Summer Camp
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm Children's Summer Camp teaches lifetime lessons of compassion, responsibility and respect not only toward animals, but toward all life and the environment as a whole.
Registration begins February 3rd, 2012! Please read our FAQ and Schedule BEFORE registering.
Summer Camp 2012 Information:
Camp is hosted for eight weeks during the summer, offered in one week sessions. The eight sessions are divided by age group (rising grades 2-9) and each session has 45 campers, three Head Counselors, and about six volunteer Junior Counselors.
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Campers meet Thunder, an adoptable steer, during summer 2011 |
All campers work alongside the barn and adoption center staff, participating in the care of our animals; activities include mucking horse stalls, cleaning rabbit cages, feeding cats, walking dogs and socializing (petting and playing with!) the many creatures at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm.
In addition to the experience providing care to a variety of animals on site, campers also learn about important animal welfare topics in daily discussions, and meet a variety of animal care professionals who participate as guest speakers. And just like any fun summer camp experience, our campers make crafts, sing songs, and play games!
There is a $325 registration fee for each one week session, and partial scholarships are available to families in need. Because we accept over 300 campers, we must start our registration process in early February, allowing plenty of time to collect registrations and paperwork, and host our inspection for licensing.
Applications were previously accepted via lottery, but because we are accepting more children to camp than ever before, we will be accepting registrations on a first-come, first-served basis. All registrations must be submitted online. A non-refundable $25 deposit is required at the time of registration.
Forms, Applications, Links:
Summer Camp Registration >> Please read our FAQ and Schedule first!
Summer Camp Schedule >> see which session(s) is available to your child, as well as important due dates for paperwork
Summer Camp FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) >> information about our registration process, payment & required paperwork, and daily Camp schedule
Becoming a Volunteer Junior Counselor & Application >> learn about becoming a JC!
