Jason Burtis or Courtney Clasper, Camp Directors
Waxhaw Animal Hospital
wahvetcamp@gmail.com
704-843-2269
The main levels of Elementary and Middle School are intended as both an introduction and a new experience, even if a child has already attended camp with us. Each session and year bring new experiences, cases, and your child gets even more out of camp as they mature and are exposed to similar concepts again.
Elementary level camp is offered for Rising 2nd - 5th graders, with smaller groups dividing up for various activities as we do our "Rounds."
Middle School level camp is offered for Rising 6th-9th graders, with smaller groups breaking out for interactive experiences.
The "Returning" Sessions are exclusively open to campers who have already attended at least one session of that same level and are entering 4th or 5th grade for Elementary or 7th-9th grade for Middle School. This is an experience that allows for a bit more in depth, however all regular sessions are still open to returning campers, as there is plenty to do & learn.
Each session & each year is always somewhat different, as well as the maturity level of the camper. Campers always seem to do have even more fun the second, third, or fourth time around!
1: Session 1 Elementary - 2nd-5th Grade
June 10 - 14, 2019 **Session FULL** 3/2
2: Session 2 Middle School - 6th - 9th Grade
June 17 - 21, 2019 **Session FULL** 3/14
3: Session 3 Elementary - 2nd - 5th Grade
June 24 - 28, 2019 **Session FULL** 3/5
4: Session 4 Elementary - 2nd - 5th Grade
July 8 - 12, 2019 **Session FULL** 3/5
5: Session 5 Returning Elementary - 4th - 5th
July 15 - 19, 2019 1 Spot Remains
6: Session 6 Middle School - 6th - 9th Grade
July 22 - 26, 2019 **Session FULL** 3/18
7: Session 7 Returning MS - 7th - 9th Grade
August 5 - 9, 2019 **Session FULL** 5/22
8: Session 8 Elementary - 2nd - 5th Grade
August 12 - 16, 2019 **Session FULL** 3/22
After you have successfully completed registration, please be sure to print out the VetCamp Health History & Waiver Form for each camper, then complete and return to us. It can be found in any 1 of three places: the above link, our Vet Camp Website, or on our Facebook event page.
www.ncvetcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/WaxhawAnimalHospital
If you are unable to find or open it, please email us at wahvetcamp@gmail.com, and we will send you an attachment.
Campers will:
Other Activities Include:
Extra Program Components for Returning Campers:
We will again have returning camper experiences this summer by offering 2 separate sessions, one for each grade group. We will be building on the experiences that your child had in the previous year (or even earlier in the summer).
* Note that these sessions have a prerequisite: Returning Elementary Session - 4th or 5th grade AND having attended our Elementary VetCamp last year or a prior session this year; Returning MS Session - 7th - 9th grade AND having attended our MIddle School Vet Camp last year or a prior session this year.
Some of the extra activities may include:
Returning Middle School Extended Days! -- This year, we have expanded the Returning Middle School session to be a full day (until 5pm, with car rides out until 5:15pm) on Tueday, Wednesday & Thursday. Monday will be until 1pm, then Friday will be the family picnic at 12:15, ending at 1pm. During the extra time, we may plan an extended field trip, as well as extra lab time, animal handling practice, surgery videos, and other activities. Campers should be sure to pack a hearty lunch, refillable water bottle and we will have 2 snack breaks during the day.
THE LOGISTICS
Daily Schedule:
Rides In (Arrival): 8:45-9:00 am - Parents may drop off their kids in our "car rider line"
Camp Activities: 9:00 am –1:00 pm
Rides Out (Departure): 1:00-1:15 pm
What to Wear:
What to Bring:
What Not to Bring:
Tuition:
Regular Sessions: $325 Returning Elementary: $350 Returning MS: $450
Full Pay at Registration locks in the slot / Deposit at Registration requires a balance payment by a due date in order to lock in the registration. Deposits are not refundable. Balances due by April 15th for June Sessions, by May 15th for July sessions, and by June 15th for August sessions.
If a session you are hoping for is full and you wish to be on a Wait List, you should register your child under the Wait List Deposit option, and pay to confirm your deisre to be in a session. Open spots will be filled from the wait list 2-3 weeks after the balance deadlines, and you will receive an email to confirm your child's placement. If we are unable to place your child for the summer session off the wait list, your deposit will be refunded at that time as well.