The Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County is preparing for a busy summer filled with children and animals from the community. Back by popular demand, the Pope Memorial SPCA is getting ready to open their doors to dozens of summer campers, ranging in ages from five to 15, for week-long camps focused around the love of animals.
Pope Memorial SPCA day camps offer children the opportunity to develop a caring, compassionate, and responsible awareness of animals in the community. Perfect for children who have a sincere interest in all animals, campers will dive into topics and activities that include proper pet care, safety around animals, responsible pet ownership, and grooming and training techniques. Campers will meet special guests from the animal care field throughout the week, including some personal time with the furry, hairy, and scaly animals who find their way to the SPCA.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the 2016 Summer Camp Program,” said Shannon Camara, Director of Educational Outreach at the Pope Memorial SPCA. “Due to last summer’s success, we have excitingly doubled the number of sessions being offered this year. The children in our community are the next generation of animal lovers and SPCA champions. The hands-on experience gained by all campers lends perfectly with the growing interest and involvement from our community’s youth.”
Designed for the interests of age-specific campers, the Pope Memorial SPCA is offering seven week-long sessions including Camp Luv-A-Pet for five- to seven-year-old campers, Animal Advocates for those eight to 12 years old, and Animal Care Camp for the 13- to 15-year-old participants. Sessions are limited to a maximum of 12 campers on a rolling basis, so SPCA staff are urging interested families to register as soon as possible to ensure their spots.
If interested in learning more or to register your child, visit the shelter located at 94 Silk Farm Road in Concord or visit PopeMemorialSPCA.org for an application. All completed applications must be received no later than June 1. Since the camp weeks fill up fast, interested parties are encouraged to apply now.