For Grown-Ups
What you’ll need
Ask About Today
What is the most surprising animal you would want to have as a pet?
Content Note
One of today’s videos shows wild animals being kept as pets. Please remind your campers that these are special circumstances and wild animals should not normally live in homes as pets.
Explore
est. 25 min
10 Unusual Pets
Do you think snakes can be cuddly? What about a beaver? These pet owners seem to think so.
Beeee a Beekeeper
Bees are so important for our food and environment. Did you know that some people, called beekeepers, have bee hives right at their homes, even in the city? Check out how these city bees make honey.
Your Animal Family
Animals can become members of our families. Here are some animals that make great pet friends—and surprise! They’re not all dogs and cats!
Rollin’ Wild
Can you imagine if all animals were… round? In this video by Rollin’ Wild, check out what would happen if every animal from a giraffe to a mouse could roll like a ball.
Create
est. 15 min
Sculpt a Silly Pet
Would you keep a lizard in your house? What about a prickly porcupine? Use Play Doh to craft the silliest pets you can imagine. Think about all the things you would do to take care of them! Build a house for them out of blocks too, if you want.
Toolkit Materials:
Read
est. 5 min
I Want a Monkey!
Who doesn’t want a monkey as a pet? Listen along to this story by Daniel Errico about a kid who wants all the silliest pets in the world.
Move
est. 10 min
Barnyard Dancing
Let’s get moving to B-I-N-G-O and more.