ADDITIONAL TRAININGS
OVERNIGHT CHAPERONE TRAINING
Overnight Chaperons are important to the delivery of 4-H programs. We want to provide you with the tools, resources, and information you need to be effective leaders. Through this training, we hope that you become better informed and prepared to serve as an overnight chaperon.
SHOOTING SPORTS TRAINING
The Wyoming 4-H Program offers several shooting sports projects and events for its youth members. Adult volunteers are specially trained to teach youth everything they need to know regarding this project area.
- Volunteer Leader Certification
In the spring months, the Shooting Sports Training Committee will be coming to a county near you to conduct a training! If you are a new shooting sports leader or have reached five years since your last training, plan to attend one of these opportunities.- Big Horn County, Basin, WY
- March 7 – 8, 2026
- Registration Link: Big Horn County
- Carbon County, Rawlins, WY
- March 21 – 22, 2026
- Registration Link: Carbon County
- Sweetwater County, Rock Springs, WY
- March 28 – 29, 2026
- Registration Link: Sweetwater County
- Crook County, Sundance, WY
- April 11 – 12, 2026
- Registration Link:Crook County
- Natrona County, Casper, WY
- April 25 – 26, 2026
- Registration Link: Natrona County
- Big Horn County, Basin, WY
Training Videos
- Helping members reflect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vuO7czmXdk
- Basic first aid for 4-H leaders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmtPBrKRdoo
- What’s my job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk_57YuTdAg
- Working with committees and boards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piz3xbb-Thw
- What makes a great 4-H experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMhIY0FvwBo
- Using technology for 4-H virtual meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl55vX_MtTk
- Appreciation and recognition leader training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UHzyhrNdUA
- Recruiting and retaining members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoaWlnU8Ur4
- Helping youth with record books, including an intro to z-suite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79tCwUuzryY
- Resource to help you create virtual 4-H experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBkDeYdQESA
- Do Robert’s rules really create order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_tKn9Utc-o
- Utilizing club officers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w584mbjJePI
- Organizing club meetings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyMwrkfz1ZA
- Working together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLn67AzQbG4
- Supporting your project with curriculum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrO8idC9tuY
- Engaging 4-H parents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev1aYW4-4bA
- Project meeting fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzb2XCtHmYg
- Creating a welcoming environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnKx3Exbydo
Resources
- Shooting Sports Development Committee Meeting
Each year volunteer leaders meet to discuss the educational components of the program as well as plan the events mentioned above. The 2026 meeting will be held in Casper on February 21st, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn Casper from 10 am to 3 pm. Directions from Douglas. Directions from Riverton. - Competitive Events for Youth
- State Shoot is held each year in Douglas the second week of July. This year, it will be July 9 – 12, 2026.
- Each year, senior-aged members can qualify for and attend an awards trip in Raton, New Mexico. Next year’s trip will be in September 2026.
- Youth interested may submit applications to participate in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational. Next year’s event will be held June 21 – 26, 2026.
Resources
- All About Me!
- 4-H Club Meeting Wheel
- 4-H Parent Interest Survey
- Volunteer Resources for Online Delivery
- 4-H Club Meeting Agenda
- 4-H Club Parliamentary Procedure Cards
- 4-H Club Check-up form
- Developing Operating Guidelines
- Example Operating Guidelines
- Digging-in form for Parents
- Experiential Learning Model
- 4-H Family Scavenger Hunt
- Manage and Prevent Zoombombing
- Indicators of Successful 4-H Community Clubs and Groups
- Life Skills Model
- Resources and Tips for Volunteers
- Setting Projects Goals
- Sample Agenda Script
Contact Us
Wyoming 4-H
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources
Room 112
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 3354
Email: 4h@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-5170
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