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Gopher Dairy Camp

9th Annual Gopher Dairy Camp Dates:
 
JUNE 10-12, 2012 (SUNDAY thru TUESDAY)
 

4-H / UMN logo
The Gopher Dairy Camp is presented by the Gopher Dairy Club and the Minnesota State 4-H Dairy Committee.
 
Campers fitting their heifers
Campers learning about reproductive tract
Dairy Showmanship Contest

Campers fitting their
heifers (2011)

Campers learning about the reproductive tract with Minnesota Select Sires (2011)

Campers during Showmanship Contest (2011)


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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, St. Paul Saints Baseball Game, and an awards banquet.

The 9th Annual Gopher Dairy Camp will be held June 10-12, 2012 (Sunday thru Tuesday), on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus.

Registration:
The registration fee for the camp is $60 per person. All costs (housing, meals and materials) are included in the registration fee.

The 2012 Gopher Dairy Camp schedule and registration information is detailed in the Camp brochure.

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.

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.

Past camp sessions:
Check out the photos from previous Gopher Dairy Camps:
2011 Photos | 2010 Photos | 2009 Photos | 2006 Photos | 2003 Photos

Like the Gopher Dairy Club on Facebook to check out more photos from last year's camp.

Questions?
Contact Kelsey Brandt, 507-995-7084

Sponsors of the 9th Annual Gopher Dairy Camp
  

Gopher Dairy Camp Group Photo 2011

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College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
  

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