Camp PAWS 2017 3100 Cherry Hill Road | Ann Arbor, MI | 48105 (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Humane Education Staff Karen Patterson, Director of Volunteers and Humane Education Amelia Rodgers, Humane Education Manager Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

Humane Education Specialist Camp PAWS Staff Erin Peters Full-Time, Seasonal Humane Ed. Specialist Ashley Recker Programs Specialist Jessie Hitt Humane Education Specialist Humane Society of Huron Valley | (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org

What is Camp PAWS? Humane Education Day Camp Camp for ages 6-11 years Most popular Humane Education program

Educational Goals of Camp PAWS Instill empathy, compassion, and respect towards animals, humans, and the environment Educate youth on our mission and related topics

Where is Camp held? Education Center Throughout the shelter Dog/Cat areas Outside classrooms

Staff Roles Curriculum design and implementation Behavior management Medication First aid Parent communication Safety and emergency procedures Supervise campers (and giving permission to do things)

Junior Volunteer Roles Assist with Clean up and set up Passing out materials Helping and engaging with youth during activities Being excellent role models

Volunteers Need to Be… Comfortable working with youth Punctual and reliable Positive Calm and patient Willing to follow directions from staff Aware that they are here to volunteer and will not be able to participate in some camper activities

Camp PAWS Session 1 5 weeks of session 1 camp Monday-Friday, day camp Start dates: June 19th (ages 6-8) June 26th (ages 9-11) July 3rd , no camp 7/4 (ages 6-8) July 10th (ages 9-11) July 17th (ages 6-11)

Camp PAWS Session 2 Five weeks of session 2 camp Start dates: Monday-Friday, day camp Start dates: July 31st (ages 6-8) August 7th (ages 9-11) August 14th (ages 6-8) August 21st (ages 9-11) August 28th (ages 6-11)

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 2:30pm-4:30pm Camp PAWS JV Shifts Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 2:30pm-4:30pm Camp Schedule During JV Shift 2:30-3:15pm Guest Speaker 3:15-3:45pm Activity 3:45-4:00pm Closing Circle/Camper Pick-Up 4:00-4:30pm After Care (games/activities, time with animals)

Working with Youth When you arrive, staff will introduce you to campers Always use positive words Treat all campers equally Communicate clearly and respectfully Avoid sarcasm Talk to the campers  Per HSHV policy, youth should not be picked up or sit in laps Allow staff to handle behavior situations Remember, we want campers to have a good experience, and leave here loving animals!

Come Prepared When you arrive, clock-in and report to the Education Center Closed toe shoes JV t-shirt Nametag Shorts or pants remember, you are representing HSHV 

What’s Next? Once you have read through this power point, email us at humaneed@hshv.org and let us know We will then update your account and you will be able to sign up for “JV Camp PAWS” volunteer shifts! Please limit yourself to 2 JV Camp PAWS shifts per week to allow other interested volunteers to get involved

Thank you for volunteering with camp paws! 3100 Cherry Hill Road | Ann Arbor, MI | 48105 (734) 662-5585 | www.hshv.org