The Western NY Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop

June 11, 12, & 13 , 2010
Varysburg, New York (Wyoming County)

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, Pistol, Hunting, Shotgun, and Living History.

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.

Shooting is one of the safest recreational activities and a lifetime hobby. Each participant works to become more proficient by setting their own standards for excellence. Most of all, shooting is fun for the whole family. A major focus of the workshop will be club development.

When: June 11, 12, &13, 2010. Training begins on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Registration is due by June 1, 2010.

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".

Cost: $75 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).

There may be items to purchase and one of the highlights is the silent auction Saturday evening. You are encouraged to bring one or more auction items! All other costs are supported through the efforts of the NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Committee and supportive donors.

For more information, contact Mark Wittmeyer, 4-H Educator, CCE Livingston County at (585) 658-3250 or by e-mail at mjw16@cornell.edu. Additional information may also be obtained from Kenyon Simpson at (518) 644-2050 or by e-mail at krs36@cornell.edu. Visit us online at www.nys4Hshootingsports.org