The Humane Society of St. Lucie County (HSSLC) is pleased to announce its first summer camp: the Pet Ed-ventures Summer Camp. This camp offers children in 3rd to 8th grade a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn about animal care, compassion, and advocacy through a variety of fun Pet Adventures. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of GL Homes, this week-long camp, which includes lunch and snacks, is available for an incredibly affordable price of $50 per week.
Fun, Learning, and Compassion for Just $50 a Week!
All Summer Long, the Pet Education Summer Camp Turns Kids into Pet Adventurers.
It combines fun and learning through immersive activities that empower them to become animal advocates. Campers will tour the shelter, meet adoptable animals, create pet toys, and even watch dogs run through the new “Wow and Move” agility course. From reading to kittens to helping stock the Pawsitive Pet Pantry, kids will have a direct impact on the lives of homeless cats and dogs.
“The Pet-Ed Summer Camp aims to shape future leaders who understand that compassion is a form of strength. We teach children that the way we treat the most vulnerable, especially animals, defines our humanity. By educating the young people in our community about loving and humane treatment of animals, HSSLC helps build a future where animal cruelty and homelessness are not tolerated,” said Nukhet Hendricks, Executive Director of HSSLC.
What Makes the Pet-Ed Summer Camp Special?
• Learn about adoption, spaying/neutering, and the inner workings of an animal shelter. • Design adoption posters to help pets find their forever homes.
- Spend quality time with dogs and cats.
- Acquire essential safety skills, such as interpreting animal body language.
- Create toys for dogs and cats.
- Watch live canine agility demonstrations.
- Participate in community projects, like stocking the Pawsitive Pet Pantry.
The Pet Education Summer Camp is perfect for kids who love animals, enjoy crafts and hands-on activities, and might be curious about a future working with pets.
The generous sponsorship from GL Homes made this affordable camp possible, ensuring access for local families. “We are so grateful to GL Homes for helping us make this dream a reality. Their support means parents, kids, and pets all win this summer,” said Shannon Glendinning, Director of Development at HSSLC.
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Sign up today at https://hsslc.org/summer-camp/!
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