Cathy's Critters - Critter Camp

Critter Camp Summer 2012 – Register now!   See Slide Show Below

Cathy’s Critters’ on-going mission is to educate kids and families about rural life, science, our food supply, and America's agrarian roots.

We want to instill a sense of belonging to our world through farming and a better understanding of the natural world in which we live, and which gives us life.

We will have several week sessions this summer in three age groups with activities in the following themes:

Animal Care of Farm and Exotic Animals: Includes hands-on instruction, a one-hour petting zoo, fun facts and activities with animal fiber including llama hair and wool.

Horse Care: grooming, safety, equipment, health, types of riding.

Goat-Milking: Hands-on practice and more information about dairy farms and products.

Science: Microscope exploration of pond water, solar power, others.

Crafts and Games – wheel pottery and cooking.

Organic Gardening: Help plant and fertilize with farm-made compost.

Critter Camp Overnighter (Critters Campers, Ages 8- 12 only): New to Critter Camp this year is a Friday night campout experience at the farm. This overnighter will involve exciting activities including skits, songs, games, animal feeding, astronomy, s’mores and more! For more information, call or email Cathy's Critters.

2 One-Week Critter Camper (Ages 8-12) Sessions Available:
June 11-15
June 25-29
July 9-13
July 23-27
August 6-10
August 13-17

2 One-Week Cria Kids (Ages 5-7) Sessions Available:
June 11-15
June 25-29
July 9-13
July 23-27
August 6-10
August 13-17

Camp will be from 9 am - 5 pm daily for Critter Campers and Cria Kids. Parents should provide water bottles, lunch and snacks during the day (slushees will be available for lunch time!). Conveniently located in Collin County, new McKinney.
Free T-Shirt

In 2011, Critter Camp T-shirts were designed by young artist, Samantha Nunez. A child's size shirt is included in each Critter Camp registration.

To order additional shirts for siblings or adult family members, please contact the office at 972-562-0583.

Extra shirts with the 2011 design are $15 per shirt.

We also have a few 2010 shirts left. These are available at a discounted price of just $3. The 2010 forest green logo was designed by local artist, Adrian Zuniga.


Age Ranges:
Critter Campers: Ages 8-12
Cria Kids: Ages 5-7

For reservations:
7422 County Road 466
Princeton, TX 75407
Phone: 972-562-0583
Email: reservations@cathys-critters.com

PDF Brochure Downloads:
Critter Camp Brochure
Cathy Critters Brochure

Required PDF Forms (Please Download and Print):
Welcome and Rules
Application Form
Release and Waiver of Liability
Health Information Form
Here are pictures from our first-ever Critter Camp 2010.

If you are a parent and would like a custom CD of your child's week at Cathy's Critters, just send us an email at reservations@cathys-critters.com and we'll discuss the details. This CD will be filled with print-ready pictures of general activities of the week plus 15-20 pictures featuring your child in some of the many different activities they enjoyed.

Testimonials

Lilly enjoyed every day of critter camp. She made me crazy each day as she was ready to leave much sooner than was necessary. We drove 45 minutes each way every day and it was worth every minute. Her interest in animals has increased exponentially since her time at Critter Camp!
Michele Pappas

My twins, ages 9, just LOVED Critter Camp in the summer of 2010. Their favorite part was painting a horse. They also loved milking the goats and making goat milk. My girls love animals so this camp was right up their ally. They never complained about getting up early to go or the heat. The counselors and Cathy herself made it worth the effort. We will definitely do this camp again.
Kari Loth - Creative Memories Consultant

My kids, ages 6 and 8 LOVED critter camp. My 6 year old wants to be an animal rescuer when she grows up so if you have any children who are similarly inclined it is a great place for them. She would have gone multiple times over the summer. I just copied and pasted this from google reviews. See you this summer.
Cissy Oldner

Kaylee says her favorite thing about the camp was playing with the cats. She does love cats. As her mom, I also know Kaylee enjoyed gardening, milking the goat, making the cheese and eating it. She was extremely excited to show me the newborn baby bunnies when they arrived, and her painting on the horses. She talked about camp everyday and enjoyed it so much we sent her back for a second week. Thanks for sharing your farm, your time, your energy, and your knowledge with the children!
Robert & Charlotte Newell

Hopefully in conveys the delight of my daughters concerning camp. My daughters ages 5 and 6 LOVED attending Critter Camp! The first night of camp they took turns at dinner telling stories about their day. They talked thru the entire meal! My husband remarked to me afterward that has never happened before! Their stories throughout the week made me wish I could go to camp—feeding kangaroos, holding baby goats, using a pottery wheel, the list went on and on. The last day I had to pull my teary daughter away from one of the baby goats. We can’t wait for camp again this year!
Amy Guthrie