Lots of fun! Nate (instructor) was funny & cool - didn't drag the instruction out yet was informative & relaxed. Perfect for all ages or a date night. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Got a Groupon for an archery lesson, followed the instructions to book the visit and was greeted by the friendly guys at the counter, one of whom was Mike, our instructor. Mike gathered us together and started the class on time, giving us the safety rules and instruction in about 20 minutes. He paired us up and let us start shooting at our individual targets, starting at 5 yards and gradually increasing us to 10 and 20 yards. The class and the people were chill and Mike was cool and personable. I'd definitely come back again, especially since they gave us coupons for $10 off our next visit. The only things I'd change are making the place open during the day M-F, having some animal targets to shoot at and some moving targets because hitting a stationary target from 20 yards isn't hard enough. read more

This is where I first learned how to shoot a bow and arrow. It started a lifelong obsession, and I owe it to this place getting me started. The place is a friendly place to learn the ins and outs of proper archery technique. It's definitely worth a try if you have any sort of interest in the sport. Parking is very easy in the area, public transportation options are also there. read more

Queens Archery was a lot of fun. We came with a gang of 7 people for a beginners class. We came using a livingsocial deal and the first thing they did was give us a coupon for another session for practice. In the beginners session they start you off close range I believe at the 15 feet line and the instructor teaches you safety instructions and how to use the bow and how to aim, and then you're off. Then if you can show you're not gonna shoot anyone in the butt they move you back to 30 feet back, and then 45 ft, and then 60 ft. The secret is your bow's aim will be slightly off as you move back so you adjust by moving your aim a few rings out depending on where your last arrow landed. Shooting a bow was surprisingly easy, plus you get to take home your sheet. You get to watch your friends embarrass themselves and try something new and be uninhibited doing it. Plus you pick up a new skill. What's not to love? read more

I've always wanted to try Queens Archery, so when LivingSocial offered a lesson with an hour of shooting and $10 credit for a return visit, all for $15, I bought four! I called ahead of time to find out about their policies. Apparently, if you are a voucher holder, you will be grouped with other voucher holders during their weekend after-hours for the special lesson. Because there were so many voucher holders, I had to book three weeks in advance, but that gave me time to find three other friends to shoot with me and build up the anticipation. My friends and I arrived for our time reservation. As a couple of people ran to the restroom, the owner standing behind the counter and the instructor were playfully bantering with us, which helped ease the nerves of some of the newbies. The instructor was great: he took the time to explain all the safety rules and the basics of how to hold a bow and set up the arrow, and he stuck with us the entire time we were shooting to answer any questions, to correct our forms, and even to take our new profile pictures. As a side note, I don't know how he knew this, but after I followed his instructions regarding the bow, he looked at me and asked, "You've shot before, haven't you?" What? It's been 7 years since the first and last time I did archery. How did you know? "Archery is like riding a bicycle: once you learn, you don't forget." Sweet, that means I'll definitely be back to redeem that $10 credit and then some! Watch out, Robin Hood! P.S. You're pulling the string back with your fingers (no guard or trigger), so your fingers might be sore the next day. :) read more

Came here with a groupon after their range closed at 5pm for non-voucher folks. It's my 4th time at archery (last time was almost a year ago) but I still learned some new things. I really liked how our instructor watched us shoot one at a time (only in the beginning) so he could provide you with some personal tips/advice. A little warning, he does get really close to you and pats your waist with both of his hands as he walks off to the next person. I didn't think it was necessary since I didn't see it helping much with orientating the person in the proper shooting position. I watched him do this to both guys and girls. We also started at a close distance and slowly moved further away from the target which was fun. read more

My instructor was very helpful and very fun to work with, he also guide me and was also upfront and honest with me on how I was shooting the arrow. He also had a great sense of humor and I will definitely return there in the future again. read more

I will say when I walked in I was a little disappointed in the setting. It was smaller than I was expecting and there were a lot more people in our time session than I was hoping there would be. HOWEVER, that didnt stop us from having a great time! Mike was great, and after our lesson, kind of let us do our thing and go at our own pace. I hope to return! read more

