. . . starting this Fall!
HIKING ... FISHING ... ARCHERY ... CANOEING & KAYAKING!
- We will be hiking local trails throughout Upton and surrounding area parks.
- We will be learning and/or fine tuning our fishing skills, and learning about equipment specifically for fishing our local waters.
- We will learn the basics of archery, and shooting arrows on a safe archery range
*Participants will be divided into age groups for range time.
Limited slots available per group. Minimum age of 8yrs old to participate w/parents in attendance.
- This winter we hope to have an Ice Fishing clinic and an afternoon gathering of ice fishing on Pratt Pond.
- In the Spring, we will bring canoeing and kayaking to the group. Learn the basics of kayaking and canoeing for the whole family!
There will be a small cost for taking part in the Outdoor Adventure Program events. (You must first be a 4-H member in good standing.) We are looking into some funding options, grants, etc, and will be buying equipment in bulk to keep expenses to a minimum.
We are still working out all the particulars, so please stay tuned! Jeff LeClaire, owner of Fin and Feather Sports in Upton, will be coordinating this Program, but he needs your help to make it happen!!! Please let him know that you're willing to help get this program going!
After a fantastic Fishing Derby 2 weeks ago, the Upton 4-H Club's New Outdoor Adventures Program had its first official meeting this afternoon, with close to 30 people in attendance! Jeff LeClaire taught us all about Archery, including Safety Rules, parts of a bow & arrow, different types of bows & arrows, the role a Range Captain plays and the importance of following the commands. Then we headed out into the cold and practiced on the range. It was really fun! (and not as easy as it looks!!) Future meeting dates are in the works, with lots of great plans and ideas! It was really great to see so many Dads in attendance at this meeting, too, and their willingness to get involved.
