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Gopher Dairy Camp

Presented by the Gopher Dairy Club and the
Minnesota State 4-H Dairy Committee

6th Annual Gopher Dairy Camp Dates:  June 11-13, 2009

Dairy showmanship photo

Dairy Showmanship!!

Dairy workshop photo

Workshops & Activities!!

Dairy fitting photo

Dairy Fitting!!


Gopher Dairy Camp is a fun 3-day workshop for teenagers 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 Workshops, Dairy Showmanship, the Gopher Gold Auction, Dairy Cattle Judging Clinic, and an evening activity. The 2009 camp is scheduled for June 11-13 and will be held on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus.

Registration:
The registration fee for the camp is $80 per person. All costs (housing, meals and materials) are included in the registration fee.

The 2009 Gopher Dairy Camp schedule and registration information is detailed in the brochure: 
pdf version / Word doc

NOTE: 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.

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.

Gopher Dairy Camp Group PhotoWhat 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.

Past camp sessions:
Take a look at photos from a previous Gopher Dairy Camp: 2006 Photos / 2003 Photos

Questions?
Contact Brad Heins at 612-625-9294 or hein0106@umn.edu.


  

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