What:
The New York 4-H Shooting Sports Program Annual Regional Workshop will certify volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. The workshop will feature the following disciplines (based on a minimum enrollment of five participants): Archery, Coordinator, Rifle, and Shotgun. Adults will be certified to teach the applicable discipline to youth participating in formal 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and in camp situations. Each state maintains its own standards for certification that may exceed those established by the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee. Participants will be able to complete requirements in only one discipline. All equipment will be supplied. The workshop adheres to all National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum standards.

When:
June 5, 6, & 7, 2009. Training begins on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Registration is due by May 22, 2009.

Where:
The workshop will be held at 4-H Camp Wyomoco, 2780 Buffalo Rd., Varysburg, NY 14167.

Who:
The workshop is for those currently involved in the 4-H Shooting Sports Project and those
interested in becoming instructors. Teen leaders are welcome and will be recognized as Junior Leaders in this project area. We encourage participation, regardless of gender or physical challenges. Our goal is to involve people who are interested in teaching young people how to shoot safely and to help them learn about the natural environment. This workshop will certify that individuals are trained to be an instructor. Your local county is responsible for approving and enrolling you as a 4-H volunteer.

Training: A minimum of 14 hours training will be done the 4-H way- "Learning By Doing".

Workshop Fees and Information:

$ 75.00 Registration Fee Includes: Instructor costs, materials, overnight camp bunkhouse accommodations (men’s and women’s quarters with showers) and meals (Friday: evening snack. Saturday: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack & Sunday: breakfast and lunch).

• Each discipline must have 5 participants before it can be offered.
• Participants are asked bring a dessert to pass.
• Participants are encouraged to bring an item for the Saturday night silent auction.
• As there will be plenty of outdoors time, plan ahead and dress for the weather.
• Your local county is responsible for approving and enrolling you as a 4-H volunteer.
• Local counties provide additional training that for all 4-H volunteers and are responsible for the Cornell VIP process.

Contact: Mark Wittmeyer
4-H Youth Development Program Educator
CCE Livingston County
Phone: (585) 658-3250
mjw16@cornell.edu

Additional information may also be obtained from:
Kenyon Simpson at
Phone: (518) 644-2050
krs36@cornell.edu

Download the Flyer for more information and registration form - pdf format