Overview:
The Delaware County 4-H Shooting Sports program offers several disciplines, in which youth can learn marksmanship, sportsmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics.
Shooting sports can be gratifying as an independent, life-long recreation hobby. The program provides a supportive environment in which young people can experience hands-on, fun learning experiences.
All 4-Hers interested in participating in this program will be required to attend the mandatory safety meeting for the discipline(s) they want to join. Information on meeting dates/locations, as well as other information for each discipline, will be available below once scheduled.
The 4-H Shooting Sports program is new to Delaware County. We plan to build and expand the disciplines offered in the coming years.
Archery:
Mandatory Safety Meeting – Date & Location TBD
Age requirement: 8+
Air Rifle:
Mandatory Safety Meeting – Date & Location TBD
Age requirement: 9+
Hunting, Conservation, & Outdoor Skills:
September 13: Light it Up! 4-H Camp Shankitunk, 6 pm
Join CCE Educator Corrine Tompkins and NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Nathan Whittaker for another class in our HCOS (Hunting Conservation Outdoor Skills) programming series. We will learn about Fire Building! From collecting the fuel to building and lighting the fire with a little competitive twist. There are 10 slots available in the class and it will be restricted to ages 10+ please! re-registration encouraged at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_245A5i5xth1XdtQ
September 27: Follow your Bearing! 4-H Camp Shankitunk, 6 pm
Calling all hikers, mountaineers, skiers and general outdoor enthusiasts! This class will serve as an introduction to orientation and navigation utilizing a compass. Youth will learn the parts of a compass, some map skills, and participate in some fun hands-on application activities from our 4-H Hunting, Conservation, Outdoor Skills curriculum. Pre-registration encouraged at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gZFLtlNufbdId8
Age requirement: 8+
Shotgun:
Mandatory Safety Meeting – Date & Location TBD
Age requirement: 12+
Volunteers:
This program would not be possible without the incredible support from our volunteers. THANK YOU! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or certified instructor, please contact Corrine or Kaitlyn.
For more information about the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program, please visit: https://4-hshootingsports.org/
For questions on the local program, please contact:
Corrine Tompkins
4-H Resource Educator
Crb222@cornell.edu
Or
Kaitlyn Conklin
4-H Subject Educator
Krs257@cornell.edu
607-865-6531