Fall 2024 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop for Adults and Teens
September 21, 2024 - September 22, 2024 Check-in begins at 8am on 9/21/24 with classes beginning at 9am. Classes resume 9/22/24 at 9am and conclude at 3pm.
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2024 - 12:00AM
Shiawassee Conservation Association. 4247 M-52 Owosso, MI 48867
Contact: Joe Kreider
Arrival/Check-in:
Saturday, September 21 between 8-9 a.m. The workshop starts promptly at 9 a.m. - and concludes at 8 p.m. Includes snacks, lunch, and dinner.
The workshop continues Sunday, September 22 from 9 a.m. and concludes 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 have Active/Gold status prior to attending this 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 9th with their county 4-H Staff professional. If the desired workshop is full, please select an alternate session.
Cost:
$150.00 - Registered Adults that have completed the Volunteer Selection Process, 4-H teen volunteers, and MSU Extension staff.
Persons canceling without a replacement after September 5th and those who do not show up at the workshop will be billed the full registration fee.
Certification requires full participation in both days of training and a successful completion of the training as evaluated by the Level 2 Trainers.
LODGING OPTION:
Lodging is not provided; you are responsible for payment of your room and all fees associated with your stay. However, we have a block of rooms reserved; reservations should be made prior to the dates listed below:
Red Roof Inn-Flint for $75.60 per night plus taxes for up to 2 adults +$4.50 for each additional adult. 17 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Participants will need to call the hotel at 810-732-2300 and use the group code "B1438WORK4H" to reserve their room. Reservations should be made prior to August 20th.
Best Western Dewitt for $107.99 per night plus taxes. The default is for 2 nights (check-in Friday 9/20 and check-out Sunday 9/22) – specify if you only need one night. Participants will need to call the hotel at 517-374-0000 and use the group code "4H Sports" to reserve their room. Reservations should be made prior to August 1st.
Quality Inn Durand Owosso for $118 per night plus taxes. Participants will need to call the hotel at 989-288-0638 and use the group code "4-H Sports" to reserve their room. Reservations should be made prior to August 20th.
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