4-H Events, Workshops, Classes, & Fairs

4-H Shooting Sports

Young people can build their marksmanship skills as a member of our 4-H Shooting Sports program. We provide a supportive environment in which our members can experience hands-on, fun learning experiences. The program instills a love of outdoor sportsmanship while also teaching safe and responsible handling and use of equipment. 

Share your talents with the next generation! 
We are currently looking for additional shooting sports, and Hunting and Outdoor instructors. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions about the program, contact: Coach Bill Peterson @shootyssa@gmail.com or call 309-945-2108.

Mercer County 4-H Archery Club, Starts Sept 2 in North Henderson

Build your archery skills in this 5-week (SPIN) Special INterest Club. Equipment provided, or you can bring your own. Will meet Mondays, Sept 2 - Sept. 30, at 6pm in North Henderson, IL. (address provided upon registration). There will be a $10 supply fee. Members new to 4-H must also enroll in the program and pay the $20 yearly 4-H program fee. Special thanks to McDonough County 4-H for the use of their archery equipment.  Sign up here

4-H Shotgun Club, Thursdays at 5 pm, Colona, IL

Meetings are every Thursday at 5 pm at Bi-State Sportsman Association Inc 571 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL. $50 material fee (covers 6 weeks of classes) and $20 4-H enrollment fee (one-year 4-H enrollment September 1 to August 31). Open to youth 10 to 18. Equipment and ammunition provided by the NRA. Register at go.illinois.edu/RI4HShotgunClub

4-H Archery Club, Fridays, 6:30 pm, Bettendorf, IA or Colona, IL

Meetings are every Friday at 6:30 pm. In the Fall/winter meets at the Davenport Valley Archers Indoor Range, 1298 44th St, Bettendorf, IA. In Spring/Summer meets at the Bi-Sate Sportsman Assoc., 571 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL. $20 material fee (covers 6 weeks of classes through YSSA) and $20 4-H enrollment fee (one-year 4-H enrollment September 1 to August 31). Open to youth 8 to 18. Equipment provided by a grant from the NRA. Register at go.illinois.edu/RI4HArcheryClub