Youth Camps
Young Animal Lovers Welcome
It’s time to get up close and personal with pets! We are proud to offer a whole lineup of animal youth camps throughout the year for kids and teens ages 5-17 who are interested in learning more about animals and animal careers, including camps designed for neurodivergent teens. Animal camps teach kids how to train and care for animals, be responsible pet guardians, align their choices with their values and make our community a safer and more compassionate place for all animals. Campers will have hands-on learning opportunities with a variety of animals.
The Arizona Humane Society’s national award-winning Summer Camp programs are the recipient of the American Camp Association’s National Eleanor P. Eells for Program Excellence Award!
Fall Break Camp
Looking for a way your young animal lover can give back to homeless pets this fall break? Join our fall break Compassion Crew youth volunteer days! Your child will spend their day at our South Mountain Campus enriching the lives of pets awaiting adoption. This creative Compassion Crew will team up to make a real impact on our shelter pets’ stay through innovative behavioral enrichment projects like puzzle feeders, scent enrichment, and toy design. They’ll even get the chance to get hands-on with our very own animal teachers as they learn all about how their actions can impact animal lives. Join us for one, two, or all three unique days of animal-themed fun! Those registered for the Compassion Crew will also have the opportunity to accrue service hours during this special retreat.
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Thursday, October 12, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
You can sign up your child for one, two, or all three unique days of camp!
Location: AHS’ Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus
Cost: $65 per day or $150 for all three days (discount will be applied at checkout)
Discounts:
- Register for all three days for $150 ($45 discount)
- Receive $40 off by registering two campers together for any program (may include different programs and sessions)
FAQs:
- Check out our Fall Break Camp FAQs.
Winter Camp Compassion Crew
Looking for a fun way to brush off the after-holiday daze? Join our Winter Camp Compassion Crew! During this exciting, flexible 3-day program, your young animal lover can give back to homeless pets through innovative behavioral enrichment projects like puzzle feeders, scent enrichment, and toy design. They’ll even get the chance to get hands-on with our very own animal teachers as they learn all about how their actions can impact animal lives.
During this program, 9 – 12 year olds will spend up to 3 days enriching the lives of pets awaiting adoption. Each day offers a different adventure.
Dates: Coming December 2023
Spring Break Camp
Trying to figure out how to keep your energetic kid entertained over Spring Break? The Arizona Humane Society’s Animal Doctors Spring Break Camp is the purr-fect plan. This STEAM early career-discovery program focuses on the science of veterinary medicine, animal behavior, and the joy of pets. Campers will enjoy hands-on interactions with our Animal Teachers and learn about animal anatomy and physiology.
Dates: Coming early 2024
Summer Camp
It’s time to get up close and personal with pets! We are proud to offer a whole lineup of animal summer camps for kids and teens ages 5-17 who are interested in learning more about animals and animal careers while having fun with pets. With a wide variety of exciting, STEAM-based, award-winning programs*, we have something for every young pet lover and animal enthusiast!
Camps will take place throughout June and July and all sessions will run Monday-Friday at our South Mountain Campus, 1521 W. Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041.
Dates: Coming Spring 2024
*Recipient of the American Camp Association’s National Eleanor P. Eells for Program Excellence Award
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