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A resource section for the parents, grandparents and teachers of children who want to be veterinarians.
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Exploring Zoo Camps. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Have you sent your future veterinarian to a zoo camp yet? Zoo camps are a great educational and entertainment option if you are the parent of a child who wants to be a veterinarian. At the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, animal loving kids see alligators, crocodiles, gharials, caimans and so much more.
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Are you are looking for that safe environment where your future vet can get “up-close and personal” with animals? Look no further. For this film, I spent the week at a Zoo Camp in Jacksonville, Florida because I wanted to share the zoo camps experience with you and your child.
SHARE AVC Vet Camp Earns Top Honors and Student Accolades
There are dozens of vet camps across the country, varying widely in scope, length, and age group. The AVC Veterinary Camp is one of the most reputable programs available. Held at the Atlantic Veterinary College University in Prince Edward Island, Canada, it’s one of only a handful of elite, award-winning camps in North America.
SHARE Cub Creek Science Camp Encourages Love for Animals and More
Treating campers to a scenic, nature-based setting, Cub Creek Science Camp is nestled on 240 acres of beautiful Missouri Ozark forest. More than just an educational endeavor, Cub Creek is designed as a summer haven where students can relax, have fun, and embrace nature. The true camp environment is conducive to a range of outdoor activities and adventures. In between veterinary activities and lessons, the students indulge in swimming, fishing, hiking, crafts, and archery.
SHARE A Week in the Life of a Vet: Boiler Vet Camp Explores the Profession
Located at the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in Indiana, the Boiler Vet Camp is one of the nation’s most reputable programs for aspiring veterinarians. Intended to give campers a better understanding and appreciation of the day-to-day activities performed by veterinarians and veterinary technicians, it’s distinguished by its fast pace, hands-on curriculum, and diversity in the range of lessons and topics that are presented.
SHARE Veterinary Camps Give Students a Sneak Peek of the Profession
As a parent of a child interested in animal care, one of the best things you can do is to support their enthusiasm and ambitions by helping them learn more about the veterinary field. Whether your aspiring veterinarian is 7 or 17, it’s never too early or too late to start gathering information or to get a feel for what the job is all about. An easy, affordable way to provide hands-on experience is to enroll your child in a veterinary camp.
