Archery Bow Range Chicago

I found Archery Bow Range after searching for archery lessons in Chicago. I showed up on the wrong date, but the staff were still glad to help me learn how to shoot.
The range has a very low-​key vibe. I was shooting within five minutes of my lesson. It was really awesome to learn a new skill that I might actually be good at! Every time my arrow strayed far from the bullseye it was because I forgot to include every tip given to me.
And cost is so low that you can’t not give it a try. So, head on over to Humboldt Park and channel your inner Katniss or Legolas.

I highly recommend Archery Bow Range. For just $ 25 you can take an intro clinic to archery which includes some quick instructions and tips and then you’ll get to shoot for about 1.5 hours. We were split into two groups and each group shot 3 arrows before the next group went so the turnover was very quick. The instructors were very professional, friendly, and helpful. Do take note that they only accept cash or check so make sure you have one or the other on you. Definitely stop by if you have a chance and I’m sure you’ll have a blast like I did.

Had a great experience here!
Our son recently got into archery while down in central IL. Decided to look up some locations for him to explore this more in the Chicago area and found this place, a quick bus ride from us. Headed over one evening just to «shoot around».
We just did a cold walk in, but were readily welcomed and joined in with some other people already there.
Everyone there was friendly, supportive of both my son and his experience as well as myself and my husband’s lack of experience. By the end of our hour, we were doing remarkably better than when we started.
Prices are very reasonable and cheaper the second time around
We’ll definitely be back.

Excellent experience! The staff was amazing and made you feel very comfortable being a beginner. Can’t wait to go back. Drove from the south suburbs to go there and was 100% worth it!

So far we have been extremely unsatisfied with this place. I went to check it out for my husband 2 years ago and ended up getting him a gift card for some private lessons. He has yet to be able to use the card because no one will ever call or email him back so he can get something scheduled! He has tried several times over the last two years. What a waste of $ 100!

Awesome experience! I was in the mood to do somethin on the more active side. Somethin I’ve never done before. Somethin that could potentially benefit me, should a zombie apocalypse ever happen.
For $ 20, this was epic! Yes, it’s kinda difficult to find. The parking lot is free, but small. It is actually a little bit cold inside (it is a warehouse) and you have to navigate to find your way to the range once you step in…
But this is a super friendly, family safe, good vibes place! definitely good for a date! No one here seemed sketchy at all, workers or shooters otherwise.
Eva was our instructor, and she was fantastic! She so made the day. She was patient, enthusiastic, and knowledgable. We had to wait a little to get our round of shooting started, so she hooked us up with more arrows to make the most of our shooting time.
We couldn’t stop raving about it the moment we left! Sure to be back for more.

I took the «Intro to Archery» clinic (the one-​time class for $ 25) and had a lot of fun! Instructors were nice and attentive. Honestly, you can beat an hour and a half of fun for $ 25 while learning a new skill. Only downside is the place is really tiny and the intro clinic gets super repetitive after a while. «Clear. Group 1. Clear. Group 2. Clear. Group 1. Etc.»

Let’s start this year of reviews off right with a 5 star one! Came for part 1 of Karen K’s big birthday blowout and had a lot of fun, even though I was pretty horrendous at the actual archery.
So there is a parking lot right next to the building, just be sure to avoid the parking that is reserved for the puppy store next door. Ring the doorbell to get buzzed in and down the corridor-​like area is another door to get into the archery area.
I think we were booked as a private party, as our little group had the room and the instructor to ourselves which made things a little more comfortable. I get to be horrendously bad at archery in front of my friends instead of the whole world.
You sign a waiver, go over the basic rules and how-to’s and the next thing you know you are the next Katniss Everdeen. Or not… as in my case. Regardless of skill or lack thereof, there is a lot of fun to be had here. The staff is super laid back, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend taking a trip and trying your hand at archery!

I had so much fuuuuun!!! Archery is harder than it looks and I guess I will never survive hunger games. Hehe :)
Here’s why this place gets 5 stars:
1. Free parking! (although I guess it gets pretty crowded because by the time we were done and out people were waiting for Parking spaces)
2. Friendly friendly staff! They were so patient and funny and eager to answer any questions. They greet u by the door with a welcoming «hello!».
3. Affordable. $ 27/​person if 5 or more people in a group and $ 35/​person if 4 or less people. (Not sure if these prices are higher for a party because some of the other reviews say different.)
4. Have fun! That’s one of their biggest rules!
5. We got to keep out bullseye sheet thingy!
–like others have said its in a warehouse-​type building and u have to ring bell to get in. It’s located right next to a puppy food store. (I don’t have a pet but I suggest checking it out after archery because some of the products are so funny and cute)
–when u walk in they’ll instruct u to sign in and sign a waiver. Coat hanger available upon walking in
–they take only cash or check so have these ready!
— they don’t have a phone. ALL contact is via email or walk-​in so make sure to book appointments in advance
Have fun! My party and I sure did! Far exceeded our expectations! Can’t wait to go back!

