Oxbow Junior Vet Camp - FAQs

FAQS for Junior Vet Camp





What is the cost of Junior Vet Camp?



What is the daily schedule?

The daily activities are classroom based, and in between the 50 minute to 1 hour lessons, we allow time for social breaks, lunch and snacks.


What does the cost of camp include?

2 snacks a day
Guidance from fun, knowledgeable counselors


Does my child need to bring a lunch?



Are the sessions at different locations different?



What if the session I want is not available?

You can add yourself to the waiting list for that particular session, or choose a different session.


Who can attend Junior Vet Camp?

Junior Vet Camp is designed for kids completing 2-5 grades in 2019. Sorry, 1st graders going into 2nd grade are not eligible.






Is financial assistance available?

Yes, we offer a limited number of partial scholarships to assist with camp fees. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The scholarship application is available online within the registration process.  Email vetcamp@oxbowanimalhealth.com if you have any questions.


How many campers attend each session?

Between 48 and 60, depending on the session.


How do you select your staff?

Our counselors are generally a mix of college students with interest in education, animal science, or veterinary science.
Counselors must pass a background check and drug test.
Counselors will go through risk-management training and they will follow strict safety guidelines.


What is your staff to camper ratio?



What do participants bring to camp?

Casual, comfortable appropriate clothing.


How can I contact my child?

This will go through Oxbow and the Oxbow Camp Director. This information will be put in the camp material packet you will receive once you register.


Cancellation Policy



What do they do at camp?

Campers will get the opportunity to ask a veterinarian questions
Campers will learn how to suture using plastic needles.
Campers will learn about the brain and nervous system, sensory system, and animal behavior.


Is this year’s camp different from last year’s camp?

A high percentage of the vet camp activities are completely different from year to year. Some components (prepping and performing the mock surgery and the animal of the day) are consistent from year to year, but the majority of lessons change annually.


Will I get to see what my participant learned during camp?
