Dog day camps help children learn about canine behavior.
The rate of dog bite injuries is highest among children. Although a child should never be blamed for a dog's aggression, there are behaviors kids can learn that might lessen their risks of getting bitten by dogs. Numerous humane societies and rescue groups offer dog camps for kids that teach children about canine behavior, benefiting both campers and rescue pets.
San Francisco SPCA
Shelter dogs get special attention from campers.
The San Francisco SPCA views participation in its summer animal camps as a win-win situation. While kids get to learn about animals, shelter dogs and cats get special attention from campers. According to its website, "Curricula combine enriching activities and experiential learning to foster children's love and understanding of animals." Each camp session costs $400, although financial aid is available for low-income families. Campers get a t-shirt and an afternoon snack.
San Francisco SPCA
243 Alabama Street
San Francisco CA 94103
415-554-3000
sfspca.org
Shadow Hill
Kids learn handling techniques for show their dogs at Shadow Hill.
Children bring their own dogs to Shadow Hill Camp for Dogs and Kids in North Carolina. Kids learn handle their pets and train them to use agility courses. Campers also learn about proper techniques for showing their pooches at dog shows. Shadow Hill is a kennel and farm with 134 acres of space. Each camp session costs $475.
Shadow Hill
1723 Belford Church Road
Jackson Springs, NC 27281
910-974-3647
shadowhillshelties.com
Camp Border Collie for Kids
Border collies and at-risk kids bond at Camp Border Collie.
Camp Border Collie for Kids is a program developed by Glen Highland Farm and the Sweet Border Collie Rescue Program. Inner-city youth from Newark, New Jersey and the New York City area are paired with rescue dogs at Glen Highland Farm in upstate New York. According to the camp website, the program "is designed to foster and promote the positive principles of nonviolence between children and their environment through the human/animal/nature relationship." The program is supported by donations and is free.
Camp Border Collie for Kids
217 Pegg Rd.
Morris, NY 13808
607-263-5415
glenhighlandfarm.com
Rancho Coastal Humane Society Animal Camps
Rescued dogs and cats help campers learn about animal behavior at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society.
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, California holds its humane education camps during spring, summer and fall school breaks. Children ages 6 to 15 experience traditional camp fun, like arts, crafts and games. But they also learn about animal behavior with the help of the RCHS shelter dogs and cats. The cost of the camp is $200 per week.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
389 Requeza Street
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-6413
rchumanesociety.org
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