Cache Humane Society

Youth Education

Paws & Play Summer Camps

Summer camps are full of fun, learning and furry friends!

We will have amazing animal centric camps for kids aged 6-11. With plenty of hands-on activities, behind-the-scenes shelter experiences, and time with our furry friends, these camps are perfect for kids who want to learn, help, and have fun doing it!

General Summer Camp Instructions:

    • Please bring a signed Youth Liability Agreement to the first day of camp.
    •  Wear comfy outdoor clothes and closed-toed shoes.
    • Bring a water bottle and a snack. 

Camps for Ages 6-8:

*Must be 6-8 years old on the first day of camp.

Our young campers will learn the basics of safe animal handling and pet care, explore the value of volunteering, get creative with hands-on crafts and activities, and enjoy plenty of puppy and kitten snuggles.

    • Camp Pricing: $60
    • Camp Length: 2 Days
    • Camp Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    • Camp Dates: 
      •  June 6-7
      • June 20-21

Camps for Ages 9-11:

*Must be 9-11 years old on the first day of camp.

Campers will dive into safe animal handling, basic pet care, and animal welfare while learning about nonprofit work, volunteering, and what it means to make a real impact in their community.

    • Camp Pricing: $90
    • Camp Length: 3 Days
    • Camp Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    • Camp Dates: 
      •  June 12-14
      •  June 26-28

Junior Volunteers

Summer Junior Volunteers Coming Soon!

We are thrilled to have a dedicated Junior Volunteer Team at our shelter! These young volunteers play a vital role in daily shelter operations, assisting with cleaning, animal care, and basic training.Our program focuses on both service and fun. Each session includes 45 minutes of important shelter chores, followed by 45 minutes of hands-on time helping staff socialize and train our animals.

We know summer is a busy season!  To accommodate vacations and scheduling conflicts, our Summer Junior Volunteer program offers an extended 10-week schedule. We hope to see our Junior Volunteers each week, but understand if some sessions are missed.

Please register your child based on their age as of the first day of the program. We’re so grateful for their energy, commitment, and compassion—they’re making a real difference!

Junior Volunteer Information:

Cost$65, includes a volunteer T-Shirt

Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Group size: limited to 10 participants.

Requirements:

    •  Please bring a youth waiver signed by parent or legal guardian on the first day: Youth Liability Agreement
    • You’ll receive a Jr Volunteer t-shirt at the first session. Please try to wear it for future sessions and bring layers for outdoor activities
    •  Closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for cleaning and playing with animals
    • Please bring a water bottle 
    • We’ll be staying busy caring for the animals. While we understand cell phones can be useful for quick photos or family check-ins, we ask that volunteers limit non-essential screen time during the program.
      •  

Ages: 12 to 14

Schedule: 

    • Tuesdays, June 10 to August 19.
    • No session July 22 (Week of Pioneer Day)

Ages: 15-17

Schedule: 

    • Wednesdays, June 11 to August 20.
    • No session July 23 (Week of Pioneer Day)

Do you have additional questions?

We're here
to help.
Dog Paw Print_2
Dog Paw Print
Shopping Basket