May 08, 2020
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March 22, 2020
December 16, 2019
The Holiday Season, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year! What surprises does Next Level Livestock Camps have in store this year? We will be giving away all of these packages plus a few surprises Thursday December 18th on the Next Level Livestock Camps Facebook page LIVE at 7:00 pm Central | 6:00 pm Mountain | 5:00 pm Pacific time during our "SHOW FAMILY GREATEST NIGHT OF GIVEAWAYS" facebook live broadcast!
Next Level Online Store: When you are shopping for your favorite showman, give them the gift of education to help them advance their showmanship skills. Choose from an abundance of items available in our online store such as, flashcard decks for all species, livestock judging, meat science, round robin and more. Interactive vinyl banners just like the ones we use at our camps to teach the parts of an animal and ear notching. Vinyl Banners available for beef, dairy cow, dairy goat, market goat, pig, sheep, and ear notching. Ear notching practice kits, Next Level Livestock Camps gear hoodies and ¼ zip jackets, and our new hog breed poster.
Camp Gift Certificates are available as well - purchase a spot at any of our scheduled 2020 camps and we will e-mail you a personalized gift certificate PDF. Customized with the lucky recipient’s name on it, you can print it, wrap it as a present, put it in a card or use as a stocking stuffer for Christmas!
ADM Winter Barn Kit: ADM has all the functional winter necessities to keep you stylish and warm at upcoming shows and in the barn. Cozy knit gloves, pom-pom stocking caps, the popular golf club handle whip, rice root brushes, cotton rally towel, bucket & bucket lid pillow are all some of our must have ADM items for this Christmas!
Walton Webcasting: A year long subscription to Walton Webcasting and Stock Center will bring you all the latest industry news and information right to your smart phone or computer! Never miss a livestock show again, as you watch events across the nation from the comfort of home. Gain access to industry interviews, education segments, and entertainment as well. (Revisiting past shows whether you showed at that show or not, is a great way to review showmanship techniques too!)
Team Purebred Bundle: A subscription to the Breeders Digest magazine, a joint publication between the ABA and CPS, will keep you on the pulse of Team Purebred show schedules and show results, industry news, and youth spotlights. Also receive a cozy Team Purebred sweatshirt, hat and American Berkshire T-shirt!
National Swine Registry/National Junior Swine Association: The NSR “Pig Place” online store has original and timeless NSR and NJSA gear and apparel. From ¼ zips, hoodies, to vintage breed hats and graphic tees, there is apparel for everyone n your family to choose from. Flip through the numerous pages of the Seedstock Edge magazine to read show results, industry professional interviews, view sale ads, boar ads, and more! Maybe you’ll even find your next show barn prospect while you read! In the words of Seedstock Edge, “If you were any closer, you’d be ringside!”
Lackey Custom Leather: Michael Lackey, at Lackey Custom Leather in Nevada Iowa, is a familiar face to many as he has been involved in the stockshow industry for years. Lackey Custom Leather produces custom designed, hand tooled leather products. We think a handmade and custom designed brush would be a stunning addition to any tack box! It may even be too gorgeous to leave in the barn, don’t worry though his masterfully crafted leather work is known for being sturdy, long lasting, and enjoyed by many.
Tarbell Marketing: Tarbell Marketing is trailblazing the marketing sector in the livestock industry. JaceTarbell, of Tarbell Marketing, is accredited for his multifaceted marketing and consulting, top-notch customer service and innovative designs. His work can be seen across the country on award banners, sale ads, logo designs, and more. Receive $250 credit to Tarbell Marketing for a Logo Creation, Ad Creation, or Banner Design.
Empire Imagery Photography Package: The Empire Imagery photography team is no stranger to capturing precious moments behind the camera. Whether at a livestock show, on farm shoot or family event, they are there to capture each and every special moment in time. Receive an hour “mini session” photo shoot at any show The Empire Imagery is an official photographer at.
Sullivan Supply Bundle: Walk the barn on show day and you’ll find the champions with at least two things in common with each other: hard work ethic, and high quality products used at home and at the show. Sullivan Supply offers a wide selection of innovative show supply products for your barn, trailers, show ring, and more.
Sure Shine Product and Apparel Package: Sure Shine has a unique line of natural based show products that are designed and specially formulated for the livestock show and sale industry- including Goats, Cattle, Swine and Sheep. Products that provide the nutrients needed to give you the best opportunity for a healthy hide, while promoting optimal hair growth and shine. While you are working on your animals skin and hair with Sure Shine, you also can wear a Sure Shine Hoodie!
