Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County runs the official 4-H Shooting Sports Training program for New York State. This isn't a commercial range or gun club—it's an educational organization that teaches youth firearm safety and marksmanship through the structured 4-H Youth Development framework.

The program focuses on teaching young people how to shoot safely while learning about conservation, natural resource management, and STEM principles. All instruction follows established 4-H protocols and educational standards.

The program offers instructor certification workshops for adults who want to teach 4-H youth. Training occurs at 4-H Camp Wabasso in Redwood, NY (43101 County Route 21).

• •Disciplines Available (based on minimum 5 participants):
• •Pistol
• •Archery
• •Hunting
• •Rifle

Training Focus: - 4-H Youth Development principles - STEM program integration - Safety-first instruction methods - Natural resource education

The instructor training program accepts: - Adults currently involved in 4-H Shooting Sports programs - Interested individuals wanting to become certified 4-H instructors - Minimum enrollment of 5 participants required per discipline

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County has operated since April 15, 1913. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization, CCE-Onondaga is part of the national Cooperative Extension system—a partnership between County, State, and Federal governments administered through Cornell University.

The organization responds to community needs with research-based education and information. Programs are developed directly from community input and draw on current research from Cornell and other Land Grant universities nationwide.

For Shooting Sports Training:

Robin Bartholomew 4-H Club Coordinator [email protected] (315) 424-9485 x227

Main Office:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County 6505 Collamer Road East Syracuse, NY 13057 (315) 424-9485 Fax: (315) 424-7056 [email protected]

Cornell Cooperative Extension's mission is to enable people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work. Their educators deliver programs on agriculture, nutrition and health, youth and families, finances, energy efficiency, and sustainable natural resources.

The 4-H Shooting Sports program specifically combines marksmanship instruction with outdoor education and youth leadership development. All programs prioritize safety and follow research-based best practices.

East Syracuse, NY, approximately 15 minutes from downtown Syracuse. Training sessions held at 4-H Camp Wabasso in Redwood, NY (Oswego County).