Registration is opening on April 15 for the 2025 Gopher Dairy Camp held June 12-14.
Gopher Dairy Camp is open to all youth who have completed grades 6-9 but have not yet started grade 10. It offers unique workshops, which will allow attendees to excel in the show ring, improve their fitting skills and grow their knowledge of dairy technology and dairy-related fields. The camp's primary focus areas are cattle grooming, fitting, showing preparation and showmanship.
Campers will have the opportunity to select a calf from the St. Paul dairy herd via the Gopher Gold Auction and prepare that calf for showing.
Professional cattle fitters will be on-site for demonstrations and hands-on assistance in clipping and show ring preparation. On the final day of the camp, a showmanship contest will allow campers to showcase what they have learned.
Throughout the camp, a number of social mixers are offered, including a game with Princess Kay of the Milky Way, a day at the Science Museum of Minnesota and much more!
The Gopher Dairy Club hosts the camp in cooperation with the Minnesota 4-H Dairy Project Committee and the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Association. Its goal is to provide youth with the opportunity to strengthen their dairy knowledge and skills and network with other dairy youth who share their interests.
Registration is $100, which includes all camp accommodations.
If you have any questions, contact co-chair Allison Foss at 612-770-8720 or [email protected].