Lamb Camp 2008

Capacity:                   Lamb Camp will be limited to the first 75 campers enrolled with payment.

Age Requirement:     Enrollment is open to junior age exhibitors 8-18 years old.

Topics Include:          Showmanship, fitting and shearing, selection, health, management, exercise, training, record keeping, ethics, sportsmanship, nutrition and skill-a-thon practice.

Livestock:                  Lambs WILL be provided for ALL campers at no additional charge.  You may bring your own if so desired, but it is critical that the lambs are healthy and fat enough to travel and sustain the stress of a weekend camp.
 

                                    IF BRING YOUR OWN LAMBS

A)    Out of state lambs MUST have a certificate of health inspection within 30 days of arrival from a veterinarian.

B)     It is recommended that lambs be rough shorn at least 2 weeks prior to camp

C)    Campers must supply their own bedding.  Shavings are recommended.

D)    No muzzles or drenching of any kind will be permitted.

E)     Campers must also bring necessary feed, hay, and feeding supplies.

F)     Animals will be under security watch as a patrolman will be on duty after hours.

Cost:                           $200.00 per camper which includes lodging, meals, T-shirt, resource material, and stall fees.

Equipment:                 Trimming stand, laser/stable-mate clippers with sharpened fine and surgical blades or premier show clippers with blades, hoof trimmers, oil, spray bottle (water), spray bottle (bleach and water, 50-50)towels or chamois, leg cards, halters, socks/blankets, soft bristle brush (pig brush)

Parents:                      *If you plan on staying/participating with your child at camp, you MUST be registered as a Full Camper or Supportive Spectator* Parents can register as a Full Camper or as a Supportive Spectator.  This includes options of lodging and meal tickets, T-shirt, and resource material.  Supportive Spectator enrollment is available at $95.00 for the weekend.  Parents also have the option of staying at surrounding hotels and purchasing meal tickets only when choosing to eat at camp.  If you plan to stay or be involved with your child at camp, please fill out the Supportive Spectator Registration Form.

Itinerary:                    Friday, May 9, 2008: Camp begins at 6 pm

                                    Sunday, May 11, 2008: Camp ends at 2 pm

                                    Full itinerary pending and times subject to change

Lodging:                     Ohio State Fairgrounds, Rhoades Center Dorms

What to Bring:           Linens, sleeping bags, towels, toiletries, work clothes, show clothes, tennis shoes, work boots/shoes, sweat shirts, jackets, and theme items for camp.

Required Forms:        1) Release of Liability

                                    2) Emergency Medical Form

                                    3) Registration Form

                        All forms are required in order to participate in camp.  No forms, no camp!

Registration:              1) Opens December 8, 2007 and closes on April 20, 2008 or when capacity is reached.

2) Payment must accompany the registration form in full in order to be guaranteed a spot within the capacity limit.

                                    3) Capacity will be taken in order of postmark dates.

                                    4) Registration Form

                                    5) Supportive Spectator Form

*Parents staying/participating at camp MUST register as one of the    

  above*

Hotels:                        Comfort Suites – Camp Headquarters

                                    1690 Clara St., I-71, Exit 111

                                    Columbus, OH 43211

                                    (614) 586-1001

                                    $76.00/night plus tax

                                    *25 rooms are on block, Ask for Champions Choice Livestock

                                    Camp,

                                    Hampton Inn Columbus North

                                    1100 Mediterranean Ave.

                                    Columbus, OH 43229

                                    (614)848-9696

                                    $75.00/night plus tax

                                    Days Inn – Fairgrounds

                                    I-71 and 17^th Ave

                                    Columbus, OH 43211

                                    (614)299-4300

Parking:                      Parking fees will be assessed to vehicles entering the fairgrounds.  The daily rate is $4.00 per day with no re-entry.  A weekend pass is priced at $12.00 and has unlimited access to the grounds.

Camping Facilities:    Camping is available at the Ohio Expo Center in Korbel Campgrounds for $22.00/day. 
                                     Please indicate this preference on the registration form if you wish to camp.

Available on Site:       Purina/Land-O-Lakes Feeds

                                    Ohio Valley Show Supply

Directions/Maps:       www.ohioexpocenter.com

Airport Transportation:         Available upon request.