Niles High School graduate Bill Camp’s highflying disc dog act has taken him all over the country.

He and his dogs have performed in front of thousands of people during more than 300 National Football League halftime shows. He has also competed in dozens of disc dog competitions across the country.

Those who haven’t seen his act will have the opportunity to do so this weekend.

For the first time in several years, the professional disc-dog trainer is returning to Niles for a one-time show Saturday at Rural King.

“People are always asking me when I am going to perform around here — now I can say I am,” said Camp, who graduated from Niles High in 1969.

The day begins with a Skyhoundz disc dog competition. People can

register their dogs beginning at 9:30 a.m. The contest begins at 10 a.m. There is no sign-up fee and participating dogs will get a free Hyperflight K-10 Disc. Rewards will be handed out for places first through sixth. It is being sponsored by Rural King.

At the conclusion of the competition, Camp and his flying dogs will perform for the crowd.

“You will see some things you won’t believe,” he said.

Camp’s five performance dogs are all rescue animals that live with Camp. The retired railroad worker lives in Cassopolis part time and Paw Paw part time.

He worked his first NFL halftime show for the Indianapolis Colts in 1987. He said has performed for the Colts more than 30 times and for the Chicago Bears over 20 times.

Camp is unsure what halftime shows he will perform at this year because he said the NFL won’t book performers until the Monday after the NFL Draft, which took place Thursday.

Saturday’s contest is for distance and accuracy and is open to any age and skill level. Camp asks that people bring a leash and the animal’s vaccination record. Females in season may not participate.

For more information, call Camp at (616) 834-2232 or email him at billcamp49@gmail.com.