
For any inquiries about Kids and Critters Camp please feel free to reach out to Coral Amayi, our Humane Education Coordinator at camayi@longmonthumane.org. Coral is here to assist you with any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming your child to a fun time of learning and love for animals!
Kids & Critters 25-26 School Year CAMPS

Critter Care and Careers
March 16th-18th | Monday through Wednesday |
3 Full-days | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $300
Discover the exciting world of animal care and explore careers that make a difference in the lives of animals! In this hands-on camp, you’ll learn essential animal care skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning cages, and understanding animal behavior while meeting the amazing adoptable pets. From veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators to zookeepers and humane educators, we’ll dive into the many career paths that involve helping animals. Through fun activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers will gain practical skills and inspiration to turn their passion for animals into a future career. Perfect for aspiring animal advocates and young animal lovers alike!
7-12 years | March 16th-18th | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CLICK to Register
Kids & Critters 2026 Summer Camps
Get ready for a summer filled with compassion, curiosity, and connection! Our Humane Education Summer Camps offer children ages 7 to 12 a hands-on, heart-centered experience with animals—helping them build empathy, confidence, and a deeper understanding of what it means to care for other living beings.
We are excited to offer Kids Camps every week throughout June and July, with engaging activities designed to inspire kindness, responsibility, and respect for animals.
🐾 What Campers Can Expect 🐾
- Hands-on interactions with small animals
- Age-appropriate lessons on animal behavior, care, and safety
- Games, crafts, and creative exploration
- A welcoming, inclusive environment—especially supportive of neurodivergent learners
- Led by experienced humane educators who make learning fun and meaningful
Whether your child is an aspiring veterinarian, a devoted animal lover, or simply curious about the world around them, our camps are designed to spark joy and compassion that lasts long after summer ends.

Critter Care and Careers
June 1st- 3rd | Monday through Wednesday |
Ages 7-12 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | $350
Discover the exciting world of animal care and explore careers that make a difference in the lives of animals! In this hands-on camp, you’ll learn essential animal care skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning cages, and understanding animal behavior while meeting the amazing adoptable pets. From veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators to zookeepers and humane educators, we’ll dive into the many career paths that involve helping animals. Through fun activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers will gain practical skills and inspiration to turn their passion for animals into a future career. Perfect for aspiring animal advocates and young animal lovers alike!
Register for Week 1 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | | Ages 7-12
Critter Crafts and Games Half-day camps
June 8th-10th | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 7-9 | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $225
Ages 10-12 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225
Explore the basics of animal welfare through play, creativity, and hands-on learning! This half-day mini camp introduces kids to safe animal-handling skills while empowering them to make a difference for animals in our community. Campers will enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and interactive activities, along with special guest presentations. With plenty of supervised interaction with shelter animals, including our ambassador guinea pigs, kids will build confidence, compassion, and kindness while having a pawsitively fun summer experience.
Register for Week 2 Morning | 8:30am – 12:30pm | Ages 7-9
Register for Week 2 Afternoon | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Ages 10-12


Critter Care and Careers Full-day Camp
June 15th – 17th | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 7-12 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $350
Dive into the exciting world of animal care and animal-related careers! In this hands-on camp, campers learn essential skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning habitats, and understanding animal behavior while meeting adoptable shelter animals. Through engaging activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers explore careers such as veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, zookeeping, and humane education. This camp inspires young animal lovers to turn their passion for animals into real-world skills and future possibilities.
Register for Week 3 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Ages 7-12
Pawsitive Interactions Half-day camps
June 22nd -24th | Monday through Wednesday | $225
A supportive, inclusive camp for neurodivergent youth and children with disabilities. Using our Pawsitive Interactions curriculum, campers build confidence and learn to interact safely and compassionately with animals through predictable routines, gentle transitions, and flexible participation. Offered in both supported (with caregiver) and independent small-group tracks, this calm, low-sensory camp creates a welcoming space where every camper can thrive
Morning: Supported Camp Track (with caregiver participation)
8:30am – 12:30pm | $225
Designed for campers who benefit from one-on-one support. A parent, guardian, or support person attends alongside the camper to help provide individualized assistance, while our humane education staff guide the group through activities together.
Week 4 Morning | Supported Camp Track (with caregiver participation)
Independent Camp Track (with trained counselors)
1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225
Designed for campers who are able to participate independently in a small-group setting, supported by trained and experienced counselors in a calm, structured, and sensory-aware environment.
Register for Week 4 Afternoon | Independent Camp Track


