Programs and Camps

AgDiscovery is a summer camp outreach program to help middle through high school students explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology, aquaculture, and much more. This 2-4 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians, industry representatives, and professionals working for the U.S. government. Students who participate in AgDiscovery gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.

Iowa State University is one of several host sites for AgDiscovery and accepts students, ages 15-17.

For more information contact:
Alexis Campbell, PhD
agdiscovery@iastate.edu
(515) 294-1390

The Future Farmers of America’s Veterinary Science CDE provides opportunities for participants to develop technical knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in the field of veterinary science.

Vet Camp at the Iowa State Fair is held each August and is an educational, exciting, hands-on learning program aimed at encouraging children ages 10-18 to learn about animal health, welfare and what it is like to be an animal doctor. The two-hour program focuses on both large and small veterinary medicine. Vet Camp is free with a paid Fair admission.