Past Critter Camp camper interacting with, Leonard, one of Rescue Ranch’s 79 animal ambassadors. Courtesy Rescue Ranch

Feb. 14. Parents of preschoolers to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2022 Critter Camps, daily spring and daily/one-week summer camp sessions offering hands-on educational experiences with animal interactions.

 Critter Camps are designed to be fun, educational camp experiences for children who love animals. All camps involve daily interaction with animals, games, crafts and STEM activities. Campers will learn how to care for animals, provide enrichment, and to promote humane animal care to others.

In addition, and weather depending, campers will explore the Ranch’s walking trails and have access to the 10,000 square foot inclusive Earnhardt Family playground.

Assisting with each camp session are Rescue Ranch’s 79 permanent residents and animal ambassadors that include steer, turkeys, miniature horses, potbellied pigs, a variety of parrots, ferrets, rabbits, snakes, lizards, tortoises and more.

 There are  2022 Critter Camp for spring break March 7-11, as well as summer camps.

 A 10 percent discount applies for any preschool, elementary or middle school Summer Critter Camp if registered by March 15 or a 5 percent discount if registered by May 1. Also available is a $10 sibling discount when registered together. For some sessions, extended care is available from 8-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. for $15 per day.  

 Registration will remain open as long as space is available. Info on Rescue Ranch’s Critter Camps, 1424 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville, or to register, visit rescueranch.com/programs/camps/.

Payment plans and partial scholarships are available.