Camp Humane Heroes

Camp Humane Heroes is the perfect summer adventure for kids who can’t get enough of furry friends. Each week is packed with hands-on fun designed to build kindness, compassion, and confidence around animals. Campers will learn safe and respectful animal interactions, explore responsible pet ownership, and discover how our shelter cares for pets and serves the community.

Each camp day includes animal interactions, time learning about our shelter animals, educational games and activities, enrichment-making, creative projects, and behind-the-scenes looks at animal welfare in action. Campers will leave with new friends, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for animals.

Camp Humane Heroes occurs Monday through Friday, from 9am-12pm at Pieloch Pet Adoption 6500 S 70th St.

Camp Cost per session: $175

Each session features its own unique theme and activities, and campers are welcome to attend more than one week. Registration is first come, first served and spots fill quickly.

New for 2026! Campers are divided into two age groups, Juniors (ages 7–9) and Seniors (ages 10–12), so activities and learning are tailored to each age group while keeping the same fun, compassionate focus we love.

2026 Camp Humane Heroes is SOLD OUT!

2026 Camp Humane Heroes schedule

FAQ

How many campers are in each session?

Camps are limited to 15 campers per session.

Who teaches the sessions?

Our Director of Community Engagement, Lindsay, and Community Engagement Coordinator, Sydney, work alongside vetted volunteers to teach sessions. Each session also features special guest speakers from other CHS departments and local organizations.

Can my child be signed up with a friend? Can we switch sessions?

Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and we cannot hold spots for potential campers. To ensure your child and a friend attend the same camp session, we recommend registering at the same time.

Once registration is officially processed, we are unable to switch camp sessions. If a change is needed, a refund can be issued; however, a $30 cancellation fee will apply. You may then submit a new registration for the desired session.

Please note: Camp groupings may vary, and while campers may register for the same session, we cannot guarantee they will be placed in the same small group or table. However, they will participate in many activities together as a larger group.

Will the campers interact with animals?

Each day of camp includes supervised critter interaction as curriculum allows.

What are drop off/pick up times?

Drop off time slot: 8:50-9:00am

Pick up time slot: 12:00-12:10pm

Campers should be dropped off to Pieloch Pet Adoption Center no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the camp start time. Campers must be accompanied by an adult to sign them into camp each day. Camp Staff are not responsible for children until they are signed in by the adult accompanying them. Campers must be picked up and signed out by an adult immediately after camp concludes each day.

What is the late pick up policy?

Late pick-ups will be charged a fee of $1.00 per minute after 12:10pm. We appreciate your cooperation.

Who can pick my child up?

Parents MUST escort their child into the room to sign IN and OUT for the day. We also require a valid ID to be presented during sign in and sign out.

Anyone who has not been authorized to pick up a camper will not be allowed to check that camper out until we have cleared that person with the camper’s parent/guardian/approved custodian.

What should my camper wear?

Shoes must be closed-toe. We recommend sneakers. Clothing should be appropriate for craft projects, such as painting. We also recommend wearing layers to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities, as well as windy or rainy weather.

What is the conduct and behavior policy?

To help maintain the safety and wellness of campers, staff, volunteers, animals, and the general public, the following conduct and behavior policy has been established.

Disciplinary action may be taken if a camper displays undesirable behavior that interferes with or disrupts the camp program. Examples of this behavior include inappropriate language, making fun of or insulting others, bullying, using profanity, harming or frightening the animals, physically harming others, not following directions, or unwelcome actions that make other campers feel uncomfortable.

Consequences to undesirable behavior are as follows:

First offense: Verbal warning from staff
Second offense: 10-minute time out; follow-up call to parent/guardian
Third offense: Discipline report filed; meeting with parent/guardian
Fourth offense: Removal from camp; no refund will be given in this occurrence
In the event of extreme infractions, the Capital Humane Society reserves the right to remove a camper from the program immediately without prior warnings.
Every effort is made to accommodate campers with special needs, including campers with behavioral challenges. Parents/guardians of children who need special attention or have behavioral challenges must notify us of the issue in the “additional accommodations” section of the online registration form. Camp staff is trained to manage many common health and behavioral disorders; however, campers with severe behavioral disorders that may continuously interfere with or disrupt the camp program must have an aide present.

Can my camper use their phone during camp?

Campers are not allowed to have cell phones on their person during camp. Cell phones MUST remain in backpacks during the day.

Parents/guardians will have a direct contact number to Camp Supervisors for emergency purposes.

What will animal interactions look like for campers?

The safety of all campers and animals in our care is our top priority. Our camp is centered around teaching safe animal interaction, compassion, and empathy towards all living beings. We have a limited number of animals our campers may interact with that have been approved for safety and disposition by CHS behavior staff. Campers will not interact directly with any adoptable dogs or cats in the shelter due to safety and liability restrictions. Instead, campers will have the opportunity to interact with dogs belonging to staff and/or guest speakers, many of which are Certified Therapy Dogs.

If your child jeopardizes the safety and well-being of any shelter animals, owned animals, or fellow campers, then Camp Administrators reserve the right to dismiss your child.

What is the refund policy?

We understand that sometimes plans change, and we strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering:

No Full Refunds: A $30 cancellation fee will be deducted from all registration refunds.
Before Camp Begins: If you request a refund before the first session of camp, you will receive a refund minus the $30 cancellation fee.
After Camp Begins: Once the first session has started, no full refunds will be issued. Partial refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances.
For refund requests, please contact Sydney at [email protected] with your registration details.

All of the sessions are full. Will you be adding more camp sessions?

Unfortunately we do not have the available space or staff required to offer additional camp sessions.

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