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Many 4-H’ers participate in various educational, recreational, and competitive opportunities through an array of outdoor activities.
Leadership for this program is provided by Dr. David J. White.
Youth engaged in angler and aquatic education learn fisheries resource stewardship, fishing ethics, casting techniques, tackle crafting, rod building, and much more.
Leadership for this project area is provided by Dr. David J. White.
The 4-H Bicycle Project is a great way to get involved in a fun and active way! You can map your own route to the world of cycling and gain the confidence to navigate whatever comes your way.
Leadership for this project area is provided by Dr. David J. White.
Leader and Member Materials
Available through Shop 4-H. Or, contact your county Extension office for copies.
Based on experiential learning concepts, this innovative team building program is not only fun but has proven results. It can be adapted to fit your team's needs, interests, and outcomes.
Portable Challenge
Leadership for this project area is provided by Woody Davis.
Experience Oregon's natural resources first-hand by navigating the countless miles of OHV trails.
Leadership for this program area is provided by Dr. David J. White.
OHV 4-H club leaders must complete the on-line OPRD eLearning Modules as a prerequisite to hands-on training. Leaders of ATV and SXS clubs must complete hands-on instruction provided by the Oregon ATV Safety Youth Rider Endorsement Program. Leaders of Dirt Bike clubs must complete hands-on instruction provided by the Oregon Motorcycle Riders Association.
eLearning modules are available through rideatvoregon.
OHV Club Leader Training, Saturday, May 22, Ione, OR
Contact Dr. David J. White for ATV, S x S, and Dirt Bike hands-on leader training.
Youth, under the age of 17, riding on Oregon's public lands are required to complete on-line eLearning Modules and hands-on training.
eLearning modules are available through rideatvoregon.
ATV and S x S hands-on training provided by oregonatvsafety.
Dirt Bike endorsement provided by omra.
The Outdoor School Lesson Library is a repository of lesson plans covering the required content areas of plants, animals, soils and water. It is intended for use by teachers, schools, and ESD offering day and resident Outdoor School Programs. This packaging of the 4-H Natural Science content makes it accessible to outdoor school educators.
Leadership for this library is provided by Emeritus Professor Virginia Bourdeau.
Unit 1: Plants Introduction Document
Unit 2 Animals Introduction Document
Unit 3 Soils Introduction Document
Unit 4 Water Introduction Document
In the Shooting Sports project area, youth learn the safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment under the guidance of certified shooting sports leaders.
Leadership for this project area is provided by Dr. David J. White.
Intermediate and Senior youth qualify for the National Championships through the state contest. For more information visit 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships.
The Mail-In Tournament offers youth (Jr., Int., Sr.) the opportunity to participate in a club based, healthy, competitive environment. The Mail-In Tournament is the qualifying mechanism for the State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest.
Leadership for the Mail-in Tournament is provided by Todd Williver.
The Program Management Guidelines (Policies and Procedures) and supporting materials help 4-H Educators and certified shooting sports leaders manage county programs and club projects.
Many of the publications listed below are available electronically as downloadable PDFs. If you are unable to access these files via computer, please contact your county 4-H office for a hard copy. Some items are only available through your county office.
Shooting Sports clubs must be led by certified shooting sports leaders. Prospective Leaders must complete the on-line Shooting Sports eLearning Modules as a pre-requisite to certification. Successful completion of discipline training at a statewide workshop is necessary to obtain certification.
Shooting Sports discipline training workshops
Canby, OR - Cancelled
Grants Pass, OR - Cancelled
Madras, OR - May 15 - 16, 2021
Monday, August 30-Wednesday, September 1
The State Contest consists of four divisions: Archery, Firearms, Hunting Skills, and Western Heritage Project. Youth (9 to 19 years of age) qualify through the Mail-in Tournament.
Leadership for the State Contest is provided by Dr. David J. White and Todd Williver.
The State Contest Registrar is Heather Tower.
Registration TBA