How did I not know about this place, especially with living in the area for all these years?? I'm so happy that my friend and I decided to take advantage of their Groupon deal. It was $26 for the both of us to have our 1/2 hour lesson + 1 hour shooting time. We learned how to shoot using basic recurve bows (wood & string), not compound bows (fancy looking metal contraptions). The instructor had us pair up and form two lines -- one person shooting with the other person behind handing over arrows, then switching roles. The only downside is that there were around 20 people participating in the lesson, so it felt a bit crowded. As Groupon holders, we were each given $10 vouchers for our next visit. Curious to see how the compound bows work. They're supposedly heavier but more accurate to shoot with. Even without the voucher, it's $20 for rental + 1 hour of shooting time. Will be back some time in the near future! P.S. Make sure you ask for an arm guard. Most people left with bruises, including myself. I only hit myself with the string once and it left a decent sized welt/bruise. Of course after the guard was on, I didn't hit myself again. What are the odds? haha read more

I absolutely loved my trainer, soooo funny. He was very easy to understand and to keep up with, even with his 26 points lol! Definitely would come back again if I didn't have to pay a toll there and back from the Bronx. Definitely come as a pair so you have a partner to hand you arrows with and vice versa. My boyfriend loved it as we'll :D It gets a bit crowded though if there is a lot of people (groupon) but if you time it right it won't be as crowded if you wait for the person in front to finish their set. Otherwise it was still fun! read more

I always wondered if I could survive a zombie apocalypse with a bow and arrow. So here comes in Queens Archery. Probably not your typical outing in terms of social norms but boy will you be enjoying yourself when you try this place. In terms of environment there is not much to see but we all know were only here to do one thing...SHOOT ARROWS!!For beginners you get a free lesson on your first rental courtesy of the shop for only $20.00 including rentals/hour. Time is an issue on my first time here because you only have an hour and you squeeze in a lesson and practice shooting before your on your own. Also you work with a group so deciding if you go further up the lines to shoot farther is a group decision. This place is tucked in in an area you would have never known such a place existed. If you drive you wouldn't have such a hard time getting here but maybe on transit you would. Parking I didn't seem to find an issue but maybe I'm just lucky. Important note-they do not have reservations on weekdays only weekends so they work on a first come first serve basis. I arrived at 6pm but all the slots had been taken so I waited till 7pm for the next round. Overall this was a great experience and if your outgoing or adventurous I would recommend this no doubt. I will definitely be coming back here in the future to get the infamous Bull's eye. read more

Like many others, I was introduced to this place via a deal site - namely Living Social - and it was absolutely worth it! We had a half hour lesson, followed by an hour's shooting time. The instructor was friendly, professional, and very easy to follow. He remained with us the entire time, giving us pointers and answering questions with enthusiasm. I loved it, and definitely plan to go back. Highly recommended for everyone: individuals, groups, or even those looking for a unique date-night option. They also have leagues, including one for kids! read more

I purchased a Groupon for Queens Archery a few weeks ago thinking it sounded like something fun and different that the boyfriend and I could do during the winter months... and it certainly was! We had such a great time this evening. Every one of the 22 people there tonight were first time archers, and the instructors gave a thorough lesson, and just brief enough as we are all anxious to start shooting stuff. (well, at least I was). They were really helpful and personable, and checked in with everyone to assist with form, etc. I got bruised and everything (my fault, I am impatient and not the best listener some times :)) They were quick to provide guards for your forearms if they noticed you needed them. Def something out of the ordinary and a great experience. Def go with friends or a date! Next time, I plan on rallying a few people to head over with me! read more

Went there last night. The staff is friendly, and extremely helpful, and the rates are very affordable. All beginners get a free 15-minute lesson, so no worries about being a first-timer. The equipment is decent and accommodates the left-handed. This place is great for kids, family, or just a group of friends that want to do something interesting and fun. read more

SUPER FUN!!!!! Training session followed by free range. Great experience. read more

