Camp Pawprint

Camp Pawprint 2010 registration is officially open!

 

 

Camp Pawprint is a series of week-long day camps held at Dane County Humane Society. Campers ages 7 to 15 enjoy animal-related lessons and activities while having fun with other animal lovers! Activities include humane education lessons, critter projects, group games, and daily presentations from local animal experts.  All campers spend time interacting with our camp animals and getting hands-on experience providing daily care and socialization.  Animals used in the camp program vary daily and are approved by our behavior department.

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Day Camps 

(To see these camps organized by age click here.)

Each week of Camp Pawprint has a different age group and theme.  Activities, lessons, and visitors vary for each theme, but every week includes animal care and interaction, arts and crafts, and Friday afternoon horseback riding.

 

Creature Speak

Creature Speak is a day camp for children who love all animals. Kids will discover the many ways animals communicate and how they live day to day.

  • June 14-18 (7-9 years)
  • July 26-30 (7-9 years)
  • August 16-20 (10-12 years)

 

Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors is a day camp for children wanting to help animals. Kids will learn how to make a difference in the animal world.

  • June 21-25 (10-12 years)
  • July 12-16 (10-12 years)
  • August 9-13 (7-9 years)

 

Pets Unleashed

Pets Unleashed is a day camp for younger children. Kids will learn how to be responsible pet owners, “adopt” a shelter animal for a week, and learn about farm animals and wildlife.

  • June 28 - July 2 (7-9 years)
  • August 23-27 (7-9 years)

 

Animal Careers

Animal Careers is a day camp for kids interested in working with animals. Campers will observe a veterinarian in surgery, meet humane society employees, and spend a day as a zoologist.

  • July 19-23 (13-15 years)
  • August 2-6 (10-12 years)

 

Bonus Romp

Children will participate in service projects, watch animal-related movies, and create creature crafts in this aftercare day camp program. The fee covers supervision by a camp counselor, supplies, and an afternoon snack. Aftercare is limited to 15 campers per week.

 

Hours

 

Day Camps

  • Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Graduation every Friday at 2:00pm

 

Bonus Romp

  • Monday-Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm

Fees

  • $175 - DCHS Members (If you are a current member of DCHS)
  • $210 - Become a Member (Includes the cost of one $35 year membership, and the discounted member price of camp)
  • $235 - Non-member  (If you are not currently a member, or choose not to become a member)
  • $150 - Additional week (Each additional week of camp for the same camper. Price applies for both members and non-members)
  • $40 - Bonus Romp (Price applies for both members and non-members)

 

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are awarded each summer based upon financial need.  To apply for a scholarship send a letter of interest expressing need to Julie at jlussier@giveshelter.org.

 

Registration

Registration for Camp Pawprint 2010 can be done using our online form or by mailing or faxing the PDF form.

 

Questions?

Please contact the DCHS Outreach and Annual Giving Supervisor at jlussier@giveshelter.org.

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Maddie's Fund Projects in Dane County

Learn about DCHS's collaboration with Shelter from the Storm and Dane County Friends of Ferals.  By working together we can reach our goal of making Dane County an adoption guarantee community by 2012.  Click here for more information.

Feline Friends Fund

The Feline Friends Fund provides lifesaving donations directly to the homeless cats at Dane County Humane Society.  Contributions support cat adoption programs, spay and neuter surgeries to help reduce chronic overpopulation, as well as outreach and educational efforts to make our community a safer, kinder place for cats. Click here to donate directly to the Feline Friends Fund.

Businesses That Support Us

Learn more about businesses that support DCHS.
Throw away your hammer!  Thumbs Up! is the innovative way to hang pictures, plaques, and more without having to use a tool!  Developed by a local veterinarian, it is available at www.thumbsuphanger.com, as well as at local hardware stores.  Thumbs Up! will donate $1 from every 20-pack sold to Dane County Humane Society.  Order online and be sure to enter the code DCHS upon check-out to help our homeless animals!

Who's Helping Animals

Caroling for Critters

Sonia and her friends went "Caroling for Critters" for the second year in a row.  They asked for donations and were able to give a total of $469.10 plus dog treats and a "pet party" calendar.

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5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI 53718
Phone: (608) 838 - 0413