Critter Care and Careers Full-day Camp
June 29th – July 1st | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 7-12 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $350
Dive into the exciting world of animal care and animal-related careers! In this hands-on camp, campers learn essential skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning habitats, and understanding animal behavior while meeting adoptable shelter animals. Through engaging activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers explore careers such as veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, zookeeping, and humane education. This camp inspires young animal lovers to turn their passion for animals into real-world skills and future possibilities.
Register for Week 5 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Ages 7-12
Critter Crafts and Games Half-day camps
July 6th – 8th | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 10-12 | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $225
Ages 7-9 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225
Explore the basics of animal welfare through play, creativity, and hands-on learning! This half-day mini camp introduces kids to safe animal-handling skills while empowering them to make a difference for animals in our community. Campers will enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and interactive activities, along with special guest presentations. With plenty of supervised interaction with shelter animals, including our ambassador guinea pigs, kids will build confidence, compassion, and kindness while having a pawsitively fun summer experience.
Register for Week 6 Morning | 8:30am – 12:30pm | Ages 10-12
Register for Week 6 Afternoon | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Ages 7-9


Critter Care and Careers Full-day Camp
July 13th – 15th | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 7-12 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $350
Dive into the exciting world of animal care and animal-related careers! In this hands-on camp, campers learn essential skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning habitats, and understanding animal behavior while meeting adoptable shelter animals. Through engaging activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers explore careers such as veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, zookeeping, and humane education. This camp inspires young animal lovers to turn their passion for animals into real-world skills and future possibilities.
Register for Week 7 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Ages 7-12
Critter Crafts and Games Half-day camps
July 20th – 22nd | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 7-9 | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $225
Ages 10-12 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225
Explore the basics of animal welfare through play, creativity, and hands-on learning! This half-day mini camp introduces kids to safe animal-handling skills while empowering them to make a difference for animals in our community. Campers will enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and interactive activities, along with special guest presentations. With plenty of supervised interaction with shelter animals, including our ambassador guinea pigs, kids will build confidence, compassion, and kindness while having a pawsitively fun summer experience.
Register for Week 8 Morning | 8:30am – 12:30pm | Ages 7-9
Register for Week 8 | Afternoon | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Ages 10-12


Critter Care and Careers Full-day Camp
July 27th – 29th | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 7-12 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $350
Dive into the exciting world of animal care and animal-related careers! In this hands-on camp, campers learn essential skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning habitats, and understanding animal behavior while meeting adoptable shelter animals. Through engaging activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers explore careers such as veterinary care, wildlife rehabilitation, zookeeping, and humane education. This camp inspires young animal lovers to turn their passion for animals into real-world skills and future possibilities.
Register for Week 9 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Ages 7-12
Critter Crafts and Games Half-day camps
August 3rd -5th | Monday through Wednesday
Ages 10-12| 8:30am – 12:30pm | $225
Ages 7-9 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225
Explore the basics of animal welfare through play, creativity, and hands-on learning! This half-day mini camp introduces kids to safe animal-handling skills while empowering them to make a difference for animals in our community. Campers will enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and interactive activities, along with special guest presentations. With plenty of supervised interaction with shelter animals, including our ambassador guinea pigs, kids will build confidence, compassion, and kindness while having a pawsitively fun summer experience.
Week 10 Morning | 8:30am – 12:30pm | Ages 10-12
Register for Week 10 | Afternoon | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | Ages 7-9


Give the gift of camp!
As you sign your child up for an unforgettable experience at Kids & Critters Camp, consider making a donation to our scholarship fund. Your generosity helps ensure that every child, regardless of financial circumstances, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and make memories with friends and the animals.
Every gift—big or small—makes a difference! You can donate on the form when you sign your child up for camp or donate here: Scholarship Fund
Cancellation: Must be made via email or phone no later than one week before the first day of camp in order to receive a full refund. After this date there will be no refunds.
Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks, and a water bottle from home – no food or snacks are provided. No supervision is available outside of camp hours.
Scholarships: We have a limited number of scholarship opportunities for families with financial need. For more information email: camayi@longmonthumane.org
Multiple Camp Registration Discount: If your child is planning to attend more than one camp session this season, we’ve got you covered. Families registering for multiple camps will receive a multi-camp discount. Once your first registration is complete, you’ll receive a discount code by email to use when signing up for an additional session.
For any inquiries about Kids and Critters Camp please feel free to reach out to Coral Amayi, our Humane Education Coordinator at camayi@longmonthumane.org. Coral is here to assist you with any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming your child to a summer of fun, learning, and love for animals!