Sign Up for Spring Exploration Experience on April 16

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM

Location: Caristone Dairy Farm (Lebanon County) and Lancaster DHIA in Lancaster County

Applicant Expectations:

Students must be in grades 11 or 12.
Students should have an interest in dairy and veterinary science.
Students/groups must have a chaperone/advisor travel with them.
Only 24 students will be accepted to participate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Email Michelle Shearer if you have any questions.

Deadline: Application form will close when the capacity is reached. Complete the application below.

Sign Up for Spring Exploration Experience on April 16

Background Information

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Grade(Required)

Gender(Required)

Male

Female

Home Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Parent/Guardian Name(s)(Required)

Parent/Guardian Phone(Required)

County(Required)

School and Academic Information

School Name(Required)

School City(Required)

Teacher / Advisor Name(Required)

Please list any courses you have completed which would be beneficial to this Exploration Experience.(Required)

What is your desired career?(Required)

Tell us how this Veterinary Science Exploration Experience will help you attain your future career goals.(Required)

Participants must be accompanied by a chaperone (over 21) or teacher/advisor. Who will be your chaperone?(Required)

List any dietary restrictions for lunch.(Required)

Agreements

Participants are expected to wear clothing conducive for a dairy farm and veterinary program. By checking below, you agree that you will do this.(Required)

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By checking below, you agree that all of the provided information in this application is current, honest and accurate. This serves as your electronic signature.(Required)

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By checking below, you give the Dairy Excellence Foundation permission to use your name, photo and information contained within this application to promote it in news releases, newsletters, website, and other media outlets.(Required)

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By checking below, you confirm you had a conversation about this program with your parent/guardian and you both approve this application. This serves as both of your electronic signatures.(Required)

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By checking below, you confirm you had a conversation about this program with your teacher and you both approve this application. This serves as both of your electronic signatures.(Required)

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