4H Shooting Sports of Brookings County

4-H Shooting Sports of Brookings County is an educational youth program operated under SDSU Extension, not a commercial firearms business. This special interest group focuses on teaching firearm safety, responsibility, and marksmanship skills to young people ages 5-18 across Brookings County, South Dakota.

The program operates as part of Brookings County's broader 4-H Extension network, which serves youth across the county with the national 4-H motto: "To Make the Best Better." The shooting sports group is one of three specialized clubs available, alongside the Dog Club and Robotics & S.T.E.A.M. programs.

Key features of the program:

• •Age Range: Youth ages 5-7 can start with Cloverbud activities (introductory hands-on lessons)
• •Main Track: Ages 8-18 enroll in full 4-H programming with shooting sports focus
• •Calendar: Runs October 1 – September 30 annually
• •Learning Model: "Learn by doing" hands-on education with leadership and life skills development
• •Enrollment: Online through 4-HOnline each year

The Brookings County 4-H office is located at the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center:

Brookings County 4-H Shooting Sports members participate in culminating events throughout the year:

• •Youth-in-Action Events – Showcase member achievements
• •Achievement Days – June, July, and August competitions
• •Summer Achievement Book – 2025 guide available online
• •Fair Entry – Participation at county and state level
• •Regular Updates – Members receive the "Green Tea" email newsletter and "Bullseye Bulletin" with program information

4-H Shooting Sports is part of the comprehensive 4-H / Extension program in Brookings County, which includes:

• •Seven traditional 4-H clubs throughout the county
• •Three special interest groups (Shooting Sports, Dog Club, Robotics & S.T.E.A.M.)
• •Animal projects (livestock, horses, dogs, rodeo)
• •Additional project areas (Fashion Revue, Special Foods, Public Speaking)
• •State Fair participation and competition opportunities

The program is administered through South Dakota State University Extension, connecting Brookings County youth to resources and opportunities at the county, state, and national level.

For enrollment, questions about shooting sports participation, or information about other 4-H opportunities in Brookings County:

• •Email: Contact through Brookings County Extension
• •Phone: 605-693-8280
• •Online: Visit the Brookings County 4-H Facebook page for updates
• •Enrollment: Submit applications annually through 4-HOnline

4-H's Mission: "To make the best better" through youth leadership development, life skills education, and hands-on project-based learning.