Camp Roar
Camp Roar is a one-of-a-kind camp where children can learn all about the residents of the rescue center in a close, safe setting, while also taking part in games and simulated rescues.
Camp Roar is a single day camp for kids 8-15 years old that runs from 10am-4pm. Campers need to arrive by 9:45am. Parents are invited to stay and go on the 10am tour with their campers. Parents are not permitted to stay at camp all day.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This program does not include direct contact with any animal, feeding, or cleaning of enclosures.
There are no exceptions to this policy.
Safety of the animals and the staff must always come first. Campers will be supervised by two adults at all times.
Register and this summer your child can meet (and smell) Archie the fox, build a toy for Belle the tiger, and learn about leopard brothers George and Rodney and their rescue along with all the other residents at the EFRC.
2024 camp Dates (tickets on Sale Now)
Friday, June 21st 2024 (8-11 year olds)
Friday, June 28th 2024 (8-11 year olds)
Friday, July 12th 2024 (12-15 year olds)
Covid-19 Precautions
*Note: Due to the continued susceptibility our cats have to Covid-19, we will be requiring all of our campers to have PROOF OF VACCINATION since they will be around our cat for extended periods of time. Thank you for your understanding as we do all we can to protect our cats!*
Possible camp Roar ACTIVITIES
Big Cat Games in the style of Jeopardy, Pictionary, Lion Hunt, etc.
Learning about how big cats are rescued by the EFRC via a simulated rescue of a (stuffed) big cat(s).
Campers will play a variety of roles: head keepers, veterinarian, crew member, USDA official, owner, etc.
Opportunity to see cats get enrichment items.
and more!
Camper TO DO LIST
Please wear weather appropriate clothing (campers spend most of the day outside, rain or shine).
Consider applying sunscreen/bug repellent before arriving at the EFRC and bring to reapply.
Campers are also asked to please bring hats to wear.
Stable, appropriate tennis shoes/sneakers need to be worn (no flip flops as campers are on gravel and uneven ground)
Campers need to pack a sack lunch and bring a refillable water bottle.
Campers are encouraged to take photos, so please bring a camera to use.
Parent to do LIST
Arrival Procedures
Campers need to arrive at the EFRC at 9:45 am. Bring your child to the building in the EFRC parking lot. The entrance to the parking is just down the road from the EFRC main entrance. Parents are welcome to remain with their child until 10:00 am to meet the instructor and ask any questions they might have. At 10:00 am, campers will be taken to the main tour area for a tour of the cats. Parents are invited to join their campers for the tour. Camp registration covers the campers tour, but parents will need to pay separately. After the tour, parents will need to depart. Terre Haute, Brazil, and Bloomington are within driving distance of the center and offer a variety of restaurants and activities for parents.
Pickup Procedures
Campers need to be picked up at 4:00pm at the same location as drop off.
Keep reading for Camp Roar Rules, Regulations, and Registration
EFRC Camp Roar Rules and regulations
Please review these rules with your child before arriving on camp day
There will be no direct contact (petting, touching, etc) of any cats. No shouting, cat calls, or whistling at cats is allowed.
Campers are required to listen and follow all directions from camp instructors and EFRC staff.
Campers must stay with the group at all times.
No running, skipping, or horseplay allowed when walking from location to location.
Campers must respect all adults, other campers, the environment, and above all-the cats.
Registration
Please print, complete, and bring the following forms to camp:
Proof of complete Covid-19 Vaccination
Forms available when Registration is open
*To cancel and receive a complete refund, must cancel one week before camp day*
Melanie Bowlin, Camp Roar Instructor
Melanie has been a volunteer tour guide at the EFRC for over a decade. When she made her first visit to the rescue center in December 2006, she fell in love with our mission of rescuing abused, neglected and abandoned exotic felines. She started Camp Roar in 2013 as a way to educate children about these rescues and raise money for her beloved felines.
