PAWS Pet Camp 2026

PAWS Pet Camp is a fun, hands-on experience where kids learn how to care for animals with kindness, responsibility, and compassion. Through games, activities, and an adopt-a-pet experience, children gain real-life skills in pet care and empathy.

WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
WHERE: First Christian Church
3000 Dresden Rd.
Zanesville, OH 43701

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL EXPERIENCE!

Learn how to safely interact with dogs and cats
Fun games, music, and hands-on activities
Creative projects like designing a pet home
Adopt-a-Pet experience (stuffed pet + carrier + certificate)
A special session on empathy and the human-animal bond

WHAT'S INCLUDED!

Lunch (pizza, fruit cup, chips)
Drinks
Camp T-shirt
Backpack
Crafts & activities
Take-home goodies

Parents are welcome to join the experience!
Participate in select activities
Join the Adopt-a-Pet experience
Attend parent sessions
Stay for the final performance
Parent cost:
$15 per parent (includes lunch & drink)
Optional T-shirt: +$15

PARENT INFO:

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Registration deadline: June 1, 2026
Spots are limited
Ages 5–10 only
$50 camp fee which includes lunch, t-shirt, backpack, adopt-a-pet stuffed animal, and other goodies!
Any allergy/dietary note (optional)
What to bring (optional: water bottle, comfy clothes)

WHY THIS MATTERS!

PAWS Pet Camp helps teach the next generation how to care for animals the right way. By focusing on kindness, responsibility, and proper pet ownership, we’re working to reduce neglect and overpopulation in our community.