daily activities

Animal Companions
The History of Pets
Humans have domesticated animals for companionship for thousands of years, starting with dogs about 30,000 years ago. That’s a long time! But dogs and cats weren’t always the cuddly creatures we keep in homes today and some creatures hold a special place in cultures around the world. Today we'll learn about where pets come from, why some are considered sacred, and the amazing roles they play in assisting humans day-to-day. You’ll also create your own animal job and get moving as you walk like a crab, hop like a rabbit, or crawl like a bear. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get wild!
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- Toilet paper tube
- Bird seed
- Peanut butter, nut butter or shortening
- Butter knife
- String or ribbon
- Flat craft stick
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
How did cats and dogs become the loyal pets they are today?
explore
30 - 45 minutes
Pets played a vital role throughout the course human history. Today we'll learn about how pets came to be and about cultures that consider some animals sacred!
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create
40 - 55 minutes
Make some bird friends by creating your own feeder!
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