Critter Camp

Every summer we offer fun and educational week-long day camps for children between the ages of 6 and 13. The Richmond SPCA will be offering both in-person and virtual camp options for Summer 2022.

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.

Please read our COVID-19 policies and procedures for Critter Camp 2022.

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Canine Capers and Feline Fun (Rising 1^st – 4^th grade)
For kids who love cats and dogs, this week-long camp full of games, crafts and activities centered on our canine companions and feline friends will surely pique their interest.

Available for rising 1^st through 4^th graders for a half day (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) $140/week

• June 27 – July 1 session full
• July 5 – 8 session full
  Critter Camp will not be held on Monday, July 4th
• July 11 – 15
• July 25 – 29
• August 22 – 26

Available for rising 1^st through 4^th graders for a half day (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) $140/week

• June 27 – July 1 session full
• July 5 – 8
• Critter Camp will not be held on Monday, July 4th
• July 11 – 15 session full
• July 25 – 29 session full
• August 22 – 26

Available for rising 1^st through 4^th graders for a full day (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) $280/week

• June 20 – 24 session full
• August 29 – Sept. 2

Junior Shelter Vet Advanced (Rising 6^th – 9^th grade)
This camp is great for middle grade campers who are interested in animal medicine. Along with classroom learning campers will have hands-on activities working with animals in our care.

Available for rising 6^th through 9^th graders for a half day (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) $140/week

• July 25 – 29 session full
• August 15 – 19 session full

Available for rising 6^th through 9^th graders for a half day (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) $140/week

• July 25 – 29 session full
• August 15 – 19 session full

Animal Advocates (Rising 5^th – 8^th grade)
Animal Advocates will provide your child with the opportunity to learn about the Richmond SPCA and explore the topic of animal welfare in our community. They will have the chance to make items for our shelter pets, help with daily tasks around our facility and discuss age-appropriate animal welfare issues that are important in today’s world.

Available for rising 5^th through 8^th graders for a half day (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) $140/week

• July 18 – 22 session full
• August 15 – 19 session full

Available for rising 5^th through 8^th graders for a half day (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) $140/week

• July 18 – 22 session full
• August 15 – 19 session full

Junior Shelter Vet (Rising 3^rd – 6^th grade)
This camp is perfect for a child that is interested in a career in veterinary medicine. Along with classroom learning, campers will have hands-on activities working with animals in our care. Campers will learn how important animal medicine is to an animal shelter.

Available for rising 3^rd through 6^th graders for a half day (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.) $140/week

• June 27 – July 1 session full
• July 5 – 8 session full
  Critter Camp will not be held on Monday, July 4th
• July 18 – 22 session full
• August 1 – 5 session full
• August 22 – 26 session full

Available for rising 3^rd through 6^th graders for a half day (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) $140/week

• June 27 – July 1 session full
• July 5 – 8 session full
  Critter Camp will not be held on Monday, July 4th
• July 18 – 22 session full
• August 1 – 5 session full
• August 22 – 26 session full

Available for rising 3^rd through 6^th graders for a full day (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) $280/week

• July 11 – 15 session full
• August 8 – 12 session full

Kids & K9s (Rising 6^th – 9^th grade)
This camp offers the unique opportunity for participants to learn to train their own dogs. Campers will attend training sessions alongside their canine companions during this week-long camp. They will learn basic skills and tricks with the help of Richmond SPCA expert trainers. The Richmond SPCA will provide treats, pouches and clickers for training. 

Available for rising 6^th through 9^th graders for a half-day (8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) $225/week

• August 1 – 5 (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.) session full
• August 1 – 5 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) session full
• August 8 – 12 (8 a.m. to 11 a.m.) session full
• August 8 -12 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) session full

Camp-in-a-box (Rising 1^st – 6^th grade)
This camp option will be similar to the in-person camp and allow campers to learn and create from their own home. Each option will come with a box of camp items, which include but are not limited to, a camp shirt, video lessons, crafts, and much more! Shipped for no extra charge!

Available for rising 3^rd through 6^th graders camp-in-a-box $70

• Junior Vet

Available for rising 1^st through 4^th graders camp-in-a-box $70

• Canine Capers and Feline Fun

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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.