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.
AHS Shelter Explorers
Locations: Golden Valley, Woodbury, Coon Rapids
Grades: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
Cost: $410*
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!
*Pricing for education programs has not increased. To comply with new Minnesota law, listed pricing now reflects the included administration fee.
| Date | Time | Grade Level |
| June 9-13 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 (two groups) |
| June 9-13 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| June 16-20 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| June 16-20 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| June 16-20 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| June 23-27 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 9-10 |
| June 30-July 3* | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 (two groups) |
| June 30-July 3* | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| July 7-11 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 7-11 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| July 7-11 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| July 14-18 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 14-18 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| July 14-18 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| July 21-25 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 9-10 |
| July 28-August 1 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 28-August 1 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 (two groups) |
| August 4-8 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| August 4-8 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| August 4-8 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| August 11-15 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| August 11-15 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| August 11-15 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| August 18-22 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| August 18-22 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| August 18-22 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
*Because this is a shortened week, the price for camp is $332 (including a $20 administrative fee)
| Date | Time | Grade Level |
| June 9-13 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| June 16-20 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| June 23-27 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| June 30-July 3* | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 7-11 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| July 14-18 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| July 21-25 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 28-August 1 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| August 4-8 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| August 11-15 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| August 18-22 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
*Because this is a shortened week, the price for camp is $332 (including a $20 administrative fee)
| Date | Time | Grade Level |
| June 9-13 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| June 16-20 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| June 23-27 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| June 30-July 3* | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| July 7-11 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 14-18 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| July 21-25 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| July 28-August 1 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 7-8 |
| August 4-8 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
| August 11-15 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-4 |
| August 18-22 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 5-6 |
*Because this is a shortened week, the price for camp is $332 (including a $20 administrative fee)
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: $410*
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!
*Pricing for education programs has not increased. To comply with new Minnesota law, listed pricing now reflects the included administration fee.
| Date | Time | Grade Level |
| June 23-27 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-5 |
| June 23-27 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 6-8 |
| July 21-25 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-5 |
| July 21-25 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 6-8 |
| August 25-29 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 3-5 |
| August 25-29 | 9 AM - 4 PM | 6-8 |
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.