Critter Camp
2011 Critter Camp dates announced!
June 14-17 for kids 7-9 years old- This session is full!
June 21-24 for kids 10-12 years old- This session is full!
July 12-15 for kids 7-9 years old- This session is full!
July 19-22, STAR Camp (Special Training to Adopt & Rescue) for kids ages 7-12 years old- This session is full!
July 26-29, STAR Camp (Special Training to Adopt & Rescue) for kids 7-12 years old- This session is full!
Our STAR Camp is new this year and designed for return campers (from 2011 or previous years). This specialized camp will focus on caring for shelter animals until they can be adopted, helping find them new homes and more. Activities may include assisting with an adoption event, performing pet wellness exams, observing dog behavior assessments, assisting with spay/neuter clinics, caring for dogs and cats and more! For return campers ages 7-12 years.
Our Critter Camp day camps help children build a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility for all animals and life. Activities include caring for dogs and cats by feeding, training, grooming and socializing with adoptable animals. Campers participate in educational animal-related games, activities and art projects while making new friends, both two- and four-legged! Each week hosts guest speakers from different animal organizations within the community including presentations on horses, guide dogs, dog agility and more!
Each session runs Tuesday through Friday. The cost is $145 and includes all supplies and a Humane Society Critter Camp t-shirt.
Drop off is between 8:30-9 am and pick up is between 3:30-4 pm each day.
Campers are responsible for bringing two snacks and their own bag lunch each day.
Print out the Application Form and Waiver and mail with your check to: Humane Society Critter Camps, 5930 Highway 93 South, Missoula MT 59804. Or sign up in person at the shelter Tue-Fri from 1-6 pm and Saturdays from noon-4 pm. Spots are held as payments are received. Apply today to get your choice of sessions, 2010 camps sold out!
Questions: Please call Mariah at 549.3934 or email: outreach@myhswm.org.
2010 Critter Camp
Session #4 Campers!
More Critter Campers, session #3!
Session two Critter Campers!
This group was especially good at clicker training dogs like Bronson!
Check out Critter Campers from session one!
Making animal tracks with Chuck from Great Bear Foundation.
2009 Critter Campers
Meet the 'Hiding Dolphins', our third group of HSWM Critter Campers. They raised over $70 in dog biscuit sales and are donating their money towards our HOPE foster program. Great job!
Here are the 'Scratching Butterflies', the second session of HSWM's Critter Campers. They raised over $40 in dog biscuit sales and donated the money to purchasing supplies for our HOPE foster program. Great job everyone!
Humane Education
You can help too! It's never to soon to start helping our animal friends. Click on the links below for ideas that are animal AND kid friendly.
- Become a volunteer at the Humane Society of Western Montana
- Ask your teacher about starting a fund raiser at your school to benefit the HSWM. For ideas and information, contact Mariah @ 549.HSWM.
- Invite HSWM to your classroom! Several programs are available including responsible pet care, pet overpopulation and dog bite prevention. Email Mariah to schedule a humane education presentation for your class or event.
- Check out "the best camp in Missoula" - Critter Camp! 2010 dates and information posted above.
2010 Jr. Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award
Do you know someone between the ages of 6-15 years who showed an extraordinary act of kindness toward animals? We want to hear about it!
We are currently acceptiong nominations for the 2011 Junior Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award. Nominate a child between the ages of 6 and 15 who performed an extraordinary act of kindness for the benefit of animals in 2010. Briefly explain (under 200 words) how this child has shown extraordinary kindness to animals and why he/she should be selected as the 2011 Jr. Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award winner. Mail your nomination to: HSWM Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award Nominating Committee, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula, MT 59804. Each nomination will be judged on originality and the commitment to animal welfare. Winners will be acknowledged at our annual Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award and Silent Auction on April 16 at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Missoula. All nomination materials must be postmarked by February 22, 2011 to be eligible.