Michigan 4-H Youth Development: Environmental Education


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4-H Youth Development Michigan State University 160 Agriculture Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1039 USA Phone: 517-432-7575 Fax: 517-355-6748 Email: msue4h@msu.edu Disclaimer & Indicia

4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education

4-H Shooting Sports

Get kids on target through the 4-H shooting sports project!

Michigan has had an active 4-H Shooting Sports program for over 20 years. Youth in more than 70 counties participate in a variety of shooting sports areas every year!

Members can learn safety and shooting techniques for shotgun, rifle, air gun, muzzle loading and archery.

They'll learn how to handle firearms responsibly for target practice and hunting and learn respect for the natural environment.

Objectives

The goal of all 4-H Youth Development programs is youth development. All the project areas work toward developing the skills youth need to be productive and positive adults in our society. Decision making, teamwork, problem solving, being responsible and having high self-esteem are just a few of the many skills 4-H helps to develop.

Specific objectives for the 4-H Shooting Sports program are:

To encourage participation in environmental and outdoor education programs by exposing youth to shooting, hunting and other related activities.
To support youth in developing valuable conservation and natural resources related knowledge, skills and stewardship.
To enhance development of self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting.
To teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment.
To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and conservation.
To strengthen families through participation in lifelong recreational activities.
To provide hands-on learning experiences.

Contact: Dale Elshoff, 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator, Michigan State University, 160 Agriculture Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1039, USA
Phone: 517-432-7651 Email: elshoff@msu.edu

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