What ages does Livestock Camp accept?

Livestock Camp is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Livestock Camp cost?

Livestock Camp publishes $375/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Livestock Camp's hours?

Livestock Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Livestock Camp?

Livestock Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Livestock Camp provide lunch?

Livestock Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–18

Livestock Camp

North Dakota 4-H Camp · $375/week

NDSU's 4-H Livestock Camp offers youth hands-on learning in beef, sheep, and swine production, focusing on animal care, nutrition, and showmanship.

▌ Editor's read The camp is operated by North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension 4-H, indicating a strong institutional backing and educational focus (source: brochure header). It is an overnight camp, as evidenced by the 'Overnight Camp' designation and the schedule including evening activities and lodging information (source: brochure, page 1). The brochure details a comprehensive program covering beef, sheep, and swine, with specific activities like animal evaluation, nutrition, and showmanship clinics (source: brochure, page 2). The cost is listed as $375, which includes meals and lodging (source: brochure, page 1). The camp targets youth aged 12-18, providing age-appropriate agricultural education (source: brochure, page 1). No information regarding ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found within the provided PDF.

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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

Livestock Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 8–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 900 E Central Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 328-9700
Cost notes: $375 per session

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Livestock Camp

What ages does Livestock Camp accept?: Livestock Camp is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Livestock Camp cost?: Livestock Camp publishes $375/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Livestock Camp's hours?: Livestock Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Livestock Camp?: Livestock Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Livestock Camp provide lunch?: Livestock Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Livestock Camp with other camps.

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