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Adults
wishing to become volunteer leaders for the 4-H Sportfishing project are
required to attend this training.
WHY?
For Success!
A successful experience for adult
volunteers as well as the young people is important-even critical. Many adults have angling skills and are
willing to share their knowledge and experience with young people. But willing to, and being successful, are
two entirely different things. We
want 4-H Sportfishing to be a positive experience for everyone
involved. This workshop isn’t to
teach you how to fish, but to teach you how to lead a 4-H fishing project!
At
the leader workshop you will:
- Receive a
copy of a nationally developed curriculum/lesson plans
- Receive
instruction in two different program areas
- Learn that
young people are our most important resource
- Learn
successful strategies for working with young people
- Explore
liability, insurance, and risk management procedures
- “Practice”
your teaching skills
- Develop a
better understanding of your role as a 4-H volunteer
- Become part
of a network of fellow volunteers
What is 4-H Sportfishing?
The National
4-H Sportfishing program is a youth development program that provides a
comprehensive curriculum designed to develop life skills in young people
while educating then to exercise leadership and support for responsible
recreational fishing and stewardship of aquatic resources. This is accomplished by involving youth
with caring adult volunteers in a long-term, on-going, community-based
program.
Knowledge/Skill Areas
4-H
SportFishing is comprised of four knowledge and skill areas. These are
- Angling Skills
–
the basic skills of a successful fisher person
- Tackle Craft
–
assemble from kits, custom build, or modify tackle
- Aquatic
Ecology –
understanding healthy habitat for fish and other aquatic life
- People and
Fish –
people and fish interactions - including fishing ethics, fisheries
management, and folkways
Directions
From
Camdenton: Take Hwy. 54 west at the stoplight in Camdenton. Go across the
lake bridge approximately 3 miles. Turn right on Hwy. AA. Follow the signs
on AA to Windermere.
Accommodations
This
is a “church” conference center.
Male and female are housed separately in dormitory style lodging. Bring own bedding, towels, etc. One nights lodging (Fri) and 3 meals
provided– supper on Friday, and breakfast, lunch on Saturday.
Cost
$40
per person – Saturday & Sunday only (4 meals and Sat. night lodging)
$55
per person – as above plust Friday night lodging and breakfast, Saturday
Many
county 4-H Councils provide financial assistance to volunteer leaders for
training. Check with your local 4-H
Council. Cost includes 1 night
lodging, 3 meals, snacks, curriculum notebook, and supplies.
Enrollment
Limited to 24 volunteers – so register early!
Minimum age is 18.
Pre-registration is required.
Participants will be trained/certified in 2 of the four
areas. You may choose either Angling
Skills /People & Fish OR Tackle Craft/Aquatic Ecology. Indicate first and second choice.
Registration
is due by April 1
Information/Registration
Form (PDF)
Send form and fee to:
Gerry
Snapp
810 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Checks payable to Missouri 4-H Foundation
Tentative
Schedule
Friday - April 17 (optional – lodging available if needed)
Saturday
8:45-9:30 am
Check-in
9:45 General session
10:15 Subject matter training
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Training continues
5:30 Supper
7:00 – 8:30
training
Sunday
7:30
Breakfast
9:00
More training
10:15 Teaching
practicum
12:00
Lunch
1:00 Teaching
practicum
2:30
Closing session
3:30 Session
concludes
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