BJAC East

August 8-11, 2024

B & D Creekside Event Center
500 Avenue B, Latrobe, PA

B&D Creekside features a 150 x 250 turf field. You can discover more about the location by clicking here.

Photos credits to B&D and BJAC staff

Eligibility & Rules:

Boundless Junior Agility Camp is designed for improving and building on agility skills. This camp is not meant for foundation dog training. Please read through all prerequisites prior to registering for camp. Questions regarding eligibility for camp should be directed to our email.

Prerequisites for Boundless Junior Agility Camp

  • The handler must be a junior handler, which we define as 20 years old and under at the time of camp.

  • All levels will be working on standard and jumping courses. This includes 12-weave poles, dogwalk, teeter, and a-frame. Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles and at least 18 months of age to attend camp.

Reactive Dog and Aggression Policy

The safety of our campers and their dogs is of the utmost importance to us. To enforce these safety policies, aggressive dogs are not permitted at camp. Reactivity is accepted on a case by case basis; please direct any questions or concerns to bjac.juniors@gmail.com.

Multiple Dogs 

Campers are welcome to bring multiple dogs to camp (maximum, 3). If you wish to run multiple dogs each session, you will need to register for multiple spots. If you wish to split your sessions between the dogs, you will need to include each dog on your registration form. (example: Dog’s Name: Jinx/Lime)

Groups

Groups will be limited to 10 campers each. A video must be submitted alongside your registration form, so that we may place you in the appropriate group. When you select your group level, you may request the group you believe is the best fit, but we can not guarantee that you will be placed in this group. If we believe your skills would better fit in a different group, we will communicate this to you via email.

Non-Refundable Deposit

At the time of registration, a $250 deposit is required for BJAC East and $200 deposit is required for BJAC West. Registration will be considered incomplete without a deposit. This deposit secures a working spot for a camper at Boundless Junior Agility Camp. This deposit is non-refundable and will be accepted through Stripe. Once your registration form is received, we will contact you with payment instructions. 

Payment Plans:

BJAC is willing to give approved families an extended period of time to pay their registration fee in portions. A payment plan must be agreed to by both parties and a contract must be signed by both parties.

We reserve the right to deny registration to any camper or dog viewed as unfit, unsafe, or inappropriate for Boundless Junior Agility Camp.

Group Levels:

Intermediate - “Dash” (Full - Register to join waitlist)

  • Great for newer handlers and dogs alike, this group is designed for dogs with sequencing experience including 10+ obstacles. Handlers may still be working on skills such as front cross/blind cross/rear cross, but dogs should be familiar with all agility obstacles. 

Masters - “Launch” (Full - Register to join waitlist)

  • This group is designed for teams with experience training and/or competing at the AKC/USDAA Masters level or UKI Senior/Champion level. Generally, for this level, we prefer teams with at least a year of experience training on full courses.

Intro to International - “Soar” (1 spot left)

  • Possible JOAWC goals/past experience, looking to run more ISC/FCI style courses or prior experience with ISC/FCI style courses. Some (or ample) experience with backsides, threadles and other international techniques. Minimal to some experience with international courses (FCI A1/A2 level). When “Sprint” is full, this is a great option, as instructors are great at adjusting their exercises to each individual, and “Soar” will be working on similar skills/drills as “Sprint.”

International - “Sprint” (Full - Register to join waitlist)

  • Prior experience training/practicing on international courses, possible JOAWC goals / past team experience. (FCI A2/A3 level). Note: No LAP Dog Handlers permitted in this group.

Camp Fees & Registration dates:

Early Bird registration: open from December 27th, 2023 through January 12th, 2024 – $550

Regular registration: open from January 13th, 2024 through April 30th, 2024 – $600

Late registration: open from May 1st, 2024 through August 6, 2024 – $650

REGISTER!

Registration opens on December 27th at 8 am PST/11 am EST.

Campers are required to fill out a registration form that asks for details about themselves and their dog(s). The form may take around ten minutes to complete and requires a payment method (for the deposit) to be entered before the form will be accepted. Because BJAC spots often fill up quickly, we recommend being prepared to complete the registration form and having a payment method nearby as soon as the form begins accepting submissions.

(The form also asks about your dog’s harness/collar/leash size for Non-Stop Dog Wear’s goodies. Please refer to their size charts for the Roam Collar, Line Harness, and Move Leash so that you are prepared to complete it).

Waitlist:

All registrants who register into a certain group after that group’s ten spots have already been filled will be placed onto a waitlist for that group. We do our best to move campers to the appropriate groups and make space for as many waitlist registrants as possible, but there is no guarantee that all waitlist registrants will get spots. All waitlist registrants will be refunded their deposits if they do not get spots at camp.

Apply for a LAP (Loaner) dog for camp:

For newer handlers whose dogs may not be fully trained yet, we offer the Lend A Paw (LAP) program so that they can still participate in BJAC. Apply below to be matched with a dog that fits your experience-level.