What else is there to say when it seems everyone has sang their praises for this place, other than WHY IT's SO FAR AWAY!!! I would come here q nights. T_T Archery has always been "there" as a sports and the weapon of choice for some of the coolest fictional characters - Katniss, Hawkeye, and oh my who can forget Legolas, my highschool lover!!! I want to learn it coz that's what u do when u r in love (u try to like your lovers' like). Legolas I miss theeee. Back to Queens Archery. My friend and I took the LIRR (Penn Station-LIRR to Port Washington). it is a direct ride to the place. Buy ur ticket at the machine for $7 to Auburndale station, a 30 min ride). You find this place 8 minutes from the station to the far end of the street. You will walk to a residential area, cross a main road, and walk to pass some junkyard/vehicle parts store. Came in and was greeted by a friendly guy who happens to be our group instructor Mike. He is a teacher by profession and so he talks a lot ( hahaha he said that himself!) He is hilarious and reminds me a lot of my high school English teacher. I had to take a triple look. They might as well be twins! The first 25 minutes covers safety protocols, proper handling of bow and arrow, and then how to load and aim. Everyone received individual attention. Shooting from 5, 10, 20 feet. I am naturally competitive so hitting within the white circle is not Acceptable, even at 20 ft. But man when it happened I feel so accomplished! Hahaha. Archery is soooooo FUN and definitely test your patience and concentration. I Will be back again at Queens Archery with my minions in tow! ^_^ Legolas be proud. read more

I am a huge fan of this place!!! It was a blast! Now I'm not an expert, in fact the first and only time I've ever attempted archery was when I went to this place a week ago, but from what I can tell this is a great place to go and practice your shooting. It is a little off the beaten path... I had to take the subway to the last stop (oh 7 train to Main Street... the memories) followed by a short bus ride. However, if I can come all the way from Riverdale on a day the 1 train isn't even running, resulting in a shuttle bus voyage to Inwood, I am sure the majority of you can manage. It's times like that I regret trading in my car for the mta... but nyc parking, gas prices, NY insurance, yadda yadda yadda you came to hear about archery!!! To keep it short, if you have wheels you don't have an excuse, and if you don't stop whining and get to this place anyway... it's awesome! Did I mention I hit a bullseye on my first day? Oh yeah, I should have. Kept the target for proof and everything. But I don't deserve the credit. The credit goes to the instructor we had. You didn't think they would just hand us weapons and tell us to go nuts now did you? He taught us the basics, safety, stance, aiming, and how not to make a fool (or tool) out of yourself. So you show up, drop a twenty, get a lesson, equipment rental, and an hour to hone your skills. Not bad. Clearly it's cheaper if you have your own equipment. But for those of us just starting or dipping our toes in this is fine. I will definitely be going again. I do need a new hobby and archery is a lot of fun. Maybe by this time next year I'll even own my own bow... it could happen. read more

Another non food review.. As many of you might know.. you can find a groupon deal here at queens archery.. my bf took me here as a date.. yes, I love doing activities as compare to fancy dinners.. Lessons start on time.. I am pretty sure many came in a pair with groupon deal.. you get - lessons - shooting practice - a free hour that you can come back and practice in the future.. got inspired by HUNGER GAMES.. so gonna prepare to fight.. the lessons were taught well to avoid injuries.. the instructor was funny but serious at the same time.. Our group had a girl that kept making fun of her partner till the point that the instructor couldn't stand and told her "that's not funny.. please be aware that it's very dangerous if you don't follow the rules during archery".. yes, I do agree she was really annoying when everyone was trying to listen and enjoy the hour of practice.. You first started with 15 yards, and go further and further.. If you have no experience in archery.. get a groupon deal and head to queens archery.. read more

The staff is super friendly. I bought a Groupon class for two and booked the class last Saturday 6/15 for 2 hours. The class was about 18 people. We did about 3-4 rounds of shooting. The instructor was super helpful in helping with people that had some experience and as well as the newbies. Especially being the only lefty in the class. Will come back in the near future. read more

Andrew is a great teacher. He's funny, patient and knows what he's doin'! Go there. You won't regret it!

