Kyudo is the practice of Japanese long bow archery. Before gunpowder, long bows were the most powerful weapons in the world. Kyudo is now a zen practice that places emphasis on correct form, etiquette, and beauty. It is a meditative way to improve full body strength, posture, stability, and focus. After a brief history and demonstration of Kyudo movement and shooting, students will learn the basic postures and how to shoot.
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 1/8/2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Seats Available:12 Supply Fee: $5. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Join living historian Andy Warrener of the Fort King Heritage Foundation for an immersive, hands-on introduction to traditional fire-starting methods. Learn how to spark a flame using flint and steel, make your own char cloth and tinder "bird nests," and take home a fire-starting kit you build yourself. The class also includes a demonstration and instruction on the bow drill technique- an ancient and powerful method of creating fire through friction.
Location: Fort King National Historic Landmark
Address: 3925 E. Fort King St., Ocala, FL 34470
Students will meet at the Welcome Center
Instructor:Aaron JaminetMembers: $64; General Public: $69
Course #:HOB156 | Room:Field Trip
Day of Week | Date | Time: Sa | 2/7/2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Seats Available:5 Supply Fee: $40. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Kyudo is the practice of Japanese long bow archery. Before gunpowder, long bows were the most powerful weapons in the world. Kyudo is now a zen practice that places emphasis on correct form, etiquette, and beauty. It is a meditative way to improve full body strength, posture, stability, and focus. After a brief history and demonstration of Kyudo movement and shooting, students will learn the basic postures and how to shoot.
Day of Week | Date | Time: M | 2/9/2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Seats Available:12 Supply Fee: $5. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
A thoroughbred’s life is different from other horse breeds in that it’s controlled and monitored starting at birth and leading up to the race track. This course covers the naming and registering of a foal, the breaking and early training, the rest period, extended intense training, the starting gate training, and then the race debut.
Instructor:Richard DillonMembers: $5; General Public: $10
Course #:HOB154 | Room:Room 3
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 2/12/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Seats Available:23
Kyudo is the practice of Japanese long bow archery. Before gunpowder, long bows were the most powerful weapons in the world. Kyudo is now a zen practice that places emphasis on correct form, etiquette, and beauty. It is a meditative way to improve full body strength, posture, stability, and focus. After a brief history and demonstration of Kyudo movement and shooting, students will learn the basic postures and how to shoot.
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 3/5/2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Seats Available:12 Supply Fee: $5. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
This basic/intermediate class will teach students how to get more out of their DSLR and Mirrorless camera. They will learn how to navigate their camera settings, functions, and access other menus that will help improve their photographic skills. Let’s have some fun.
Note: Students are required to bring their DSLR or Mirrorless cameras with charged batteries for some hands-on time during each of the classes. If you own a tripod, please pack that as well. We will be taking photos throughout the class as we navigate the camera settings.
Instructor:Jim Di PaoloMembers: $64; General Public: $69
Course #:PHO428 | Room:Computer Lab
Day of Week | Date | Time : Tu | 3/10/2026 - 4/14/2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM This class meets 6 times Seats Available:10
Discover the remarkable evolution of U.S. military small arms during the First and Second World Wars. This course will explore how the United States became the "Arsenal of Democracy," supplying not only its own forces but also those of its allies through industrial innovation and mass production.
You'll learn about the design, function, and history of the weapons that helped shape the modern battlefield—from bolt-action rifles and semi-automatic pistols to revolvers and carbines. Topics include:
Weapon types and their intended battlefield roles
Caliber, dimensions, and technical specifications
Manufacturing origins, including production years and facilities
Distribution to various military branches and theaters of war
Total production numbers and historical context
The instructor will present a curated selection of original U.S. small arms from the era. At the conclusion of the class, participants will have the unique opportunity to view—and carefully handle—some of these authentic historical artifacts.
Whether you're a military history enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, this course offers an unforgettable hands-on journey through America's wartime armament legacy.
Instructor:Michael ArnoldMembers: $8; General Public: $13
Course #:HIS632 | Room:Live Oak Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 4/9/2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Available:80
Kyudo is the practice of Japanese long bow archery. Before gunpowder, long bows were the most powerful weapons in the world. Kyudo is now a zen practice that places emphasis on correct form, etiquette, and beauty. It is a meditative way to improve full body strength, posture, stability, and focus. After a brief history and demonstration of Kyudo movement and shooting, students will learn the basic postures and how to shoot.
Day of Week | Date | Time: M | 4/13/2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Seats Available:12 Supply Fee: $5. All fees payable to the instructor on the first date of class.
Join PGA professionals Matt Hibbs and Russ Smith for a presentation on the basics of golf. If you are interested in learning the game of golf, but are too intimidated to step foot on the course, then this is the class for you. Topics will include rules, etiquette, lingo, fundamentals and much more. This is a great way to begin a wonderful relationship with a sport for life.
Instructor:Matt HibbsMembers: $5; General Public: $10
Course #:HOB108 | Room:Room 2
Day of Week | Date | Time: Th | 4/16/2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seats Available:14
Kyudo is the practice of Japanese long bow archery. Before gunpowder, long bows were the most powerful weapons in the world. Kyudo is now a zen practice that places emphasis on correct form, etiquette, and beauty. It is a meditative way to improve full body strength, posture, stability, and focus. After a brief history and demonstration of Kyudo movement and shooting, students will learn the basic postures and how to shoot.
A thoroughbred’s life is different from other horse breeds in that it’s controlled and monitored starting at birth and leading up to the race track. This course covers the naming and registering of a foal, the breaking and early training, the rest period, extended intense training, the starting gate training, and then the race debut.
Join PGA professionals Matt Hibbs and Russ Smith for a presentation on the basics of golf. If you are interested in learning the game of golf, but are too intimidated to step foot on the course, then this is the class for you. Topics will include rules, etiquette, lingo, fundamentals and much more. This is a great way to begin a wonderful relationship with a sport for life.
