Friday, April 24, 2009

Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp UPDATE

GOOD NEWS - registration details are now complete for the 2009 Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp!

Interested in learning about dairy cattle??? The Penn State Youth Dairy Cow Camp is an exciting opportunity for youth 8-18 years old to experience modern dairy production practices. This year's camp will take place Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Penn State University. Saturday’s hands-on workshops for the senior participants will involve hoof care, genomic evaluations, and forage quality/rumen health. Junior workshops will focus on biotechnology, calf health, and dairy products. Social events will include a picnic, fun night with go-carts and par-3 golf at Tussey Mountain Fun Center, and an ice cream social.

Instruction at the Camp is provided by faculty and staff of the Department of Dairy and Animal Science at Penn State University. The cost to attend this event is $50.00. Each youth camper's fees cover meals, chaperoned lodging in university residence halls, and all program materials. In addition, you may bring spending money for souvenirs and other items.

A registration sheet can be found at:
http://www.das.psu.edu/pdf/Dairy%20Daysregistration-2009.pdf

Registration is due by May 16!

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