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Does Your Child Love Animals? Let them learn more at Camp!

Compassionate Care Camp at the Fredericksburg SPCA

By Fredericksburg SPCA April 22, 2021

Give your children a chance to get involved with all things animal this summer and learn how they can be animal advocates within the community!

This an incredible experience for the animal-loving child in your life - Plus monies raised through camp fees also go toward our life-saving mission. 


Provide your child with a better understanding of: 

  • animal-related career fields,
  • how to provide proper daily care for animals
  • what we do here at the Fredericksburg SPCA!


What happens at camp?

  •  Fun activities - themes include Creepy Crawlies, Down on the Farm and Ocean Advocates!
  •  A chance to hear from people who are working in the animal industry
  •  Learn the answers to questions like "how do farm animals digest their food? Where do I find nematodes in my backyard? How can I help save polar bears from extinction?"
  • Discussions about a large variety of animal-related topics



When:

  • June 21st - June 25th // ages 6 - 9
  • June 28th - July 2nd // ages 10 - 13
  • July 5th - July 9th // ages 6 - 9 
  • July 12th - July 17th // ages 10 - 13
  • July 19th - July 23rd // ages 6 - 9
  • July 26th - July 30th // ages 10 - 13

All camps are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm 


Where: 

Fredericksburg SPCA
10819 Courthouse Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408


How:

Get more information and sign up here.