REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER CAMP IS NOW OPEN! SEE CLASS DATES, TIMES AND DESCRIPTIONS BELOW.
Barks and Books Meet and Greet
May 3rd
10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us for our first-ever read to the dogs program.
To register visit: https://BarksBooksMeet.givesmart.com
Pet Sitter Class
For Teens and Tweens
May 17th
10:00 - 11:15 am
Learn how to be a great pet sitter! Receive hands-on instructions to handle dogs and cats safely. Get your certificate of completion and show your friends and neighbors you are ready to pet sit! $40
To register visit: https://PetSitter.givesmart.com
Barks and Books Meet and Greet
May 31st
10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us for our first-ever read to the dogs program.
To register visit: https://BarksBooksMeet.givesmart.com
Barks and Books
This canine-assisted read aloud program is a class where children read aloud to a trained therapy dog. The dog is a patient listener who offers unconditional love and acceptance, allowing your child to practice reading aloud without fear or criticism. The Barks and Books Program will meet every Thursday for 45 minutes. We will start on June 12th and meet every week until August 7th. NO CLASS ON 7-3-25. Class will start at 3:30 and end at 4:15. During that time we will begin with a whole group read and then have the children find a spot and start reading to the dog. The last few minutes of class we will interact with some of our shelter puppies/kittens. We ask that the children be in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th grade.
The program is limited to 10 children, and we ask for a donation of $80.00 to have your child participate.
To register visit: https://WSHSClasses.givesmart.com
2025 Summer Camps at West Suburban Humane Society
Registration link will be posted on our website on March 1st
Animal Friends Camp
For kids entering grades 2 & 3 in Fall, 2025
Why does a cat meow and a dog bark? Learn about how animals communicate with people. There will be fun activities, crafts, and lots of interaction with our shelter animals.
Session A: June 9- June 13: 10:00 am- noon
Session B: June 9-June 13: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Session C: June 16-June 20: 10:00 am- noon
Session D: June 16-June 20: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
Animal Care Camp
For kids entering grades 4 & 5 in Fall, 2025
Do you want to learn to care for your 4-legged friends? Come spend a week learning about and caring for our cats and dogs.
Session A; June 23–June 27 - 10:00 am- noon
Session B: June 23–June 27 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Session C: July 7-July 11: 10:00 am-noon
Session D: July 7-July 11: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Session E: July 28-August 1: 10:00 am-noon
Session F: July 28-August 1: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Session G: August 4- August 8: 10:00 am- noon
Session H: August 4-August 8: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Animal Investigators Camp
For kids entering grades 6, 7, & 8 in Fall, 2025
Discover all the hidden secrets about animals and their environments and learn some impactful ways to make a difference. You'll interact with our cats, dogs and other animal guests.
Session A: July 14–July 18: 10:00 am - noon
Session B: July 14–July 18: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Session C: July 21-July 25: 10:00 am-noon
Session D: July 21-July 25: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
To register visit: https://WSHSCamps25.givesmart.com
Teen Camp Assistants : We are looking for Teen Camp Assistants! (TCA's) Teens entering grades 9-12 will support summer camp staff and act as role models as they guide campers in crafts and games, engage campers in lessons, and assist with animal guests. TCA's should enjoy working with children and animals, are good team players, and are enthusiastic self- starters.
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