Camp Paw Paw is the place for kids who are wild about animals.
The mission of the Humane Society of Chittenden County is to foster compassionate treatment of animals and prevent animal suffering; to strengthen the human-animal bond; and to further the cause of responsible animal ownership through education and public awareness. According to the ASPCA, “At its most basic level, humane education is about learning to care for the animals in our homes and communities. It is about fostering kindness, respect and empathy for both human and nonhuman animals, and looking after the environment and its diverse habitats. Unlike science and other academic disciplines, humane education has a philosophical component that strives to establish a sense of responsibility and make the world a better, more humane place.”
Camp Paw Paw offers a unique learning experience for children who share one thing in common: their love for animals. During camp, children will
learn about a wide variety of topics including: proper pet care, shelter medicine, animal safety, homeless animals in our community, animal-related careers, HSCC’s mission, and much
more!
Each topic will be led by professionals in animal—related fields. Through different activities and lessons, campers will develop the skills and confidence to become knowledgeable animal
caretakers and ambassadors for animal welfare. Campers will leave with a better understanding of the unique bond that exists between humans and animals.
**As a working humane society, we provide care for animals with a wide variety of personalities, behavioral and medical needs. Although campers/students will see animals during their program, we cannot promise a certain amount of direct animal contact.**
Camp Paw Paw 2022 offers three different age groups: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year olds.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
****If you would like to get on the wait list for any of the weeks that are already full please email
Erin Alamed at erina@hsccvt.org!****
AGES 10-12 **ALL WEEKS are full!**
This full-day camp, for children ages 10-12 years old, incorporates a more fast-paced curriculum and offers campers the chance to create a unique project focused on animals. This camp also focuses on a different topic each day. Limit is 20 per session.
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WEEK 1 July 11th - 15th ** FULL**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | **FULL** |
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WEEK 2 July 18th - 22nd **FULL!**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | **FULL!** |
ages 7-9 **ALL weeks are full!**
This full-day camp for children ages 7-9 years old will offer a different theme every day, including "Dog Day," "Feline Friends," "Careers," "Shelter Day," and "Animal Safety." Limit is 20 per session.
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WEEK 3 July 25th - 29th **FULL!**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | **FULL!** |
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WEEK 4 August 1st - 5th **FULL!**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | **FULL!** |
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WEEK 5 August 8th - 12th **FULL!**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | **FULL!** |
AGES 5-6
This half-day camp for children ages 5-6 years old will offer a different theme every day, including "Dog Day," "Feline Friends," "Careers," "Shelter Day," and "Animal Safety." Limit is 20 per session
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WEEK 6 August 15th - 19th **13 Spots Available**
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| 8:30AM-12:30PM | 13 Spots Available |
Adoption Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Visit the Pet Adoption page for more details on our latest adoption process updates.
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