Be Robin Hood and don't forget to bring your Maid Merriam or your merry men to this unique medieval experience. This deal site offer caught my eye after I found out that my Maid Merriam (who preferred to be called Legoas for the training) used to arch as a kid. While I was a little worried after my slightly harsh phone conversation with the owner, I was pleased to find that he happened to be a huge Italian teddy bear in person and was a decent teacher as well. I was hitting the target in no time and had an excellent experience at the range. The staff is pretty helpful, and they offered to find us a cab to our next destination. It's a little out in the middle of nowhere so make sure you have an escape route or know when you're bus or train is arriving. read more

This is a wonderful experience if you are a beginner of archery and want to experience as an archer like GOT's Ayra Stark. ;) Make your own list, show your enemy's your goal. Hahaha. read more

Our instructor Mike was incredible. Counter man was just as friendly. Even if you are a beginner, like me, they will 100% help you. I wish they expand the hallway for coats and bathrooms. Lots of fun! Come try it out read more

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Great time spent with my wife and 2 friends on Sunday night. First Archery we ever had, had a lot of fun, will come back! read more

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The Walking Dead...Hunger Games...I bet this place has seen their business sky-rocket in recent years. It doesn't hurt that they are awesome at what they do. Queens Archery served up the perfect "Mommy and Me" opportunity to spend quality time with the 16 year old kid, who by the way was grounded and had no choice but to hang out with dear old mom. The weird thing, even under these circumstances - it actually turned out to be really fun. That is a testament to the appeal of learning a skill that will actually be of value during the zombie apocalypse. Recommendations: 1. If you are going on the weekends, make a reservation. We came right at 1:45 and as newbies (tutorial required) ended up having to wait for the 3:00 time slot. 2. Eat before you get there. The place is in the middle of nowhere and there was nothing within a reasonable walking distance (if you are used to a bodega on every corner) 3. Bring something to read if you are going to have to wait for your session. Bow and Arrow magazines are only cool for the first 20 minutes. 4. Bring cash. That is what they take. What to expect: 1. You will inevitably end up watching the pros while waiting for your own turn on the field (course? range?). Be impressed by relatively non-descript people who point, aim and shoot with wickedly impressive accuracy. 2. You will bond with your practice group. All the newbies learn the ropes together and safety is key, so you all go pluck your arrows out of the targets at the same time. You can't help but feel like you are in some sort of a posse, walking in a pack of nine people all wearing quivers. 3. The hour will pass way too quickly and you will want to return really soon. See you there. read more

Went with a friend through Amazom local. When we showed it was intimating, but it ended up being Literally the most fun thing I have done in a while. I dont remember my instructor, but it was the older gentleman. He was super funny, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had a full multi-cultural group, and helped and encouraged each other. Oh, and you get another $10 discount for your next from the online deal when you arrive. read more

I had come here once before a few years back and had a GREAT time. Now Queens Archery was offering a deal on Living Social so I had the opportunity to come back AND bring a bunch of friends! We really lucked out! When I made the reservations, Al (the owner) told us we would have a private lesson and extend the hour to an hour and half for a larger group. We arrived and were told we had no reservations, but they admitted they have been losing reservations lately for whatever reason. Instead of bunching us into the Living Social class going on (25+ people) we were given a private class (though that's what I thought was promised to us?) of 8. Erwin, funniest guy ever, was our instructor. He made the learning experience fun and enjoyable. At the end of the hour, we were given a $10 coupon to come back anytime we'd like to shoot for an hour. Great Place, Great People! Advice for any Coupon Users (Living Social, Google Offers, Groupon, etc) - Print out your voucher and call the day before to double check your reservation read more

Good Queens spot to go for archery lessons or shoot for an hour to let off some steam. It's really nothing special in terms of the space, two "ranges"- one for lessons, one for those who just want to practice. My boyfriend and I ended up buying our first bows here, which was quite pricey, but without wanting to do too much research, we've been able to get everything we needed all at once. The staff could be a bit blase at times, but if you ask questions, they'll more or less answer and help out. read more

Loved this place! Instructor Mike was extremely helpful and made sure everyone had a great time. Everyone there was mostly a beginner and it was nice and friendly atmosphere, although it may have been a bit crowded. The instructor was patient with everyone who needed adjustments or additional pointers. Would happily come again! read more

Bought a Groupon for a group lesson, previously I had never even picked up a bow. I had a great time, can't wait to come back and practice.

