spcaLA's Friends for Life Summer Camp
Welcome to the spcaLA's Friends for Life Summer Camp information page. We are glad to see that you are interested in our 7th annual summer camp. Please be advised that the name Camp Pedee is no longer being used, but spcaLA's summer camp is still the same program!
Please read the following information carefully. To read our Frequently Asked Questions, please CLICK HERE.
spcaLA's Friends for Life Summer Camp is a week long and is designed for 8-13 year olds. At the camp, kids learn basic care and responsibility for pets, respect for animals, and the beginnings of dog training—all while having fun with friends! Younger kids (8-10) will participate in animal related games, activities and crafts. They will also learn the basics of dog handling and training, plus much more. Older campers (11-13) will also participate in animal related crafts and activities, watch a surgery, see dog training demos, and do obedience and agility training with shelter dogs.
CIT
There is also a wonderful opportunity for graduated campers! Anyone who is between the ages of 14-16 and has attended spcaLA's summer camp in the past may apply to be a Camp Counselor In Training (CIT). If you are interested in learning more about this, please CLICK HERE.
Currently, all Counselor in Training (CIT) positions are filled. Thank you for your interest in becoming a CIT for the spcaLA Friends for Life Summer Camp. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CIT or wish to find out about future CIT options, please contact Melanie Wagner at (310) 676-1149, ext 228 or mwagner@spcaLA.com.
Registration Completion
After your registration is complete and your child has been accepted, a confirmation packet will be emailed to you. The confirmation packet will include a confirmation of the camp dates and requirements; please check this information carefully to ensure that your child is registered for the correct session.
Reminders about spcaLA's Friends for Life Summer Camp
- Camp is for children ages 8-13 only. If your child is not 8 years old by the start of his or her session, he or she will not be allowed to attend. Proof of birth certificate may be required if it is suspected that your child is younger than 8 years old.
- NEW! If you are between the ages of 14-16, have graduated from the spcaLA's summer camp program in the past and are interested in coming back to camp as a Counselor In Training (CIT) please CLICK HERE.
- Lunch is not provided, so each camper should bring a sack lunch every day.
- One camp t-shirt is included in the cost of camp. You may purchase additional t-shirts for $15.00 each.
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn for dog training. Shorts can be worn to camp, but campers must change into pants prior to dog training or they will not be allowed to work with the dogs.
- spcaLA does not guarantee the use of shelter dogs. It is up to the discretion of the spcaLA whether or not shelter dogs can safely be used during summer camp.
- Participating in spcaLA's Friends for Life Summer Camp means that each and every camper will be working hands-on with shelter animals. Although the spcaLA staff takes the precautions necessary to ensure your child's safety and health, there is an inherent risk that occurs when working with shelter animals. These risks include but are not limited to: bodily injury, illness/parasites, unforeseen allergies, etc. If you have any questions about these risks, please do not hesitate to contact the Humane Education staff at humaneeducation@spcala.com.
spcaLA's Summer Camp Registration Information:
Registration begins April 19th , 2010 at 9 am
WHEN: Session 1: June 21st–June 25th
Session 2: June 28th–July 2nd
Session 3: July 12th–July 16th
Session 4: July 19th–July 23rd
Session 5: August 2nd–August 6th
Session 6: August 9th–August 13th
Session 7: August 23rd–August 27th
Session 8: August 30th–September 3rd
TIME: 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Drop off begins at 8:45 am
Pick up time for the spcaLA's summer camp is 3:00 pm. Any time after 3:00 pm is considered late, and there will be a charge of $15.00. If you are later than 3:30 pm, it will be considered abandonment, and the police will be called to escort your child home safely.
WHERE: P.D. Pitchford Companion Animal Village and Education Center
7700 East Spring Street; Long Beach, 90815
COST: $250.00 before June 1st.
$300.00 on or after June 1st.
HOW: Online registration will begin on April 19th , 2010 at 9am After your registration is complete and your child has been accepted, a confirmation packet will be emailed to you. The confirmation packet will include a confirmation of the camp dates and requirements; please check this information carefully to ensure that your child is registered for the correct session.
If you are unable to register with a credit card, please contact Melanie Wagner at (310) 676-1149, ext 228 or email humaneeducation@spcala.com .
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
If you would like to be added to our 2011 Camp Notification List, please e-mail your name and address to humaneeducation@spcala.com.
