Spring Break Camp 2013

 

 

No school? No problem! 1st -10th grade students join Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA for fun and education during spring break!

A typical day at camp may include:

·         Exotic  animal encounters and enrichments

·         Classroom lessons with pictures and artifacts

·         Activities based on the weekly camp theme

·         Animal feedings and care

·         Talks from visitors from other animal organizations

·         Educational videos

·         Lots of love from dogs and cats

·         Qualified, adult instructors with camp counselor training and experience.

·         AAWL water bottle

·         Morning and afternoon snack

·         AAWL Camp T-shirt

·         Tailor-made activities, crafts, experiments and instruction.

·         Behind-the-scene tours of AAWL’s shelter and exotic animal areas.

 

2013 Spring Break Camp Dates / Time

March 11 - 15, 2013
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (extended care: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

·         Camp Ruffin' It (Ages 6-12)

·         Camp Vet (ages 12-17)

·         Junior Animal Keepers (Ages 12-15)

·         NEW Junior Vet Mini Camp (grades 9-12) - East Valley Location (9:00 am - 11:30 am only)

 

Register today: http://aawl.org/content/school-holiday-camps

Arizona Animal Welfare League’s Teen Tracks Program

The Arizona Animal Welfare League’s Teen Tracks program began in 2002 with the aim of teaching teenagers pet responsibility, animal handling and behavior, participate in service activities and, most importantly, to be advocates for animals. Often time, teenagers are given the “slacker image” and seen as uncaring and flippant. The Teen Tracks program works to dispel this notion by encouraging our Teen Trackers (as they are called) to be active and engaging members of their communities. Teen Trackers learn the basics of topics such as spay/neuter, pet homelessness, feral cat communities, breed specific legislation, dog safety and more. Teens are given a checklist of items to complete each semester of the program that will broaden their understanding, allow them to think critically and learn empathy toward all living things.

An application, essay, and two letters of recommendation are required for entry into the program. After the application components are received, applicants will be interviewed and final selections will be made. If the teen is accepted into the program they must attend orientation and a minimum of 6 classes each semester (or 24 hours total). Classes are held on Saturdays during the fall and spring, typically from 9am – 1pm. The fee is $175 per semester. You can find the application as well as the fall 2012 tentative schedule of events at the following link: http://aawl.org/teen-tracks

If you have any questions about the program please contact the Teen Track Coordinator, Rachael Gardner, at rgardner@aawl.org or 602-273-6852 x.122.

Receive 10% off Summer Camp Ruffin’ It!

AAWL Animal Tales blog fans can receive 10% off the online registration for Summer Camp Ruffin’ It the week of June 18 – June 22. Applies to ages 6-8 “Be the Creature” and ages 9-12 “Blend, Bolt or Bite” camp week. Camp Ruffin’ It ONLY. Use discount code: 2012CAMP-10

Camp Vet - Summer

Camp Vet is a hands-on camp for 12–15 year olds. This career discovery program will introduce campers to a wide variety of animals and the care that they require, while learning what it takes to become a veterinarian. Campers will experience real-life medicine including:

• Observing surgeries in our veterinary clinic
• Dissecting organs
• Learning anatomy
• Viewing specimens under microscopes
• Practicing hands-on pet first aid
• Exploring how animal diseases can be very different than those that affect humans

Advanced Camp Vet

Advanced Camp Vet sessions are open exclusively for 12-17 year old participants who have formerly attended at least one session of Camp Vet. This accelerated Camp Vet experience dives deeper into the world of veterinary science and offers additional hands-on opportunities. Campers in the advanced sessions will work side by side in one-day rotations with veterinarians and veterinary technicians in our Pet MD clinic.

Camp Vet Program Fees and Dates

2012 Summer Session

Camp Vet Basic

• June 4-8
• June 25-29
• July 23-27

 Register here!

Camp Vet Advanced

• June 18-22
• July 8 – 13

 Register here!

Program Fees

Full Day: Non-Members $325, Members $290

Schedule

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

After Care

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

$50 for the entire week when paid in advance or $15.00 per day.

AAWL has an all new summer camp - Junior Animal Keepers Camp!

AAWL is offering an all new summer camp in 2012: Junior Animal Keepers for ages 12-14.

Junior Animal Keepers offers a unique opportunity to follow in the footsteps of animal professionals. Participants will engage in actual keeper chores that they perform everyday to keep the animal residents healthy. They will work in the Reptile room, small mammal area as well as many other behind-the-scenes areas at AAWL & SPCA.

