Youth Activities

The St. Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, INC offers many activities and shooting sports for the youth of our communities and beyond. Activities range from Hunter Education & Safety Classes to the shooting sports of 4-H Shooting Sports, Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), as well as associated programs of other conservation and education groups, such as the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) JAKE'S DAY outdoor education day. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome to do activities at the Club with Board permission as well. Contact any Board Member to find out how we can help your scouts. Several High Schools also use the Club trap fields for their High School Clay Target Leagues. Check with your school to see if they have this sport, or start a new team! The Club is a great way to get your youth involved in the great outdoors! Scroll down for more information on these awesome programs!

SASP - Rifle & Pistol

The SASP (Scholastic Action Shooting Program offers youth the disciplines of rifle and pistol shooting in a fast paced action game. The team competes within the state and often attends the National Shoot, which has been held in Ohio. Click here to learn more

4-H Shooting Sports

Youth from St. Joseph County can join and learn shooting sports including Archery, BB Gun, Trap & Skeet, Riflery, Muzzle-loading, and more. Click for shotgun here.

Click for riflery here.

Click for archery here.

SCTP - Shotgun

The SCTP (Scholastic Clay Target Program offers youth in grades 12 and under, the shotgun disciplines of trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The team competes within the state and often attends the National Shoot, which has been held in Ohio. Click here to learn more.

Hunter Education

Youth learn the necessary skills to earn their Michigan Hunter Ed certificate. The Club holds full classes and Field Days. To find and register for any classes, go to the Michigan DNR website. For more information click here.

NWTF JAKE'S DAY

JAKE'S DAY, a program of the National Wild Turkey Federation, is an outdoor education and learning experience for youth 16 and under. To learn more click here.

Boy Scout Eagle Projects

The BOY SCOUTS of Troop 402 from Sturgis Michigan plan and implement many Scout Projects at the Club. The most recent being creating a walking trail on the 40 Acres near the dry camp spots. To learn about the dominant flora on this trail, click here.