Looking for something fun to do in Markham?

Future Vet  Markham – October 26 – November 16

Do you have a child who is all about animals? Do they want to grow up to be a vet or work with animals? Or are you thinking of adding a furry friend to the family and want to your child to learn about caring for animals?

Unleash their love for animals with the Ontario SPCA’s Future Vet Program - Markham.  This 4-week educational program is designed for children ages 6-8 years and 8 to 10 years. It helps teach more about animal care, health and wellness through hands-on animal experiences, guest presenters, and interactive lessons.

Future Vet Juniors – Ages 6 to 7

Day 1: Introduction/Felines

Day 2: Canine Day

Day 3: Small Animal Day

Day 4: Farm Animal Day (will be off-site at Provincial Education and Animal Centre in Stouffville)

Future Vet Intermediate – Ages 8 to 10

Day 1: Introduction/Felines

Day 2: Canine Day

Day 3: Vet Day/Animal Enrichment

Day 4: Farm Animal Day (will be off-site at Provincial Education and Animal Centre in Stouffville)

*Please note that the curriculum is age appropriate so please adhere to the age ranges above. We will not be providing transportation for the off-site visits.

*We are NOT a nut-free building.

When:

Every Saturday from October 26 to November 16, 2019.

Future Vet Junior: 9:30am – 11am

Future Vet Intermediate: 11:15am to 12:45pm

*week 4 may be a different time, based on animal availability

Cost:

4 week program:  $125

register online

For more information, please contact:

Jen Pandelidis, Centre Coordinator

905-762-1300

jpandelidis@ospca.on.ca

Educational Assistance:

If your child requires assistance at school for academic or behavioural support, please contact our Centre Coordinator, to further discuss accommodations and support for your child.

Time spent with animals

We do our best to provide some hands-on time with animals. Animal time may be limited because we must be cognizant of the stress levels and health of the animals and of the fact that the shelter is a working adoption facility.

When possible, we do bring shelter-approved animals into the education space and allow kids to interact with them in small numbers. We also take kids on a shelter tour to introduce them to the animals and share their stories. For safety and insurance reasons, however, kids will not be interacting with shelter dogs.