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

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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

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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

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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

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