My daughter turns 12 this fall. Since its been 20+ years since I have taken my archery safety course, I had to take it again last year (just started bow hunting again) since I moved to a different state and needed a certificate. My daughter wanted to take the course with me. She did and passed. I' ll take her to a gun course this fall and hopefully into the turkey woods next spring. The great thing is that I never pushed her towards the hunting sports, she wants to do it on her own.