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New Jersey 4-H Shooting Sports
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Annual NJ 4-H Training: The last full weekend of April
"Everything you wanted to know about the training but were afraid to ask "
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The workshop is for those currently involved in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program and those interested in becoming instructors. Instructors must be 21 years or older. Assistant Instructors (18 + years of age) are welcome. We encourage participation regardless of gender or physical challenges. The goal is to involve people who are interested in teaching young people how to shoot safely and learn about the natural environment. Your county must receive a completed application before you attend the workshop.
The New Jersey 4-H Shooting Sports Program in cooperation with the New York 4-H Shooting Sports Program is hosting this workshop to certify or re-certify volunteer leaders as 4-H Shooting Sports Instructors. A minimum of 14 hours training in the disciplines will be done the 4-H way:
" Learn By Doing ".
Adults will be certified to teach the discipline to youth participants in a formal 4-H Shooting Sports Program as well as in a camp situation. Each state maintains it’s own standards for certification which may exceed those established by the National Committee. Participants will be able to complete requirements in only one discipline. All equipment will be supplied. A special component at the workshop will be a focus on club development and the establishment of an advisory committee.
The workshop will feature training in the following disciplines:
Archery: Archery involves a fascinating group of sports for people of all ages. The fundamentals are simple. The requirements are few. A new archer can be shooting fairly well within a short time, if he or she has the benefit of a planned approach to developing the basics of form. The lessons taught in this course cover the basics of archery. They present the beginning archer with a broad, sound foundation for learning the discipline and enjoying archery over a lifetime. Many approaches have been used to teach archery. Some are effective; others interfere with learning. The approach in these lessons has proven successful with young people and adults across the country.
Coordinator: This course is for the club or county level coordinator. The course teaches basic consensus decision making techniques, the NJ 4-H developmental learning models, dealing with difficult situations and conflict resolution, risk management ,fund raising, volunteer management, paperwork and state policies and procedures.
Hunting: This curriculum covers many aspects of hunting. Instructors will learn about the philosophy, laws and reasons why we hunt. A focus on planning, purchase and care of equipment, sound hunting techniques and safety will be emphasized. Instructors will also discuss the aspects of hunting different types of game.
Living History: Within this shooting sports discipline you can go back in history and learn about life from a different era. Instructors will custom tailor their program to assist their members in discovering our rich history. Period clothing, cooking, lifestyles and multi-discipline clubs will be the focus of this class.
Muzzle loading: Contrary to popular belief, the sport of muzzle loading is not as complicated, messy or dangerous as many instructors think. Nor is it any more difficult to teach than conventional firearms. As one of the fastest growing shooting sports, muzzle loading has a wide appeal for both young and old. This curriculum takes you through the steps to create a viable program in your clubs. Like the other Basic Firearms Education Program courses, the muzzle loading courses are designed for the new shooter.
Shotgun: This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe and successful shotgun shooting. Shotgun knowledge, the basics of shotgun safety and proper shotgun shooting form are taught before introducing formal shotgun games.
Rifle: Rifle shooting is a very safe sport, but it is only as safe as the people participating in it. We will be teaching discipline, range control commands and range courtesy. This program takes the instructor through the basics of instruction and the first shot
The Annual training is the last weekend of April (Northern NJ). Registration: Anytime Friday after 3 p.m. Friday night's supper will be potluck. Bring something to pass if you can. We'll have a pot of something hot for travelers.
Training begins on Friday evening with a pot luck dinner and concludes with lunch on Sunday. Please see the schedule below. Registrations are due by April 1st and September 30th.(Contact the coordinator for available spots after these dates)
The workshop will be held in Sussex County at Lindley G. Cook 4-H Youth Center for Outdoor Education in Branchville, NJ. For Directions click here.
The registration fee is $50.00. All other costs are supported through the efforts of the New Jersey State 4-H Shooting Sports Program, National Wild Turkey Federation, Federal Cartridge and supportive donors. This will include food, housing and all costs related to the training program. There may be items to purchase.
Schedule of Events - You must attend all sessions to become certified.
Friday
3:00 pm - 5:45 pm Registration and Check In
5:00 pm - Dinner Friday night's supper will be potluck. Bring something to pass if you can. We'll have a pot of something hot for travelers.
6:00 pm Introductions
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Rutgers Cooperative Extension
4-H Shooting Sports Programs Philosophy & Policies
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Ages and Stages – The youth we work with
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Course Area Meetings
Saturday
7:30 am - 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Classes
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Classes
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Supper
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm General Training Activities
- Risk Management
- Running a Viable County Program
- Record Keeping
- Roles : Instructors, Club Leaders, Coordinators, Agents and Advisory Council
9:00 pm Door Prizes , Auction and Special Presentations
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Classes and State exams
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Practice Teaching Session / Instructor Evaluations
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Wrap-up and Recognition
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Clean Up
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm State meeting
5:00 pm Depart
What to Bring: Click here for Details about the weekend, including what to bring.
[Brochure] [Download Registration Form]
Youth development is the primary goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program. 4-H Shooting Sports provide an outstanding way of providing human growth and development in the life skills identified by the National 4-H Program. We strive to each safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment at home, on the shooting range, or in the field, including sound decision making, self discipline, and concentration.
© 2008 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Last Updated: November 3, 2008 . Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
