Category

JUNIOR

INT.

SENIOR

Age

8-11

12-14

15-18

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.

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. 

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. 

Station 4

Interview

Youth will be asked questions related to their project's development, species, etc. Topic lists will be shared in advance.

Station 5

Skills Knowledge

Each age group will be asked to demonstrate technical project knowledge related to raising/showing their project.

 

 

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