DSPCA 1 Week Summer Camp "Animal Care" for Siblings aged 10 - 16 years
Event Information
Event description
Description
The DSPCA are running a special one week "Animal Care" Summer Camps for siblings ages 10 – 16 in the DSPCA Campus in Rathfarnham.
We have space for 20 people each session and the camp will cost €195 (10% discount for Junior Members/10% discount for siblings). Please email us for codes before paying.
The camp is from 9.30 – 4.00pm Monday – Friday.
Camp participants will learn:
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Care and handling of “small fluffy animals” (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, etc.)
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The importance of environmental enrichment for farmyard animals
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Care and handling of reptiles and other exotics
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Care and handling of horses and equines
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Care and handling of cats
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Care and handling of dogs
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Dog training/Dog agility
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Basic Pet First Aid
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Work of the DSPCA and a history of Irish Animal Welfare
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How to Run an Animal Charity and the importance of Fundraising
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Day Trip to Dublin Zoo to talk with the animal care and Education Staff
Requirements
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All camp participants must have an up to date anti tetanus vaccine.
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Camp times start sharp at 9.30am so we would appreciate early arrival.
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Camp finishes sharp at 4pm.
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Suitable clothing for outdoor activities should be warn (no hoodies please). Remember to dress appropriately for the weather and to bring sun cream. Please refrain from wearing jewellery.
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Unfortunately we cannot take on people with animal allergies.
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Please notify us of any medical conditions or special requirements before applying.
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Mobile phones may be brought but we would ask that people refrain from using them during course times.
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Please bring a suitable pack lunch. Tea, Coffee and microwave facilities will be provided.