Archery, Shotgun, Muzzle Loading and Pistol training workshops hosted by Merced County 4-H are being held before the end of 2015. These are four separate training workshop. See the dates below. All classes will be held at the Safety First Shooting Association, River Oaks Range, 11584 Shaffer Rd, Winton 95388 in Merced County. You must become a 4-H leader or member and attend both days to receive certification to teach the discipline of the workshop you are attending at the project, club and camp levels. The course will include a PowerPoint lecture, review of equipment, practice shooting and teaching, and a written test. The cost is $35 per person and includes a resource binder and Saturday and Sunday light breakfast refreshments.
Junior and teen leaders are invited but must attend with an adult or have a certified archery adult leader they will be helping back home.
Driving directions to the range are at http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/html/directions.html. Tent or Dry RV camping is an option.
To register, please complete the “CA 4-H Shooting Sports Training Request and Registration Form” available at http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/SET/SET_Projects/ShootingSports/ and an adult or youth 4-H medical release form. Mail both the Registration Form and the Medical Release along with a $35 check payable to “Merced County 4-H Council” to UCCE, 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, 95341.
Space is limited to 25 attendees.
For more information call Darlene McIntyre at 209-385-7418or email her at dlmcintyre@ucanr.edu.
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop – Archery Discipline
November 14 & 15, 2015 – Winton, CA
If you have an interest in sharing your archery skills with youth, how about becoming a 4-H Archery adult volunteer or teen leader. The class will be held Saturday, November 14th from 9 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, November 15th from 9 AM - 2 PM.
Registration is due Friday, November 6th.
Shooting Sports Workshop – Shotgun Discipline
November 21 & 22, 2015 – Winton, CA
If you have an interest in sharing your shotgun skills with youth, how about becoming a 4-H Shotgun adult volunteer or teen leader. The class will be held Saturday, November 21st from 9 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, November 22nd from 9 AM - 2 PM.
Registration is due Friday, November 13th.
Shooting Sports Workshop – Muzzleloading Discipline
December 12 & 13, 2015 – Winton, CA
If you have an interest in sharing your Muzzleloading Shooting skills with youth, how about becoming a 4-H Muzzleloading adult volunteer or teen leader. The class will be held Saturday, December 12th from 9 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, December 13th from 9 AM - 2PM.
Registration is due Friday, November 13th.
Shooting Sports Workshop – Pistol Discipline
December 12 & 13, 2015
If you have an interest in sharing your Pistol skills with youth, how about becoming a 4-H Pistol adult volunteer or teen leader. The class will be held Saturday, December 12th from 9 AM – 4 PM and Sunday, December 13th from 9 AM - 2 PM.
Registration is due Friday, November 13th.