The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Summer Camp teaches children the importance of respect, kindness and compassion for all living things. This year's themes are Piles of Pets! and Farm to Forest!

 

During the Piles of Pets! week, we'll learn all about the different pets we have in our homes. From dogs, to cats, to rodents... and more! We'll learn how to care for animals, how to properly handle them and why it is so important that we humans respect our animal friends!

 

At Farm to Forest! camp, we'll learn all about farm animals and wild animals. From life on a working farm to survival in the wild, we'll come to understand the impact that humans have on the lives of animals and why it is so important that we respect our animal friends!

 

Both weeks include fun and informative lectures, hands-on socialization with small animals, games, activities, interesting guest speakers and fun weekly field trips. Please note that while the kids will have plenty of opportunities for hands-on socialization with the animals, they will not be working with them all day long.

   

Ages: 6-12 years old

Camp Location: Hamilton/Burlington SPCA, 245 Dartnall Road, Hamilton

 

Dates: Eight indivdual weeks during the summer, beginning July 5, 2011. Please see exact dates on registration form below. Please note: the week of August 2 is a 4 day week.

Times: Camp runs from 9:00 am – to 4:00 pm

 

We offer extended supervision from 8:00-8:30 am and from 4:30-5:00 pm. See details on the registration form on the second page.

 

 Cost: $175.00 for weeks 1-4 and 6-8

$140.00 for week 5 (4 day week)

Payments are due at the time of registration.

  

 HBSPCA Camp Field Trips

Piles of Pets! Schedule

Week	Dates	Field Trip	Description
Week 1	July 4-8	Donkey Sanctuary	Like the HBSPCA, the Donkey Sanctuary provides a safe place for donkeys. On our field trip, we will learn all about donkeys and their care.
Week 3	July 18-22	White Rock Ostrich Farm	On this farm visit, we'll learn all about the ostrich, a very proud and interesting bird. Please note that this trip is not wheel chair accessible.
Week 5	August 2-5 (4-day week)	Donkey Sanctuary	Like the HBSPCA, the Donkey Sanctuary provides a safe place for donkeys. On our field trip, we will learn all about donkeys and their care.
Week 7	August 15-19	Mountsberg Conservation	On this trip, we will learn all about birds of paradisee during an amazing live bird show. We'll see huge draft horses and hike the trails to see the wildlife.

 

Farm to Forest!  Schedule

Week	Dates	Field Trip	Description
Week 2	July 11-15	Loewith Dairy Farm	On this field trip, we'll learn all about working on a dairy farm with real, live cows! This will be an interactive, hands-on experience.
Week 4	July 25-29	African Lion Safari	Safari time! Learn about some of Africa's most famous animals, without leaving Ontario.
Week 6	August 8-12	Loewith Dairy Farm	On this field trip, we'll learn all about working on a dairy farm with real, live cows! This will be an interactive, hands-on experience.
Week 8	August 22-26	White Rock Ostrich Farm	On this farm visit, we'll learn all about the ostrich, a very proud and interesting bird. Please note that this trip is not wheel chair accessible.

 

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Summer 2011 Registration Form

HBSPCA Summer Camp Registration 2011 (376.4 KB)

 Weekly Camp Schedule (sample)

Summer Camp 2011 Weekly Schedule (Sample) (416.1 KB)

Field trips (sample)

Summer Camp 2011 Feild Trips (Sample) (75.3 KB)