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Important Registration Dates:
04/01:
Registration Form/Non-Refundable Registration
Fees Due/Additional Camp Shirt Fees Due
04/10:
PCC Membership Fee /Extended Care Fees Due
05/17:
PCC Kick Off from 4-6pm
2015 Paws & Claws Club Membership Information
Summer Camp Sessions
Due to high enrollment, campers may only sign up for one camp session.
Summer Camp Session #1: 06/01-06/05 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
Summer Camp Session #2: 06/08-06/12 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
Summer Camp Session #3: 06/15-06/19 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
Summer Camp Session #4: 06/22-06/26 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
Summer Camp Session #5: 07/06-07/10 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
Summer Camp Session #6: 07/13-07/17 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
Summer Camp Session #7: 07/20-07/24 Monday thru Friday from 10-4pm
PCC Age Requirement
Students must be in between the ages of 10-15 years in order to be eligible for this program.
Students must be at least 10 years by June 1st.
Camp Fees
$100 Registration Fee + $100 Membership Fee = $200
Camp Fees Cover the Costs of:
 PCC Kick Off
 Camp Counselor Stipends
 Mentor Stipends
 2 PCC T-Shirts
 Shelter Training
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Recording of Volunteer Hours
Program Supplies (Arts & Crafts, Games,
Special Projects)
Snacks
End of Camp Party
Registration Forms
 Registration Forms are due by April 1st
 Registration Forms are available on www.indyhumane.org.
 Online form completion preferred, but hard copies of Registration Forms are available upon
request.
Registration Fees
 Registration Fee = $100.
 Registration Fees are non-refundable.
 All registrations are processed in the order upon which they are received. If a Registration Form
is submitted without the Registration Fee, the form will not be processed and the child’s spot in
camp will not be held until the Registration Fee is received. Once the fee is received, the
Registration Form will be processed.
 Registration Fees may be paid via the following methods:
o Credit Card
You will be directed to a payment form after submitting your Registration Form. You
must use the payment form to submit fee via credit card. We will not process credit
cards over the phone or at the shelter.
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o Check (made out to IndyHumane)
o Cash
o Money Order (made out to IndyHumane)
Registration Fees paid via Check, Cash, or Money Order need to be mailed or brought to
IndyHumane in a sealed marked envelope. Keep in mind, your child’s Registration Form will not
be processed until the Registration Fee is received.
Humane Society of Indianapolis
Attn: Director of Volunteer Services
7929 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis IN 46268
Be sure to write your child’s full name and “camp” on the memo line of checks or money orders.
Camp Confirmations
Camp Confirmations will be emailed after Registration Fees are received. The email will include Camp
Assignments, information on how to pay remaining Membership Fees, and other camp details. Camp
Sessions cannot be changed after the confirmation email is sent. In extreme circumstances, if there is an
opening in the camp session you would like to switch to, you will be charged a $25 admin fee.
Membership Fees
 Membership Fee = $100.
 Membership Fees are due by 04/10/15.
 Membership Fees may be paid via the following methods:
o Credit Card
You will receive a link via email in your Camp Confirmation Email. You must use link to
submit credit card payments. We will not process credit cards over the phone or at the
shelter.
Check (made out to IndyHumane)
o Cash
o Money Order (made out to IndyHumane)
 Membership Fees paid via Check, Cash, or Money Order need to be mailed or brought to
IndyHumane in a sealed marked envelope.
Humane Society of Indianapolis
Attn: Director of Volunteer Services
7929 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis IN 46268
Be sure to write your child’s full name and “camp” on the memo line of checks or money orders.
 If Membership Fees are not received by 04/10/15, your reserved spot will be offered to a child
on our waiting list.
Financial Aid
IndyHumane makes an effort to attract at-risk youth and low income families. This may include foster
children, children whose parent has been the victim of domestic violence, other youth who have had
substantial disruptions to their family life or those experiencing financial hardship. IndyHumane makes
available a limited amount of financial aid to at-risk youth families and low income families. Financial aid
is reserved for young people from all different backgrounds who are able to display mature, respectful,
thoughtful behavior and treat others with kindness and compassion. Families or agencies can apply for
these by describing the circumstances that have placed the child at risk. Please contact the Director of
Volunteer Services at [email protected] or 317-872-5650 x106 for more information or to request
a Financial Aid Application.
 Financial Aid Applications are due by March 1st.
 Families approved for Financial Aid will be required to submit a $50 non-refundable Registration
Fee with the Registration Form. IndyHumane will cover in between 50-100% of the $100
Membership Fee.
Extended Care
Extended Care is supervised playtime designed to accommodate working parents/guardians who need
additional time to drop off or pick their child up from camp.
 Extended Care is available between:
o Morning 8:30-10am for $30
o Evening 4 - 5PM for $25.
 Extended Care Fees are non-refundable.
Extended Care takes place in one of the Meeting Rooms, where campers may watch movies, play games,
or draw and color. If your child is participating in Extended Care, please alert us that you have arrived by
dialing the camp cell phone number (number will be given to those signed up for extended care). For
efficiency and convenience, you may register for Extended Care when you register for the Paws & Claws
Club. Alternatively, you may bring form of payment (cash or check only) for Extended Care on Monday
morning when you drop off your child at camp.
