OUR PAL'S PLACE - Camp O.P.P 2015
Our Pal’s Place offers fun-filled, week long camp programs June-July where kids participate in activities that teach kindness and compassion to the animals.
LOCATION: 4508 Canton Road, Marietta
Our Pal’s Place offers fun-filled, week long camp programs June-July where kids participate in activities that teach kindness and compassion to the animals.
LOCATION: 4508 Canton Road, Marietta
EMAIL: helpanimals@ourpalsplace.org
COST: $205 to $235 depending on the camp/ week
CENTER WEBSITE: http://www.ourpalsplace.net
CAMP WEBSITE - CLICK HERE
CENTER WEBSITE: http://www.ourpalsplace.net
CAMP WEBSITE - CLICK HERE
CAMP HOURS:
Camp O.P.P. is 9am–4pm. Campers may arrive to camp any time after 8:30 am and, because each day begins with learning safety, campers must be present by 9:15 am. If not present by 9:15, the camper will forfeit the camp day and monies. Campers must be picked up before 5:00 pm.
Camp O.P.P. is 9am–4pm. Campers may arrive to camp any time after 8:30 am and, because each day begins with learning safety, campers must be present by 9:15 am. If not present by 9:15, the camper will forfeit the camp day and monies. Campers must be picked up before 5:00 pm.
CAMP INFO
Camp O.P.P. is for rising 4th – 8th graders with a new program specific for rising 2nd and 3rd graders. Each day starts in the Learning Center of Our Pal’s Place with interactive activities and moves to hands-on experience with the dog and cat residents in our Pet Adoption Facility to practice what was learned.
Programs- Check Website for Schedule & Pricing
Animals of Disney (rising 2nd-4th graders)
Animals of Disney is a new program for rising 2nd-4th graders. Throughout the day, campers will have hands-on activities with orphan puppies, dogs, kittens and cats in our Pet Adoption Facility that are appropriate for this age group. In the afternoon, Disney movies are used to help campers learn about different animals:
Animals of Disney (rising 2nd-4th graders)
Animals of Disney is a new program for rising 2nd-4th graders. Throughout the day, campers will have hands-on activities with orphan puppies, dogs, kittens and cats in our Pet Adoption Facility that are appropriate for this age group. In the afternoon, Disney movies are used to help campers learn about different animals:
Kindness & Compassion for All Animals (rising 4th-8th graders)
Kindness & Compassion for All Animals is the signature program of Camp O.P.P. now in its 8th year! Campers learn about and receive hands-on experience working with dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and birds. (This camp includes off-site visits to our partner rescues: Georgia Rabbit House Society and Bearfoot Ranch.)
Pet Companions (rising 4th-8th graders)
Pet Companions (rising 4th-8th graders)
Pet Companions combines the fun of playing with puppies, dogs, kittens and cats with learning how to care for a pet companion. Campers learn about …How pets communicate through their body language; Dog breeds including “which breed is right for you”; Nutrition and general care through a shopping game; Training including a talent show
Careers in Helping Animals is designed for rising 7th – 9th graders who are interested in animal related professions or just want to learn how to help animals. Throughout each week, we meet professionals working in animal-related fields and learn how we can help animals, just as animals help humans. Campers will have plenty of hands-on activities and opportunities to help the orphan dogs and cats housed in our Pet Adoption Facility as well.
Week 1: Professions with Dogs (rising 7th-9th graders)
Week 2: Professions Helping & Protecting All Animals (rising 7th-9th graders)
All proceeds from camp fees go to housing homeless dogs and cats in the Pet Adoption Facility of Our Pal’s Place.
Is Camp O.P.P. right for your child?
The dogs and cats in our Pet Adoption Facility who campers interact with are carefully selected by Our Pal’s Place Executive Director and Director of Training. However, interacting with any new dog or cat naturally poses risks of getting scratched, jumped upon, knocked over, bitten, etc. For this reason, Camp O.P.P. is not a safe environment for children with physical, behavioral and/or emotional challenges. The animals at Our Pal’s Place and our partner rescues are not therapy animals, but rather orphan pets who have their own needs. If you have questions whether Camp O.P.P. is appropriate for your child, please call Executive Director, Gigi Graves, to discuss: 678-361-7623.
Safety
Day 1 of each camp program is dedicated to teaching campers how to safely interact with dogs and cats, and activities to practice safety are used to ensure campers understand before moving into the week’s activities.
Day 1 of each camp program is dedicated to teaching campers how to safely interact with dogs and cats, and activities to practice safety are used to ensure campers understand before moving into the week’s activities.
For hands-on activities with the animals, campers are divided into smaller groups based on grade level. Each group has an assigned Camp Counselor who is responsible for conducting the hands-on activity and ensuring the campers are practicing safety.
Campers have a safety checklist that is reviewed at the end of each day. Any problems will be communicated and discussed with the camper’s parent. Campers who consistently break safety rules will be asked to leave camp, and camp fees will not be refunded.
