Kids Become Veterinarians for a Day with Dr. Brad Burrington of
Veremedy Pet Hospital at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society’s Kid’s Camp
West Windsor, Vermont – July 7, 2014 – Kid’s Animal Camp at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is not a typical summer camp experience for children. It is the kind of camp experience that might change the course of a child’s life. During each week-long session of camp, children at will be visited by Brad Burrington, DVM, of Veremedy Pet Hospital of White River Junction and Woodstock, VT. During his visit, Dr.Burrington will give campers the chance to experience a day in the life of a veterinarian.
Donning scrubs and gloves and under Dr. Burrington’s direction, the children will explore the world of veterinary medicine. Together they will examine Fido, a sick male dog (stuffed animal), to determine what is ailing him. After discussing symptoms, taking an x-ray, and deciding on a treatment, the children veterinarians will perform “surgery.”
Through activities led by Dr. Burrington, other area animal experts, and through field trips to farms, children at Lucy Mackenzie’s Kid’s Animal Camp will learn about caring for animals in a loving and humane way. Creative and fun-filled hands-on activities in both indoor and outdoor settings will help children celebrate the connection between all living things and promote respect for people, animals, and the environment.
Kid’s Animal Camp at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society in West Windsor, VT, is open to children 6-10 years of age, and runs from 9-12 daily. Three sessions will be held throughout the summer, during the weeks of July 14-18, July 28- August 1, and August 11-15. The cost is $125 per child, and includes field trips, educational materials, and a daily snack and drink. For more information, or to sign-up, please call Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society at 802-484-5829, or write to [email protected].
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Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society is one of the country’s oldest continually operating no-kill humane societies, and is dedicated to enhancing the bond between animals and people by providing shelter and care for homeless pets, and educating people about the care and training of animals in a humane community. Our state-of-the-art shelter is located ¼ mile from the intersection of Routes 106 and 44 at 4832 Route 44 in West Windsor, Vermont, and can be reached at www.lucymac.org, by e-mail at [email protected], or by phone at 802-484-LUCY (5829).
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