Summer 2024 Dates: Coming soon!
Camp Paw Paw is the place for kids who are wild about animals!
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.
The Camp Paw Paw day involves morning & afternoon age-appropriate crafts connected to what they are learning about that week, guest speakers from different animal related careers, daily humane education lessons, visit time with HSCC animals in the lobby & helping with animal care. We also incorporate a lot of movement activities & outdoor games throughout the day as we have a field space right next to us.
**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 offers three different age groups: 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year olds.
AGES 10-12
This full-day camp for children ages 10-12 years old will offer a different humane education topic every day. Limit is 20 per session. Cost $390
Stay tuned for dates & registration for 2024!
ages 7-9
This full-day camp for children ages 7-9 years old will offer a different humane education topic every day. Limit is 20 per session. Cost $390
Stay tuned for dates & registration for 2024!
AGES 5-6
This half-day camp for children ages 5-6 years old will offer a different humane education topic every day. Limit is 20 per session. Cost $250
Stay tuned for dates & registration for 2024!
Program Questions? Please email: bestfriends@hsccvt.org
HSCC Program Refund Policy:
In the event of cancellation, refunds will only be issued if requested prior to 14 days before the 1st day of the program to allow time for program spots to be filled.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR OTHER HUMANE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, Animal Welfare Warriors, HUMANE HEROES WORKSHOP, and Afterschool Animal Care Workshops!
Adoption Hours:
Tuesday - Friday*: 1PM - 5PM
*Thursday 12/14: 1PM - 3PM
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed