4-H SHOOTING SPORTS ORIENTATION 3/20/2021
4-H Shooting Sports Orientation
- Who: McHenry and Lake County Youth ages 8-18 (AND PARENTS)
- Date: March 20 at 11:00am
- Virtual: via ZOOM
If you love being outdoors, you’ll love the shooting sports project! This project covers safety and teaches responsible handling and use.
Please join the Shooting Sports instructors and 4-H staff to learn more about this year's 4-H Shooting Sports program opportunities.
Archery, Air Rifle, and Shot Gun Classes will be offered this spring and summer!
- Air Rifle - ages 8-18
- Archery - ages 8-18
- Shot Gun - ages 12-18
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is an active program that is attractive to both youth and adults. The program uses positive learning and interaction with youth and adult role models. The disciplines are modeled after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program and are administered by certified-state leaders consisting of extension personnel and volunteers.
ALL youth ages 8-18 as of September 1, 2020 are welcome to join! Those not already enrolled in the 4-H program, will become an Illinois 4-H member by joining the Shooting Sports SPIN Club. Once a 4-H member, youth can participate in ANY 4-H project area! See the Illinois 4-H Projects
Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports program information can be found on the State website: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/programs/shooting-sports
VOLUNTEERS: If you are a parent or volunteer that is interested in becoming a shooting sports instructor or county volunteer, please contact Michele Aavang at the McHenry County Extension office. maavang@illinois.edu or 815-338-3737. See IL 4-H State Volunteer training information
For more information about 4-H opportunities in your county...
- Lake County 4-H Program Coordinator: Sabrina Agee at huley@illinois.edu
- Lake County 4-H Clubs – view a list of Lake County 4-H clubs
McHenry County 4-H & Shooting Sports contact
- McHenry County 4-H Program Coordinator: Michele Aavang at maavang@illinois.edu
- McHenry County 4-H Clubs – view a list of McHenry County 4-H clubs
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If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend, call the registration office at (815) 338-3737
