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County department reports highlight strong summer programming at Outdoor Adventure Center and 4‑H activities
Summary
The Outdoor Adventure Center reported strong attendance across archery, gun range and community events, while 4‑H reported classroom incubation hatches and upcoming achievement days; both department heads encouraged public participation in programs.
Department heads reported robust summer programming and outreach across multiple county services.
Joe from the Outdoor Adventure Center (S3) said archery attendance is nearly 900, the gun range nearly 1,700 and events have drawn about 8,200 people so far; community education outreach exceeded 1,000 participants in 41 programs and the center listed several upcoming HuntSafe certification dates and events. Joe directed residents to bcoac.org for classes and schedules.
Sonia from the 4‑H extension (S18) described classroom incubation programs that yielded three chicks and noted achievement days will be held Aug. 3–6 at the Dakota Bank Center; Sonia introduced two SDSU interns who are assisting summer programming. Both department reports emphasized youth engagement and upcoming community events.
Why it matters: County‑run recreation and youth programs are a visible part of local services and contribute to community engagement and tourism during the summer season.
