There is never a dull moment for the 125 youths attending East Allen Township’s summer camp program.

Kids ages 5-12, aided by 13 counselors, experience a blend of arts, crafts, sports and nature projects during this summer program, which began June 12 at Bicentennial Park.

Wildlands Conservancy is a regular attendee at the camp, bringing a number of animals to show the youth.

“Having a mixture of activities keeps everyone engaged,” Chuck Frantz, camp director, said. “The wildlife programs are very educational and informative. The live animals are fascinating for everyone.”

Haley D’Agostino, of Wildlands Conservancy, mesmerized the group with her presentation of a skunk named Thistle, a tarantula named Pearl, a barred owl named Sundew and a painted turtle named Muddy.

Children and staff were able to admire the animals up close and even pet some. D’Agostino explained these animals “are not pets but are now educational models.”

She continued to explain most were hurt by cars, sent to a licensed wildlife rehab then re-homed to Wildlands. When they get to the Wildlands Conservancy, they are healthy and healed but not able to live in the wild.

Children were encouraged to do their part to help protect wild animals by not throwing food into or alongside roads where an animal may try to eat it and possibly get hit by a car.

Most wild animals forage for food at early dawn or dusk, when it is harder for drivers and animals to see each other. Car headlights can also temporarily blind an animal, confusing it and causing it to run into traffic or freeze in place.

Children were also advised to never touch an injured animal, but to get help instead.

Camp continues 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays-Fridays through the end of July.