The 2015 Northeast Winter Regional 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop-County Certification (click here for registration form)
What: The New York, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont 4-H Shooting Sports Programs’ Annual Winter Workshop certifies volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. The workshop features the following disciplines (based on a minimum enrollment of 5 participants): Air Pistol, Archery, Coordinator, Hunting, Living History, Muzzle Loading, Rifle, and Shotgun. Adults will be certified to teach the applicable discipline to youth participating in formal 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and 4-H camp situations. Each state maintains its own standards for certification. Certification standards 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. This Workshop and all Instructors adhere to all National 4-H Shooting Sports curriculum standards. Form Code 1501 for NYS participants.
A major focus of the Workshop will be on 4-H Club Development and elements of the 4-H STEM Program.
When: February 20, 21, & 22, 2015. Training begins on Friday, February 20 at 6:00 pm and concludes on Sunday, February 22 by 2:30 pm. Registration is due by February 13th, 2015.
Where: The Workshop will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa, NY.
Who: The Workshop is for adults currently involved in 4-H Shooting Sports as well as those interested in becoming Instructors. Teen Leaders are also welcome and will be recognized as Junior Leaders in this project area. Our goal is to involve people who are interested in teaching youth how to shoot safely through the principles of 4-H Shooting Sports as well as help them learn about our natural
environment. This workshop will certify that individuals are trained to be an Instructor. Local counties are responsible for approving you as a 4-H Volunteer prior to participating in the Workshop training.
Training: A minimum of 14 hours of training will be fulfilled the 4-H way – “Learning by Doing.”
NEW for 2015-On line NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Orientation and County Volunteer Certification.
Cost: The registration fee is $85.00 for 4-H Volunteers and 4-H Camp Staff. All other costs are supported through the efforts of the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Committee and our donors. Registration includes materials and on-site meals. Lodging is on your own; however, some overnight accommodations may be available for those traveling from out of the area (please check with us). County/regional teams are the first priority. We will be holding an informal fun auction with proceeds used towards the cost of the Workshop. We encourage you to bring one or more auction items!
Important: We are unable to accommodate food preferences; some vegetarian options will be available. You are welcome to bring your own food, snacks and beverages. Additional information will be provided along with a tentative menu, online or via email (please provide an email address.)
For more information, contact: William M. Schwerd, NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at (518) 885-8995; wms4@cornell.edu OR John Bowe, NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Assistant Director, at (518) 623-3291, jfb32@cornell.edu. Please visit us online at www.NYS4HShootingSports.org.
William M. Schwerd
Executive Director
wms4@cornell.edu
518-885-8995 ext. 2225
Saratoga County 4-H Training & Education Center
556 Middle Line Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Last updated February 17, 2015