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MONROE COUNTY HUMANE ASSOCIATION Courtesy Monroe County Humane Association
oin us and the Animal Ambassadors to learn about each of them and more each day of summer Paws and Claws camp with the Monroe County Humane Association. Today’s children are the companion animal guardians of tomorrow. Humane Education programs like Paws and Claws camp are fun-filled ways to help kids understand the importance of kindness, respect, and responsibility for all animals. The Monroe County Humane Association’s Paws and Claws camp offers kids a unique opportunity to be up close and personal with animals of all shapes and sizes, while learning how to be compassionate, caring and thoughtful individuals. Now in its 10th year, Paws and Claws Camp has encouraged hundreds of campers to be gentle and respectful to the animals and people with whom we share the Earth. Featuring daily interactions with trained and screened Animal Ambassadors, registered therapy animals, and shelter animals, there is something for every young animal lover at this camp. Children that attend Paws & Claws camp will participate in dog training, feeding and socializing with
a variety of animals are just a few of the unique experiences included. Daily games, crafts and visits from professionals in animal related fields round out each afternoon of camp. Campers will get the opportunity to spend time at the Bloomington Animal Shelter, and make special treats for shelter residents. Camp sessions are one week long and offered for kid’s ages 6-14, space is limited to 12 campers per week, be sure to register early. Camp is held during the summer months, school holidays, and at select times during the school year. Have an older child still interested in animal care? Graduated campers between the ages of 14-17 and have attended Paws and Claws camp in the past may apply to be a Camp Counselor in Training (CIT). The Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) fills a unique niche in our community as an education, advocacy and assistance organization with a focus of keeping owned pets in their homes and educating for a better Monroe County for animals. In addition to children’s camps and humane education programming throughout the year, MCHA offers spay/neuter assistance and emergency medical assistance for lowincome households.
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For more information on MCHA and our many unique programs, please visitwww.monroehumane.org or call 812-333-6242.