Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County still has openings for its Summer Shooting Sports Rifle Program which will be held Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., beginning August 24 at North Sportsmans Club, West Monroe.
This program is open to all girls and boys ages 12 to 19 who are interested in learning how to shoot a rifle.
The program will be conducted as a six-week course concluding with a field day.
Youth do not need to have previous experience or own firearms to participate in this hands-on learning experience.
The Oswego County 4-H Program and its instructors, certified through the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program, will provide all firearms and necessary equipment.
The instructors are volunteers who are chosen for their ability to teach and their skill at relating to youth.
The 4-H Shooting Sports courses will end with a field day in late September.
A program fee of $30.00 will be charged to cover the cost of materials as well as eye and ear protection.
Partial scholarships are available through a donation from the Oswego County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs.
There is a maximum class size, therefore, registration is necessary.
Parental or guardian permission is mandatory.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is valuable for helping youth develop self-confidence, personal discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self-esteem, and sportsmanship.
The program also provides a positive experience for youth and promotes firearm safety.
Please note the Oswego County Shooting Sports program is not a hunter safety education program.
If you are interested in the Oswego County Shooting Sports Program, please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Program for more details and enrollment forms at 315-963-7286 or [email protected].
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
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