Contact
Courtney Clasper or Jason Burtis, Camp Directors
Waxhaw Animal Hospital
wahvetcamp@gmail.com
704-843-2269
Camp Types / Age Groups:
The main levels of Elementary and Middle School are intended as both an introduction and a new experience, even if a child has already attended camp with us. Each session and year bring new experiences, cases, and your child gets even more out of camp as they mature and are exposed to similar concepts again.
Elementary level camp is offered for Rising 2nd - 5th graders, with smaller groups dividing up for various activities as we do our "Rounds."
Middle School level camp is offered for Rising 6th-9th graders, with smaller groups breaking our for interactive experiences.
The "Returning" Sessions are exclusively open to campers who have already attended at least one session of that same level and are entering 4th or 5th grade for Elementary or 7th-9th grade for Middle School. This is an experience that allows for a bit more in depth, however all regular sessions are still open to returning campers, as there is plenty to do & learn.
Each session & each year is always somewhat different, as well as the maturity level of the camper. Campers always seem to do have even more fun the second, third, or fourth time around!
2018 Sessions:
ALL VET CAMP SESSIONS CLOSED FOR THIS SUMMER 2018
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE INTEREST LIST FOR 2019 & WE WILL SEND YOU OUR WAH NEWSLETTERS THROUGH THE YEAR, AND YOU WILL BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO RECEIVE INFO ABOUT VET CAMP REGISTRATION WHEN IT OPENS!
1: Session 1 Elem - June 11 - 15
2: Session 2 MS - June 18 - 22
3: Session 3 Elem - June 25 - 29
4: Session 4 Elem - July 9 - 13
5: Session 5 MS - July 16 - 20
6: Session 6 Ret Elem - July 23 - 27
7: Session 7 Ret MS - August 6 - 10
8: Session 8 Rising 2nd-5th Grades
** As of 4/30/2018, we have officially closed all sessions, including the wait list. We are working on confirming registration for those who have only paid deposit at this point, and then offering spots to those that are on our wait list, as we have added a few slots to certain sessions. THANKS FOR THE GREAT RESPONSE & INTEREST!
For those that have already registered for a June session, your balance for camp fees is due. You may click thrugh to the registration page & select Camp Balance Payment, or call our receptionist at 704-843-2269 to make a payment by phone (this is the easiest way). JB 4/30/18
Health Form & Waiver Click Here
After you have successfully completed registration, please be sure to print out the VetCamp Health History & Waiver Form for each camper, then complete and return to us. It can be found in any 1 of three places: the above link, our Vet Camp Website, or on our Facebook event page.
www.ncvetcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/WaxhawAnimalHospital
If you are unable to find or open it, please email us at wahvetcamp@gmail.com, and we will send you an attachment.
WAH VetCamp 2018
Campers will:
- observe animal physical examinations
- learn about safety around animals and in the veterinary clinic
- learn and practice responsible pet ownership
- explore pet health care issues
- look at real X-rays and learn what they can tell us about the condition of an animal
- observe an Ultrasound exam on an animal
- look at samples under the microscope & learn about parasites
- observe and potentially practice how to bandage
- observe veterinary dentistry (Rising 2nd-5th Graders)
- observe surgery (Returning 4th & 5th Graders, Rising and Returning 6th – 9th Graders)
- discover how veterinarians use math and science skills
- explore careers in Veterinary Science and Medicine, as well as other areas such as grooming, animal control, behavior training, service and police work
- learn animal first aid (Rising 6th-8th Graders and Returning Campers)
Other Activities Include:
- Animal - related Arts & Crafts
- Daily Snack
- Writing & Drawing about the animals
- Guest Speakers
- Dog Show, Picnic, & Certificate Presentation on Friday
- (Parents may bring a family pet 12:15pm on Friday)
Extra Program Components for Returning Campers:
We will again have returning camper experiences this summer by offering 2 separate sessions, one for each grade group. We will be building on the experiences that your child had in the previous year (or even earlier in the summer).
* Note that these sessions have a prerequisite: Returning Elementary Session - 4th or 5th grade AND having attended our Elementary VetCamp last year or a prior session this year; Returning MS Session - 7th - 9th grade AND having attended our MIddle School Vet Camp last year or a prior session this year.
Some of the extra activities may include:
- Large Animal Veterinary Medicine
- Special Field Trip
- Exotic Animal Habitats and Care
- Advanced Surgery Observation
- Advanced Dog Training
- Advanced Animal Care
THE LOGISTICS
Daily Schedule:
Rides In (Arrival): 8:45-9:00 am - Parents may drop off their kids in our "car rider line"
Camp Activities: 9:00 am –1:00 pm
Rides Out (Departure): 1:00-1:15 pm 
What to Wear:
- Comfortable clothes
- Sneakers & Socks (no opened-toe shoes)
What to Bring:
- Light Lunch
- Water Bottle
- Stuffed Animal to keep at camp for the week
What Not to Bring:
- NO Electronic Devices / Phones
- No Money needed
Tuition:
Regular Sessions: $300 Returning Sessions: $350
Full Pay at Registration locks in the slot / Deposit at Registration requires a balance payment by a due date in order to lock in the registration. Deposits are not refundable. Balances due by April 15th for June Sessions, by May 15th for July sessions, and by June 15th for August sessions.
If a session you are hoping for is full and you wish to be on a Wait List, you should register your child under the Wait List Deposit option, and pay to confirm your deisre to be in a session. Open spots will be filled from the wait list 2-3 weeks after the balance deadlines, and you will receive an email to confirm your child's placement. If we are unable to place your child for the summer session off the wait list, your deposit will be refunded at that time as well.
Registration is currently CLOSED.
If you would like to be on the Vet Camp Interest List for 2019, receive our Waxhaw Animal Hospital emails and be one of the first to to be alerted to when registration opens in 2019, please email your child's name, age, and rising grade for the Fall of 2019, along with your name and best contact information.
