Press Releases

July 20, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Phone: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Camp Critter: Not Your Typical Children's Summer Camp

MILWAUKEE ? If you ask a child what a typical day at summer camp entails, among the favorites may include swimming, hiking and boating activities. But what about interacting with animals ranging from companion animals to an owl and falcon?

The Wisconsin Humane Society's Camp Critter is a one-day summer camp for children ages 8 to 11 featuring a variety of animal-related activities including training dogs, socializing cats and learning about wildlife. Twelve camp enrollees will also participate in crafts, games, a shelter tour and even have the opportunity to meet some of the animal guests at WHS. The camp will be held for two days: July 21 and August 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wisconsin Humane Society.

WHAT:       
Camp Critter

WHEN:       
Thursday, July 21 and Thursday, August 18, 2005
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:       
Wisconsin Humane Society
4500 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee , WI 53208

MEDIA INTEREST:   
· Photo opportunities of children interacting with animals ? including Tuffy the Eastern Screech Owl and Talon the Peregrine Falcon (approximately 2:15 p.m.) ? as well as interview opportunities with Wisconsin Humane Society representatives.

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