Kid’s Camps

 

One-Day Camps (grades K-8)

Join us for crafts, games, and activities while we explore how we care for our animals at WSHS and how to be safe around them as well.  Each One-Day camp runs from 9:00 am-12:00pm. These camps are limited to 12 children, and we ask for a donation of $75.00 per child to participate.

February 16, 2026

March 27, 2026

To register, go to: https://WSHSClasses.givesmart.com

 

Summer Camp Registration Begins March 1, 2026

See dates and descriptions of each camp below.

 

2026 Summer Camps at West Suburban Humane Society

Animal Friends Camp

For kids entering grades 2 & 3 in Fall, 2026

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 8- June 12: 10:00 am- noon

Session B: June 8-June 12: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Session C: June 15-June 19: 10:00 am- noon

Session D: June 15-June 19: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

 

Animal Care Camp

For kids entering grades 4 & 5 in Fall, 2026

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 22–June 26 - 10:00 am- noon

Session B: June 22–June 26 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session C: July 6-July 10: 10:00 am-noon

Session D: July 6-July 10: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session E: July 27-July 31: 10:00 am-noon

Session F: July 27-July 31: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session G: August 3- August 7: 10:00 am- noon

Session H: August 3-August 7: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

 

Animal Investigators Camp

For kids entering grades 6, 7, & 8 in Fall, 2026

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 13–July 17: 10:00 am - noon

Session B: July 13–July 17:  1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session C: July 20-July 24: 10:00 am-noon

Session D: July 20-July 24: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

 

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.