Youth Learn About Animals At 4-H Kritter Kamp

The Tompkins County 4-H program is offering a unique opportunity for youth 9 – 13 years of age with an interest in but little or no experience with animals.  “Kritter Kamp” will be held May 16 & 17, at 4-H Acres.  Participants will camp overnight at 4-H Acres, and will learn about animal behavior, grooming tips, anatomy, health, nutrition and diet needs, proper handling and presentation of an animal for show.  Participants will work with an experienced 4-H member to learn these new skills, and practice on the animals provided (sheep, dairy, beef, poultry, or rabbit).  The overnight program will end with a show, awards celebration and pizza party Saturday evening.

Contact Brenda Carpenter, 272-2292, btc6@cornell.edu for a registration application, or find it here: http://ccetompkins.org/4h/activities-events/kritter-kamp.   A $50 registration fee must accompany the registration form; deadline to register for Kritter Kamp is May 2.  This fee will provide handouts and resource material, a “Kritter Kamp” T-shirt, water bottle, a binder full of resources and supportive activities, meals and snacks, and access to all the necessary grooming tools, halters, equipment and animals.   This program has limited space; animals will be assigned as registrations are received.  A list of personal items necessary to bring to Kritter Kamp, and a schedule of activities will be provided to all who have registered.  Parents are encouraged to attend, and friends and family will want to come Saturday afternoon to watch the show.        Overnight chaperons are needed.  For more information on Kritter Kamp, contact Brenda Carpenter at 272-2292, or btc6@cornell.edu.

For more information on 4-H programs in Tompkins County, check out our website at http://www.ccetompkins.org.  Cornell Cooperative Extension in Tompkins County provides equal program and employment opportunities.