Once you have determined that your show can accommodate the AKC Patch Program and you have the support of your Show Chair and Superintendent, you are ready to begin inviting youth!
You may choose to invite school groups, church groups, youth organizations, etc. Some youth organizations are listed below. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and that others are available. Please note that the AKC is not affiliated with any of the organizations below and they do not sponsor the AKC Patch Program.
Communication templates are available on our website to make inviting an easy task.
| Youth Organization | Website to Find Local Group |
| Girl Scouts | Search for Your Local Council |
| Baden-Powell Service Association | https://www.bpsa-us.org/find-a-group/ |
| American Heritage Girls | https://www.americanheritagegirls.org/find-troop-location/ |
| Frontier Girls | http://frontiergirlsclubs.com/troop-locations/ |
| 4-H | https://4-h.org/find/ |
| Boys and Girls Club | https://www.bgca.org/get-involved/find-a-club |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America | http://www.bbbs.org/ |
| Camp Fire | http://campfire.org/councils/directory/ |
| Y-Guides | Search through your local YMCA |