According to worldarchery.org, there are eight benefits for youth participating in archery.  The benefits are exercise, strength, control, coordination, patience, relax, self-confidence, and socialism.  These are just some of the reasons Hopkins County 4-H has an archery program.  The numbers of interest in the 4-H Shooting Sports archery program have increased more with schools having the NASP program.  We have youth that want to continue to challenge themselves, meet new people, and continuing competing in their passion with the 4-H Shooting Sports program.  Hopkins County has a certified archery coach that is passionate about supporting and helping youth grow and learn.  Currently, there are six active members with them learning archery safety, their equipment, and perfecting their shot.  For the first year of Hopkins County having an archery program, one competing at the 4-H State Shooting Sports competition, all have enrolled in the new year, and the program continues to grow new interest.