Dive into the ultimate summer adventure at Critter Camp at Helen Woodward Animal Center, where kids connect with nature and unleash their inner animal lovers! Hosted at our brand-new Humane Education Campus, this unforgettable experience features state-of-the-art habitat-themed classrooms, animal-themed play spaces, and new animal ambassadors to meet and discover.
Each day is packed with hands-on animal encounters, creative crafts, and high-energy games that spark curiosity and compassion. Campers will explore exciting weekly themes like Amazing Animal Athletes and Bioscience and Beyond, with new discoveries waiting every week.
Summer Critter Camp Experience:
• Hands-On Animal Encounters – Get up close with amazing animals
• Creative Crafts & Games – Fun, themed activities inspired by animals and nature
• Flexible Scheduling – Join for a day or the full week (weekly campers receive a FREE shirt!)
• New Weekly Themes – Fresh adventures and learning all summer long
Enjoy added perks like military, sibling, and early bird discounts, plus extended care, lunch options, and scholarships available.
9:15 – 9:30 : Intro, Rules, Ice Breaker
9:30 – 9:50 : First Animal Encounter
9:50 – 10:10 : Second Animal Encounter
10:10 – 10:50 : First Activity / Craft / Game
10:50 – 11:10 : Snack Time & Break
11:10 – 11:30 : Snack / Free Play
11:30 – 11:50 : Third Animal Encounter
11:50 – 12:10 : Forth Animal Encounter
12:10 – 12:40 : Lunch
12:40 – 1:00 : Free Play
1:00 – 1:40 : Main Craft
1:40 – 2:20 : Second Activity / Craft / Game
2:20 – 2:40 : Fifth Animal Encounter
2:40 – 2:45 : Story Time
Make the most of school breaks with Holiday Break Critter Camp, where each day is filled with hands-on animal encounters, creative crafts, and exciting activities kids will love! Join us for Fall Break (October 19–23), Thanksgiving Break (November 23–25), and Winter Break (December 21–January 1) for unforgettable animal adventures all season long.