4-H Western Heritage Project Youth Activity Guide Companion
If you're enrolled in the 4-H Western Heritage Project in your state, this section of the website will assist you in completing the Youth Activity Guide.
As a first step, obtain a 3-ring binder notebook, print the 4-H Western Heritage Project rules below, and place them in the front of your binder. Next, to record your scores, print a few copies of the score sheets for both timed and non-timed shooting. Place these in your notebook as well. Keep track of your scores as you practice and compete and watch your skill level improve. You can always revisit the website and print more score sheets. Also look over the clothing evaluation sheet to prepare for judged interviews and use the Building a Presentation Board resource to make better displays.
Then feel free to tackle the digital matching games found on each Level page and record the answers in your book. You can navigate to each Level page by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of this page.
To assist you in organizing your activities, further instructions, tables, and forms are available to print on the Activity Supplement pages. These are also arranged by Level and then organized in the order they appear in your Youth Activity Guide. Many activities can be conducted in groups while others are best done on your own. All count toward your progress as you meet the requirements to travel from the distinction of Pilgrim to Marshal.
As a first step, obtain a 3-ring binder notebook, print the 4-H Western Heritage Project rules below, and place them in the front of your binder. Next, to record your scores, print a few copies of the score sheets for both timed and non-timed shooting. Place these in your notebook as well. Keep track of your scores as you practice and compete and watch your skill level improve. You can always revisit the website and print more score sheets. Also look over the clothing evaluation sheet to prepare for judged interviews and use the Building a Presentation Board resource to make better displays.
Then feel free to tackle the digital matching games found on each Level page and record the answers in your book. You can navigate to each Level page by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of this page.
To assist you in organizing your activities, further instructions, tables, and forms are available to print on the Activity Supplement pages. These are also arranged by Level and then organized in the order they appear in your Youth Activity Guide. Many activities can be conducted in groups while others are best done on your own. All count toward your progress as you meet the requirements to travel from the distinction of Pilgrim to Marshal.
2020-2021 Winter Online Workshops
Jan 25, 2021 06:30 PM
Feb 22, 2021 06:30 PM
Mar 22, 2021 06:30 PM
Apr 12, 2021 06:30 PM
Feb 22, 2021 06:30 PM
Mar 22, 2021 06:30 PM
Apr 12, 2021 06:30 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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December 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain:
Virtual Introduction to the 4-H Western Heritage Project Join us on Zoom to learn what the 4-H Western Heritage Project is all about. |
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January 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain (Link TBA):
Building Paper Cartridges for Percussion Revolvers
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Learn the advantage of paper cartridges for percussion (cap and ball) revolvers and build one during this online workshop just like those used in the Civil War. You will find most supplies already in your home.
Things you will need:
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Preparation for the Virtual Workshop
Make your paper cartridge template before the meeting.
1. go to https://www.templatemaker.nl/en/cone/
2. type in top diameter .36, bottom diameter .292, height .96, glue flap angle 70, glue flap size .35
3. for margin, type 0, page size, select "you decide", then page width 8.5, page height 11, resolution 72
4. select pdf, then click on the "Create" button.
5. a pdf of the template should be created at the bottom of your screen.
6. print the pdf on plain paper and cut the shape out with scissors.
7. trace the shape on card stock or some kind of stiff paper and cut out. This is the template you will use to trace
and cut the coffee filter paper into cartridges.
Prepare Your Dowel
1. Make a pencil mark on the dowel at an inch from one end.
2. wrapping the end of the towel with sandpaper, taper the one inch section from the full diameter at the pencil
mark to about 5/16" diameter at the end of the dowel. It doesn't have to be exact, but your dowel should have a
cone shape on the end with a flat bottom. The remaining 4 inches above the 1 inch mark is a handle to hold the
dowel while forming cartridge on the tapered end.
You are now ready for the workshop.
Make your paper cartridge template before the meeting.
1. go to https://www.templatemaker.nl/en/cone/
2. type in top diameter .36, bottom diameter .292, height .96, glue flap angle 70, glue flap size .35
3. for margin, type 0, page size, select "you decide", then page width 8.5, page height 11, resolution 72
4. select pdf, then click on the "Create" button.
5. a pdf of the template should be created at the bottom of your screen.
6. print the pdf on plain paper and cut the shape out with scissors.
7. trace the shape on card stock or some kind of stiff paper and cut out. This is the template you will use to trace
and cut the coffee filter paper into cartridges.
Prepare Your Dowel
1. Make a pencil mark on the dowel at an inch from one end.
2. wrapping the end of the towel with sandpaper, taper the one inch section from the full diameter at the pencil
mark to about 5/16" diameter at the end of the dowel. It doesn't have to be exact, but your dowel should have a
cone shape on the end with a flat bottom. The remaining 4 inches above the 1 inch mark is a handle to hold the
dowel while forming cartridge on the tapered end.
You are now ready for the workshop.
February 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain (Link TBA):
Making Pemmican
Making Pemmican
March 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain (Link TBA):
Homemade Bullet Lube
Homemade Bullet Lube
April 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Mountain (Link TBA):
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
4-H Western Action Shooting Rules
Download and print the youth version of the 4-H Western Action Shooting Rules below and place them in your project notebook. Become familiar with the rules and discuss any questions you may have with your 4-H leader.
| 4-h_western_heritage_rules_2017.pdf |
Records and Resources
Download and print the score sheets below and keep track of your improvements even if your practices are not being timed. Use the Clothing Assessment Sheet to prepare for judged clothing interviews.
| shooting_score_sheet_-_untimed.pdf |
| shooting_score_sheet_-_timed.pdf |
| state_championship_score_sheet.pdf |
| clothing_evaluation_score_sheet.pdf |
| guide_to_building_a_presentation_board.pdf |