MSU Extension 4-H Shooting Sports

Arrival/Check-in:

Saturday, September 16 between 8-9 a.m.  The workshop starts promptly at 9 a.m. - concludes at 8 p.m.  Includes snacks, lunch and dinner.
The workshop adjourns Sunday, September 17 at 3 p.m. Includes snacks and lunch.

Who:

Adult and teen 4-H volunteers who have been approved by their county MSU Extension 4-H Staff person to work with 4-H Shooting Sports Programs and who have at least a basic working knowledge of and experience in the discipline in which they wish to participate. Teens must be at least 14 years old as of Jan. 1, 2024.

What:

Learn about MI 4-H Shooting Sports mission policy, risk management and safety, discipline-specific equipment use and care, how to teach shooting fundamentals to youth, range set-up, and more.

Objectives:

The 4-H Shooting Sports Adult & Teen Instructors Certification Workshop provides leaders an opportunity to:

• Develop and improve skills in teaching shooting sports activities to youth
• Work toward certification to become a Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports certified instructor in a variety of shooting disciplines
• learn how to develop, expand and maintain local 4-H Shooting Sports programs
• Exchange ideas for local and State 4-H Shooting Sports programs with other leaders

Why:

All MI 4-H Shooting Sports Clubs must have instructors who have been certified through an official 4-H workshop in order to offer live-fire, on-range shooting and archery experiences to youth members.

How:

To register, use the link below.  All volunteers must have completed the Volunteer Selection Process and be in an Active/Gold status prior to attending the September event. In addition, all participants must complete the learning videos (modules) in Volunteer Central at least one week prior to attending. If modules are not completed; we reserve the right to cancel your registration. Details about the videos are available in the receipt from registration and include:

• Introduction to Michigan 4-H
• Working with Youth
• 4-H Shooting Sports: Introduction

Following registration, volunteers will have these required videos marked for viewing through their volunteer dashboard in Volunteer Central. Individuals with poor or limited internet access may view videos at their county office by scheduling an appointment prior to September 8th with their county 4-H Staff professional. If desired workshop is full, please select an alternate session.

Cost:

$130.00 - Registered Adults that have completed the Volunteer Selection Process, 4-H teen volunteers and MSU Extension staff.

Persons canceling without a replacement after September 8th or who do not show up at the workshop will be billed the full registration fee.

Certification requires full participation in both days of training.

LODGING OPTION:
Lodging is not provided. However, we have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the Quality Inn in Durand, approximately 15-20 minutes from the workshop site. Reservations must be made by calling 989-288-0638; the block price is for lodging on September 16^th. You must call to make your room reservation to receive our special pricing; it will not be honored through online reservation portals. Our block of rooms is on hold until September 1 so you must reserve your room by this time. Rooms are being held under the name Jennifer Weichel. You are responsible for payment of your room and any fees associated with your stay. The cost per night is $65 plus taxes.

MEDIA RELEASE/MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZTION:  All teen workshop participants must complete the Media/Medical Release section of 4-H Online enrollment. Adults must complete this section in Volunteer Central. This authorizes MSU Extension to record and photograph workshop participants and to use these photos and voice recordings in educational and promotional publications and programs. Due to the nature of the high-risk activities involved in this workshop, please review your 4-H Online profile to make sure it is up to date.