The AKC Patch Program aims to introduce a new generation of young people to purebred dogs and dog sports through a fun, interactive program held at dog shows and events.
The AKC Patch Program is open to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and all youth ages 3-18 who attend the event.
Clubs interested in hosting the Patch program at their next event should review the FAQs below and apply via the JotForm link.
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FAQ
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- Who can host the Patch Program?
Any AKC-licensed or member club can host the Patch Program at an upcoming event.
- At what type of events can the Patch Program be hosted?
The Patch Program can be hosted at a Conformation dog show, any sporting event, or specialty show, as long as there are more than three areas of attraction. For example, a grooming area, CGC testing, agility, etc., so there is enough going on for participants to observe and answer questions about on their scavenger hunt.
- Are there any costs associated with hosting the Patch Program?
The club will need to cover the cost of printing the document for each participant (approx. 4 pages x $0.32 per B&W page on average = $1.28 per document).
The club can also choose to provide the Patch Program Patch for each participant who completes the scavenger hunt ($1.00 per patch).
- What does AKC Public Education provide?
Our team will provide the following:
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- Flyer with program details for presentation to the club officials and the show chair for approval
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- Email templates for reaching out to local organizations and families to invite them to the show
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- Custom flyers to advertise the program
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- A custom-made Patch Program scavenger hunt tailored to the main attractions of the event, differentiated by age group
If you have additional questions, email publiced@akc.org