The NRA has been doing this for generations and there’s always a monthly match near you. A lot of people get intimadated by how well the NRA members can shoot but they are also there to help the new shooters.
I also attended a Appleseed Project last spring with my son. It was pretty good. The only complaint I have is there is not time to take care of the rifle if you have to clean it after a couple of hundred shots. Bring two or more rifles if possible.
My son has his rifleman’s badge.
True, the thing with Appleseed is that it’s cheaper, plus the history is a great addition to the marksmanship training. It;s a good program to introduce kids to history and firearms.