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Junior Vet Medicine is a hands-on S.T.E.A.M. camp designed for children ages 7 to 9 that introduces the fundamentals of veterinary science and animal care. Animal Anatomy: Campers learn about body systems by dissecting a chicken wing, building an edible heart, and creating a functional model of a dog's muscular paw using straws and yarn. Clinical Skills: Using a Future Veterinarian Career Kit, campers practice suturing a foam dog, applying splints and bandages to stuffed animals, and building their own working stethoscopes. Daily Pet Care & First Aid: Participants pack their own pet first aid pouches, simulate reading X-rays, and practice routine maintenance like making ear-cleaning solutions and brushing teeth. Veterinary History: Each day features four specialized activity rotations that highlight the underlying science of animal health and introduce notable historical figures in veterinary medicine.
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