Compassion Unleashed Critter Camp

Every summer we offer fun and educational week-long day camps for children between the ages of 6 and 13. Compassion Unleashed Critter Camp is a terrific educational opportunity for animal-loving children to visit and learn more about the Richmond SPCA! Week-long day camps are hosted all summer at our humane center. All sessions will include daily animal interactions.

Extended stay options are available between half-day camps and for late pickup. Review our camp refund policy.

Sessions for Middle School Campers (Rising 7th-9th Graders)

Advanced Vet Adventures 
Designed for older campers passionate about animal medicine, this camp expands on veterinary science through hands-on experiences and interactive classroom learning. Campers will work directly with animals in our care, gaining deeper insights into veterinary practices.

Kids & K9s 
A one-of-a-kind experience for campers who want to train their own dogs! Throughout the week, campers will attend training sessions with their canine companions, learning basic skills and fun tricks under the guidance of expert Richmond SPCA trainers. The Richmond SPCA will provide treats, training pouches, and journals to support their learning.

Kids & K9s camps are half-day sessions. If your child is enrolled in a full-day camp during the same week, please plan to transport your dog as needed. You will be responsible for dropping off and picking up your child’s dog before and after the Kids & K9s camp session, as dogs cannot stay on-site for the full day.

💛 1/2-day a.m. session, 9 a.m. to noon 💙 1/2-day p.m. session, 1 to 4 p.m. ☀️ full-day session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


June camp sessions

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June 2-6
Creative Cats 💛- $200 FULL
Pawsome Pups 💙- $200
Future Vet Explorers 💛- $200 FULL
Voices for Animals 💙- $200 FULL

June 9-13
Creative Cats 💛- $200 FULL
Pawsome Pups 💙- $200
Future Vet Explorers 💛- $200 FULL
Voices for Animals 💙- $200 FULL

June 16-20 (4-day week due to Juneteenth holiday)
Fur and Fun Academy ☀️- $320 FULL
Future Vet Explorers ☀️- $320 FULL

June 23-27
Pawsome Pups 💛- $200 FULL
Creative Cats 💙- $200 FULL
Voices for Animals 💛- $200 FULL
Future Vet Explorers 💙- $200 FULL

June 30-July 3 (4-day week due to 4th of July)
Fur and Fun Academy ☀️- $320 FULL
Future Vet Explorers ☀️- $320 FULL

💛 1/2-day a.m. session, 9 a.m. to noon 💙 1/2-day p.m. session, 1 to 4 p.m. ☀️ full-day session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July camp sessions

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July 7-11
Pawsome Pups 💛- $200 FULL
Creative Cats 💙 – $200
Kids & K9s 💛 – $225 FULL
Advanced Vet Adventures 💙 – $200

July 14-18
Creative Cats 💛 – $200 FULL
Pawsome Pups 💙 – $200
Future Vet Explorers 💛 – $200 FULL
Voices for Animals 💙 – $200 FULL

July 21-25
Pawsome Pups 💛 – $200 FULL
Creative Cats 💙 – $200 FULL
Kids & K9s 💛 – $225 FULL
Advanced Vet Adventures 💙 – $200

July 28-Aug 1
Pawsome Pups 💛 – $200 FULL
Creative Cats 💙 – $200 FULL
Advanced Vet Adventures 💛 – $200
Kids & K9s 💙 – $225 FULL

💛 1/2-day a.m. session, 9 a.m. to noon 💙 1/2-day p.m. session, 1 to 4 p.m. ☀️ full-day session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August camp sessions

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Aug 4-8
Creative Cats 💛- $200 FULL
Pawsome Pups 💙- $200
Advanced Vet Adventures 💛 – $200
Kids & K9s 💙 – $225 FULL

Aug 11-15
Creative Cats 💛- $200 FULL
Pawsome Pups 💙- $200
Future Vet Explorers 💛 – $200 FULL
Voices for Animals 💙 – $200 FULL

Aug 18-22
Creative Cats 💛- $200
Pawsome Pups 💙- $200
Future Vet Explorers 💛 – $200 FULL
Voices for Animals 💙 – $200

💛 1/2-day a.m. session, 9 a.m. to noon 💙 1/2-day p.m. session, 1 to 4 p.m. ☀️ full-day session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Extended Stay

Late Pickup: We will offer an extended stay option for $40 per camper per week to extend the 4 p.m. pickup time by one hour to 5 p.m.

Camp refund policy

Every effort will be made to accommodate enrollment changes based on session capacities. Cancellations made prior to two weeks before camp are entitled to a refund; refunds are subject to a $25 drop fee. Refunds will not be available for cancellations made within two weeks of the start date of camp.


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