Kids & Critters 2026 Summer Camps

Get ready for a summer filled with compassion, curiosity, and connection! Our Humane Education Summer Camps offer children ages 7 to 12 a hands-on, heart-centered experience with animals—helping them build empathy, confidence, and a deeper understanding of what it means to care for other living beings.

We are excited to offer Kids Camps every week throughout June and July, with engaging activities designed to inspire kindness, responsibility, and respect for animals.

What Campers Can Expect

  • Hands-on interactions with small animals
  • Age-appropriate lessons on animal behavior, care, and safety
  • Games, crafts, and creative exploration
  • A welcoming, inclusive environment—especially supportive of neurodivergent learners
  • Led by experienced humane educators who make learning fun and meaningful

Whether your child is an aspiring veterinarian, a devoted animal lover, or simply curious about the world around them, our camps are designed to spark joy and compassion that lasts long after summer ends.

Critter Care and Careers – Full Day Camps

Ages 7-12 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | $350

Discover the exciting world of animal care and explore careers that make a difference in the lives of animals! In this hands-on camp, you’ll learn essential animal care skills like feeding, grooming, cleaning cages, and understanding animal behavior while meeting the amazing adoptable pets. From veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators to zookeepers and humane educators, we’ll dive into the many career paths that involve helping animals. Through fun activities, guest speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences, campers will gain practical skills and inspiration to turn their passion for animals into a future career. Perfect for aspiring animal advocates and young animal lovers alike!

Dates:

June 1st- 3rd | Monday through Wednesday SOLD OUT

June 15th – 17th | Monday through Wednesday SOLD OUT

June 29th – July 1st | Monday through Wednesday SOLD OUT

July 13th – 15th | Monday through Wednesday SOLD OUT

July 20th – 22nd | Monday through Wednesday

July 27th – 29th | Monday through Wednesday

August 3rd -5th | Monday through Wednesday SOLD OUT

Critter Crafts and Games – Half Day Camps

Ages 10-12 | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $225

Ages 7-9 | 1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225

Explore the basics of animal welfare through play, creativity, and hands-on learning! This half-day mini camp introduces kids to safe animal-handling skills while empowering them to make a difference for animals in our community. Campers will enjoy animal-themed games, crafts, and interactive activities, along with special guest presentations. With plenty of supervised interaction with shelter animals, including our ambassador guinea pigs, kids will build confidence, compassion, and kindness while having a pawsitively fun summer experience.

Registration Information

Camper's Legal Name
This gives campers the option to share what name they feel most comfortable with, while acknowledging that their preferred name might differ from their legal name.
In an effort to support our organization’s grant funding and ensure we are serving a diverse community, we kindly ask you to provide demographic information. This data is confidential and will only be used for reporting purposes. Your participation is completely voluntary.
In an effort to support our organization’s grant funding and ensure we are serving a diverse community, we kindly ask you to provide demographic information. This data is confidential and will only be used for reporting purposes. Your participation is completely voluntary.
We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all children. Please let us know if your child has any medical, educational, or behavioral needs, or requires specific accommodations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. This information will help us better support your child during camp.
Allergy Policy
Kids & Critters Camp involves close contact with animals and other children and includes the possibility of exposure to allergens such as fur, dander, and peanuts. • Animal Allergies: The camp includes hands-on interaction with cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and other animals. If your child has animal allergies, participation is at your own risk. Please take all necessary precautions, including providing allergy medication or other measures to manage symptoms. • Peanut and Food Allergies: Peanut butter is used throughout the Longmont Humane Society facility as part of dog treats and training. LHS cannot guarantee a peanut-free or allergen-free environment. ** I acknowledge and accept that it is my responsibility to ensure my child has the necessary precautions in place to manage their allergies during camp.
Behavioral Expectations
I understand that, if in the judgment and sole discretion of the Humane Education Coordinator, my child is unable or unwilling to follow the guidelines for safe animal interaction or if my child’s conduct endangers animals, staff, campers, volunteers, employees, or patrons of Longmont Humane Society, my child may be asked to leave. I will be notified, and no refunds will be made. I have explained these guidelines to my child, and my child understands the behavior expected.
Release of Liability
I acknowledge and understand that Longmont Humane Society (LHS) does not know the complete history of the animals in its care, and their behavior may be unpredictable. I release and discharge LHS from any and all responsibility for any injuries my child may receive as a result of being at LHS, including but not limited to bites and scratches. On behalf of my child, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless LHS, its officers, directors, agents, servants, insurers, and employees (collectively, the LHS Parties) from any and all claims, present and future, arising from or relating to (1) any act or omission of LHS Parties (excluding intentional misconduct) and (2) any damage, loss, illness, injury, or death sustained by my child during their participation in the Kids & Critters Camp. This Release is binding and enforceable against me, my child, and our personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
Photo Release
I grant LHS permission to use photographs and videos of my child for promotional purposes, understanding that no compensation will be provided.

Billing Information

Name on Card
Address
Price: $225.00
Optional: Donation to Scholarship Fund
Your support will directly impact a child in your community to participate in our programs. With help from patrons like you, we were able to offer partial and full scholarships to 11 campers last summer!
$0.00
Are you planning on registering more than one child under this email address?
If multiple children are registered under the same email, only one name appears in our email system. Listing all camper names here helps check-in and prevents communication issues later.

