JUNIOR WORKSHOPS (ages 6 to 10):

• NEW: Tuesday, July 8th: “Fur, Footprints and Faithfulness: Animal Symbolism from Around the World”
From our very earliest days, human beings have looked for their reflection in other creatures... Whether it be the strength of a bear or the parenting skills of the wolf. Kids will get to design their own coat of arms complete with animal symbols that represent their personality and interests. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• NEW: Tuesday, July 15th: “Animal Tech”
Why did nature engineer cats with whiskers, birds with feathers or armadillos with shells? This workshop examines some of the amazing adaptations of animals and will culminate in participants designing their own animals with its own unique “tech.” 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 22nd: “Animal Grooming 101”
This class features hands-on activities with animals as youngsters learn how to safely approach, interact with and groom dogs. Grooming experts will be on-hand to help the kids with this new skill. The program begins with classroom sessions on safety around animals, understanding canine body language and related information. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SENIOR WORKSHOPS (ages 11 to 14):

• NEW: Thursday, July 10th: “Compassion & Commitment: Careers That Help Animals”
This workshop – designed like a mini career fair – will feature presentations from professionals who work for the betterment of animals. Areas discussed will include veterinary science, law enforcement, shelter care and wildlife rehabilitation. This workshop will include interactions with animals. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Thursday, July 17th: “Rover to the Rescue: Creating Your Own Animal Superhero!”
This workshop will appeal to older kids with creative, artistic interests as well as a desire to learn about animals. We will explore the behavior, physical attributes and lifestyles of various animals and then challenge our participants to use this information to create their own animal comic book using Manga-style artistic techniques. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Thursday, July 24th: “Animal Grooming 101”
See the description of this program above. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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