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Houston SPCA's Critter Camp
Does your child love animals and want to learn more about animal welfare?
Then Houston SPCA’s Critter Camp is the place to be this summer! Our in-person camps include week-long adventures such as Vet Camp, Animal Rescue and Forensics, and Jr. Pet Pals. The day camps start Monday, June 2 and run each week through Friday, August 1 in the Carruth Education Center, located on the Houston SPCA campus.
 Campers who complete 2nd grade through eighth grade will meet real animal experts in the fields of veterinary medicine and Animal Cruelty Investigations, as well as animal rescue techs and wildlife specialists — with their native wild animal ambassadors in tow.
And let’s not forget it is camp, so there will be lots of fun and games, along with plenty of cool crafts to be made. But it just wouldn’t be Critter Camp without critters, would it? Camp includes daily animal interactions with some of our adoptable pets because some of them enjoy the socialization just as much as our Campers do!
The week-long adventure is only $385, with before and after care available for an additional cost.Â
Houston SPCA Critter Camp 2025 Sessions Available:
The week-long adventure is only $385, with before care and after care available for an additional cost.
Week 1: Junior Vet CampÂ
Campers entering 3rd grade to 4th grade: June 2 – June 6
Week 2: Vet CampÂ
Campers entering 5th grade to 6th grade: June 9 – June 13
Week 3: Junior Pet PalsÂ
Campers entering 3rd grade to 4th grade: June 16 – June 20
Week 4: Vet CampÂ
Campers entering 5th to 6th grade: June 23 – June 27
Week 5: Animal Rescue & Forensic (No camp on Friday, July 4)
Campers entering 5th to 6th grade: June 30 – July 3
Week 6: Junior Animal RescueÂ
Campers entering 3rd to 4th grade: July 7 – July 11
Week 7: Animal Rescue & Forensic Â
Campers entering 5th grade to 6th grade: July 14 – July 18
Week 8: Junior Vet CampÂ
Campers entering 3rd to 4th grade: July 21 – July 25
Week 9: Get Wild! Exotics & Native Wildlife Â
Campers entering 7th to 8th grade: July 28 – August 1
Mary S. Montague Scholarship Applications Now Open
Our goal is to give children the opportunity to learn about the world of animal welfare and career paths such as Veterinary Medicine, Animal Care, and Animal Cruelty Investigations despite economic challenges through a Mary S. Montague Scholarship. All camp fees and supplies are included, as well as daily lunch. Please note: There are a limited number of need-based scholarships available. They are granted in the order they are received.
Please note: There are some Critter Camp registrations reserved exclusively for Mary S. Montague Scholarship recipients. SOLD OUT weeks may have scholarships available.
Application Process:
Step 1: Complete the registration form.
Step 2: Email the registration form and documentation to education@houstonspca.org  Subject line: 2025 Scholarship. You must include a copy of public assistance documents and the most recent proof of annual income.
Step 3: We will contact you with any questions we may have or to approve your child’s registration.
Submission does not guarantee admission. Applications are processed in the order they are received, prioritizing those who qualify based on financial need.
If the application is approved, we will send you a confirmation email along with other important information for your Camper!
Volunteer Students Seeking Service Hours: Apply for Critter Crew!
Are you a teen volunteer (16 – 18 years old) who loves animals, working with kids, and is seeking service hours? Apply to join Critter Crew this summer to assist Camp Teachers and help make a difference with Campers from 3rd-8th grade. Volunteer service hours are provided! There are 9 weeks of camps, and we ask you to commit to at least 3 weeks. Please fill out this short application today. *Orientation is mandatory on a TBD date in May.