Registration Information

Camper's Legal Name
This gives campers the option to share what name they feel most comfortable with, while acknowledging that their preferred name might differ from their legal name.
In an effort to support our organization’s grant funding and ensure we are serving a diverse community, we kindly ask you to provide demographic information. This data is confidential and will only be used for reporting purposes. Your participation is completely voluntary.
In an effort to support our organization’s grant funding and ensure we are serving a diverse community, we kindly ask you to provide demographic information. This data is confidential and will only be used for reporting purposes. Your participation is completely voluntary.
We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all children. Please let us know if your child has any medical, educational, or behavioral needs, or requires specific accommodations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. This information will help us better support your child during camp.
Allergy Policy
Kids & Critters Camp involves close contact with animals and other children and includes the possibility of exposure to allergens such as fur, dander, and peanuts. • Animal Allergies: The camp includes hands-on interaction with cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and other animals. If your child has animal allergies, participation is at your own risk. Please take all necessary precautions, including providing allergy medication or other measures to manage symptoms. • Peanut and Food Allergies: Peanut butter is used throughout the Longmont Humane Society facility as part of dog treats and training. LHS cannot guarantee a peanut-free or allergen-free environment. ** I acknowledge and accept that it is my responsibility to ensure my child has the necessary precautions in place to manage their allergies during camp.
Behavioral Expectations
I understand that, if in the judgment and sole discretion of the Humane Education Coordinator, my child is unable or unwilling to follow the guidelines for safe animal interaction or if my child’s conduct endangers animals, staff, campers, volunteers, employees, or patrons of Longmont Humane Society, my child may be asked to leave. I will be notified, and no refunds will be made. I have explained these guidelines to my child, and my child understands the behavior expected.
Release of Liability
I acknowledge and understand that Longmont Humane Society (LHS) does not know the complete history of the animals in its care, and their behavior may be unpredictable. I release and discharge LHS from any and all responsibility for any injuries my child may receive as a result of being at LHS, including but not limited to bites and scratches. On behalf of my child, I hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless LHS, its officers, directors, agents, servants, insurers, and employees (collectively, the LHS Parties) from any and all claims, present and future, arising from or relating to (1) any act or omission of LHS Parties (excluding intentional misconduct) and (2) any damage, loss, illness, injury, or death sustained by my child during their participation in the Kids & Critters Camp. This Release is binding and enforceable against me, my child, and our personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
Photo Release
I grant LHS permission to use photographs and videos of my child for promotional purposes, understanding that no compensation will be provided.

Billing Information

Name on Card
Address
Price: $225.00
Optional: Donation to Scholarship Fund
Your support will directly impact a child in your community to participate in our programs. With help from patrons like you, we were able to offer partial and full scholarships to 11 campers last summer!
$0.00
Are you planning on registering more than one child under this email address?
If multiple children are registered under the same email, only one name appears in our email system. Listing all camper names here helps check-in and prevents communication issues later.

Dates:

June 8th-10th | Monday through Wednesday SOLD OUT

July 6th – 8th | Monday through Wednesday

Pawsitive Interactions – Half Day Camps

A supportive, inclusive camp for neurodivergent youth and children with disabilities. Using our Pawsitive Interactions curriculum, campers build confidence and learn to interact safely and compassionately with animals through predictable routines, gentle transitions, and flexible participation. Offered in both supported (with caregiver) and independent small-group tracks, this calm, low-sensory camp creates a welcoming space where every camper can thrive

Morning: Supported Camp Track (with caregiver participation)

8:30am – 12:30pm | $225

Designed for campers who benefit from one-on-one support. A parent, guardian, or support person attends alongside the camper to help provide individualized assistance, while our humane education staff guide the group through activities together.

Afternoon: Independent Camp Track (with trained counselors)

1:30pm – 5:30pm | $225

Designed for campers who are able to participate independently in a small-group setting, supported by trained and experienced counselors in a calm, structured, and sensory-aware environment.

Cancellations: Must be made via email or phone no later than one week before the first day of camp in order to receive a full refund. After this date there will be no refunds.

Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks, and a water bottle from home – no food or snacks are provided. No supervision is available outside of camp hours.

Scholarships: We have a limited number of scholarship opportunities for families with financial need. For more information email: agiles@longmonthumane.org

Multiple Camp Registration Discount: If your child is planning to attend more than one camp session this season, we’ve got you covered. Families registering for multiple camps will receive a multi-camp discount. Once your first registration is complete, you’ll receive a discount code by email to use when signing up for an additional session.

For any inquiries about Kids and Critters Camp please feel free to reach out to Alana Giles, our Humane Education Coordinator at agiles@longmonthumane.org.

Post Camp Survey

Was this your child's first time participating in Kids & Critters Camp?
Will you participate next year?
Dog walking, cat engagement, kitten presentation, pet detective/pet bio project, games, presentations, etc.
Overall, how satisfied were you with the camp experience?
How did camp extend your relationship with the shelter (check all that apply).
Was the cost of the camp for its value:
Would you recommend the camp to other parents you know?
Would you be interested in a 5 day camp instead of 3 days?