Lubrisyn: Receive a Lubrisyn Quart and the highly sought after Lubrysin Chapstick, along with a Next Level Livestock Camps Hat. Lubrysin Livestock Supplement provides your show livestock with the best joint support on the market.
Andis: Whether you’re showing for the first time or have been clipping livestock for years, you need to invest in reliable tools that get the job done right and Andis clippers have been time tested and trusted over the years by many professionals. The new model of Andis Pulse ZR II clippers are heavy-duty, with detachable clipper blades and a 3-hour run time with detachable battery and quick charge. The cordless design will give you peace of mind that no kids or pigs will get tangled in cords! Detachable clipper guards combined with the Pulse ZR Clippers will set you on the right course for the new year!
Don't forget to join us this Thursday December 18th on the Next Level Livestock Camps Facebook page LIVE at 7:00 pm Central | 6:00 pm Mountain | 5:00 pm Pacific time during our "SHOW FAMILY GREATEST NIGHT OF GIVEAWAYS" facebook live broadcast!
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September 13, 2019
It is back-to-school season. The warm relaxing days of summer and county fair season is ending and back are the days when kids get excited about school, fall show season, and the extracurricular activities that come with it. As school starts, don’t forget to look to Next Level Livestock Camps educational materials for new ideas to incorporate into your school year- you're sure to find a bundle of tools to get your year off to the right start.
Whether you are a parent who needs to streamline your families’ livestock educational content, a teacher or 4-H/FFA advisor looking to improve classroom materials, or a showman who is looking to take their livestock and industry knowledge to new heights we have something for you. Next Level Livestock Camps have put together a multitude of educational materials. With many options to choose from it's exciting to have the freedom and opportunity to mix materials, and find what works best for your own children or classroom. Take a look below!
Single Flashcard Sets: Flashcard sets are the one-stop multi-tool for parents, teachers, students, and showman. These are perfect for every individual from the beginner to the most advanced. Flashcard sets cover animal nutrition, health, behavior, selection, reproduction, anatomy and physiology. You will be introduced to comprehensive knowledge for species of large and small livestock. Not only will these flash cards prepare you for showmanship, but they will teach you more about your project and each species specific industry.
Each species specific set includes 80+ Cards that are full color, numbered, durable, high quality, coated laminate cards, and each deck is punched and includes a binder ring. (Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goat, Rabbit, Swine Ear Notching, Round Robin, and Meat Science flashcard sets available)
3 Deck Multi-Level Flashcard Bundle: After countless requests from customers to expand our extremely popular single flashcard decks to include multiple levels for each species. The Multi-Level Decks are an in depth version of the single decks, offering progressively more advanced topics of animal nutrition, health, behavior, selection, reproduction, anatomy and physiology. (Each species bundle includes 3 decks – 80 flashcards per level, 240 flashcards total, full color, numbered, durable, high quality, coated laminate cards, and each deck is punched and includes a binder ring. Available for Beef, Swine, Sheep, and Goats)
*NEW* Livestock Judging Flashcard Bundle: Our most asked for flashcard decks are here! While this set is perfect for individuals or judging teams, Ag Teachers/FFA Advisors, 4-H Leaders and judging coaches it is an incredible set to study even if you are just a livestock show enthusiast. It will help you understand the terms being used in the show ring today.
This NEWLY released Livestock Judging Flashcard Deck is here to help. When we decided to put this set together we knew it had to be our best set yet! We reached out and have collaborated with an outstanding team of top rated collegiate judging coaches, national champion judging team members, and industry experts to create, edit and design this set.
This set is built for every level of judging livestock from the beginner to the most advanced collegiate level. These flashcards have a wide range of questions related to judging terms, judging principles, full deck of EPD's & Performance Data that will help even the most experienced competitor when it comes to marking cards or putting together a killer set of reasons. (Each set includes 80 Cards Per Deck - 320 Flashcards total. Full color, numbered, durable, high quality, coated laminate cards, and each deck is punched and includes a binder ring.)
Interactive Educational Banner: Engage your students or kids in this active recall activity, with the added benefit of individual or group learning.
Available by popular demand - these are the same vinyl banners we use at our camps to teach the parts of an animal and ear notching. These are an incredible teaching tool that can be used at home, a 4-H club meeting, AgEd classroom, the fair, quiz bowls, skill-a-thons, etc.
(Each banner comes with heavy laminated parts labels with matching velcro on the label and banner. Available for beef, dairy cow, dairy goat, market goat, pig, sheep, and ear notching. Each set also includes an 8.5" x 11" laminated answer key.)
