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Sign Up for Vet Camp at Indiana State Fair

The dream of being a veterinarian is something that lives in the hearts of many children. Certainly there is no doubt why that is- the ANIMALS. Toddlers and tykes tote around bandages, wielding them as the cure to any of their stuffed animals’ ailments and yet, somewhere along the way, that dream disappears to nostalgia. Maybe something else captures our attention or, unfortunately, we never get the chance to ever even live out that aspiration.

But for today’s children and teens there is hope. There are opportunities to live out their dream and build upon their ambition. The Indiana State Fair is host to a veterinary camp for grades 6-12. Split into a senior (grades 9-12) and junior camp (grades 6-8), students will be able to experience what a veterinarian does. Hands-on sessions include CPR, microscope identification, suturing, and radiographs (x-rays). Plus, there are going to be live spay and neuter demonstrations going on throughout the week.

Make sure to sign up before registration closes on July 20^th! The Junior Vet Camp is available on August 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 22nd from 8:30 am – 12 pm as well as August 10, 12, 14, 18, and 20^th from 4:00 pm- 7:30 pm. The Senior Vet Camp is available on August 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, and 22^nd from 12:30 pm- 4:00pm in addition to August 11, 13, 17, 19, and 21^st from 4:00 pm-7:30 pm. The cost is $25, which includes a t-shirt.

The camp is hosted by Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary students will be there to guide your child as they explore the veterinary field in an unforgettable experience. Registration information can be found here.

If you or your younger children want the chance to experience veterinary medicine as well, don’t worry- Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association are sponsoring a public tent. There will be plenty of activities to be had!