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 Campers learn to fit dairy heifers (2012) |  Showmanship judge talks with campers about their calves (2012) |
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Gopher Dairy Camp is a fun 3-day workshop for teens wanting to improve their dairy cattle skills. The camp is open to all youth that have completed grades 6-11, but not yet started 12th grade. Activities include Dairy Fitting and Showmanship Workshops, Dairy Showmanship Contest, the Gopher Gold Auction, Dairy Foods Workshop, fun at a waterpark, and an awards banquet.
The 10th Annual Gopher Dairy Camp will be held June 9-11, 2013 (Sunday through Tuesday), on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus.
Fee: $60.00 per camper
Register by May 24, 2013. Registration is limited to the first 100 campers!!!! Once the completed registration form is received, additional information, a confirmation letter, an insurance waiver, and a health card will be mailed out. Be sure to get your registration form in early as the enrollment is limited to the first 100 youth that apply. Look for the Registration Form in the Camp Brochure.
Housing: All campers will be housed in Bailey Hall on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. Bailey Hall is located at 1458 N Cleveland Avenue, St. Paul, MN. The dorm is located on the St. Paul campus and is within walking distance of all activities. Registration will be located in the Bailey Hall entry way.
What to bring: Campers need to bring normal clothing items, a sleeping bag, clipping and showmanship clothes, clipping and fitting supplies. Also bring along the usual toiletry items and towels. See Packing List.
See the Camp Brochure for additional information including the agenda.
Like the Gopher Dairy Club on Facebook to check out photos from last year's camp.
Questions? Contact Emilie Lane, 952-220-6747, lane0299@umn.edu
2012 Gopher Dairy Camp
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