Success Story4-H Shooting Sports Dedication Leads to Positive Youth Development



4-H Shooting Sports Dedication Leads to Positive Youth Development

Author: Lisa Hagman

Planning Unit: Hancock County CES

Major Program: Leadership

Plan of Work: Developing Leadership, Life Skills, and Volunteer Skills

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

 

Hancock County has a population of 8300 which makes us a very rural community and firearms are prevalent in the majority of the homes. With the 4-H Shooting Sports program focusing on safety, this is a very important program to offer our community and especially our youth. The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The National 4-H Shooting Sports program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms and archery, the principles and ethics of hunting, and much more (source: National 4-H Shooting Sports Program Fact Sheet, 2009.)

 

Six volunteers have completed the rigorous certification program and are University of Kentucky 4-H certified coaches. These coaches work together to provide the shotgun/trap, archery, pistol, and rifle disciplines. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with the opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth, and conservation ethics (source: National 4-H Shooting Sports Program Fact Sheet, 2009.) These dedicated volunteers have given over 500 hours of their time each year for this 4-H program. They have also worked to secure nearly $19,000 and build a trap house and range in a partnership with the Hancock County Game and Fish club. The goal each year is to offer Shooting Sports to any youth in the community regardless of financial standing and it is accomplished. The youth can participate in all disciplines without ANY cost. All equipment, supplies, and ammo are provided. The leadership and dedication of these leaders who work with the 4-H Shooting Sports Club members are building a foundation that will have a positive and lasting impact for these youth.






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