SAN BERNARDINO – The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley is hosting its annual “Critter Camp” – a week-long, interactive, learning experience for students entering the second, third, fourth and fifth grades. The camp will be held July 24th – July 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Through this hands-on camp, children will learn the importance of kindness and compassion toward all living creatures. All activities and lessons reinforce the importance of safety around and kindness to animals, as well as taking care of our environment. Each day, students receive snacks, as well as reinforcement materials and take home crafts.
During Critter Camp, the campers will experience the wonderful world of bugs, marsupials, therapy and service animals, the difference between wild and tame animals, and “make & take” animal art activities all while “camping” in actual tents.
Students will be introduced to HSSBV Humane Officers, Veterinarians, Technicians, and go on a tour of the facility. Camp presenters will include: Paul and Kathy Roman with Nestor, the 37 year old Amazon Parrot; Hooves and Paws Pet Therapy Group; Search and Rescue Horses from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; Wonders of Wildlife; Agility dogs; UCR Entomology Department; Lucky Bunny Rabbit Rescue/San Diego House Rabbit Society; little red bird animal sanctuary; Darlene Douthit, local cartoonist and artist; Genesis Butler, 10 year old guest speaker, and music from the D’Vine Choir featuring songs about animals.
We will also be creating Stars of HOPE to send encouragement to people who have experienced a disaster or tragedy or to people to whom we would like to show our appreciation and gratitude. To learn more about Stars of HOPE, please visit their website at Stars of HOPE New York Says Thank You.
The fee to attend Critter Camp for the week is just $40 per student for the entire week. Limited financial assistance is available. To register you child for Critter Camp visit www.hssbv.org, call 909-380-7844 or stop by the HSSBV (374 W Orange Show Road, San Bernardino). Please register by Monday, July 17th in order to give us time to prepare materials for Critter Camp.