We are not able to accommodate campers in the Extended Care program that are not registered for
Extended Care.
Additional Camp Shirts
Campers may purchase additional Camp Shirts at $15 each at the time of registration. Fees paid for
additional shirts are non-refundable.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
To assist everyone in finalizing camp plans, please notify us as soon as possible if your child will not be
able to attend camp. This will give IndyHumane time to notify families on the waiting list of the opening.
 All cancellations must be in writing (email or fax).
 For cancellations received prior to May 1st, we will provide a 50% refund of fees paid EXCEPT
the non-refundable Registration Fee (or adjusted financial aid tuition), fees for additional camp
shirts purchased, and Extended Care Fees.
 Enrollment cancellations made on or after May 1st will not receive a refund of the camp tuition.
Campers with Special Needs
The meeting space for our camp is in an Upstairs area that is not wheelchair accessible.
Every effort is made to accommodate campers with special needs, including campers with behavioral
challenges. Parents/guardians of children who need special attention or have behavioral challenges
must notify us of the issue in the "additional notes" section of the application and talk with the Director
of Volunteer Services. Campers with behavioral disorders that may continuously interfere with or
disrupt the camp program must have an aide present. IndyHumane is not a public system that provides
professionally trained staff or aides who work with special needs populations. Therefore the camp staff
is not trained specifically to work with certain special needs populations. Please communicate any or all
specific needs your child may require.
PCC Activities
 Quality Time w/Adoptable Dogs and Cats
 Facilities Upkeep
 Dog Training
 Arts & Crafts
 Group Bonding Activities
 Staff Assistants
PCC Kick-Off – Sunday 05/17/15 from 4-6pm
We will hold a kick-off to celebrate the start of our 2015 PCC summer camps. You will have an
opportunity to meet your Camp Counselors, Mentors, and other PCC Members. You will learn about
your summer activities, receive a tour of the facility, and pick up your camp shirts. There will also be
snacks to enjoy.
Paws & Claws Club FAQ
Why do I have to pay for my child to volunteer?
You are not paying for your child to volunteer. The membership fee helps cover the cost of
attending a camp, Mentor/Camp Counselor stipends, t-shirts, and program supplies such as arts
& crafts, and snacks.
What types of animals will my child be exposed to during camp.
Campers will only spend time with dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens who have passed the
medical and behavior evaluations and are being housed in our Adoption Kennels.
How much time will the campers spend with puppies and kittens?
Time with puppies and kittens is limited to hours outside of operation and in intervals of 15
minutes. Young animals do not have very strong immune systems and our job is to protect
them from possible spreading of disease. Being handled a lot can cause stress and make them
even more vulnerable to illness such as upper respiratory infection. Campers will have time
with young animals, but more interaction with older animals with stronger immune systems.
When are Registration Forms and Registration Fees due?
Registration forms and the non-refundable registration fees are due by April 1st.
Can my child participate in more than one summer session?
No. Due to high enrollment, students may only participate in one summer camp session.
Does IndyHumane offer financial aid or scholarships?
Yes, financial aid is available for qualified applicants. Please note that each child is eligible to
receive financial aid for one (1) session of camp per summer. The deadline for Paws & Claws
Club Camp financial aid requests is March 1st. You need to contact the Director of Volunteer
Services at [email protected] or 317-872-5650 x106 for details.
If my child misses days of the summer session will I receive a refund for days missed?
Refunds will not be given for days missed.
I signed up for a camp session and I have received my confirmation, but now I would like to
switch to another camp session.
After receiving your camp session confirmation, you may not switch camp sessions. In extreme
circumstances, if there is an opening in the camp session you would like to switch to, you will
be charged a $25 admin fee.
What is the cancellation and refund policy for Paws & Claws Club?
To assist everyone in finalizing camp plans, please notify us as soon as possible if your child will
not be able to attend camp this year. This will give IndyHumane time to notify families on the
waiting list of the opening.
 All cancellations must be in writing (email or fax).
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For cancellations received prior to May 1st, we will provide a 50% refund of all fees paid
EXCEPT the non-refundable Registration Fee (or adjusted financial aid tuition).
Enrollment cancellations made on or after May 1st will not be receive a refund of the
camp tuition.
What is Extended Care?
Extended Care is supervised playtime designed to accommodate working parents or guardians
who need additional time to drop off or pick their child up from camp.
Extended Care is available between:
 Morning 8:30-10am for $30
 Evening 4 - 5PM for $25.
Extended Care takes place in one of the Meeting Rooms, where campers may watch movies,
play games, or draw and color. If your child is participating in Extended Care, please alert us
that you have arrived by dialing the camp cell phone number (number will be given to those
signed up for extended care).
For efficiency and convenience, you may register for Extended Care when you register for the
Paws & Claws Club. Alternatively, you may bring form of payment (cash or check only) for
Extended Care on Monday morning when you drop off your child at camp. We are not able to
accommodate campers in the Extended Care program that are not registered for Extended
Care.
