Camp Pawprint
Camp Pawprint 2008 will be one big animal adventure! Each week, 40 campers will enjoy animal trivia challenges such as our famous Animal Jeopardy, animal crafts like birdfeeders or paper mache pets, and have “wild-like animal” survival games!
Activities include making tasty treats for our companion animals, learning about bite prevention, and daily presentations from local animal experts. Each camp day also includes an interactive humane education lesson provided by DCHS Humane Educator. All campers spend time interacting with our camp animals, learn about their care, and get hands-on experience providing their daily care and socialization. Animals used in the camp program vary daily and are approved by our behavior department.
While many of you may have wonderful pets at home and may be knowledgeable handlers, we ask for the safety of all campers and animals, that you please leave your own pets at home!
Camps
Campers choose one or more of our four age appropriate camps to attend!
- Junior Paws (
June 16 - June 20, July 14 - July 18, or August 4 - August 8): Campers ages 7-9: A great introduction to the animal world for younger campers! Campers enjoy animal-themed relay races, make home-made toys for animals, and learn the basics to animal care! - Animal Detectives (
June 23 - June 27FULL, July 21 - July 25, August 11 - August 15, or August 25 - August 29): Campers ages 9-11: A mix of a little old with a lot of new! This camp is designed for campers that know about animals, but are ready to experience a whole bunch more! Activities include creating a pet invention, surviving the ultimate predator-prey game, and animal socialization! - Dog Lovers (
August 18 - August 22FULL): Campers ages 11-14 A great choice for dog-crazy campers! Campers will take an in-depth look at canine history, behavior and communication, and dog responsibility and care! Campers will also spend the week caring for, socializing, and training shelter dogs! - Animal Careers (July 7 - July 11 or July 28 - August 1): Campers ages 11-14: An advanced camp for older animal lovers. Campers spend the week exploring different animal career options, such as veterinarians, animal photographers, and zoologists! Activities include designing an animal refuge, simulated vet check-ups, and animal training!
Camps run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Drop-off begins at 8:45am. Campers must be picked up by 3:15pm.
Camp Fees
*** A limited number of full or partial scholarships are awarded each summer based on financial need. ***
Registration
Registration for Camp Pawprint 2008 began on Friday, February 1st. Registration can be done by mail, fax or walk-in only. Please include payment with your registration. If you wish your child to be in the same session as a friend or sibling, please include their name in the appropriate place on the registration form. Within three weeks of receiving your registration form you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail.
