After School Programs in Connecticut - Summer Camps - Education and Recreation Programs CT

Why We Do It

Opportunities & Advantages

Recognizing the natural interest that children and youth have in animals, this program capitalizes on this interest by teaching them many of life’s lessons. They benefit by learning the practical;

Food and the proper way to feed their individual animal
Meal scheduling and the reason for good nutrition
Grooming, including hair, eyes, teeth, nails, etc.
Responsibility (how their contribution is necessary)

Social Interactions

Dealing with different temperaments (both the animals and the other participants)
Appropriate discipline
Interaction between the animals themselves

Emotional Connections

Understanding of interpersonal relationships
First-hand knowledge of behavior development and the principles of rewards, mixed messages and punishment and natural consequences
Developing the ability to express appropriate emotions through the non-threatening relationship that they have with the animals
Children & adults develop a new appreciation for themselves and their accomplishments in taking care of their animal and the love that they develop through the care that they give

Children, youth & adults will benefit by learning the practical:

Respect for other life and how to care for another being
Responsibility
Social interaction and positive relationships
Ability to express appropriate emotions
Awareness and appreciation for themselves and their accomplishments increasing their self esteem.
Appropriate behavior and understanding of interpersonal relationships