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OHS Summer Day Camps for Youth

 

Learn more about our camps:

 

 


 

OHS Camps on KGW News

 

Read the full story and watch the video here.

 

OHS Summer Camps Are a Hit with Kids - on KGW.com

 

Applications

 

Registration for the 2013 camp lottery is now closed. Parents of campers chosen in the lottery will be notified by email no later than March 21, 2013, and will receive a confirmation by mail soon after that. If you do not receive an email/written confirmation, you may assume that your child’s name was not drawn in the lottery. Please do not call or email to ask about lottery results.

 

 

2013 OHS Summer Camp Schedule

 

Please note: each camp listed below runs from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

 

Dates Camp Sessions Grade Levels Cost
July 8-11 Shelter Buddies (4 days) 3rd grade $175
July 15-19 Shelter Friends I 4th & 5th grades $200
July 22-26 Shelter Friends II 4th & 5th grades $200
July 29-Aug. 2 Shelter Friends III 5th & 6th grades $200
Aug. 5-9 Shelter Advocates I 6th & 7th grades $200
Aug. 12-16 Shelter Advocates II 6th & 7th grades $200

 

2013 Summer Camp Lottery

 

The camp application process for campers entering 3rd-7th grade in the fall of 2013 will again be conducted by lottery. All application forms received by March 8, 2013 will be entered in the lottery pool. After the closing date we will hold one lottery for each of the following camp groups:

  • 3rd grade campers (Shelter Buddies)
  • 4th/5th grade campers (Shelter Friends I & II)
  • 5th/6th grade campers (Shelter Friends III)
  • 6th/7th grade campers (Shelter Advocates I & II)

 

 

Bring-a-Friend Option

 

We understand that camp is often more enjoyable when campers attend with a friend, plus we want to encourage carpooling as much as possible. For these reasons we are offering the bring-a-friend option. Applicants who wish to attend with a friend must list that person on their camp application. Both applicants must list the other as their bring-a-friend choice. If an applicant is chosen to attend camp and has listed a friend to bring, both will be given a place in camp.

 

 

Family Registrations

 

Families with more than one potential camper per camp session need to send in individual applications for each child. If one child is chosen in the lottery, they can either exercise the bring-a-friend option or choose to have their sibling(s) attend with them. 

 

 

Notification of Selection           

Please do not call to see if your child was selected to attend camp. Parents of the children whose names were drawn in the lottery to attend one of the camp sessions will be contacted by email by March 21, 2013. Payment must be received at the shelter within 15 days of notification of selection to hold the child's place in camp. If you have questions regarding the lottery or camp in general, please contact the Education Assistant, Barb Cushway.

 

 

3rd-7th Grade Campers

                                           

Oregon Humane Society Campers at the shelter

The OHS Summer Day Camps are designed to give young people hands-on experience with the shelter animals, along with increasing their understanding and awareness of the role that they can have as ambassadors for the animals.

 

Campers are involved with the socializing, training, and grooming OHS pets. In addition, they have discussions with guest speakers who work with animals, including dog trainers, OHS Humane Investigations staff, the Reptile Man, and others. A unique camp T-shirt, water bottle, and daily snack are provided.

 

 

Scholarships

 

Applications are available for partial scholarships and are awarded based on financial need.

 

Week-long camp scholarships are $100 (maximum), and four-day camp scholarships are $75 (maximum). Please submit the completed scholarship application along with your camp application form.

 

If you are interested in contributing to the camp scholarship fund, please contact Education Manager Jessica Wiseley Kruger

 

 

2013 Camp Counselor Training

 

Dates Training Sessions Cost
June 17-21 Camp Counselor Training I $100
June 24-28 Camp Counselor Training II $100

 

 

Attention current OHS Youth Volunteers who were also 2012 Camp Counselors:

 

You have two options for Camp Counselor Training:

  • You may attend all five days of either Training Camp ($100)
  • You may attend the last three days of either Training Camp ($50)

 

Please be sure to mark on your application which option you prefer!

 

Camp Counselor Training Camp is designed for youth who are going into the 8th-12th grade in the fall of 2013. Camp Counselors attend their own one week leadership training camp and are then asked to return and assist at a minimum of two other camp sessions during the summer.

 

If you're thinking about becoming a camp counselor, ask yourself if you:

  • Have a positive attitude
  • Enjoy working with kids
  • Are committed to ensuring the safety of the animals and younger campers
  • Have the energy and drive to last all day
  • Are willing to participate in activities with kids (not just stand on the sidelines)
  • Love to have fun!

 

*Camp counselor selection is not done on a lottery basis, but rather on the merit of the application.

 

Scholarships for Counselors

 

Partial scholarships are available in the amount of $50 (maximum) for camp counselors and are awarded based on financial need. Please submit the completed scholarship application along with your camp counselor application form.

 

If you are interested in contributing to the camp scholarship fund, please contact Education Manager Jessica Wiseley Kruger

 

 

Camp FAQ

 

What time should I arrive?

Camp runs from Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Please arrive no earlier than 9:20 am and plan to be picked up at 4 pm. It is very important that campers be picked up on time because we do not have facilities or staff to supervise children after camp is over.

Where does camp happen?

Camp takes place at the Oregon Humane Society (1067 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97211) in the Education Hall.

Do I need to be there every day?

We hope so! Some camp activities will build on ones from previous days, so you might miss out on something important if you miss too much time. If you need to miss a day, just let us know.

What will we do during the week?

Animals, animals, animals! We’ll talk about many different kinds of animals and how we relate to them in our world. We will do a variety of activities, crafts, projects, and games. We will also have some interesting guest speakers.

Will we get to meet any real animals?

Yes! You will certainly meet cats, dogs, rabbits, and rodents at camp. You will get a chance to hang out with shelter animals and give them some love. We will have some other animal visitors, too.

What should I bring with me?

Bring a lunch every day. You will be given a water bottle on the first day to stay hydrated. A healthy afternoon snack will be provided.

What should I wear?

You should wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You never know when a dog will drool on you or a cat will shed some fur on your shirt. You must wear long pants and close-toed shoes every day.