Summer Camps for animal-loving kids

Collage of Summer Campers

Education program policies and FAQ

Read our education program policies and FAQs for more information about cancellation, behavior guidelines, and answers to the most frequently asked questions. 

For policies and FAQs specific to Summer Camp, check out our Camp Policy and Information Handbook.

Animal Humane Society offers full-day camps throughout the summer. Various programs serve youth entering grades 3-10. We create a unique experience for campers so they can return to our programs year after year.

Registration details

Grade level reflects the grade your camper is entering in the fall of 2025. 

Campers are limited to sign up for each camp type once per summer. Camp content is repeated each week. Please do not register for the same camp more than once. Read our tips for making the registration process as easy as possible.

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AHS Shelter Explorers 

Locations: Golden Valley, Woodbury, Coon Rapids
Grades: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
Cost: $390*

Prepare for five days of fun at one of our three shelter-based camp locations this summer! At AHS Shelter Explorers, campers will practice reading animal body language, participate in animal-related crafts, play games, and experience animal interactions throughout the week. Have fun while learning all about your shelter site and what it takes to be an animal advocate!

Golden Valley camp schedule
DateTimeGrade Level
June 9-139 AM - 4 PM3-4 (two groups)
June 9-139 AM - 4 PM5-6
June 16-209 AM - 4 PM3-4
June 16-209 AM - 4 PM5-6
June 16-209 AM - 4 PM7-8
June 23-279 AM - 4 PM9-10
June 30-July 3*9 AM - 4 PM3-4 (two groups)
June 30-July 3*9 AM - 4 PM5-6
July 7-119 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 7-119 AM - 4 PM5-6
July 7-119 AM - 4 PM7-8
July 14-189 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 14-189 AM - 4 PM5-6
July 14-189 AM - 4 PM7-8
July 21-259 AM - 4 PM9-10
July 28-August 19 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 28-August 19 AM - 4 PM5-6 (two groups)
August 4-89 AM - 4 PM3-4
August 4-89 AM - 4 PM5-6
August 4-89 AM - 4 PM7-8
August 11-159 AM - 4 PM3-4
August 11-159 AM - 4 PM5-6
August 11-159 AM - 4 PM7-8
August 18-229 AM - 4 PM3-4
August 18-229 AM - 4 PM5-6
August 18-229 AM - 4 PM7-8

*Because this is a shortened week, the price for camp is $332 (including a $20 administrative fee)

Woodbury camp schedule
DateTimeGrade Level
June 9-139 AM - 4 PM5-6
June 16-209 AM - 4 PM3-4
June 23-279 AM - 4 PM7-8
June 30-July 3*9 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 7-119 AM - 4 PM5-6
July 14-189 AM - 4 PM7-8
July 21-259 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 28-August 19 AM - 4 PM5-6
August 4-89 AM - 4 PM7-8
August 11-159 AM - 4 PM3-4
August 18-229 AM - 4 PM5-6

*Because this is a shortened week, the price for camp is $332 (including a $20 administrative fee)

Coon Rapids camp schedule
DateTimeGrade Level
June 9-139 AM - 4 PM7-8
June 16-209 AM - 4 PM5-6
June 23-279 AM - 4 PM3-4
June 30-July 3*9 AM - 4 PM7-8
July 7-119 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 14-189 AM - 4 PM5-6
July 21-259 AM - 4 PM3-4
July 28-August 19 AM - 4 PM7-8
August 4-89 AM - 4 PM5-6
August 11-159 AM - 4 PM3-4
August 18-229 AM - 4 PM5-6

*Because this is a shortened week, the price for camp is $332 (including a $20 administrative fee)

Sample camp itinerary

Want to know what your camper will do each day? Here is an example of what to expect at AHS Shelter Explorers:

9 AM — Check-in
9:15 AM — Games
9:30 AM — Animal time
10 AM — Snack
10:15 AM — Animal Care workshop
12 PM — Lunch
12:45 PM — Games
1 PM  Animal time
1:30 PM — Craft
2:15 PM — Education activity
3 PM — Shelter task or service project
3:30 PM — Animal time
4 PM — Check-out

Animal Art Adventures

Location: Golden Valley
Grades: 3-5, 7-8
Grades: $390*

Express your love for animals through art! At this weeklong full-day program, campers will tap into their inner artists while working on daily animal-themed arts and crafts like drawing, sculpting, painting, and jewelry making. This camp takes place at our Golden Valley shelter, so camp will also include animal interactions! 

Some projects  — like this decorated E-collar — will even benefit the animals receiving medical care in the shelter. If you like crafting, this is the camp for you! 

Golden Valley camp schedule
DateTimeGrade Level
June 23-279 AM - 4 PM3-5
June 23-279 AM - 4 PM6-8
July 21-259 AM - 4 PM3-5
July 21-259 AM - 4 PM6-8
August 25-299 AM - 4 PM3-5
August 25-299 AM - 4 PM6-8
Sample camp itinerary

Want to know what your camper will do each day? Here is an example of what to expect at Animal Art Adventures: 

9 AM — Check-in
9:15 AM — Games
9:30 AM — Animal time
10 AM — Snack
10:15 AM — Paint mixing introduction
10:30 AM — Pet painting
11:30 AM — Friendship bracelets
12 PM  Lunch
12:45 PM — Outside games
1 PM — Animal time
1:30 PM — Art service project
2:15 PM — Tour adoption center to see animals
2:30 PM — Window decorations
3:15 PM — Animal time
3:45 PM — Reflection game
4 PM — Check-out

Did you know AHS also hosts camp programs during the school year?

If your young animal lover is a fan of our summer camp programs, check out more opportunities to immerse your child in all things animal during the school year with our single day school year camps.

*Minnesota sales tax and a $20 administrative fee will be applied at the time of checkout. 


Questions?

If you have questions about youth programs at AHS complete our contact form.