Range & Target Activities
RATA Summary
The purpose of Range & Target activities in Scouting is to teach respect and safety while introducing youth to a variety of fun, interactive program experiences. Scouting’s Range & Target activities are developed and implemented through age-appropriate training and experiences.
Chief Seattle Council adheres to the longstanding policy of teaching its youth and adult members the safe, responsible, and intelligent handling, care, and use of firearms, archery, and hand-held throwing sports in planned, carefully managed, and supervised programs for each youth who chooses to participate.
Range and Target Activity Days
Take advantage of an opportunity to engage in a full day Range and Target Activities!
Units can experience learning and improving their skills, offerings include archery, BB shooting, .22 rifles, shotguns, black powder, and pistols all at Camp Pigott.
Fall Dates: October 18th or 19th, 2025
Cost: $50.00/per person
*Please complete the forms listed below for this event.
Monthly Range and Target Activities for Older Youth
These monthly events are a fun and popular way that youth and units can build skill throughout the year and work towards Merit Badge requirements. Choose from Basic Rife or Basic Shotgun Training dates below:
Basic Training Dates For 2025:
Fall 2025
Saturday, Oct 4th – *NRA CO-OP Basic Muzzleloading Rifle – Register Now!
Sunday, Oct 5th – *NRA Basic Pistol Shooting – Register Now!
Saturday, Nov 1st – Basic Shotgun Training – Register Now!
Sunday, Nov 2nd – Basic Rifle Training – Register Now!
Saturday, Dec 6th – Basic Rifle Training – Register Now!
Sunday, Dec 7th – Basic Shotgun Training – Register Now!
* PLEASE NOTE – To participate in these courses youth must be the age of 14 or older and have signed parent permission.
Times: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Camp Pigott, 25600-A Monroe Camp Road, Snohomish, WA
Camp Pigott Campsite Map
Cost: $45.00 SA Members/$100 Non-SA Members
Prerequisite Forms for Range and Target Activities Day:
Adult Leaders Needed – Get Trained and Volunteer at Range & Target Activities NOW!
Frequently asked questions:
Can cubs attend? No, this is Scout Troops, Sea Scout Ships, and Venturing Crews.
What firearms? Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle Loading Rifles, and Archery. Venturing Scouts can shoot pistols; however, these require the additional Hold Harmless Agreement
Can I bring my own firearm? No, all firearms are provided by the camp and shooting sports team for this event.
Can my scout earn a merit badge? The event isn’t designed for scouts to obtain merit badges but rather have a fun experience learning and using a variety of firearms. But a scout may choose to bring their own blue card and get parts of their badge signed off. However, they are responsible for this and it is unlikely that they will be able to complete it during this event.
If you have further questions about Range and Target Activities, please contact events@seattlebsa.org
NOTE: This event fills up quick so if you are interested in participating, do NOT wait until the last minute to register! If your desired session is full, to be on the waitlist contact Events at events@seattlebsa.org
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