Summer Critter Camp

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Dive into a summer of adventure at Critter Camp at Helen Woodard Animal Center, where kids connect with nature and unleash their inner animal enthusiasts! Voted San Diego’s top animal camp for kids in Preschool-8th grade, our camp promises an unforgettable experience filled with up-close animal encounters, creative crafts, and exciting games that spark curiosity and fun!

Summer Critter Camp Experience:

  • Hands-On Animal Fun – Meet and interact with fascinating creatures up close.
  • Summertime Crafts & Activities – Creative crafts and playful games inspired by the season with a focus on animal and compassion themes
  • Flexible Options — Join for one day or the entire week (weekly registrations get a camp shirt and the 5th day FREE!)
  • Themes and Learning – Engage in alternating weekly themes that educate and entertain, creating moments to cherish forever!

Also coming soon during summer; Experience our new Humane education Campus, with state of the art habitat themed classrooms, animal themed playgrounds, new animal ambassadors and much more!

– Military discounts, early bird discounts, sibling discounts, extended Care, lunch options, and scholarships available

https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/critter-camp/

Questions? Contact us at (858) 756-4117 x318 or Education@animalcenter.org


Sample Daily Schedule

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

Camp Features
Ages 4-6
Ages 5-7
Ages 7-9
Ages 8-12
Ages 13-18
Accepts Credit Cards
Indoors / Outdoors
Lunch Options Available
Early + Late Drop Off
Sibling Discounts
Drop In Options
Contact Information

Location(s)
Helen Woodward Animal center

Typical Camp Hours
Monday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

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Holiday Break Camps & After-School Programming
Spring + Holiday Break Camps

Spring into adventure this Spring Break! 🌸 Join us for a day of fun or stay for a full week at a discounted rate! With hands-on animal encounters, creative springtime crafts, and exciting activities, every day is a wild discovery. Don’t miss out, sign up today! 🌿🐰

Date: March 24th – April 25th

Ages: PreK – 6th Grade

Sibling Discounts, Hot lunch, Extended Care, and Scholarship Available

 Prices, and other details are available when you book.

Seasonal Camps
MLK Day (Jan.)
Presidents Day (Feb.)
Juneteenth (June)
Labor Day (Sept.)
Thanksgiving (Nov.)
Holiday (Dec.)
Mid-Winter Break
Fall Break
Spring Break
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