Animal Camp
by ACTIVE Network
Do you know a child who is passionate about animals? SPCA Animal Camps are a purr-fect fit! These popular programs offer children a unique mix of fun and educational hands-on experiences that nurture compassion, respect for all living things, and make a difference for the animals in our care. (And have we mentioned that it’s FUN?!)
Children learn about animal-related jobs from professional guest speakers, including SPCA Humane Investigators, and Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation staff technicians. Camps activities also include lessons in animal safety and handling, making enrichments for our shelter pets, and many fun visits with adoptable animals in our care.
One-Day Camps
Our themed one-day camps are happening on select Saturdays and breaks throughout the academic year for children ages 7-12 from 9am to 3pm. These camps are jam-packed with exciting lessons, hands-on activities, and of course, animals!
Registration for 2025 One-Day Camps is open now!
March 24 - 26 SPCA Spring Break Camp
Summer Animal Camp (Summer 2025 Registration opens March 1st!)
The SPCA’s week-long summer day camp offers children ages 7-12 a unique mix of fun, exciting, and educational hands-on experiences. Animal Camp builds self-esteem and nurtures compassion. Campers develop an understanding of the shelter environment and respect for all animals. Campers learn about animal-related jobs from professional guest speakers including SPCA Humane Investigators, Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation technicians, and animal care staff, to name a few!
We hope to see you this summer!
ABCs of the SPCA (Summer 2025 Registration opens March 1st!)
What is the SPCA Monterey County? What do they do? Do they only have dogs and cats? How do they care for the animals? Tailored to children ages 5-7, all of these questions (and many, many more) will be answered during this awesomely fun camp! Over the course of five 3-hour days during the summer, little Campers will learn all about what makes SPCA Monterey County tick. Campers will get to know adorable adoptable animals, learn about animal-related jobs like veterinarians and humane investigators, and much more!
We hope to see you this summer!
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Animal Camp Crew Volunteers
Looking to gain volunteer experience with children and animals? Join our Crew! Crew members will help create a paws-itive camp environment by modeling desired behavior for campers, playing games, assisting campers with crafts, and maintaining clean spaces.
Age requirement 13-18 years old
Application, Interviews, and Training
New Volunteer? If you are interested in volunteering this summer please fill out this application and then sign up for an in-person interview using this link.
All Crew members must complete training prior to camp starting. Training will take place at our Learning Center from 10am-2pm on the following dates:
May 31, 2025 - Mandatory Training for New Crew
June 1, 2025 - Mandatory Training for New and Returning Crew
If you have any questions please contact aprado@spcamc.org
Our standard camp cancellation policy has been altered to support and promote good public health. If we must cancel or modify any camp session due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, those who have registered for said canceled sessions will receive full refunds. In all other cases, refunds will be provided if requested 30 days before the start of your selected session in which your child is enrolled. For more information regarding our recent changes to camp, please email info@spcamc.org
**Please note that all animal experiences are based on our current shelter population as well as the safety and comfort level of both our animals and campers.
Please email or call us at (831) 264-5434 for more information.
Meet your SPCA Community Educator, Angelica Prado!
QUESTIONS?
For questions: Â contact us!!
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