more... > St. Helena > 4-H > Outdoor Skills > Shooting Sports Leader Training [Image: Shooting Sports] This course provides training and certification for adults interested in helping youth develop responsibilities and learn valuable life skills in the 4-H Shooting Sports program. More information and a registration form are available in the attached file. ATV Safety [Image: Upside-down ATV] Riding an ATV can be fun, but safety is a very serious consideration. This article gives a few reasons why. 4-H ATV Rider Course [Image: 4-Wheeler] Learn all about safe ATV riding and protective gear from certified ATV Safety Institute (ASI) instructors at this 4-H ATV Rider Course. A registration form is included. 4-H’ers celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day [Image: National Hunting and Fishing Day] (Distributed 10/08/09) FRANKLINTON, La. – LSU AgCenter 4-H agents, parents and volunteers celebrated National Hunting and Fishing Day Sept. 26 at the LSU AgCenter’s Southeast Research Station here.  more articles... 2009 Shooting Sports Advisory Board Meeting [Image: experience 4-H adventure] On August 22, 2009, 4-H agents, members and instructors from across the state met to discuss the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports program. Their recommendations are covered in this posting. Adventures Camp Scheduled [Image: Campfire] Camping, canoeing, fishing and other educational outdoor activities are offered in this 4-H Outdoor Skills Adventures Camp. October Field Day Planned [Image: Deer print] The October field day is identical to the one planned for September, but the location is different. It also is for youth from the Florida Parishes area with shooting, fishing and wildlife as areas of interest. Florida Parishes 4-H Outdoor Skills Handbook 2009 [Image: FPOS trailer] Information on leader training and certification, events, contests and forms can be found in this handbook. Outdoor Skills Field Day Planned [Image: Hog print] Shooting, fishing and wildlife are the focus in this field day planned for youth from the Florida Parishes area. Ruger Rifle Winner [Image: Rifle Winner] Announcement for the winner of the Florida Parishes 4-H Ruger Rifle Raffle. 2009 State Shooting Sports Handbook [Image: Louisiana_SS_Logo] The goal of the 4-H Shooting Sports Program is youth development. Through participation in firearm safety training and shooting sports activities, young men and women are given the opportunity to learn responsibility, sportsmanship, self-discipline and other qualities critical to the development of productive citizens. This handbook deals with 4-H Shooting Sports only. 2007-2008 Curriculum [Image: Cypress trees] Youth Wetlands Week lessons for grades 4 through high school for the 2007-2008 school year can be downloaded here. National 4-H Shooting Sports [Image: National Shooting Sports logo] This link is to the overall national program. It includes items for youth, resources for training instructors, and information on state shooting programs as well as national competitions. Youth Wetlands Week Program [Image: Marsh and Water ] This educational program is designed to promote wetlands education and conservation across Louisiana. It provides interested teachers with lessons and all materials needed to engage fourth-graders through high school students in understanding the importance of Louisiana's wetlands. Click for more information...