2023 UF Livestock Judging Camp

3300 SW 23rd Terrace,Gainesville FL 32608

20 July, 2023

Description

Both camps are open for ages 8yo through a senior in high school. NEW THIS YEAR-- we have adjusted our schedule to better accommodate our two camp tracks. Reasons Camp July 20th - July 22ndThis camp track is designed for students that already understand the basics of placing a class and are ready to focus on and sharpen their reasons. This track will include one and a half days of instruction and a mock contest on the 3rd day. Campers should expect to give at least 20 sets of reasons throughout the duration of camp, if participants are unwilling to give that many sets then we would encourage them to sign up for the fundamentals camp. Fundamentals CampJuly 21st - July 22ndThis camp track is designed for students that are just beginning or are in need of a better understanding of the fundamentals of livestock judging. Campers will focus mostly on placing classes, and very briefly cover reasons. This track will include one full day of instruction and a mock contest on the second day. Schedule* subject to change Reasons CampThursday July 20th1:00 - 2:00 Registration2:00 – 2:30 Welcome and Split into Camp groups2:30 – 4:30 Reasons Evaluation4:30 – 4:45 Divide into Small Groups 4:45 – 6:30 Note Taking, Basic Terminology and Reasons6:30 – 7:30 Dinner7:30 – 8:30 Reasons Redo Friday July 21st 9:00 – 11:30 Cattle Discussion, Judge Class, and Reasons11:30 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 3:30 Sheep and Goat Discussion, Judge Class, and Reasons 3:30 – 6:30 Swine Discussion, Judge Class, and Reasons6:30 – 7:30 Dinner7:30 – 8:30 Reasons Redo and Fun Activity Saturday July 22nd 8:00 – 3:00 Mock Contest3:30 Awards and Wrap Up Fundamentals CampFriday July 21st 8:00 - 8:45 Registration 8:45 -9:00 Welcome9:00 - 10:00 Note Taking and Basic Terminology10:00 - 11:30 Cattle Discussion and Judge Class 11:30-12:30 Lunch12:30 – 2:30 Sheep and Goat Discussion and Judge Class 2:30 – 4:30 Swine Discussion and Judge Class4:30 – 6:30 Basics of Reasons6:30 – 7:30 Dinner7:30 – 8:30 Fun Activity Saturday July 22nd 8:00 – 3:00 Mock Contest3:30 Awards and Wrap Up Lodging:Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown GainesvilleCall 352-240-9300 and ask for the UF livestock Judging Camp rate or use the link below https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GNVDTHX&groupCode=CHHLJC&arrivaldate=2023-07-20&departuredate=2023-07-23&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT The nightly room rate for either a room with 1 king bed or 2 queen size beds is $129.00 plus tax; a hot breakfast buffet is also included each morning.