Capital Area Humane Society Summer Camps (Lansing Area, WY)

Capital Area Humane Society Summer Camps

Looking for a unique summer camp for your children this summer Look no further than the Capital Area Humane Society CAHS offers a wide variety of educational camps and programs for children of a variety of ages. Animal Adventure Camp Ages 8-12 This fun camp presents a new animal theme each day. Campers will explore pets and the animal kingdom through games art activities and special furry and feathered visitors. Hands-on TLC time with our animals is always part of the day Session 1 June 16-20 9 30 a.m.-4 30 p.m. Session 2 July 21-25 9 30 a.m.-4 30 p.m. Bark in the Arts Ages 10-14 Create your own unique and dazzling works of art using the CAHS pets as inspiration Campers will learn beginner and intermediate techniques in photography sketching painting and other disciplines. Find your artistic side on a dog walk or during TLC time with our pets. Session 1 August 18-22 9 30 a.m.-4 30 p.m. Introduction to Animal Careers Camp Ages 10-14 Animal lovers are provided the opportunity to explore a variety of feature careers in this fun and educational camp experience. Not just for future vets Guess speakers projects and a field trip provide insight into a variety of animal-related occupations. Campers will develop valuable handling skills during TLC time with our pets. Session 1 July 7-11 9 30 a.m.-4 30 p.m. Junior Explorers Pet Camp Ages 4-8 This mini version of our popular Adventure Camp is perfect for first time campers and animal handlers. Explorers will learn about pets and animal safety through stories games art and TLC time with our pets Session 1 July 14-18 12-430p.m. K-9 Training Workshop Beginner Intermediate Ages 12-16 Teens will learn and practice positive-reinforcement training techniques in this exciting hands-on workshop. Participants will work with shelter pets on basic obedience tricks and agility. You may choose to bring your own dog for an additional 25. Session 1 June 23-27 9 30 a.m.-12 30 p.m. Session 2 July 28-August 1 9 30 a.m. 12 30 p.m. K-9 Training Workshop Advanced Ages 15-16 CAHS is excited to present an advanced class for ten trainers. Students will delve more deeply into the world of pet behavior and training. Trainers will continue to practice and improve positive-reinforcement training and special skills. They will also perform further research in body language temperament evaluation and breed histories to create a long-term training strategy for a shelter dog. Session 3 August 11-15 9 30 a.m.-2 30 p.m. Pre-Veterinary Workshop Ages 13-16 This workshop provides a unique exploration into the diverse field of veterinary medicine. Participants will work with local vets and specialists to develop some of the critical skills for an animal medical career. Teens will observe and assist in our clinic attend a field trip to MSU s College of veterinary medicine interview local professionals and complete a course in pet first aid and CPR. These future vets will also practice basic handling and training with a wide variety of animals. Session 1 August 4-8 9 00 a.m.-5 00 p.m. For more information please contact Lindsay Sandusky Humane Educator at education(at)adoptlansing.org or (517) 626-6821 ext. 130