- Register as a member of the ATA to be eligible to particiapte
- Shooting season from March – September
- Attend sanctioned events to record scores and compete individually, nationally
- Excellent recruitment opportunities for colleges
- ATA sanctioned youth shoots hosted at Black Wing twice per year
Delaware County Shooting Sports Club: Black Wing’s Club team
Any Delaware and surrounding county resident through 12th grade is eligible to join Black Wing’s home club.
- No required school affiliation
- Sponsored by Black Wing
- Registered club with Scholastic Clay Target Sports (SCTP)
- Travel team for SCTP and ATA Competitions
- Shooting season from March – September
- All skill levels are welcome
- Collegiate division available
- Contact below
Black Wing OCTL School Teams
Buckeye Valley High School
OCTL
Coach: Reed Rideout
Olentangy Local Schools
OCTL
Coach: Mike Hudson
North Union High School
OCTL
Coach: Joe Rhea
Fairbanks High School
OCTL
Coach: Shane Griffey
Black Wing club team
Delaware County Shooting Sports Club
SCTP & ATA
Coach: Reed Rideout
Details for 2026 OCTL State Shoot at Black Wing Shooting Center
- Practice information
- Round cost – $7 per round of 25 targets for student competitors, $10 per round of 25 for others
- Days and hours of operation – Monday- Closed, Tuesday-Friday 10am-7:45pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-5:30pm
- Process – Enter the building and head to the outdoor range counter to purchase rounds. Staff will assign a field.
- Field numbers – 3 Skeet fields designated for practice, up to 6 trap fields- Fields most likely unavailable for practice during State Tournament
- Ammo – 12- and 20-gauge ammo for sale starting at $10.99 per box of 25
- Contact person for questions – Any outdoor range staff can assist – text or call 740-363-7555 or email [email protected]
- Camping information
- Cost per night – $35 to include water and electric hookup
- Place to register their campsite – limited spots available, must register in-store or over the phone in advance, first-come, first-serve
- Clean out/dump station – dump station not included, dumpsters available for trash
- Contact person for questions – Any outdoor range staff can assist – text or call 740-363-7555 or email [email protected]
- Gun club rules
- Ammo Restrictions – standard ammo restrictions apply – 7.5, 8, and 9 shot, max 1300 FPS, no steel
- Golf cart rules
- Age restrictions – must be 16 or older to drive
- Cost – $25 per cart
- Registration or permit needed? – no permit needed
Updated 1/29/2026
- A dedicated donor-advised fund established in partnership with the MidwayUSA Foundation to provide long-term support for youth shooting sports.
- This fund is part of our long-term commitment to “Grow the Sport” by helping the next generation get involved and stay involved in shooting sports.
Focused on Youth
Money is strictly limited and used by non-profit youth shooting teams only
Built to Last
Only the interest earned from the fund is used – ensuring sustainable support for years to come
Locally Driven
Our goal is to support teams in Delaware County and surrounding areas
Get Involved!
Black Wing’s annual Summer Blast event is a great way to be involved in supporting the Youth Shooting Sports. All activities during the event benefit the fund, and sponsorship proceeds directly contribute.