Was looking for something new to learn during the long, cold, dark winter evenings… And found happiness in challenges and achievements here.
— Service is great! Consistent and friendly. They are very willing to work for you. Offer discount multi punch cards. Great hours and organized.
— Equipment is chosen based on the level of skill.
— Knowledge is power! Even outside the classes all of this great peeps are giving pointers! So helpful. And they don’t kid around! :-)
Warning: be prepared to get hooked from day one! And enjoy the experience!

Wish I can tell you what my experience was but I didn’t get a chance to experience anything. I contacted them twice via e-​mail (the only option) in May for a possibility of a private event, but I have still not heard from them.
The only reason I am writing this review is perhaps someone from their management will take notice and change their customer service practices. What a great idea for an experience, and I would hate if it closed for something that can be easily remedied.

I’ve never touched a bow and arrow in my life until this past weekend. I brought the boy as part of date night. He was pleasantly surprised and very excited when it came time to start shooting.
Although there was a private event in the other room, there were others practicing in the other/​larger room. The safety lesson was quick and we went straight into it. We both had a lot of fun. I was scared of breaking the string on the bow at first, but it is more resilient than you think! We had to switch with another group of people since there are only 6? targets in the smaller room. But it went by smoothly and quickly.
I would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for something different to do on a date or if you want to channel your inner Katniss Everdeen. The room is simple, basic and even «shabby» if you really want to be negative. I prefer to think of it as utilitarian and focused on the mission, which is to hone your archery skills.
$ 15 an hour including gear rental. $ 5 for safety lesson. $ 20 total for 1 hour of fun for newbies. Just remember to ring the buzzer from the parking lot!

I look for the introductory classes on their website and there isn’t one the day I want. I figure it’s because it’s Easter weekend. Then a few days later, I go to sign up for a different day and it’s there. It’s not because the April schedule wasn’t up as it was April.
I registered for an introductory clinic and I’m suppose to get an email confirmation. It doesn’t come until 2 days before. I email them about it since I didn’t received it and I get no reply.
They have no phone! Interesting thing is when you email them to cancel, you have to provide two phone numbers.
Poor, or should I say, no communication. What type of business doesn’t have a phone or answer emails in 2014? Bad business practice. They obviously don’t know what they’re doing. I know, I own two businesses including a marketing company.
My friend and I want to take archery classes regularly. This is not the place to learn or train. Go to professionals. We’re taking our money elsewhere. You should too.

Got a chance to experience shooting a bow and arrow here due to a friend deciding to have her birthday here.
Its shares a building with other businesses on 1757 N Kimball… you will run into it after passing a viaduct going south on Kimball on the east side of the street. Once you come in you see the targets and all the bows. If there are people shooting there is a small wait area near the cash register (they take cash only. FYI). I think the charge is $ 15 an hour.
When your turn comes, the instructors (really cool guys) are very thorough in making sure you understand bow and arrow safety and the process of using the materials. We had a competitive group of 12 and the instructors were definitely clear on everything and none of us got hurt. We all had a great time and I know I will be returning to brush up on my skills

