You and your friends can have the time of your life by organizing a STEP OUTSIDE outing or event. When you introduce others to outdoor activities such as target shooting, archery, fishing or hunting, you'll have people constantly thanking you because you helped them learn something they would never have had the chance to experience. The best part is when you help others have fun, you have fun too!

The How do I invite someone to STEP OUTSIDE section provides you a variety of ways your group can invite others to STEP OUTSIDE. There are several ways to STEP OUTSIDE with a group of people that require little planning. Just invite a church group, your professional organization, or a youth group such as scouts, little league, hockey team, or ball team.

A successful event doesn't just happen, it's made by sticking to the basics and following a plan. By following the STEP OUTSIDE plan, you will turn newcomers into enthusiastic shooters, archers, hunters and anglers.

A STEP OUTSIDE Group Activity Guide can be downloaded.

Download the STEP OUTSIDE Group Activity Guide (PDF)


Or you can go to the PUBLICATIONS area and request the STEP OUTSIDE Group Action Kit.

The Group Activity Guide is structured to meet the needs of someone who is asking a small group or a group of thousands to STEP OUTSIDE.

The following information is included in the STEP OUTSIDE Group Activity Guide:

• Introduction
  • What is STEP OUTSIDE?
  • What you'll find in the kit.
  • Will They Come If We Ask?
  • You Can Make A Difference.
  • Who Can We Ask to STEP OUTSIDE?
• Safety -- The Top Priority
  • Instructor and Participant Safety Procedures
  • General Safety Guidelines for Events
• Tips For Success
  • Tips For Instructing
  • Tips For Greeting Participants
• Beyond Initial Instruction - Take all the steps
  • Introductory Outing
  • Continue to Develop Skills
  • Develop Social Support
  • Help With Equipment
  • Help with Access
  • Provide Additional Sources of Information
• Understanding Your Audience
  • Understanding Barriers and Limitations
  • Guidelines Working with Children and the Opposite Sex
  • Working with Women
  • Working with Physically Challenged Individuals
• Marketing/Publicity
  • Determine Your Audience
  • Publicize Success of Your Event
  • Writing Press Releases
• Planning
  • You Don't Have to Go It Alone
  • Establish Sub-committees
  • Safety
  • Other Planning Considerations
  • How to Help Guests Continue
  • Guest Information Letter
• Registration/Evaluation
  • Group Activity Report Form
  • Guest Registration Form
  • Evaluation Form
• STEP OUTSIDE Guidelines
• Success Stories