The Chester County 4-H Shooting Sports Program is open to youths ages 8 to 18. This program emphasizes safe handling of firearms and archery equipment while seeking to foster self-confidence and leadership skills in a supportive environment designed for positive youth development.

The Chester County 4-H program has four shooting sports clubs that meet either monthly or in eight-week sessions. Enrollment is open in the following disciplines: shotgun, archery, and air pistol. Each club is limited to 15 members.

The Chester County 4-H Archery Club is open to youths age 8 and up. Meetings are held at the Oxford Gun Club, 880 Chrome Road, Oxford, on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The Northern Chester County 4-H Archery Club will meet at the Romano 4-H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, from January to March and will be open to youths ages 8 to 18. The dates and times are to be determined.

The Shooting Sports: 4-H Air Pistol Club meetings will be on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. until Dec. 16 at the Romano 4-H Center. The club is open to members ages 8 to 18.

The Shooting Sports: 4-H Shotgun Club meets once a month on Friday evenings at the Oxford Gun Club. Upcoming meeting dates include Dec. 6; Feb. 21, 2025; and March 7. Members must be age 12 or older.

Families new to 4-H can register for the Chester County Shooting Sports clubs at http://4h.zsuite.org. Participants must be enrolled in 4-H to join.

For more information about the Chester County Shooting Sports program, contact the Chester County 4-H office at 610-696-3500 or chesterext@psu.edu.