Ear Notching Kit: The interactive ear notching kits are an incredible resource to use in your classroom, club meeting, skillathon contest, poster display etc. Available in sets of 100 or 50, cardstock cut outs to teach ear notching.
Ear Notching Worksheets: This set of instant download PDF ear notching lessons provides 39 pages of ear notch worksheets - 234 questions total. Answer key included, this is perfect to use for classroom, 4-H/FFA meetings, or practice at home! Re print for unlimited personal use, you will never run out of worksheets to practice with!
Visit the Next Level Livestock online store to view or purchase any of the products listed above! https://next-level-livestock.myshopify.com
April 12, 2019
Next Level Livestock Camps is having an *Eggs-tra* special giveaway that every-bunny has to enter! This is your chance to WIN a Festive Easter Basket filled with stock show goodies galore!
Spring is in the air, and before we know it - Easter will be here too! Oh the days of dyed eggs and paint stained finger tips. We can almost taste Grandmas deviled eggs, and slow cooked ham! If we know Mr. Easter Bunny, he's already starting to rack his brain for unique Easter basket treats.
In an effort to help him out, we've teamed up with our pals over at ADM Alliance Nutrition, Sullivan’s Show Supply, and Lubrysin, to host an Easter basket giveaway!
These three levels of, “Gold”, “Silver”, and “Bronze” beautiful baskets are filled with stock show family friendly goodies, and are perfect for those who need a little spring time pick me up.
Gold Basket: Set of your choice of specie level Next Level Livestock Camps flash card decks, Next Level Hat, ADM Igloo Cooler, ADM Hat, ADM pig & goat air freshener, Sullivan’s Hog/Goat Poster, Sullivan’s products, and Lubrisyn Wound Spray!
Silver Basket: Next Level Livestock Camps Round Robin Flashcards, Next Level hat, ADM Mega Tundra 40 oz. bottle, ADM Hat, ADM pig & goat air freshener, Sullivan’s products, Lubrisyn Chapstick, and a Lubrisyn T-Shirt!
Bronze Basket: Next Level Livestock Camps Round Robin Flashcards, ADM Hat, ADM pig & goat air freshener, Sullivan’s products, and Lubrisyn Chapstick!
We know you're thinking, okay - get to the goods. How do I win? The giveaway opens today Monday, April 8th. To enter, all you need to do is visit our Facebook page, 'like' the giveaway post, and comment with your favorite Easter/Spring tradition. On April 18th we will randomly select and announce the three winners. One person for each level basket. We will ship the baskets out- just in time for Easter! After you enter, be sure to tag or share with your friends and family so they know to enter the contest as well!
Winners will be announced via Facebook Live on Next Level Livestock Camps Facebook page on 4/18.
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Easter might just be the cutest holiday of the year, don’t you think? With adorable bunny ears, baby chicks, spring flowers and, well, delicious chocolate, you really can’t go wrong! Here is a roundup of our favorite practical, and unique items to fill your stock show kids Easter Baskets with. Whether you’re headed to church or out for your annual Easter egg hunt - these items are sure to be a hit with your family! Hoppy planning!
February 14, 2019
It’s the most “LOVE-able” time of the year! We love our Next Level Camp families, and they love us back. We are proud to highlight some of the many reasons why families across the country have chosen – and continue to choose – to attend Next Level Livestock Camps. So we want to show off some of their favorite moments and “why they love” attending Next Level Livestock Camps!
As a busy family of four, the Carter family attended the Ontario, Oregon camp and recognized that showing livestock is a family affair. Their kids attended the youth portion of the camp. Here is what they have to say about their experience:
“Caitlyn and Amanda attended a Next Level Camp last May in Ontario, Oregon. Quickly they had fallen in love with showing pigs and were excited to learn as much as they could to become great showman. The Next Level Camp gave them a lot of tools to use going into show season. The counselors hired by Next Level were a great help in assisting each of them and being great examples of how to be good showman. The girls learned good troubleshooting skills when they have challenging pigs to train. They enjoyed being judged at the beginning and at the end to be able to show their improvement. Both girls now know how to read ear notches. The best thing about the camp was being able to bring their own pigs and work with them over the 2 day camp.”