Are children with special needs accepted into the Paws & Claws Club?
Every effort is made to accommodate campers with special needs, including campers with
behavioral challenges. Parents/guardians of children who need special attention or have
behavioral challenges must notify us of the situation in the "additional notes" section of the
application and talk with the Director of Volunteer Services. Campers with behavioral disorders
that may continuously interfere with or disrupt the camp program must have an aide present.
IndyHumane is not a public system that provides professionally trained staff or aides who work
with special needs populations. Therefore the camp staff is not trained specifically to work with
certain special needs populations. Please communicate any or all specific needs your child may
require.
Please Note: The meeting space for our camp is in an Upstairs area that is not wheelchair
accessible.
May children with allergies (cat & dog) sign up for the Paws & Claws Club?
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children with severe allergies to animals as
animals are involved in many of our activities.
What should my child bring with them each day?
Lunch/Water
Sunblock and Sunhat
Label everything with your child’s name
Any medications (labeled, and with a signed letter regarding how and when to dispense
medication)
What should my child not bring to camp?
Cell phones - If your child brings a cell phone, it will need to be turned off or put away in the
Volunteer Office during camp hours. (May be used during Extended Care/Lunch)
Electronic toys, mp3 players, or video game devices (May be used during Extended Care/Lunch)
Personal pets
Knives or other weapons
How many t-shirts will my child receive?
Each PCC Member will receive 2 shirts. Campers may order more than 2 shirts via the
Registration Form.
What should my child wear each day?
PCC Shirt
Full Length Pants (preferably jeans and no shorts/skirts)
Tennis Shoes (no flip flops/sandals/no lights/no sounds)
Nametag
Members who are not dressed properly will not participate in animal-related activities.
Why do the PCC Members assist with tasks such as laundry, dishes, and yard clean up?
This is an animal shelter and the goal of the camp is to teach children why IndyHumane is an
important part of our community and that homeless animals need proper care until they find a
new home. Proper care includes making sure they have clean towels, clean bowls, clean
kennels, and clean yards in which to spend time as well as receiving lots of love from people. An
animal shelter that only focused on cuddling animals would not be very effective.
Will my child be able to group up with his/her friend if they sign up to be in the same session?
Each camp day includes activities for the full group (12-20 campers) as well as small groups (3-6
campers). These groups are shuffled regularly to encourage kids to interact with new people
throughout the week. Campers who attend with friends will have plenty of opportunities to be
together, but we will not guarantee that they will participate in every activity together.
May parents drop in to be with their child during camp hours?
Parents are welcome to visit any day of camp. The PCC Parents may join their child for the day
or a portion of the day to see what camp is like. All that is required is that the PCC Parents sign
up ahead of time, complete a waiver, and dress appropriately.
Will my child be provided a snack?
Each day the students are provided a light snack and a drink during break. Students are
welcome to bring snacks/drinks from home or bring money for the vending machines. If
students are bringing money for the vending machines, they should bring money in form of
change (nickels, dimes, and quarters). If your child has food allergies, this information should be
marked on the application.
Can my child interact with animals before or after Paws & Claws Club hours?
Students may interact with animals outside of club hours as long as it is during hours of
operation and they have a parent/guardian (who is 18 years or older) present.
Are there other opportunities available to Paws & Claws Club members outside of the
summer sessions?
After all summer camp sessions are completed, Paws & Claws Club Members, who are at least
13 years of age, may request individual volunteer days throughout the rest of the year they
attend camp.
What supervision is provided for Paws & Claws Club members during the summer camps?
Students are put into small groups of 2-4 students. Each group is assigned a PCC Mentor who
will guide them through their daily task. There will also be 2 PCC Camp Counselors and the
Director of Volunteer Services watching over everyone.
What supervision is provided for Paws & Claws Club Members during volunteer hours after
camp sessions are complete?
There is no direct supervision for volunteering. A Volunteer Programs Staff Member will be
present when there is a PCC Member scheduled to donate time, but will not be available for
direct supervision. Tasks are limited to spending time with cats and in our Small Dog/Puppy
Room.
What is the Paws & Claws Club disciplinary action plan?
To help maintain the safety and wellness of campers, staff, volunteers, animals, and the general
public, the following discipline policy has been established.
Disciplinary action may be taken if a camper displays undesirable behavior that interferes with
or disrupts the camp program. Examples of this behavior include inappropriate language,
making fun of or insulting others, bullying, using profanity, harming or frightening the animals,
physically harming others, not following directions, or unwelcome actions that make other
campers feel uncomfortable.
Consequences to undesirable behavior are as follows:
 First offense: Verbal warning from camp staff
 Second offense: 30-minute time out; follow-up call to parent/guardian
 Third offense: Discipline report filed; meeting with parent/guardian
 Fourth offense: Removal from camp; no refund will be given in this occurrence
In the event of extreme infractions, IndyHumane reserves the right to remove a camper from the
program immediately without prior warnings.