Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp 2026
June 16, 2026 - June 17, 2026
MSU Campus
Contact: Autumn Converse Williams, Kestlyn Willert
Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp
June 16-17, 2026
This overnight camp experience is for youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1, 2026) who are interested in taking a deep dive into livestock judging and sharpening their judging skills!
Co-hosted by Michigan 4-H and the MSU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team, this camp will take place on the campus of Michigan State University on June 16 & 17. Activities will include reasons training from current MSU team members, numerous practice classes, one-on-one coaching in swine, small ruminants, and cattle, and a mock contest.
During the mock contest on Wednesday, coaches of county 4-H and FFA teams are welcome to join us for a coaches training session at no cost. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
Schedule Overview
Tuesday, June 16
- 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Check-in at dorm
- 10:00 a.m. Welcome!
- 10:45 a.m. Species 1: Swine
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Species 2: Sheep
- 2:45 p.m. Break
- 3:00 p.m. Species 3: Goats
- 4:45 p.m. Reasons 101
- 6:45 p.m. Dinner
- 7:30 p.m. Recreational activities
- 9:00 p.m. Return to dorm
- 11:00 p.m. Lights Out
Wednesday, June 17
- 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Check-out and breakfast
- 8:15 a.m. Species 4: Cattle
- 10:15 a.m. Mock Contest orientation
- 10:30 a.m. Coaches training
- 10:30 a.m. Mock Contest begins
- ~12:00 p.m. Lunch
- ~12:30 Reasons portion of the contest
- ~2:30 p.m. Critiques, awards and wrap up
Who: Michigan 4-H members who are 12-19 (as of January 1, 2026)
If you are not a 4-H member, you must complete an enrollment in 4-H Online prior to camp.
Cost: $200 for youth, coaches can attend on Wednesday for free
Youth registration fee covers lodging, meals, transportation during camp activities, a t-shirt, and more.
Registration will open on this page on April 8th. Space is limited.
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