CAHS youth education programs enrich the community by focusing on humane education throughout a child’s life.
Elementary curriculum explores a series of hands-on activity stations that reinforce concepts in veterinary care, pet costs, pet grooming, pet point of view, animal cruelty and animal careers. Middle and high school programs focus on pet overpopulation, animal cruelty, animal abuse and human violence, and careers directly or indirectly involving animals. Email Penny at [email protected] to learn more.
Summer Camps
CAHS offers a variety of camps each summer. The camps listed below were offered in 2026, and similar camps will be available in 2027. Registration for 2027 summer camps will open on our website in early March 2027.
For information about our summer camp programming, click here: Humane Education Handbook.
Animal Adventure Camp – Ages 8-12 Fee: $300
This camp presents a new animal theme each day. Campers will explore pets and the animal kingdom through games, art, activities, and special visitors. Hands-on TLC time with our animals is always part of the day.
June 15-18 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bark in the Arts Camp – Ages 8-12 Fee: $300
Create your own unique and dazzling works of art using the CAHS pets as inspiration. Campers will learn beginner techniques in sketching, painting, and other disciplines. Find your artistic side on a dog walk or during TLC time with our pets.
June 22-25 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Jr. Explorers Pet Camp – Ages 4-7 Fee: $150
This mini-version of our popular Animal Adventure Camp is perfect for the first time campers and animal handlers. Explorers will learn about pets and animal safety through stories, games, art, and TLC time with our pets. This year, we will be offering both morning and afternoon sessions of our Jr. Explorers Pet Camp.
*Please note, campers should only register for the morning OR afternoon session; staff supervision will not be available between the two sessions.
July 6-9 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 6-9 | 1-4 p.m.
Pet Care Specialist Camp- Ages 13-16 Fee: $300
Animal lovers are provided the opportunity to explore a week in the life of shelter staff through this fun and educational camp experience. Guest speakers, projects, and job shadowing provide insight into the wide variety of animal-related occupations that help the shelter run smoothly.
July 20-23 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Party Animal Camp – Ages 8-12 Fee: $300
Calling all party animals to help us end camp with a bang! Our final week of camp includes all of the fun! From making pupsicles, to playing water games, to snuggling cute animals, the party won’t stop!
August 3-6 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shelter Tours
We offer group tours and presentations for school field trips and other community organizations. Each tour consists of a presentation in our education room, a tour of our shelter, and an opportunity to meet some of our shelter pets in a very safe, hands-on experience. Our presentations can be tailored to meet the needs of individual groups. There is a $25 fee associated with shelter tours, but many groups choose to donate items from our shelter wish list. To schedule a tour, please contact Penny or Megan at [email protected].
Girl Scout and Boy Scout Badge Programs
CAHS offers lessons to assist troop leaders in attaining badges. Lessons may be planned around Daisy Scouts, Brownies, Juniors, Cub Scouts, Lions, and more. Please email Penny or Megan at [email protected] to schedule a visit.
