Every summer brings the sound of fun and laughter to our shelter as kids of all ages participate in our Kidz ‘n Critters Summer Camp program.  Each one-week session is specially geared to a particular grade level so kids have a chance to not only learn about animals but make new friends as well.

Applications are available online here:  2023 Camp Application

Our camp program is:  

Educational – with various animal experts sharing their passion and knowledge as guest speakers, complimented with videos and activity sheets/handouts

Fun – with various games, activities, and crafts.

Hands-on – time each day is spent socializing the shelter animals

Relevant – helps children learn about responsible pet care

Interesting – topics range from protecting wildlife, why spay/neuter, what is a community cat and more, careers working with animals, and more!

Dates for Summer 2023 

Session 1:  July 10-14 for students going into grades 2 & 3

Session 2:  July 17-21 for students going into grades 4 & 5

Session 3:  July 24-28 for students going into grades 6 & 7

All camps run Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and are held at the Rohnert Park Animal Shelter – 301 J. Rogers Lane off Redwood Drive (just south of the Press Democrat building)

Grade level is based on the 2023-24 school year.  Each camper may only attend one session, and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Cost is $150 per camper, with a $25 sibling discount offered.  Registration includes a camp t-shirt.  Scholarships are available, call for details.

Applications are available online here:  2023 Camp Application