Nature Classes for kids ages 3 through 10!
Pet World summer camp classes offer kids the opportunity to interact with other animal loving kids, learn about the pets at Pet World's rehoming center, and spend lots of time outside navigating trails and creeks while learning about wild animals and our enviroment!
Lil' Critter Camp for ages 3-4 and Critter Camp for ages 5-7
Animal Camp for ages 7-9
Wilderness Camp for ages 8-10 (WC is only for returning camp kids)
Open Enrollment for all summer classes starts on April 15 at 10am. Spots are limited and fill up fast!
Early registration is available March 15 - April 14 for an extra fee. Please see registration form for details.
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All Invoices, forms, and registrations will be handled electronically this year.
The Fine Print: Online registration forms are released on March 15 by 10am. Please check the year on the form before submitting or the price may be incorrect. Parents, please submit the form at your earliest convenience. They will be processed in the order they are received and spots will be secured when paid. We call our programs "summer camps" for convenience but actually they are classified as instructional, topic/task specific classes under K.S.A. 65-501 which are exempt from licensing requirements (similar to a sports training camp or Vacation Bible School). Our programs are private and sometimes used for childcare, however, because they are less than five weeks in duration, they are not classified as daycare. Even though licensing is not required, our instructors and leaders are fully trained in animal husbandry, local nature, certified in rescue, first aid, and CPR, and we maintain an adult to child ratio of 1 adult to 6 kids. Enrollment is limited because we keep our groups very small.
Open Enrollment
Registration for Open Enrollment is handled on a first come, first served basis beginning at 10am on APRIL 15 (tax day). We can walk you through the online process in person, at Pet World, using one of our computers, or you can submit your form from your own computer. Ande will invoice you directly for payment.
Early Enrollment
It's possible to pay an additional, early registration fee and register beginning March 15. Early, prepaid registrations are processed in the order received as long as they are accompanied by the early fee. Remaining available spots are updated every day from March 15 until all camps are sold out. 2023 camps sold out by April 16.
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"Best camp ever! Both of my kids love playing with and learning about the animals. The staff is fantastic! They're devoted to making this camp fun, safe and so memorable for each kid. My oldest daughter is so sad that she is too old for Animal Camp and hopes to work for Pet World and at the camps someday!"
- Monica Proctor-Markway
"My 9 y/o son LOVES all things summer, but, by far, the thing he looks forward to the most is Animal Camp. It's so important to BOTH my boys that we plan our family vacation around it! Not only do they learn about animals, they learn about teamwork, environment, and having fun! The most important thing to me, as a Mom, is keeping my boys active and Pet World camps have done it! The hikes and outdoor activities really keep my wild boys interested. It is worth every penny and we will be Pet World campers for life!"
-Raegann Berger
"Love this camp and the staff! They truly care about the campers and the animals! I've never seen a better run camp ever!"
- Kriste Jones Gill
