Course Description
Do you have an aspiring veterinarian walking around your home?
This is the camp you have been looking for!
Experiments and projects will give young people the opportunity to investigate the real and exciting field of Veterinary Medicine.
- LEARN HOW TO PERFORM A PHYSICAL EXAM on a pet which is essential in evaluating an animals' condition. Our activity guide includes an animal vital sign chart and a heartworm cycle diagram. Each camper receives a real stethoscope, a well-supplied first aid kit (10 Items), along with an AVMA Pet First Aid brochure for those family pet emergencies.
- LEARN ABOUT THE BATTLE AGAINST DISEASES that veterinarians face every day. Explore animal ear infections. Construct an origami microscope (The Foldscope) and discover how to collect specimens and prepare dry and wet mount slides. Hunt for yeast in your pet's ear and observe the fungi under the microscope. Formulate a pet ear solution from one of our secret formulas.
- THE SUTURING WORKSHOP PROVIDES a basic understanding of suturing techniques. We include a needle driver (Hemostat), disposable scalpel Handle with caution! tissue forceps (Pickups), and non-latex gloves. Start learning to suture on fruits such as oranges, bananas, and grapes. Take things to the next level as we provide from the butcher shop some chicken legs or pigs’ feet!
- BUILD AND DISCOVER HOW A HEART PUMP WORKS, in our engineering/technology build. Discover how pigs share several traits with humans. Using our included dog bone cookie cutter and amazing recipe, you can bake up some of your own dog treats for your furry friends.
- DISSECTIONS: We will be dissecting a Sheep hearts, and crayfish this week! Includes anatomy coloring sheets for complete anatomical knowledge.
- ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Strawberry DNA extraction, Pet CPR with Casper the CPR dog. Build an amazing First Aid Kit and make some nutritious dog bone treats.
This will be an unbelievable experience for your child!
When possible, we always try to invite a local Veterinarian or Vet Tech to the camp. However, these professionals are very busy, and many times they can not get away from the office. But, we will do our best.
Please discuss the dissection aspect of this emergency vet camp with your future veterinarian.
Registration closes at 11:59 pm Friday before this camp begins. For late registrations, please email us at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com. Late registration fee of $20 will apply.
Hours & Fees
Our week is typically Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Before and after care options are available.
- Before care option begins at 8am and is $90 / week
- After care option ends at 5pm and is $90 / week
- Option to bundle both is at $150 / week
- Please choose these options during registration when signing up
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds will be given until April 1st. A 75% refund will be given between April 2nd and May 31st. No refunds will be made after June 1st. All registration cancellations will incur a $30 fee to cover our administration and registration fees.
After June 1st registrations can be moved to another week or location and are valid for one year.
Forms & Resources
Sun Screen Waiver Form
With hot summer temperatures upon us, we’d like to remind you of the extra precautions we take to make sure our campers stay cool and well hydrated. Please take a look at our FAQ page to see our procedures for keeping the kids cool! If you would like us to apply sunscreen, please fill out the waiver form and hand it in to the Camp Director on Monday morning.
Medical Form
The Welcome Packet mentions an ‘Administration of Medicine Form’. If your child requires any medications during the time he/she is at the camp, please download this form and print it, fill in the required information, and bring it with the child on the first day of camp.
Welcome Packet
Getting ready for camp should be an exciting process for your entire family. Many families attend multiple camps throughout the summer. For your convenience we have posted our Welcome Packet in the form of a parent newsletter on-line in PDF format. This document covers everything from Club SciKidz policies to camp dates and security issues.
Health & Wellness Policy
Typical Daily Schedule
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00am-9:00am Extended before care begins.
8:45am-9:00am General Check-in, campers greeted by staff.
9:00am- Camp day begins.
9:20am- All Camp Science Demonstration.
9:45am-10:30am 1st S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
10:45am-11:00am Snack and Refresh.
11:00am-11:45am 2nd S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
12:00am-12:45am Lunch/Recess
1:00pm-1:45pm 3rd S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
1:50pm-2:35pm MTWI (Minute to Win it)/Games/Bingo
2:45pm-3:30pm Snack and Refresh and Outdoor Component (Team and Skill Building).
3:30pm Clean-up & pack up.
3:40pm All Campers return to assembly room.
3:45pm Camper Pickup begins.
4:00 – 5:00pm post-camp extended care.
Cost
$525