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Camp PAWS 2017

Camp PAWS is a popular humane education day camp for ages 6-11, held at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Our educational goals are to instill empathy, compassion, and respect towards animals, humans, and the environment. Join us for our 5-week sessions starting in June and July!

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Camp PAWS 2017

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  1. Camp PAWS 2017 3100 Cherry Hill Road | Ann Arbor, MI | 48105 (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

  2. Humane Education Staff • Karen Patterson, Director of Volunteers and Humane Education • Amelia Rodgers, Humane Education Manager Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

  3. Camp PAWS Staff Erin Peters Full-Time, Seasonal Humane Ed. Specialist Ashley Recker Programs Specialist Jessie Hitt Humane Education Specialist Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

  4. What is Camp PAWS? • Humane Education Day Camp • Camp for ages 6-11 years • Most popular Humane Education program

  5. Educational Goals of Camp PAWS • Instill empathy, compassion, and respect towards animals, humans, and the environment • Educate youth on our mission and related topics

  6. Where is Camp held? • Education Center • Throughout the shelter • Dog/Cat areas • Outside classrooms

  7. Staff Roles • Curriculum design and implementation • Behavior management • Medication • First aid • Parent communication • Safety and emergency procedures • Supervise campers (and giving permission to do things)

  8. Junior Volunteer Roles • Assist with • Clean up and set up • Passing out materials • Helping and engaging with youth during activities • Being excellent role models

  9. Volunteers Need to Be… • Comfortable working with youth • Punctual and reliable • Positive • Calm and patient • Willing to follow directions from staff • Aware that they are here to volunteer and will not be able to participate in some camper activities

  10. Camp PAWS Session 1 • 5 weeks of session 1 camp • Monday-Friday, day camp • Start dates: • June 19th (ages 6-8) • June 26th (ages 9-11) • July 3rd, no camp 7/4 (ages 6-8) • July 10th (ages 9-11) • July 17th (ages 6-11)

  11. Camp PAWS Session 2 • Five weeks of session 2 camp • Monday-Friday, day camp • Start dates: • July 31st (ages 6-8) • August 7th (ages 9-11) • August 14th (ages 6-8) • August 21st (ages 9-11) • August 28th (ages 6-11)

  12. Camp PAWS JV Shifts Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 2:30pm-4:30pm Camp Schedule During JV Shift 2:30-3:15pm Guest Speaker 3:15-3:45pm Activity 3:45-4:00pm Closing Circle/Camper Pick-Up 4:00-4:30pm After Care (games/activities, time with animals)

  13. Working with Youth • When you arrive, staff will introduce you to campers • Always use positive words • Treat all campers equally • Communicate clearly and respectfully • Avoid sarcasm • Talk to the campers  • Per HSHV policy, youth should not be picked up or sit in laps • Allow staff to handle behavior situations • Remember, we want campers to have a good experience, and leave here loving animals!

  14. Come Prepared • When you arrive, clock-in and report to the Education Center • Closed toe shoes • JV t-shirt • Nametag • Shorts or pants • remember, you are representing HSHV 

  15. What’s Next? • Once you have read through this power point, email us at humaneed@hshv.org and let us know • We will then update your account and you will be able to sign up for “JV Camp PAWS” volunteer shifts! • Please limit yourself to 2 JV Camp PAWS shifts per week to allow other interested volunteers to get involved

  16. Thank you for volunteering with camp paws! 3100 Cherry Hill Road | Ann Arbor, MI | 48105 (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

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