Camp Schedule

  • LAP Campers arrive at 10:45 am for a short briefing (please do not arrive any earlier)

    Check-In/Crate Setup 11 am - 11:30 am

    Orientation & Instructor Intro 11:30 - 11:45 pm

    Games and icebreakers 11:45 pm - 12:45 pm

    Workshop I 1:00pm-2:00pm

    Break 2 pm - 2:25 pm

    Workshop II 2:25 pm 3:25 pm

    Distance Challenge 3:25 pm - 4:30 pm

    6 pm Evening activity

  • Check In 8:30 am - 8:45 am

    Morning activity 8:45-9:15

    AM Session 9:15 am - 12:15 am

    Lunch & Optional Activity 12:15 pm-1:30 pm

    PM Session 1:30 pm-4:30pm

  • ​(Wear camp shirts this day)

    Check In 8:30 am - 8:45 am

    Morning activity 8:45-9:15

    AM Session 9:15 am - 12:15 am

    Lunch & Scavenger Hunt 12:15 pm-1:30 pm

    PM Session 1:30 pm-4:30pm

  • Check In 8am-8:15am

    Trial briefing and Walk Through 8:15am

    Runs begin 8:35am

    Jumpers 8:35 am - 9:15 am

    Pairs 9:20 am - 10:10 am

    Weekend debrief & sportsmanship awards 10:15 - 10:45

    Tunnelers 10:45 - 11:15

    Awards 11:15 - 11:45

    Send-Off/Tear Down ~ 12:00pm - 1pm *Please help tear down before leaving, if possible.

2024 BJAC East Instruction team

  • Kaimen began training and competing as a Junior handler when she was just 9 years old with a friend’s Dachshund and then trained her family dog, a Golden Retriever named Bella. She quickly fell in love with the sport and has worked with a variety of breeds over the years, developing her passion and handling style under the mentoring of Jenny Damm. Kaimen has won numerous Regional Championships and has placed in multiple events with different teammates on a National / International level. In 2019 she competed in the Netherlands at the WAO with her Border Collie, Spyro taking 3rd and 1st in two events amongst the most competitive teams in the world! Kaimen and her teammates have collectively won and garnered top placements at USDAA National and Regional competitions and has numerous wins at UKI Cups and in every one of the classes held at the US Open. In 2018, she and Bindi became the US Open National Champions.

    Kaimen loves to share her passion for agility with others by teaching in a way that takes each team to the next level. She enjoys helping each dog and human reach their greatest potential by honing their technique, incorporating strategies that are clear and consistent to the dog and achievable for the handler.

    Inspired by handlers who continually raise the bar, Kaimen enjoys challenging herself and encouraging her students to train with positive, choice-based training – she strives to support others in their journey so they can experience that amazing connection with their teammates and accomplish great things!

  • Tara’s agility journey began as a junior handler with a husky-mix named Hermes. Fast forward 24 years, and she now owns and runs her training center, Follow The Leda, located in Gansevoort, NY.

    Each week, Tara coaches over 100 canines and their handlers. Her canine students represent a wide variety of breeds, and human students, a wide variety of ages. Tara believes that training should be both challenging and fun for dogs and their human teammies! She loves utilizing distraction-proofing games (such as dressing up in wild costumes) to level-up the dog’s understanding of their tasks.

    When Tara isn’t teaching, she competes with her dogs across North America, and is also a judge with UKI. She has won numerous national championships in the US and Canada, most recently winning the 2023 Canada Open National Final with Sheltie, Hera, for the third time.

    Tara had a blast teaching at BJAC last year, and is thrilled to be returning in 2024!

  • Agility: UK – Competed for 24 years Competed at Olympia with 6 dogs.

    (Reserve in 2011, and 3rd place 2017) Competed at Crufts with 5 dogs over

    15 separate years 15 years, won major finals and CC’s, currently running

    BC at G7 level & G4 Level. Have ran all my own dogs (8) at Championship

    level (the highest level in UK) International – WAO Silver Medal Pentathlon

    2016 overall. 5th Overall Games 2017. FCI AWC 2011 (team silver jumping)

    & 2016 EO 2008 (team bronze overall) , 2011 & 2012 (individual final) 2016

    (Individual final & team final) 2017 (team GB) Current GB Squad member

    Crufts team winner 2018. KCI 2018 Championship winner, Scunthorpe /

    Hinckley Int CC Winner 2022. KOF Winner 2023, Crufts 2019, 2023

    competitor. Small Discover Dogs Winner 2021. Crufts winner 2023.

    Moravia Open Champion 2023. BAC Stakes winner 2023

    Agility Champion Euro Star 2023.

    Judging:

    UK – Judged for 22 years.

    Olympia 2016, Crufts 2015 & 2008, Championship Judge

    (judged all major finals in UK)

    International – WAO 2011 & 2022

    Junior EO 2023

    UKI Nationals 2013 (South Carolina)

    International FCI – Germany (Border Collie Classic 2019),

    Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Czech Rep, Ireland, Singapore (UKI),

    Poland, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Finland, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Holland, South Korea

    Part of GJP (Global Judging Program) instructing globally

    Agility Seminars

    Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Czech Rep,

    Poland, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, Israel, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea.

  • Ashley is a mother, dog lover and self proclaimed geek. She began professionally training dogs in 2009 though has been obsessed with them for as long as she can remember. Her agility journey began with her hyper hound mix, Wyatt, and her nervous border collie, Zen. Ashley now teaches agility and canine behavior classes as her full time job. She currently competes with border collies Link and Solo, sport mix Muse and will soon be competing with up and comers Nox and Coven.

    Ashley gives agility, engagement and focus workshops around the country and offers remote and event coaching. She coaches 100+ teams locally in her weekly classes and prides herself on bringing out the best in each. Her canine students consist of everything from Chihuahuas to Irish Wolfhounds and her human students are of all ages.

    When Ashley isn’t instructing, she competes with her dogs in various agility venues and also competes in dock diving, disc and flyball. She’s stood atop several regional, cup and national podiums with her dogs, most recently winning the inaugural team event at the UKI US Open and winning her division at the NAFA CanAm Flyball Classic. Her dogs have also done work on TV shows, print ads, online campaigns and commercials.

    Ashley is delighted to be invited to teach at BJAC and looks forward to helping the juniors reach their potential!