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Summer Day Camps at the Humane Society

Child with a starfish Animal Adventure

& Education Camp (Grades 2nd - 7th)

Come and learn compassion, responsibility, safety and care from knowledgeable experts in the animal field. Become a Junior Vet, and make lasting friendships. Go behind the scenes at the Humane Society and meet dogs, cats, rabbits, farm animals, marine life, reptiles, birds, wildlife and other exciting animals! Train a dog, hug a bunny, feed a cat, pet a reptile and learn and discover why animals are such an important part of our lives. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Bodega Bay Marine Lab and much, much more.

 

Teen Career Camp (Grades 8th - 11th)

Go behind the scenes of the Humane Society and learn about animal investigations, become familiar with animal welfare organizations around the globe, and how you can help animals in your community. Discover a career in dog training or animal control officers by speaking to professionals and learn how to prepare your own pets in case of a disaster. Field trips may include: Assistance Dog Institute, Animal Care Center and Sonoma County Animal Care & Control.

 

Registration NOW Online

To register for camps, please use our secure online registration. Camps do fill up quickly so don't wait, sign up today.

 

Camp Schedule

Animal Adventure & Education Camps and Career Camps are held in the summer. Each session is one week (M-F) from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Sessions are categorized by grade level (grade starting in the fall 2009 school year) with the first session beginning in June and the last session ending in August.

 

Date     Time   Camp    Grade     Registration
Jun 1-5 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 2nd, 3rd & 4th  Now Online
Jun 8-12 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 4th & 5th  Now Online
Jun 15-19 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 6th & 7th  Now Online
Jun 22-26 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 2nd & 3rd  Now Online
Jun 29 - Jul 3 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 4th & 5th  Now Online
Jul 13-17 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 6th & 7th  Now Online
Jul 20-24 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 2nd & 3rd  Now Online
Jul 27-31 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 4th & 5th  Now Online
Aug 3-7 9:00AM - 3:00PM Adventure camp 6th & 7th  Now Online
Aug 10-14 9:00AM - 3:00PM Career camp 8th - 11th  Now Online

 

Cost

$285

Camp fee includes all materials, activities, transportation and field-trip admission. Lunch will not be provided, please bring a sack lunch.

 

Other Requirements

Parents are required to attend a mandatory orientation offered the week before camp begins and sign our policies and procedures form. Due to the nature of our business, with constant exposure to animals and their allergens, our education programs are not recommended for children/teens with known allergies. Children with allergies or other health concerns should have a signed release from their doctor. Participants are expected to be self supporting to participate in all physical and academic activities planned and/or required by department position duties.  Because of staffing restrictions we may not be able to accommodate special individual needs. Due to the popularity of this camp, a child may only register for one week of camp each summer, allowing as many children to attend as possible. This is a recreational summer camp program. The Humane Society is not a licensed child care provider.

 

Cancellation Policy

75% refund 14 days or more prior to first day of camp.

50% refund 7 days prior to first day of camp.

25% refund 4 days prior to first day of camp.

No refunds will be issued 3 days or less prior to the first day of camp.

 

 

Questions

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Beth Karzes, Humane Education Outreach Coordinator at (707) 542-0882, ext. 232 or email: bkarzes@sonomahumane.org.