Veterinary Science and Animal Career Camp

Camp Details

• Non-Residential Day Camp and Virtual Camp 
• Camp Dates: TBD (Virtual) | TBD (In-Person)                    

Highlights 

• Explore how BGSU can prepare you for pursuing your passions 
• Hear what it is like to be a BGSU Student from the BGSU Pre-Vet Student Organization 
• Learn about special interest fields within veterinary medicine from working professionals
• Discover what it takes to get in to Veterinary School from Admissions Counselors 
• Learn what college courses you should take 
• Connect with Veterinarians at the Ohio Department of Agriculture & United States Department of Agriculture to learn how they work to keep the food supply safe
• Go behind the scenes with local veterinarians to discover what a day in the life of a veterinarian is like. 

Labs & Activities 

• Animal Handling & Physical Exams (Both Programs: Virtual & In-Person)
• Hear from career professionals about what their “a day in life” is like for them (Both - Speakers do not overlap and will be different)
• Do an animal science project (Both)
• Go behind the scenes at the Toledo Zoo (In-Person)
• Connect with leaders at Potter Park Zoo (Virtual) 
• Explore differences in Emergency Medicine between large & small animals & build a first aid kit (Virtual) 
• Case Study & Mock Patient Diagnosis (Virtual)
• Perform simulation diagnostic labs (i.e. Blood Draws, Suturing, Injections)  (In-Person)
• Dissections and much more! (Both Programs)

Who can attend?

In-Person Session: For students who will be entering 10th - 12th grade and who are excited to learn more about careers in veterinary and animal science. 

Virtual Session: Students who will be entering 9th - 12th grade and 2025 HS Graduates. Student's attending the in-person session may also attend the virtual program as speakers and sessions are different. 

What does the cost cover?  

In-Person Session: The cost of $550 dollars (camperships possible) covers the webinars, lectures, guest speakers and support for the full week, transportation and admission to our tours, lab materials and activities. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Virtual Session: The cost of $225 dollars (camperships possible) covers the webinars, lectures, guest speakers and support for the full week, camp t-shirt, and a crate filled with a veterinary workbook as wel as all materials needed to complete at home labs and activities. Students can choose to attend just the webinar series for only $50.

Hotel Block (In-Person program only) 

BGSU Summer Camps has partnered with local businesses to offer reduced cost accomodations. Details related to the hotel block will be sent in acceptance e-mails. 

Financial Assistance Application

Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program

How can I apply?

Complete the online form so that we can learn more about you and your interest in discovering more about the health sciences and ample careers.

In-Person Camp Application Dates & Deadlines  

• Early Consideration Deadline: March 2nd 
  • In years 2023 and 2024 all In-person camp spots were filled following the early consideration deadline. 
• Waitlist Deadline: April 25th 

Virtual Session Registration 

• Registration Opens Dec 2nd and Closes April 25th. No application is required to attend the virtual academy only a camper registration form  

Cancellation Policy

• All programs, or camps within a program, may be subject to minimum enrollment and may be canceled if enrollment minimum is not met. In the event of a cancelled program all fees and registration costs will be refunded.
  
• Campers may withdraw their application anytime. 
• Deposits are non-refundable 

ACCEPTANCE & DEPOSIT

To reserve your seat in camp a $25 non-refundable deposit is due within 10 days of receiving your camp acceptance. Participants who do not pay the deposit by the tenth day are removed and placed on the waitlist.  A deposit made after the 10th day does not guarantee a seat and must be approved.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

•  In-Person Details: 
  • Camp Week: July 2025      Payment Due: June 1, 2025
• Virtual Camp Details: 
  • Camp Week: June 2025    Payment Due: May 1, 2025   

*Please contact the office to request a payment plan if needed.  

FORMS

Forms will be collected via CampDocs. Information with a link to the site will be sent with your acceptance.

• BGSU Waiver
  
• BGSU Health Forms
• BGSU Media Release
  
• Camp Rules & Policies 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If a registration is canceled, the individual or organization making the original CAMP payment will receive:

• Full refund minus deposit if cancelation occurs at least one month before the start date of the camp. 
• 75% refund minus deposit if cancelation occurs 21 days to 1 month beore the start of camp.
• 50% refund minus depost if cancelation occurs between 14 days and 21 days to the start of camp.
• No refund for a "No Show" or for a cancellation request received less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the program. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.