# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Step back in time and try your hand at one of the oldest hunting tools in the world! Participants will learn the history of the atlatl—a spear-throwing device used by ancient cultures thousands of years ago to hunt large game—and discover how it helped early people survive. After learning the basics, kids will practice proper technique and develop their skills by throwing atlatl darts at targets. The atlatl works by extending the arm, allowing for greater speed and distance than throwing by hand alone.

Pre-registration is needed. 
Registration Link: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Mahaska/Park/Caldwell-Park/Events/28950/Prehistoric-Skills-Atlatl-Throwing

A minimum of 5 kids are needed to hold the program.

Note: This skill is easiest for kids ages 6 and older.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oskaloosa/prehistoric-skills-atlatl-throwing/200030037494605
- **Event Categories**: kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 24

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oskaloosa
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA, United States, Iowa 52577
- **lat**: 41.29448
- **long**: -92.61271
- **full address**: Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA, United States, Iowa 52577

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing being held?
  - **A:** Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA, United States, Iowa 52577.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing?
  - **A:** Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing is organized by Mahaska County Conservation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oskaloosa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Prehistoric Skills: Atlatl Throwing sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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