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 all
week long! Sheep hearts, crayfish, and Owl pellets! Includes a
veterinary coloring book. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Strawberry
DNA extraction, Pet CPR with Casper the CPR dog, Drawing blood with
our Life/form Canine IV leg. Build an amazing First Aid Kit and make
some nutritious dog bone treats.July 21 - 25, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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