For over 20 years, savvy parents have been taking their children and dogs to a unique summer camp, where a team of young trainers help children learn to train their dogs.
 
The Young Kennel Club (YKC) runs the National Training Camp which takes place every summer at Brooksby College in Melton Mowbray, and families come from around the country to attend. This year the camp will take place from 28th July - 3rd of August.
 
Vanessa McAlpine, Events and Education Executive for the Kennel Club explains: “We see a great mix of children aged 8 to 15 at camp. Many children return year after year, but we always see a lot of people coming for their first experience and having a wonderful time.
 
“The children love spending time with their dogs and often find they have a stronger relationship with their dog after camp. They can take part in a variety of activities together including training and obedience but also sports such as agility and flyball.”
 
Senior YKC members act as team leaders at Camp, and they then take over in the evenings with a packed social programme. There are regular fun activities which test stamina, brains and push the fun levels, such as games night, talent night and a huge last night party.
 
Andrea McHugh, from Grantham, Lincolnshire said: “This will be the third time that Maddie, my 12-year-old daughter and I have been to camp with our dogs, and we wouldn't miss it for the world! It’s a fantastic experience for kids, parents and dogs. There’s not a sniff of a computer or an X-box all week, but with so many brilliant activities each day and night all the kids are enjoying themselves too much to notice and at the end they come away having made new friends and with lots of new skills. This is definitely one of the best value, fun weeks of the year!”
 
Parents are asked to come along and have the opportunity to help out, watch or simply relax with other parents while the children are off learning new skills and activities with their dogs and making new friends.
 
To find out more and to download an application form, please visit www.ykc.org.uk and click on National Training Camp under Training and Activities. Alternatively call a member of the YKC team on 020 7518 1030 who will be happy to answer any questions.
 
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22nd February 2012
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Young Kennel Club

• Young Kennel Club membership is for anyone aged 6-24 years (with or without a dog, pedigree or crossbreed).
• The YKC aims to educate young people in the care and training of dogs, whilst promoting fun and friendship.
• The YKC aims to encourage young adults to enjoy participation in, and management of all activities connected with dogs.
• The YKC provides and promotes activities that enable members to train, compete and socialise with like-minded youngsters. 

Need to Know Facts:
DATES: Saturday 28th July – Friday 3rd  August
LOCATION: Brooksby College, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Members must be accompanied by a parent or guardian – siblings are welcome to come along too.
Families stay on site in either a tent or caravan – you need to bring your own.
No experience is needed – members old and new love camp, we cover all levels.
Our dedicated trainers are on hand during the day, and team leaders take over in the evening.
Social activities are included and keep everyone busy each night – all welcome! 
 
The Kennel Club
The Kennel Club is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training. Its objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners.
 
It runs the country’s largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbreed dogs and the Petlog database, which is the UK’s largest reunification service for microchipped animals. The Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme is the only scheme in the UK that monitors and sets standards for breeders, in order to protect the welfare of puppies and breeding bitches. It also runs the UK’s largest dog training programme, the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and licenses shows and clubs across a wide range of activities, which help dog owners to bond and enjoy life with their dogs. The Kennel Club runs the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, and the Discover Dogs event at Earls Court, London, which is a fun family day out that educates people about how to buy responsibly and care for their dog.
 
The Kennel Club invests in welfare campaigns, dog training and education programmes and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which supports research into dog diseases and dog welfare charities, including Kennel Club Breed Rescue organisations that re-home dogs throughout the UK.The Kennel Club jointly runs health screening schemes with the British Veterinary Association and through the Charitable Trust, funds the Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust, which is at the forefront of pioneering research into dog health.
 

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