Summer Day Camp

Join us for a week of unforgettable fun on the farm! Animals as Natural Therapy offers summer day camps for youth ages 6-18, featuring horsemanship activities, arts & crafts, small animal play, and more!

2023 Dates

July 5-7: 1/2 Day Camp (3 Days)
FULL – WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Ages 6-8
9am-12pm
Cost: $195

July 10-14:
Ages 9-12
10am-3pm
Cost: $575

July 24-28:
FULL – WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Ages 12-18
10am-3pm
Cost: $575

July 31-August 4:
Ages 9-12
10am-3pm
Cost: $575

August 14-18: Pride on the Farm
Open to youth who identify as LGBTQ+
Ages 13-18
10am-3pm
Cost: $575

August 21-25: Half-Day Camp
FULL – WAITLIST AVAILABLE
Ages 6-8
9am-12pm
Cost: $325

Registration

Registration is first-come, first-served, and is limited to one week per child/family.

  • Please call 360-671-3509 or email program@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org to confirm if space is available
  • Complete a participant registration form (below), and return by mail or email to program@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org. Please let us know if you need a printed copy!
  • A $25 non-refundable application fee is due with your completed paperwork, and can be paid by credit card over the phone or with check or cash (this fee will be applied towards the total price of the camp)
  • Your child’s space is not confirmed until completed forms AND payment are received. The Program Coordinator will confirm your child’s space once all materials have been received.


Please mail payment & paperwork to:
Animals as Natural Therapy
PO Box 31595
Bellingham, WA, 98228

What We Do:

Sample camp schedule:

  • 10-11am: Welcome Circle/Boots & Helmets/Group Game
  • 11am-12:30pm: Horsemanship Activities, Crafts, or Small Animal Time (AM)
  • 12:30-1:15pm: Lunch
  • 1:15-2:45pm: Horsemanship Activities, Crafts, or Small Animal Time (PM)
  • 2:45-3pm: Group Debrief & Goodbye


ANT Day Camp helps develop:

Social & Emotional Learning
Leadership
Respect and Gratitude
Communication & Teamwork
Trust

Please note: ANT Day Camp is not a horseback riding camp – while there is some riding involved, it is only a part of what we do at camp. If your child is specifically interested in riding, we recommend Lang’s Pony Farm.

In addition, Summer Day Camps are different from our normal therapeutic programming. To ensure your child will have a successful camp experience, we may contact you for more information. If your youth is particularly struggling, we may suggest enrolling in our after-school support groups instead.

Scholarships

Financial ability should never be a barrier to a positive, enriching summer experience! Thanks to community donations, we are able to offer partial scholarships based on family need (proof of income is required). Please download an application (below) or contact program@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org for a printed copy. Please call us with any questions! 360-671-3509

Cancellations & Refunds

We understand that life happens regardless of best-laid plans. However, summer camps are planned based on enrollment expectations. Refund amounts are based on how far in advance your cancellation is made. *Specific refund requests may be made due to family or medical emergency and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.*

Non-refunded summer camp payments will be applied towards scholarships for youth in need.