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Summer Camp 2010

Second Chance Animal Center

Second Chance Animal Center
Information for Summer Camp 2010

Each camp session will offer campers the opportunity to learn about responsible pet ownership, backyard creatures, and animal training.

We'll take educational field trips and hosting a variety of presenters.

Daily activities will include socializing with the animals at the shelter as well as our own pet camp animals. Other daily activities include nature hikes and swimming at beautiful Lake Shaftsbury.

Session I: It's Raining Cats & Dogs July 5th - July 9th:
This is a special session for all those who love our four legged friends - cats and dogs. During this week we are going to have a dog-training course, a dog and cat care class, a bite prevention lesson, learn different dog breeds, play games, do crafts, and go hiking. 
 

***We have invited special presenters like Jaime Wright, a K-9 officer with his 4-legged partner. We will be watching a Dog Agility Demonstration courteousy of Walt Gilbert and his Austrailian Shepard, Brandy. We also plan to visit a Dog Boarding and Training Facility. ***

Session II: Feathers, Fins & Scales July 12th - July 16th:
There will be educational trips to Pember Museum, visits from The Rockhopper and Redneck Reptiles as well as others.

Session III: Farm Adventures July 19th - July 23rd:
This is a special session for all those who love farming and farm animals.

During this week we are going to have farm fun, breed worms, learn about different farm animals, plant some herbs, play games, do crafts, and go hiking.

***This session will include a trip to Hildene Meadows Farm and Merck Forest Farm along with a fascinating visit from Fred DuPaul the sheep shearer. Last, but, not least, don't forget the Camp Critters that will be residing with us during each week of camp.***

Session IV: It's Raining Cats & Dogs July 26th - July 30th:
This is a special session for all those who love our four legged friends - cats and dogs. During this week we are going to have a dog-training course, a dog and cat care class, a bite prevention lesson, learn different dog breeds, play games, do crafts, and go hiking. 

 
***We have invited special presenters like Jaime Wright, a K-9 officer with his 4-legged partner. We will be watching a Dog Agility Demonstration courteousy of Walt Gilbert and his Austrailian Shepard, Brandy. We also plan to visit a Dog Boarding and Training Facility. ***
 
 
If you're ready to sign up... click here for a registration form.


***Our trips and presenters are pending and may change without a further notice.

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Second Chance Animal Center
P.O. Box 620, Shaftsbury VT 05262
Ph: (802) 375-2898 Fax: (802) 375-0290
Email: secondchance@wildblue.net

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