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Camp ARF is a wonderful experience for children of all ages who love animals and are interested in having fun, fun, fun, while learning more about their furry four-legged friends. Each camp day includes lessons, crafts, games related to the day’s theme, and interaction with ARF’s Pet Hug Pack therapy animals. Camp ARF offers valuable interactive humane education for any school-aged child.
QUESTIONS? Call 925.296.3152 or email camp@arf.net
Full or partial camp scholarships available to low income families.
Pooch Pals
Grades 1-3
Ever wondered what makes your dog tick? Why and how breeds and their special characteristics were created? How to select the right dog for you? Participants in this camp will explore a variety of dog breeds as classified by the American Kennel Club. Daily visits from ARF’s Pet Hug Pack teams will demonstrate breed physical characteristics and personalities while offering hands-on interaction with ARF therapy dogs. Animal-centric games and crafts too! No prior Camp ARF experience is required.
Dates: April 9 - 13, 2012
Hours: 9 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday
Fee: $ 200 per one week session
$175 per camper if registering with a sibling or friend
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Camp ARF
Grades 4 -5
This camp is perfect for young animal lovers eager to learn more about animal care, health, grooming and behavior as well as responsible pet guardianship. Campers will explore ARF’s shelter activities, spend time with ARF’s therapy cats and dogs, meet our shelter animal guests, play animal-themed games and get creative with “critter crafts.” Topics include: Care/ feeding of shelter pets, as well as animals in our community and the importance of spaying/neutering pets to control overpopulation. Campers will have the opportunity to observe a spay/neuter surgery (parental permission required) and to participate in a pet food drive benefitting animals in our community.
Dates: April 9 - 13, 2012
Hours: 9 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday
Fee: $ 200 per one week session
$ 175 per camper if registering with a sibling or friend
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Camp ARF "A"
Grades 1-3
Fashioned after ARF's popular All Stars® program this camp utilizes a unique "foster care" model with plush toy animals to teach children about responsible pet ownership. By tending to their "foster pet" over the course of a week the children learn to understand and provide for a pet's needs. Additional topics include dog safety, cat and dog behavior, the importance of spay/neuter and positive training reinforcements. The camp also offers animal-themed games, "critter crafts" and visits by ARF's therapy dogs and cats. A favorite camp activity is Friday's pet-less pet show where campers put their knowledge of positive reinforcement to use while "training" each other on ARF's dog agility course. Always a popular event for children and adults alike, parents are welcome to attend and cheer on their children as they race through the obstacle course. This pet show makes for wonderful photo opportunities for family albums and holiday cards!
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Camp ARF "B"
Grades 1-3
If your child(ren) loved Camp ARF "A" and just can't wait to come back for more, then this is the camp for them! Students will build on their existing knowledge of pet care, safety, behavior, health, nutrition and grooming while enjoying visits from ARF's therapy cats and dogs and select shelter guests! Animal-themed games and "critter crafts" round out the fun!
Please note this is a B level camp, requiring children to have attended a session of Camp ARF within the past two years.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Feline Friends
Grades 1-3
Is your child crazy about cats? Can they tell the difference between a tortie and a torbie? Are calico cats always female? Do cats really have a sixth sense? How many breeds of cats are there? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating feline facts! Discover the origins, history and mysteries of these beautiful creatures through fiction and non-fiction accounts. Visits from the Pet Hug Pack's feline members will demonstrate physical characteristics, training methods and personalities while also enjoying some cuddle time with campers. No prior Camp ARF experience required.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Pooch Pals
Grades 1-3
Ever wondered what makes your dog tick? Why and how breeds and their special characteristics were created? How to select the right dog for you? Participants in this camp will explore a variety of dog breeds as classified by the American Kennel Club. Daily visits from ARF's Pet Hug Pack teams will demonstrate breed physical characteristics and personalities while offering hands-on interaction with ARF therapy dogs. Animal-centric games and crafts too! No prior Camp ARF experience is required.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Camp ARF "A"
Grades 4-5
This camp is perfect for young animal lovers eager to learn more about animal care, health, grooming and behavior as well as responsible pet guardianship. Campers will explore ARF's shelter activities, spend time with ARF's therapy cats and dogs, meet our shelter animal guests, play animal-themed games and get creative with "critter crafts." Topics include: Care/ feeding of shelter pets, as well as animals in our community and the importance of spaying/neutering pets to control overpopulation. Campers will have the opportunity to observe a spay/neuter surgery (parental permission required) and to participate in a pet food drive benefitting animals in our community.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Camp ARF "B"
Grades 4-5
If your child just can't get enough of Camp ARF and is eager to learn more, this is the camp for them! The camp offers interactive lessons and hands-on activities on topics such as animal care, health, behavior and welfare, shelter enrichment, dog training and breed characteristics. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in a service learning activity benefitting shelter animals and cats and dogs in the larger community. Therapy cats and dogs from ARF's Pet Hug Pack team will be visiting throughout the week and the camp includes meet-and-greets with select shelter guests.
Please note this is a “B” level camp requiring children to have attended a session of Camp ARF within the past two years.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Pooch Pals
Grades 4-5
This advanced version of Pooch Pals examines the origins, traits and behavior of dog breeds in more depths. Campers will work in small study groups to research specific breeds, responsible pet guardianship and breed rescue. Daily visits from ARF's Pet Hug Pack teams will demonstrate breed physical characteristics and personalities while offering hands-on interaction with ARF therapy dogs. Animal-centric games and crafts too! No prior Camp ARF experience is required.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Vet Camp 
Grades 4-5
Does your child dream of becoming a vet? ARF's vet camp gives children the opportunity to explore the world of a shelter veterinarian and veterinary staff first hand. Through discussions, demonstrations and hands-on activities campers will discover what it takes to keep shelter animals healthy and how to interact with them safely. Students will observe a live spay/neuter surgery in ARF's clinic, work in teams on real life animal case studies, analyze x-rays, examine slides under the microscope, practice suture and injection techniques, and perform basic pet first aid. Therapy dogs and cats from ARF's Pet Hug Pack team will be visiting campers throughout the week.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Vet Camp
Grades 6-8
ARF's vet camp offers an exciting opportunity for your aspiring veterinarian to explore shelter medicine and learn about the many career paths available to veterinary professionals. Campers will observe a live spay/neuter surgery in ARF's clinic, work in teams on real life animal case studies, analyze x-rays, examine slides under the microscope, practice suture and injection techniques, perform basic pet first aid, gown up for surgery, sterilize and pack instruments and much more. Vet clinic professionals will share their experiences on topics from animal care and behavior, pet first aid, emergency response and shelter-specific concerns such as herd health and epidemiology. Therapy dogs and cats from ARF's Pet Hug Pack team will be visiting campers throughout the week.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
Junior Dog Trainer
Grades 9-12
In this camp, each student will be assigned their own ARF dog for the week. Participants will learn about the value of reward-based dog training and how to get the best results. Campers will also learn about behavior problem solving and put this new knowledge into action with their ARF dog. We will discuss dog body language and dog play styles while watching dog play groups in action!
In addition, campers will learn about canine freestyle (aka doggy dancing) and how to navigate a basic agility course with their dog. At the end of the week, campers will be able to show off all their hard work at our graduation talent show. This is truly a unique opportunity for participants to learn about training and give these dogs a "paw-up" on finding their forever home!
Junior Dog Trainer is open to students grades 9-12 with a real interest in dog training. Campers should come prepared to get dirty and should be comfortable around dogs of all sizes.
Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon, Monday - Friday
Price: $200 per one week session
$175 per camper when you register with a sibling or friend
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