Valley County 4H Shooting Sports Club
A Youth Shooting Program Open to the Whole County
Dear Friend and Community Member,
Announcing the Valley County 4H Shooting Sports Club! This was officially created last fall to safely introduce kids to shooting and to further develop existing shooter skills and knowledge. It is a unique opportunity for local youth to learn about firearms and range safety while developing shooting skills in a safe and structured environment. It provides hands-on education and projects for two shooting disciplines (so far): pistol and rifle.
Here is the high level overview:
Each discipline is a five-week course and meets are held weekly (weather permitting). Club members can meet throughout the year for fun shoots or other activities.
4H members 8-18 years of age and their families can join the club and sign up for one or both disciplines.
Pistols and rifles, safety equipment, ammo, and targets are provided thanks to a generous NRA grant – the only expense is a membership to the Valley County Gun Club (scholarships are available).
Families can provide their own .22lr, if desired, providing it meets the 4H national standards.
Project completion and record-keeping is simplified and has been designed to fit into the 5 week program. In other words, it’s not nearly as demanding as an animal project.
Youth alternate between academics and range time at each meet, and boredom doesn’t have a seat at the table!
With spring on our doorstep, it’s time to poll families for start dates and meeting schedules. For inquiries, please contact me at (208)720-3733 or Alysson Statz at the 4H office: (208)382-7190. We could also use some 4H adult volunteers, so let us know if you might be interested!
Existing 4H members should enroll in ZSuites and choose or add Valley County Shooting Sports Club.
I hope to hear from you soon!
Brad Howlett