McDowell Youth Livestock Camp

Day campAcademic

Participants work with livestock, explore feedstuffs, learn meat identification and become familiar with livestock-production equipment. They also have an opportunity to earn Beef Quality Assurance certification.

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Details

Who: Up to age 18
Season: Aug 18 – Aug 202026
Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM

Where

McDowell Agricultural Center, Inc.
188 Ag Services Drive, Marion, NC
About 45 min drive from downtownMap

Good to know

In the camp’s own words.

Special needs: Case by case. “Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable accommodations to participate in Extension sponsored programs and events. Please contact the county Extension office or campus department offering the program at least 14 days prior to the event to make arrangements.”
Lunch: Case by case. “Participants should bring a packed lunch on the first two days, and lunch will be provided on the final day.”

Sources

Checked Oct 29, 2026.

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