I’m not the first person who comes to mind with the word «athletic.» I’m uncoordinated, clumsy, and not at all competitive. So when I ask my husband to occasionally do something at ALL sporty, he’s all in. And we had a really fun day at Archery Bow Range Chicago.
We arrived around 3:00 p.m. on a Saturday, but we were told there was a class starting and they didn’t have room for open shooting at that time. We didn’t want to join the class (another thing about NOT being an athlete: I don’t enjoy instruction or criticism, I just want to have fun). The girl was really nice and said we could come back at 5:00 p.m. We were able to kill two hours in the area easily (visiting Shit Fountain, pie at Hoosier Mama, and shopping at RR #1). We got back here a little early where some young girls were singing Anna Kendrick’s «Cups,» and a second girl was banging on a wooden ramp. I grabbed an orange Fanta out of the vending machine and watched. Gotta love extra (free) entertainment.
Since we were new, they charge a $ 5 instructional/​safety fee: don’t shoot other people, don’t shoot yourself, etc. Then it’s $ 10/​hour (per person) and $ 5 for equipment rental (per person). We spent $ 40 here and had a blast!
I really was so happy that they weren’t breathing down our necks. The guy who helped us ran down the rules, showed us how to properly shoot, and watched us for a round. He gave us some helpful tips, especially after seeing the red welt on my arm where the bow string snapped my arm, and more or less left us alone.
I did fairly well. Even if you’re not a meathead sport-​o, you can hit the targets. I’d be nervous on a first date here, because of my lack of athleticism, so it’s best saved for a second or third date. Or maybe even marriage. Because now I don’t care how stupid I look in front of my very athletic husband.
It’s the brick building with the gated parking lot just before/​after the bridge on Kimball. The neighborhood is fine.

So much fun. I’ve been here twice and I plan on going back again. I felt like a total badass hero when I do archery. The instructors are great. Very helpful and nice.
Another plus: it’s not an expensive activity. They provide equipment you can rent for $ 5 (for a bow and 3 or 5 arrows, I don’t remember). And it’s $ 10 an hour to shoot. Pretty good deal.
GO. You won’t regret it.

Q: Bernice Y, how many rounds were you able shoot for an hour?
A: Hmmm… only about A BILLION… more or less. haha. Seriously, I lost count because it was a whole lot! My hour flew by so quickly because I was really into it and of course, Rule #4, I was having so much fun!
Archery Bow Range Chicago gets 5 stars for their cool warehouse location, very friendly and knowledgeable tag-​team duo staff!, and their reasonable hourly/​rental rates!
I can’t wait to practice more and try one of their clinics! Thanks for my new hobby!

When people talk about «hidden gems» Archery Bow Range Chicago is exactly the kind of place they’re talking about. The location is obscure, the people are pleasant, it’s a great bang for your buck and the overall experience is wonderful. I can’t think of much more that a «hidden gem» could want on it’s business card.
This is a great place to learn about archery. The staff, volunteers and other archery enthusiasts are easy going, knowledgeable and eager to teach. They have two ranges with one devoted to teaching novice archers so you don’t have to feel self conscious while you fumble around trying to hit the target standing next to Katniss or Legolas doing rapid fire trick shots at 100 paces. The main range is at least 20 yards and just watching the accomplished archers hit center time and time again from that distance is truly amazing.
Range time is $ 10 an hour if you have your own equipment. If you need to rent their bows (compound or recurve) it’s only another $ 5. After the first hour you’ll be amazed at how well you’re doing. They have beginner clinics or will give you pointers as you fumble through the first few shots. It’s a great hobby and lot of fun.
The hours are limited and the main range is often devoted to a specific level of shooting or league so it’s a good idea to check the schedule posted on their website before a visit. Although since I often don’t take my own advice, they always do their best to accommodate me when I roll in at the wrong time. That’s just the type of cool people they are. They really go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good experience. I just can’t say enough good things about them. I’m very happy I found them.

Did you know? Clinics are $ 20/​hour and after that, its $ 10/​hour.
An hour is actually quite long to be constantly shooting. We came here with a group of over 10 friends and they were extremely friendly and accommodating. We started off in a training room with targets approximately 20 – 30 feet away. The instructors were fantastic. By the 5^th round, I was pretty much shooting consistently near the bulls eye. Especially after watching the hunger games, this place makes me want to come back again.
Overall, it’s a great DATE activity. I’d highly recommend it even if you have no hand eye coordination! Also, bring CASH!

Enjoyably random! An intro clinic is $ 20 for 2 hours (all gear provided) and even if you’ve never handled a bow before, they’ll talk you through it and you’ll be shooting in no time. You can take the clinic several times and then advance up to higher level classes or shooting on your own. Also seems to be a good place for more experienced archers, who can bring their own equipment or rent it and shoot without instruction. You don’t need any athletic ability to do this and it’s quite fun. Really takes your mind off all the other stuff going on in your life.
Located in a random residential neighborhood in Humboldt Park. The area is a little sketchy if you’re arriving by foot/​bike/​bus at night but ok if you’re driving there. Kind of a dark parking lot. They also occasionally do free clinics by the lakeshore and I think have event info posted on their website for this.