Join us for the
2017 Advanced Cow Training Camp!
The 2nd annual ACT Camp will be held on July 7-9 at Windemere Farm in Junction City, Wisconsin. This is a weekend educational event for juniors ages 8 and up accompanied by a parent or responsible adult; interested adults are welcome to attend also. We will tailor the content to meet the interests and experience levels of the junior participants. You don’t need to have cattle experience to attend. All we ask is that you have an interest in learning and willingness to get your boots dirty.
Topics that we are planning include:
Of course, we’ll have some fun, too! Plan on a campfire, a movie “on the barn”, crafts, ice cream and other fun activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to work with the cattle and learn from experienced breeders and local professionals. We will do as much “hands on” learning as possible and will make sure to include plenty of time for fun. Juniors may bring their own halter broken heifer or steer or we will provide an animal for him/her to work with. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and for working with cattle.
Please plan to arrive after 3 pm on Friday and we will end shortly after lunch on Sunday. There is room on the farm for campers or tents (porta-potty, but no water or electric hookups). If you prefer comfy beds and hot showers, there are hotels in Stevens Point which is about 20 minutes from the farm. Please indicate on the registration form if you will be camping at the farm.
Thanks to the generous support of NCHCA members, there is no cost to attend. Meals and snacks will be provided.
We need your registration forms by June 1.
There are three forms you need to complete and send in. Click on each to get the form.
Your Junior Committee is excited to be planning this event and hope that you will be able to attend! Please contact Anne Proctor if you have questions – 715-600-4200 or [email protected].
Topics that we are planning include:
- understanding how cattle perceive their environment and using that knowledge to work with them safely and effectively
- evaluating conformation when selecting an animal for your breeding herd or next show calf
- basics of artificial insemination
- halter breaking and building trust with your calf followed by the always popular obstacle course
- Cow and calf nutrition
Of course, we’ll have some fun, too! Plan on a campfire, a movie “on the barn”, crafts, ice cream and other fun activities.
Participants will have the opportunity to work with the cattle and learn from experienced breeders and local professionals. We will do as much “hands on” learning as possible and will make sure to include plenty of time for fun. Juniors may bring their own halter broken heifer or steer or we will provide an animal for him/her to work with. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and for working with cattle.
Please plan to arrive after 3 pm on Friday and we will end shortly after lunch on Sunday. There is room on the farm for campers or tents (porta-potty, but no water or electric hookups). If you prefer comfy beds and hot showers, there are hotels in Stevens Point which is about 20 minutes from the farm. Please indicate on the registration form if you will be camping at the farm.
Thanks to the generous support of NCHCA members, there is no cost to attend. Meals and snacks will be provided.
We need your registration forms by June 1.
There are three forms you need to complete and send in. Click on each to get the form.
Your Junior Committee is excited to be planning this event and hope that you will be able to attend! Please contact Anne Proctor if you have questions – 715-600-4200 or [email protected].