Participants will now develop skills to manage keeper records, keeper staff, food orders, and learn the science behind animal husbandry. If your child is interested in animals and does not mind getting down and dirty this is the perfect camp to keep them engaged this summer! Limit 10 students per class.

Junior Animal Keepers Camp Camp Program Fees and Dates

2012 Summer Session

• May 28-June 1
• June 11-15
• July 16-20

Program Fees

Full Day: Non-Members $275, Members $245

Schedule

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

After Care

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

$50 for the entire week when paid in advance or $15.00 per day.

Register here!

Summer Camps at AAWL - Camp Ruffin' It!

Camp Ruffin' It - Summer

These week-long camps offer active learning opportunities regarding a variety of animals and the care each animal requires. With a different topic to explore each day, campers acquire an appreciation for responsible pet care as well as an understanding of unique animals such as iguanas, cockatoos, sugar gliders and snakes.

Through live animal interactions, camp participants learn training tips, animal care, behavior and proper handling techniques.

Camp Ruffin' It Program Fees and Dates:

Summer Session: Ages 6-8

Full Day Camp

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program fee: Non-Members $275, Members $245

After Care is available from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The cost is $50 for the entire week when paid in advance or $15.00 per day.

Half Day Camp

8:00 am - Noon
Program fee: Non-Members $175, Members $155

Camp Dates

AAWL is offering 2 different themed 2012 summer camps for kids ages 6-8.

Animals around the World

Travel from Arizona to Australia, South America, Antarctica and Asia all in one week, without ever leaving AAWL & SPCA! Connect with animals and cultures around the world while exploring with dogs, cats, chinchillas and more!

• May 28-June 1
• June 11-15
• June 25-29
• July 16-20
• July 30- August 3

Register here!

Be the Creature

Bark like a dog. Slither like a snake. Hop like a rabbit. Dance like a bee. Get a “wild groove” on as you discover how animals use sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, movement and body language. Explore the many amazing and unique ways animals communicate.

• June 4-8
• June 18-22
• July 9-13
• July 23-27

Register here!

Summer Session: Ages 9-12

Full Day Camp

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Program fee: Non-Members $275, Members $245

After Care is available from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The cost is $50 for the entire week when paid in advance or $15.00 per day.

Half Day Camp

8:00 am - Noon
Program fee: Non-Members $175, Members $155

Camp Dates

AAWL is offering 2 different themed 2012 summer camps for kids ages 9-12.

Doctor Dog

Our “Doctor Dog” theme allows your child to step into the exciting world of veterinary medicine! It is designed to introduce younger campers to a wide variety of animals and the care that they require while learning what it takes to become a veterinarian. Campers will experience real-life medicine and hands-on animal interactions.

• May 28-June 1
• June 11-15
• June 25-29
• July 16-20
• July 30- August 3

Register here!

Blend Bolt or Bite

Animals are incredible when faced with danger! Animals have adapted many ways to keep themselves safe. They can blend in, bolt out of site or turn and bite! Discover the tricky ways animals stay safe.

• June 4-8
• June 18-22
• July 9-13
• July 23-27

Register here!

Great Beginnings Puppy Class

Great Beginnings Puppy Class is puppy obedience training for puppies ages 8-20 weeks. This is a six week class. The class fee is $100.00.*

All classes include supervised puppy-play, problem prevention, handling practice, environmental exposure, manners training and much more. Behaviors taught and practiced in class include sit, down, come; settle on mat, polite greetings, stay, and more.

Great Beginnings Puppy Class uses positive reinforcement to help teach puppies. You will learn more about the science of animal learning and will practice the most up-to-date training techniques in class.

*We offer a 15% discount to AAWL adopters & 10% if you adopted at another rescue. Proof of adoption required - if you want to participate in any discount program please call to register.

Prerequisites:

• Proof of vaccinations (First two sets of shots required)
• Class is for puppies ages 8 weeks to 6 months

What To Bring:

• Copy of your puppy's current vaccination record is required for participation
• Collar and leash
• Soft, yummy puppy treats like bites of cheese, chicken or hot dogs
• Your pup's favorite toy
• Mess Bags

Great Beginnings Puppy Class Schedule:

February 16 - March 22 (Thursdays 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm)

March 3 - April 7 (Saturdays 9:30 am - 10:30 am) 

 

Register here!