What are Youth Camps?

Harbor Humane Society has a line-up of action packed, animal filled, fantastically fun youth camps. These camps are for kids interested in animals and humane education. What better way to spend your break than hanging out with amazing animals, making new friends, learning cool new things, and playing games?!

Our camps will SPARK kids to learn different skills regarding patience, empathy, responsible pet care, and compassion for all creatures. Each camp will feature a variety of animal related topics that will entertain and teach your child all about the world of animals. Kids have the opportunity to have a one-of-a kind hands-on learning experience. Our campers aren’t the only ones who have fun, our beloved shelter animals also receive much-needed TLC. These camps are held during Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks!

Harbor does offer limited partial and full scholarships to those in need. Please fill out this application and email to programs@harborhumane.org for your consideration.

  • Summer Camp sessions available for kids ages 5-13. There are one-day camp sessions available for older kids as well.
  • Aside from our Art Camp and single-day camps, all summer camps will run Monday-Friday. Full-day camps are 9am-4pm, morning session is 9am-12pm, and afternoon session is 1-4pm.
  • The fee for camp varies depending on the camp.
  • Extended care is available before camp (8-9am) for an added fee.
  • A limited number of financial aid scholarships are available for qualified applicants. For more information, email programs@harborhumane.org.
  • Harbor does not provide lunch or snacks. Campers must bring their own.

For more FAQ information, please visit here.

Spring Break Camp

Spring Break Camp

Age: K-2nd, 3rd-5th

Dates: April 7 & 8 (K-2nd) and April 9 & 10 (3rd-5th)

Cost: $100

Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description: This day camp is a paw-some experience for kids looking to learn more about who Harbor is and what we do! Campers will get two intensive days filled with crafts, games, and hands-on animal interactions. Each camp is tailored to its specific age group, so please register your kiddos for the right group!

Summer Camp

Little Critters

Age: 5-7, 8-10

Dates: June 16-20 (5-7), July 21-25 (8-10), August 11-15 (5-7)

Cost: $120

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Description: This half-day camp will offer campers a new learning experience every day. Tailored for this age group, our topics will include all things small animal! From fish to cats to guinea pigs, we will talk about all the smaller animals that live in our homes. Campers will get to learn about and interact with cats, guinea pigs, and any other small critters at Harbor. There will also be games and crafts related to their lessons. This camp runs in the morning, with “Puppy Pals” being the afternoon component of this camp. For those interested in sending their child for the whole day, please purchase the “Lunch Care” add on (does not include food, just the care for the week)

Puppy Pals

Age: 5-7, 8-10

Dates: June 16-20 (5-7), July 21-25 (8-10), August 11-15 (5-7)

Cost: $120

Hours: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Description: This half-day camp will offer campers a new learning experience every day. Tailored for this age group, our topics will include all things dog-related! Campers will get to learn about and interact with dogs. There will also be games and crafts related to their lessons. This camp runs in the afternoon, with “Little Critters” being the morning component of this camp. For those interested in sending their child for the whole day, please purchase the “Lunch Care” add on (does not include food, just the care for the week)

Animal Experience Camp

Age: 8-10

Dates: June 23-27

Cost: $120 half day/$250 full day

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm/4:00 pm

Description: This paw-some camp engages campers with a new theme every day. We will explore topics like wildlife, animals in our community, responsible pet care, and much more! This exciting 5-day camp will have lots of animal interaction, crafts, presentations, and games. If you have already taken this camp – that’s okay, it’s new every year! This camp comes in a half-day (9am-12pm) and full day (9am-4pm) option.

Junior Volunteer Camp

Age: 11-13

Dates: August 18-22

Cost: $250

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description: Spend an action packed week at HHS learning the in and out of volunteering! This week will focus on training campers how to care for shelter animals and then putting those skills into action. All graduates will be granted a lifetime membership to our Junior Volunteer Club!

Art Camp

Age: 8-10, 11-13

Dates: June 30 – July 2 (11-13), July 7-9 (8-10)

Cost: $150

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description: Do you love creating art and love animals just as much? This camp is for you! This 3-day, fantastically fun camp is filled with all things animal arts and crafts. Each day will include a paw-some craft as well as lots of animal time! It’s truly a purrfect camp for any aspiring artist that also loves furry friends!

Veterinary Experience Camp

Age: 11-13, 14-16

Dates: July 28-29 (14-16), July 31 – August 1 (11-13)

Cost: $125

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description: At Harbor’s Veterinary Experience Camp, youth get to explore the fields of veterinary science and engage in interactive, hands-on learning. There are two sessions of two-day camps, each with their own age group. Attend for your chance to practice and observe shelter vet medicine, research zoonotic conditions, and discover careers!