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.
4 sessions are being offered this year, two for kids 7-9 and two for kids 10-12 years old. Register now to secure your spot in the session of your choice.
All four sessions are full!
1st session-June 22-25 for 7-9 years
2nd session- June 29-July 2 for 10-12 yrs
3rd session- July 13-16 for 7-9 years
4th session- July 20-23 for both age groups, 7-12 years
This day camp will help children build a sense of kindness, respect and responsibility for 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, two-legged 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 is $145 and includes all supplies and a t-shirt.
Drop off is between 8:30-9 am and pick up is between 3:30-4 pm.
Campers are responsible for bringing two snacks their own bag lunch each day.
Complete and send the application, waiver and payment to:
HSWM, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula MT 59804. You may also drop it off in person at the shelter.
Questions: Please call Mariah at 549.HSWM or email: outreach@myhswm.org.
2009 Critter Campers
Meet the 'Hiding Dolphins', our third group of HSWM Critter Campers. They raised over $70 in dog biscuit profits 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 taking nominations for the Youth (6-10 yrs.) and Junior (11-15 yrs.) 2010 Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award, so start now by brainstorming creative ways to describe the most altruistic kid you know. Rules: Nominate a child between the ages of 6 and 15 who performed an extraordinary act of kindness for the benefit of animals in 2009. Briefly explain (under 200 words) how this child has shown extraordinary kindness to animals and why he/she should be selected as the 2010 Jr. Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award winner. Mail your nomination to: HSWM Ken Shughart Humanitarian Award Nominating Committee, 5930 Hwy 93 South, Missoula, MT 59804. All eligible nominations recieved by HSWM will be divided into two categories: ages 6-10 and 11-15. 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. All nomination materials must be postmarked by January 15, 2010 to be eligible.