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Presenting…
Maintaining
the Tradition
The 4-H Shooting Sports Project
An
Action Packed
Natural Resources Project For Youth & Adults
We
Believe
Human Growth and development is the
primary goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program.
Introducing
safe and responsible use of firearms and archery
equipment opens
valuable vocational and life-long recreational education.
The
4-H Natural
Resources Program Features
The
Shooting Sports Program
for
Youth Ages 12 - 19
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Shooting
Sports is for young people who are interested
in shooting and the conservation of natural
resources. Most groups plan outdoor
oriented community service projects, promote
habitat improvement and develop a better understanding
of the natural environment. |
The
Program Includes:
Air
Pistol |
Conservation |
Plinking |
Archery |
Firearm
Safety |
Riflery |
Canoeing |
First
Aid |
Shotgunning
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Clay
Targets |
Habitat
Enhancement |
Survival
Skills |
Collecting |
Muzzleloading |
White
Water Rafting |
Wildlife |
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and
More! |
Each
group chooses what it
does! |
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What's
4-H All About? |
4-H
is the largest informal youth
education program in the U.S.
The clover, the 4-H symbol,
stands for
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health
and is the basis for the
4-H Pledge: |
I
Pledge
My Head to clearer
thinking
My Heart to greater loyalty
My Hands to larger service
and
My Health to better living
for my Club, my Community, my
Country, and my World. |
4-H
members learn by doing.
Through volunteer leaders, young
people learn life skills, develop
citizenship and leadership abilities
and explore careers. The
4-H motto: "To Make
the Best Better" means
that each person can always
improve.
Volunteers
are carefully selected, trained
in specific subjects, and each
develops skills for working
with youth.
The
4-H Shooting Sports project
is open to all youth wherever
they live and without regard
to personal limitations. |
Shooting
Sports and 4-H
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The
most successful youth programs
are ones that are directed at
the local level by volunteers.
4-H brings people together and
promotes a spirit of cooperation. |
The
Shooting Sports project
fosters responsibility and helps
youth acquire knowledge, skills,
abilities and to develop social
skills, leadership techniques,
and gives opportunities for
community service. |
Anyone
can be a successful shooter!
There are no limitations imposed
by age, sex, or physical abilities.
And, shooting activities can
last a lifetime. |
What
Does it Cost? |
There
is a cost, but it is much less
than many hobbies.
Since each county or local group
selects it's own activities,
the cost can be quite small.
Each participant receives a
hat and lots of time on the
range. |
4-H
Shooting Sports
Safety, Knowledge, Understanding,
& Skills |
Certified
volunteer instructors supervise
each 4-H Shooting Sports Program.
Many hold dual certification
through the NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation,
the NRA, or the National Muzzleloaders
Association.
Safety
is always a primary concern.
Youth and adults are trained
to know and adhere to the
Ten Commandments of firearm
safety.
Knowledge
about firearms and the
natural environment is featured
as volunteers share years
of experience.
Skills
are developed under the
watchful eyes of the instructors.
For some youth, these are
new. Others improve
and practice their techniques.
Understanding
is the most important component
of the 4-H Shooting Sports
Project. It is developed
as youth and adults become
aware of their rights, responsibilities,
and their role in the natural
environment
...>Volunteer
Application Here<.... |
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William M. Schwerd, NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator
50 West High Street
Ballston Spa, New York 12020
(518) 885-8995 Ext. 225
wms4@cornell.edu
Shooting Sports programs
exist in many counties.
Contact Cornell
Cooperative Extension in your county for more information
on local opportunities.
Cornell Cooperative
Extension programs are available to all people, regardless of
race, color,
sex, religion, age, national origin, or physical disabilities. |
