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 Fall training date will be set at the Spring Advisory Council Meeting.
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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 .(Contact the coordinator for available spots after these dates)
The following courses will be offered at the training (dependant upon enrollment). You may only take one course /curriculm per weekend!
Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Living History, Hunting, Coordinator.
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.
For the schedule and a list of what to bring, please click here.
Saturday, June 19th 2010 at the Lindley G Cook 4-H Camp, 100 Struble Road, Branchville, NJ 07826
Archery and Rifle courses will be offered. This program is a training course for summer camp counselors.
Please contact the State Coordinator for details
Many trainings are offered in the neighboring states. Volunteers who attend an out of state 4-H shooting sports training must complete the New Jersey State 4-H Shooting Sports Risk Management training before their certification will be recognized in New Jersey.
Trainings will be listed below as they are posted.
Archery: Typically offered at the Fall, Spring and Summer Training
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.
Rifle: Typically offered at the Fall, Spring and Summer Training
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
Shotgun: Offered only at the Spring Training
This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of safe and successful shotgun shooting. Shotgun knowledge, range rules and safety are taught before introducing formal shotgun games.
Muzzle loading: Offered only at the Spring Training
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.
Living History: Offered only at the Spring Training
Within this course 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.
Hunting: Typically offered at the Spring training if there are enough people registered
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.
Coordinator: Offered at the Spring Training Only
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.
Fall Training Form
Spring Training Form