| Fun & Educational Camps for the
Next
Generation of Pet Guardians!
Building a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility!
Animal Adventure Camp
Canine Companion Camp - NEW!
Career Discovery Camp
Sample Camp Day
Camp Brochure & Registration Form
Contact Information
Let your child learn about pet guardianship while having fun! The  Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) hosts its 21 st year of summer camp with some new twists.
The ever-popular ANIMAL ADVENTURE CAMP, offered weekly June through August, will include new activities for children ages 6 to 12. With a new location, one-day field trip and more activities, CAREER DISCOVERY CAMP should be educational and entertaining for young people 11 to 15 years of age.
KHS also introduces a new camp specifically for dog lovers – CANINE COMPANION CAMP! Children ages 6 to 12 can bring their four-legged friend with them to camp in June.
*************************************************** Reserve Your Child's Spot Today!
Click here for the 2008 summer camp brochure. (Adobe Reader needed to view both PDF documents. Click here to download the free software.)
Completed registration and waiver forms are required. Click here to download the registration form. Click here to download the waiver form.
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For more information, contact the Education Manager at (502) 515-3149. To sponsor a child, call (502) 515-3144.
ANIMAL ADVENTURE CAMP allows campers to have fun while expanding
their animal care knowledge by:
- Learning how to care for dogs and cats by feeding, bathing and
 playing with adoptable animals
- Participating in educational, animal-related games and activities
- Learning how to safely handle companion animals
- Meeting new friends, two-legged and four-legged!
- Learning about responsible pet guardianship
 What's more, Animal Adventure Campers will enhance their learning through arts and crafts, guest speakers, educational videos and skits. Children will build a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility for animals and life!
Both one-day and week-long camps are available. Children are grouped according to age. Extended care and lunch options also are available (see registration form).
CAMP DATES
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
KHS Main Campus
Ages 6-12
Weeklong Camp/$175
June 2-6 (FULL), 9-13 (FULL), 16-20 (FULL), 23-27 (FULL)
July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25
July 28 - August 1
August 4-8 (FULL)
One-Day Camp/$45
June 30
July 1, 2, 3
CANINE COMPANION CAMP, for children 6 to 12, is designed to strengthen the bond between campers and their four-legged friend. Campers will learn about pet care through hands-on experience with their dog:
- Training
- Grooming
- Games and more!
With limited availability, this new camp will book up quickly!
CAMP DATES
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
KHS Fern Creek Pet Resort
Ages 6-12
Weeklong Camp/$200 (FULL)
June 16-20
One-Day Camp/$50 (every day FULL)
*$45 for each additional day
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
*During the weeklong camps, campers bring their dogs to camp for three of the five days. Campers bring their dogs each day for the one-day camps.
Children are grouped according to age. Extended care and lunch options also are available (see registration form).
CAREER DISCOVERY CAMP is designed for young people, ages 11-15, interested in pursuing a career with dogs, cats or horses. Participants will learn about a number of occupations involving companion animals from the professionals themselves!
Career Discover Camp is a hands-on experience intended to educate young people in the following areas:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Behavior
- Horse Training & Care*
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Rescue & More!
One-day field trip that includes a visit to Greenhill Theraphy, which helps special needs children through horse theraphy!
Campers also have the option to foster a pet at home during the weeklong camp.
CAMP DATES
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Seneca High School
Ages 11-15
Weeklong Camp/$215
July 14-18 (Openings), 21-25 (FULL)
*While campers directly interact with a number of animals, this session does not include horseback riding.
Extended care and lunch option also are available (see registration form).
Sample Day at Animal Adventure Camp
Tuesday: Dog Day
Craft 1: Bandanas
Craft 2: Dog Treats
Activity 1: Dog Care
Morning
8:00-9:00 Extended care hours
9:00-9:30 Camper Bingo!
9:30-10:00 Speaker on Agility
10:00-10:30 Craft 1
10:30-10:45 Puppy Room
10:45-11:00 Cat Room
11:00-11:30 Speaker on Animal Rescue
Lunch & Recess
11:30-12:45 Lunch with Video and Bathroom Break
12:45-1:15 Recess
Afternoon
1:15-1:55 Craft 2
1:55-2:35 Activity 1
2:35-3:15 Cat/Puppy
3:15-3:50 Dog Baths
3:50-4:00 Trivia questions from the day's lessons and speakers.
4:00-5:00 Extended Care Hours
 Reserve Your Child's Spot Today!
Click here for the 2008 summer camp brochure. (Adobe Reader needed to view both PDF documents. Click here to download the free software.)
Completed registration and waiver forms are required. Click here to download the registration form. Click here to download the waiver form.
For more information or to be added to the 2009 summer camp mailing list, contact the Education Manager at (502) 515-3149. To sponsor a child, call (502) 515-3144.
KHS Summer Camps are sponsored by:
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