The Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports Program helps youth build confidence, responsibility, and focus while learning valuable life skills and STEM concepts through safe, hands-on instruction. Led by trained volunteers, this program offers education and practice in archery, air pistol, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, and hunting and outdoor skills.
Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports is part of the National 4-H Shooting Sports Program and follows its standards for safety, youth development, and education. Whether you’re new to shooting sports or ready to elevate your skills, this program provides a great opportunity to grow in a supportive, team-based environment.
Ready to get started? Contact your county Extension office to learn how to join 4-H and explore shooting sports opportunities near you.
4-H Target Smart Camp
4-H Target Smart Camp is a program of Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports. It is for youth who are enrolled in grades five through nine. At camp youth learn appropriate skills to succeed in a variety of shooting sports and related areas such as archery, riflery, shotgun use, muzzleloading, and outdoor skills. Programs emphasize safety, correct form, and responsible use.
- Dates – May 26 – May 30, 2025
- Location – Clyde M. York 4-H Center, Crossville
- Cost – $385
- * Transportation is the responsibility of individual participants.
Become a Volunteer/ Instructor
Be a Certified 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor. “4-H Certified” means that you are versed in the areas of youth development AND shooting sports. If you want to lead a group of young people in the 4-H Shooting Sports Program, you must become certified through a Tennessee 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop.
Next certification workshops (register with your County Extension Office)
August ?, 2025 – Austin 4-H Center, Greeneville
October 4, 2025 – York 4-H Center, Crossville
Date TBD – Ridley 4-H Center
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