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Rescue Ranch Critter Camps are designed to be a fun, educational camp experience for children who love animals. All camps involve daily interaction with animals, games, crafts, STEM activities, and our 10,000 sq ft inclusive playground. Campers will learn how to care for animals, provide enrichment, and to promote humane animal care to others. 

Spring Break Camp

The 2023 Spring Break Critter Camp here at Rescue Ranch will be March 6 - 10, 2023. We will celebrate all critters through education, stem activities, crafts, and more!

Camp is $45 per day, $210 for the week.

  • Registration opens January 27, 2023 and closes on March 1, 2023
  • Camp Dates: March 6 - 10, 2023
  • Times: 9am - 4pm
  • Kindergarten - 5th Graders
  • Cost: $210 for all 5 days, $45 daily registration
  • $10 off if registering siblings

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Summer Critter Camp

Critter Camps are designed to be fun, educational camp experiences for children who love animals. Each day includes interactions with our animals, crafts, STEM activities, time on our 10,000 sq ft inclusive playground, and nature trails!

Save 10% on any camp when registered by March 15, 2023.

Save 5% on any camp when registered by May 1, 2023.

Save $10 when registering an additional sibling at the same time.

Check out all the details for our summer camps below.

CRITTER CELEBRATION: Preschool Summer Camp

Send your little one to celebrate a year's worth of holidays with animals! We'll celebrate Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and more through crafts, games, and exploration!

Ages: 4 or 5 Years of age

June 5 - 8, 2023 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm $110 / week

August 14 - 17, 2023 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm $110 / week

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CRITTER CURIOSITIES: Elementary Summer Camp

Has your camper ever been curious about how some animals can breathe in water and how others can fly? Come learn all about the curiosities that animal have to offer!

Ages: Campers entering Kindergarten thru 5th Grade for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

June 12 - 16, 2023 9am - 4pm $225 / week

June 19 - 23, 2023 9am - 4pm $225 / week

June 26 - 30, 2023 9am - 4pm $225 / week

July 5 - 7, 2023 9a - 4pm $45 / day

*Extended Care for K-5th Grade Campers 8am - 5:30pm $15 / day

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HABITAT HEROES: Elementary Summer Camp

Do you know what kind of habitats are all over the world? What about the animals that live in each one? Come learn about habitats, their animals, and how you can be a hearo for them!

Ages: Campers entering Kindergarten thru 5th Grade for the 2023 - 2024 school year.

July 24 - 28, 2023 9am - 4pm $225 / week

July 31 - August 4, 2023 9am - 4pm $225 / week

August 7 - 11, 2023 9am - 4pm $225 / week

*Extended Care for K-5th Grade Campers 8am - 5:30pm $15 / day

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ANIMAL CAREERS: Middle School Summer Camp

From Veterinarians, to Zookeeps, to Wildlife Rehabilitators, come learn about all the different careers that are out there for animal lovers!

Ages: 6th - 8th Grade students for the 2022 - 2023 school year

July 10 - 14, 2023 -am - 4pm $225 / week

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Exceptional Children Summer Camp

This camp is designed for children with disabilities including but not limited to, autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, and other special needs that require more supervision and a smaller group setting in order to have a successful camp experience. This camp is taught by certified teachers with exceptional children experience who are first aid and CPR certified, however there will not be a nurse onsite.

Come celebrate and more with animals! Campers will learn about and meet our indoor animal ambassadors and our barnyard animals. Campers will also complete crafts, hear stories, and play on our 10,000 sq ft inclusive playground!

Complete our Contact Us form to register as spots are limited and come on a first come, first serve basis.

Ages: 1st - 6th Grade students for the 2023 - 2024 school year

July 17 - 21, 2022 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm $25/week

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Junior Counselor Program

Every summer we look for students who love working with children and interacting with animals to join our Junior Counselor Program.

This program is both fun and hard work. Junior Counselors should enjoy working with children, be able to demonstrate a respect for animals, serve as a positive role model for campers, and provide dependable, responsible support for staff and campers. Space in the program is limited, unfortunately, and we regret that we are unable to accept every application.

Please note that camp Junior Counselors must be entering at least the 7th grade in the fall of 2023 and between 12 - 17 years old.

Interested in becoming a Junior Counselor here at Rescue Ranch?

DOWNLOAD THE JUNIOR COUNSELOR APPLICATION HERE and EMAIL to [email protected]. The application can also be mailed to:

Rescue Ranch

1424 Turnersburg Hwy

Statesville, NC 28625

Deadline to submit Junior Counselor Application for our Summer Critter Camps is April, 21, 2023!

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Critter Celebration: Preschool Summer Camp
Jun 05, 2023
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Statesville, NC 28625
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Jun 06, 2023
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1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Jun 07, 2023
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1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Celebration: Preschool Summer Camp
Jun 08, 2023
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1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Curiosities: Elementary Summer Camp
Jun 12, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Curiosities: Elementary Summer Camp
Jun 19, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Curiosities: Elementary Summer Camp
Jun 26, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Curiosities: Elementary Summer Camp
Jul 05, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Curiosities: Elementary Summer Camp
Jul 06, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Curiosities: Elementary Summer Camp
Jul 07, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Animal Careers: Middle School Summer Camp
Jul 10, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Habitat Heroes: Elementary Summer Camp
Jul 24, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Habitat Heroes: Elementary Summer Camp
Jul 31, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Habitat Heroes: Elementary Summer Camp
Aug 07, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Celebration: Preschool Summer Camp
Aug 14, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Celebration: Preschool Summer Camp
Aug 15, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Celebration: Preschool Summer Camp
Aug 16, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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Critter Celebration: Preschool Summer Camp
Aug 17, 2023
9:00 AM EDT
1424 Turnersburg Hwy.
Statesville, NC 28625
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