Champions Livestock Judging Camp
A three day, intense judging camp designed for 4-H and FFA members (ages 14-18) who are seriously interested in enhancing their livestock judging and oral communication skills. Prior livestock judging experience is necessary for this camp. Workouts will be conducted similar to those at a collegiate level.
K-State Livestock Judging Coach, Payton Dahmer, will conduct the training for each camp. The camp will focus primarily on the proper format, terminology, and presentation of oral reasons. Camp participants will also be exposed to livestock evaluation skills and incorporating performance records in the decision-making process.
2026 Camp Days
Camp 1: June 1-3, 2026
Camp 2: June 8-10, 2026
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1
9:30 – 10:00 AM: Registration and check-in at dorms
11:30 AM: Welcome and meet the coaches (Stanley Stout Center)
12:00 PM: Lunch (Stanley Stout Center)
1:00 PM: Beef cattle judging and reasons (Bilbrey Arena)
5:00 PM Dinner (Stanley Stout Center)
6:00 PM: Reasons and day 1 recap
10:30 PM: Lights out
Day 2
7:30 AM: Breakfast (Dining Center)
8:30 AM: Swine judging (Bilbrey Arena)
12:00 PM: Lunch (Stanley Stout Center)
1:30 PM: Reasons (Stanley Stout Center)
5:00 PM: Dinner (Stanley Stout Center)
6:15 PM: Reasons and a night of fun at KSU student union
10:30 PM: Lights out
Day 3
7:30 AM: Breakfast (Dining Center) & check out of dorms
8:30 AM: Sheep/goat judging and reasons (Bilbrey Arena)
12:00 PM: Lunch and camp wrap-up (Stanley Stout Center)
1:30 pm: Camper pick-up