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Category |
JUNIOR |
INT. |
SENIOR |
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Age |
8-11 |
12-14 |
15-18 |
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Station 1 |
Record Book All youth exhibitors must complete and bring their project book (1st year members) or paper livestock record book (2nd year+). **Includes completed thank you note. |
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Station 2 |
Skillathon Kit Testing The existing Skillathon Kits parts (breeds, parts, reproductive systems, cuts of meat, etc.) will be identified as appropriate for different age levels-consistent across species. Only one type will be covered each year and they will rotate. |
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Station 3 |
Quality Assurance The QA team of adult volunteers will select a topic relevant to the 3 GPPs that are highlighted each year. Kids will randonly select questions to answer. |
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Station 4 |
Interview Youth will be asked questions related to their project's development, species, etc. Topic lists will be shared in advance. |
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Station 5 |
Skills Knowledge Each age group will be asked to demonstrate technical project knowledge related to raising/showing their project. |
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SKILLATHON STUDY TOOLS
Online: Great interactive websites: http://www.geauga4h.org/skillathon.htm or http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/AgMania/
Skillathon Club Officer: Think about making this a mandatory activity during your club meetings planned by a youth
STUDY GUIDES
(Available June 1, 2026)
Alpaca Skillathon Study Guide
Beef Skillathon Study Guide
Cavy Skillathon Study Guide
Dairy Skillathon Study Guide
Dog Skillathon Study Guide
Goat Skillathon Study Guide
Horse Skillathon Study Guide
Poultry Skillathon Study Guide
Rabbit Skillathon Study Guide
Sheep Skillathon Study Guide
Swine Skillathon Study Guide