Junior Vet Camp - For students completing 2nd - 5th grades
The Oxbow Junior Veterinarian Camp is designed especially for children who have a passion for animals and veterinary medicine. The 4-day camp includes many hands-on activities involving live animals, games and unique crafts. Campers learn about veterinary tools, x-rays, body systems and functions, and important issues like animal over-population. In addition, they also get to practice activities like real veterinarians perform, including record-keeping and animal health exams. At the end of camp, they perform a mock surgery, using all that they’ve learned. Campers get their very own set of scrubs and a stethoscope to take home.
2019 Junior Vet Camp Dates & Locations
| Camp Site | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Elmwood-Murdock Elementary (JR) |
June 3-6 | Elmwood, NE |
| Bellevue University (JR) | June 10-13 | Bellevue, NE |
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Sunset Hills Elementary (JR) *THIS SESSION IS FULL* |
June 17-20 | Omaha, NE |
| Fontenelle Forest Nature Center (JR) | July 8-11 | Bellevue, NE |
| Lincoln Children’s Zoo (JR) *THIS SESSION IS FULL* |
July 15-18 | Lincoln, NE |
| Metropolitan Community College – Elkhorn (JR) *THIS SESSION IS FULL* |
July 22-25 | Elkhorn, NE |
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Metropolitan Community College – Elkhorn (JR) *THIS SESSION IS FULL* |
July 29-Aug 1 | Elkhorn, NE |
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Intermediate Vet Camp - For students completing 6th - 8th grades
The Oxbow Intermediate Vet Camp focuses on various aspects of veterinary and animal science, including animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition and behavior. During this 5-day camp, campers learn extensively about large animals and livestock as well as companion animals and pets. They perform a mock surgery, with activities including: prepping for surgery, suturing, proper surgery room protocol and dressing for surgery. Professionals from various animal-related careers (such as animal medicine, research and development, the pet food industry, veterinarians and vet techs) will present, lead activities, and answer questions. Intermediate campers also go on a field trip to learn about animal and veterinary-related professions.
2019 Intermediate Camp Dates & Locations
| Camp Site | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska – East Campus (INT) | June 24-28 | Lincoln, NE |
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Iowa Western Community College (INT) |
July 8-12 | Council Bluffs, IA |
Senior Vet Camp
Check back soon for 2020 Senior Vet Camp dates and locations!
Oxbow’s new short-course program will give high school aged students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the field of veterinary medicine and participate in hands-on activities commonly conducted in a clinic setting. The small class size coupled with instructors formally trained in animal and vet science will result in a unique, one-of-a kind experience for youth looking to seriously explore veterinary medicine as a career path.Frequently Asked Questions - Senior Vet Camp
To learn more about Oxbow Vet Camps, contact us at vetcamp@oxbowanimalhealth.com.