Josh their father took part in the adult portion and he says he greatly valued the focus on ethics and sportsmanship. “They taught the kids good sportsmanship regardless of the end results and supporting your fellow showman. We also liked the discussion on selection and evaluation of a good pig, nutrition programs and clipping. We thought it was great that the kids got to work with the counselors without the parents watching the entire time. We all felt it was a very well run camp with a balance of classroom and hands on work. Thank You - Josh, Amy, Caitlyn and Amanda”
With kids of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels attending camp, we know kids are never too young to start investing in their education and equipping them with the proper skills to succeed. Kolby Butcher, Indiana camp attendee, and Kotton West, Texas camp attendee said,
“I was having so much fun I didn’t even realize how much I was learning! The counselors were so friendly and always willing to help and answer questions. They helped me figure out where to be in the ring and how to drive my pig to give the judge the best views right away. I also learned what to do with my hand so I would quit resting it on my pig. It was really fun at the end because we got to show against each other. I would highly recommend going to a camp near you!” – Kolby Butcher
Kotton West had a blast making lifelong friends and memories while attending the Texas camp. He shares, “What I loved most about my Next Level Experience was the people. The team made me feel like I was one of them. Like I became part of the family. At the camp, they taught me extra moves in showmanship that have helped me win more showmanship competitions this year than I had before. I really can’t wait to go to the next one. They are so fun!”
Our counselors Tana Simmons of Indiana, and Jessica Page of Georgia feel like they’ve been struck by Cupids arrow with their experiences working on the Next Level Team!
Tana said, “I love Next Level because it has given me the opportunity to stay involved with showmanship. Once I completed my junior showing career, I had a really hard time with the fact that I'd never be able to step into a showmanship ring again. Next Level has given me the chance to continue to be actively involved by sharing my knowledge and passion with kiddos from all across the country. I also get to spend time with fellow counselors from across the country that share my passion as well which is a HUGE added bonus.”
Jessica Page shares, “What I love about Next Level is seeing the growth of the knowledge and confidence in each of the showman who attend the camps. I enjoy getting to work hands on with these young showmen and pass on some of the skills that I have learned and share my passion for the swine industry with them. It is an awesome experience to see the lightbulb turn on when a showman masters coming out of the gate, answers a flash card question right, or gets an ear notch correct by themselves for the first time. As much fun as it is to work with these kids at camp, it is equally as fun to see their successes in the ring. I always love to hear back from campers of how well they have improved in the show ring and how they used their new skills to impress the judge. The smiles on their faces as they come up to me at shows to tell me how they did makes being a counselor for Next Level a rewarding experience.”
Thank you to the many families who have entrusted us to play a part in making their special memories in the show ring even sweeter! From the entire team at Next Level Livestock Camps we would like to wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Whether it’s because of working with their fellow stellar teammates, traveling across the country, meeting awesome families, or the sweet perks of Next Level swag, I think its safe to say our whole team of Counselors feel heart eyes about their experiences. Are you eager to feel just as smitten about your work? Consider this your lucky day, because we are looking to expand our team and are hiring for more counselors right now. Applications with all required documentation is due by March 1, 2019. Check out the details and application here:
https://nextlevellivestockcamps.wufoo.com/…/next-level-cou…/
November 29, 2018
The Next Level Livestock Camp holiday gift guide is like having elves of your own! We've hand-picked every product here, for everyone in your Stock Show loving family, from the kids to significant others, and even your mother-in-law. Our holiday-shopping guide, which includes personal presents as well as must-have goods for the home and barn, will help make gift-giving the delightful experience it should be. We even included direct links to items in each item title to save you time! Your holiday shopping just got merrier!
This is a good time to start thinking about what you’re going to buy and start picking everything up in order to meet mailing and custom order deadlines. We say you should try to have everything shipped by the first few weeks of December to give plenty of time for the gift to arrive without any worries. (Of course, it’s best to check your postal service’s website for the best estimate) Have fun shopping and Happy Holidays!
1. Toy Truck, Trailer, & Show Livestock A replica truck, complete with a fold down tailgate and a gooseneck connector that hooks to a livestock trailer is the perfect addition to any play farm scene. Choose from your favorite truck brand, harvest equipment, and fill the trailer with your little one’s favorite farm animal.
2. Swine Showmanship Flashcards This swine showmanship flashcard set is perfect for every showman from the beginner to the most advanced. These flashcards feature a variety of questions that can be asked during showmanship. Questions range from gestation length to breed identification to animal nutrition. Not only will these flash cards prepare you for showmanship, but they will teach you more about your project and each species specific industry. Beef, Goat, Sheep, Round Robin, Ear Notching and other topics of flashcards are available as well!
3. Custom Picture Wood Sign This 24x14" or 30x18" custom wood sign with your own picture and saying from Blonde Salvage is a personalized gift that will be sure to make your gift recipient smile! Hang your sign in the family room, kids bedroom, or in the barn to serve as extra daily motivation. Think outside of the box too, a gift for your showman, thank you gift for mentor who has helped you with your projects, or for your parents so they can brag about you when their friends come over. The Blonde Salvage also carries high quality buckle displays and additional signs to choose from. Use code “$5off” to receive $5 off your purchase of the “Holiday Collection” signs!