This place is so much fun! I went with my boyfriend on a Saturday night after I bought a Groupon. Even without a Groupon, it's would still be way cheaper than you would expect. It's a five minute walk from the Auburndale LIRR (it took us less than an hour to get there from the UWS). The first twenty minutes or so is mostly safety instruction (how not to shoot people, how not to snap the string back on your arm, how to avoid getting shot yourself, etc.). After that, you shoot in two waves (eight people per waves, total group size of sixteen). Believe me, your arm will need the break in between. It's actually a lot easier than I thought it would be, and after a couple tries I was able to shoot with some degree of accuracy. They let you take your target home with you afterward, so I will forever get to taunt my boyfriend with my clearly superior results. Mike, our instructor, was funny, helpful, and patient. He also stepped back and let us do our thing after a while, which was nice. He was happy to answer questions, though, and helped us with some finer points when we asked later in the session. Overall, this is a really fun place to go for a date, with friends, or just something new and different to do. read more

Came here last night with Groupon deal. Mike was our instructor and he was more than amazing. Very safety oriented yet with humor to make the 90 min swing by. I was very skeptical about archery because my hand eye coordination is non existent. But the instructors given made everything easier. We started at 730 and after instruction we took turns with our partners to shoot from short to mid to long ranges. Mike was with us and gave us personal tutorials to how to aim better and also to take actions shots... Free of charge. Lol I'd def recommend coming here and trying out archery. The interior isn't anything fancy, but the instructors and the sport itself makes u forget that. But be warned... This is an arm workout class for sure lol. read more

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Went for my birthday in October with my boyfriend. Had a great time. Dying to go back again. The instructors are very cool and informative. My boyfriend loved it as well so we'll definitely be going back for his birthday in September. read more

Queens Archery - Right in the middle!!! - Sports Clubs Near Me - Flushing, New York

Girlfriend got us a Groupon for a 90 minute beginner archery class. The first 20 min or so was instructions. After that we were shooting the whole time. The instructor Mike was a great teacher and told great bad jokes. He also taught us all the secret archer's gang sign. I plan on going back. read more

My girlfriend and I purchased a How About We date to Queens Archery, and we had a blast. The instructor knew what we wanted, and after an efficient lesson we had an hour to shoot. The normal price - $20 for an hour and equipment - is more than reasonable, given how much fun this is. As far as getting there is concerned, we drove a Zipcar from Manhattan, and it was painless. The Queens Archery staff told us that the LIRR is the best way to get there. You'll never hit traffic and it's cheap. read more

This was a great! experience for me and my 13 yr old son, it was our first time trying Archery and he loved it. The instructor was polite and he explained the art very well. No sarcasm from him at all, he only stressed safety, very positive vibes. I hope to visit again. Thankyou #BXNYC read more

Its was my first time doing archery and the instructor & staff was very thorough. Especially with the safety rules. I picked up a alot of good pointers. Good activity for a date a night. read more

I wouldn't have though to come to this place on my own. Have been living in Queens pretty much my whole life, and never knew about it until Dealfind had an offer and I bought one for my husband and me. The place is a little bit hard to find, even with a GPS, so make sure you follow your directions closely and don't be sketched out that you are going to some random neighborhood. You'll get there eventually. We dropped in on a group class with about 15 or so other people and the instructor, who looked like a hippie from the 70s, was so nice and friendly and showed us all the basics of shooting a bow and arrow. We were able to have plenty of attempts from three distances, obviously starting with really close to ending at regulation distance. I got a little overconfident during my first tries, thinking man, I might as well challenge Pocahontas or something, I'm so good, but then you get put back in your place when you move back to the regulation distance. It was a good opportunity to try it out, and the regular prices are actually reasonable enough that we would consider coming back without the deal. Hopefully we can come back often enough to learn how to catch our own meat someday if the world comes to an apocalypse. read more

I came here on a How About We Couples date and enjoyed myself a lot. We took the basic 90 minute course with about 18 other people. The instructor was knowledgeable but was a bit too touchy for my taste. (I enjoy a slightly greater amount personal space than they average Joe... although I know the instructor should be touching me to assist with my stance and posture, he was definitely touching me on the shoulder/back/arm more than necessary.) As a young woman there on a date with my boyfriend, this made me slightly uncomfortable. However, I definitely gained an understanding of basic archery and would enjoy going back to try shooting some arrows. read more

The staff was very nice and the spot overall was pretty badass, to me. The instructor Nate was awesome (and super cute)! He made me feel less nervous than I was and I learned a lot! This was very fun and I will definitely do it again. read more