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, 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.
Camp Paw Paw 2021 offers three different age groups: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year olds.
Sessions Offered for 2021
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 1 **8 Spots Available**
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| 8:30AM-12:30PM | Monday, July 5th - Friday, July 9th |
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 2 **FULL**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | Monday, July 12th - Friday, July 16th |
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WEEK 3 **FULL**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | Monday, July 19th - Friday, July 23rd |
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WEEK 4 **FULL**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | Monday, July 26th - Friday, July 30th |
ages 10-12:
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 5 **6 Spots Available**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | Monday, August 2nd - Friday, August 6th |
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WEEK 6 **11 Spots Available**
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| 8:30AM-3PM | Monday, August 9th - Friday, August 13th |
Adoption Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
Please note that our facility remains closed to general visitors. Visit the Pet Adoption page for more details on our latest adoption process updates.
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