4. Magnolia Table Cookbook & Stock Show Hand Towel This #1 New York Times Bestseller is a gift that keeps on giving as family members and friends reference this cookbook throughout the year for holidays and weekly breakfast and dinners. Filled with dozens of family favorites and classic comfort food recipes that your family is sure to enjoy. Livestock show meal planning just got a major upgrade! Bonus: you might be the lucky recipient of a delicious home cooked meal. Pair the cookbook with a personalized and absorbent hand towel by Stock Show Boutique to round out this gift! Use discount code “jolly” to save 10% on your order from the Stock Show Boutique!
5. The Head Trainer There is no doubt showmanship can make or break your success in the ring. Maximize your show pigs presence in the ring by training your hogs to drive with ease with The Head Trainer. Made of extremely lightweight aluminum, the kids can use easily use this training tool as well. Use two Head Trainers, one on each side of the pigs head for initial training then graduate to only one Head Trainer and one whip.
6. Custom Livestock Suitcase A practical investment piece that will go the distance with you while traveling. Stock Show Boutiques custom suitcase is crafted to be durable and has a water-resistant finish so whether you keep it in the back of the truck or trailer tack room your valuables will stay dry. The small TSA approved padlock will keep your items safe and secure, and the fun customizable prints and realistic livestock designs make this piece easy to spot on the luggage carousel. Use discount code “jolly” to save 10% on your order from the Stock Show Boutique!
7. Andis Pulse ZR II Cordless Clippers Whether you’re showing for the first time or have been clipping livestock for years, you need to invest in reliable tools that get the job done right and Andis clippers have been time tested and trusted over the years by many professionals. The new model of Andis Pulse ZR II clippers are heavy-duty, with detachable clipper blades and a 3-hour run time with detachable battery and quick charge. The cordless design will give you peace of mind that no kids or pigs will get tangled in cords!
8. Next Level Livestock Camps Gift Certificate Give the gift of education to help your showman advance their showmanship and animal husbandry skills while making lasting connections and friendships! A great experience for the whole family to learn how to better reach your goals in the barn and show ring together. Purchase a spot at any of our scheduled 2019 camps and we will e-mail you a personalized gift certificate PDF. We will customize the lucky recipients name on it so you can print and then wrap it as a present, put it in a card or use as a stocking stuffer for Christmas!
9. Downy Wrinkle Releaser & Laundry Bag Do you have a family member who appreciates practical gifts? Any mom would appreciate a little help in the laundry department when it comes to packing for shows and tackling the dirty laundry when home. This wrinkle releaser spray by Downy is a crowd favorite, throw the travel size in the tack box or truck for last minute touch ups. If you're dealing with wrinkly show shirts that you normally have to take time to iron, this handy spray will help you be extra efficient. Pair with a laundry bag and thats a combo mom with love! Use discount code “jolly” to save 10% on your order from the Stock Show Boutique!
10. Next Level Livestock Camps & MoorMan’s ShowTec Gear Start the New Year off with some awesome new apparel! From mornings in the barn to exploring the show grounds these Next Level Livestock Camps hoodies and jacket are must-haves. When you feel just how soft the fabric is, you’ll never want to take it off. A hoodie has never been this stylish, or this comfortable. MoorMan’s ShowTec has a diverse offering of hoodies, jackets, and hats to make choosing the perfect piece for your loved one a fun experience.
11. Walton Webcasting & Stock Center A subscription to Walton Webcasting and Stock Center will bring you all the latest industry news and information right to your smart phone or computer! Never miss a livestock show again, as you watch events across the nation from the comfort of home. Gain access to industry interviews, education segments, and entertainment as well. Use discount code “MERRYCHRISTMAS” for $5 off your subscription!
12. The Showtimes Magazine , Seedstock Edge Magazine & Breeders Digest Magazine These three magazines subscriptions are an ideal gift for everyone in your family. Flip through the numerous pages of these magazines to read show results, industry professional interviews, view sale ads, and more! Maybe you’ll even find your next show barn prospect while you read! In the words of Seedstock Edge, “If you were any closer, you’d be ringside!”
13. WW Paul Scales WW Paul Scales is the leader in livestock weighing products. These scales provide you with accurate results, durability to withstand the test of time, and are reliable when it counts. Whether you have pigs, sheep or cattle, WW Paul Scale has the right scale to provide you with the necessary equipment.
From the entire team at Next Level Livestock Camps we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!