UGA Cooperative Extension
Lanier County Extension
4-H Youth & Development
4-H Project S.A.F.E. -
Shooting, Awareness, Fun and Education
Goals and Objectives
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program strives to enable young people, their parents and adult volunteers to become responsible, self-directed and productive members of society. Agents, leaders, instructors and coaches must understand the goals and objectives of the 4-H program. The program transfers knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop human capital, using the subject matter and resources of the land-grant universities.
The specific goals and objectives of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program include but are not limited to those listed below.
- To encourage participation in natural resources and related natural science programs by exposing participants to the content through shooting, hunting, and related activities.
- To enhance development of self-concept, character, and personal growth through safe, educational and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activity.
- To teach safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decision making, self-discipline and concentration.
- To promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
- To expose participants to the broad array of vocational and life-long avocational activities related to shooting sports.
- To strengthen families through participation in life-long recreational activities.
- To compliment and enhance the impact of existing safety, shooting and hunter education programs using experiential educational methods and progressive development of skills and abilities.
Contact
For more information about the Lanier County 4-H S.A.F.E. Shooting Program, contact the Lanier County Extension Office at (229) 482-3895.
Visit the official Georgia 4-H Web site for more information.
