Camp Ruffin' It 2026

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There will be only ONE camp session for 2026.

The dates are June 15-19, 2026 and times are 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Friday

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“Camp Ruffin' It” is a day camp for 8 to 12-year-olds who love animals and want to learn more about them!  Camp Ruffin’ It provides ample opportunity to learn more about pets in general, their proper care and responsible pet ownership, the work of an animal shelter, and the training of companion animals.  This experience will include both hands-on activities with shelter animals, as well as demonstrations and educational sessions with experts in:

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·        Dog training basics

·        Bathing

·        Grooming

·        General dog and cat care

·        Cat handling

·        Pet safety

 

Only one session of camp is scheduled for 2026 at the Humane Society’s facilities with camp beginning at 8:00 AM and ending at 12:00 PM Monday-Thursday and 1:00 PM on Friday.

 

Campers will participate in a small team of no more than five, led by an adult counselor and junior counselor. Each team will include their very own special Shelter Team Dog. The campers will care for and work with the dog throughout the week to assist in preparing them for adoption.  Parents are invited to Friday’s closing ceremony to meet the Teams and dogs.

 

Enrollment will be limited to 50 campers. The cost of the camp is $125 per camper and will cover supplies, a camp t-shirt, water and snacks.  

 

Scholarships:  A limited number of scholarships are available.  If you want to request consideration for a scholarship, attach a one-page request to an email to campruffinit@hsop.org explaining why your child should be considered for a scholarship.  Requests will be evaluated based on need.

 

For questions about camp enrollment and helping with camp, please contact campruffinit@hsop.org

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