JHS is proud to offer a selection of camps for children of all ages. JHS camps provide children with the invaluable opportunity to learn about animal welfare and sheltering, animal behavior, and helping pets in our community.
Camps
Summer Camp
Cost: $275/week per camper *early bird pricing – price will increase to $300/week after April 12, 2023*
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care available for additional fee)
JHS Summer Camp is for children in rising grades 1-8. When selecting your child’s grade, please choose the grade they will be entering in the fall.
View our 2023 Summer Camp Dates and Themes.
During “Generosity Breeds Joy” weeks, campers will work with both cats and dogs. During “All About Cats” week, campers will only work directly with cats but may be exposed to dogs. During “All About Dogs” week, campers will only work directly with dogs but may be exposed to cats.
If there are no spots available for the week you are interested in, you are welcome to join our waiting list.
Register for Week 1: June 12-16, 2023 (Theme: Generosity Breeds Joy) Week 1 is sold out for grades 3-5 only. Spots are still available for grades 1-2 and 6-8.
Register for Week 2: June 19-23, 2023 (Theme: All About Cats) Week 2 is sold out for grades 3-5 only. Spots are still available for grades 1-2 and 6-8.
Register for Week 3: June 26-30, 2023 (Theme: All About Dogs) Week 3 is sold out. Join the waiting list.
Register for Week 4: July 10-14, 2023 (Theme: Generosity Breeds Joy) Week 4 is sold out for grades 3-5 only. Spots are still available for grades 1-2 and 6-8.
Register for Week 5: July 17-21, 2023 (Theme: All About Dogs) Week 5 is sold out for grades 3-5 only. Spots are still available for grades 1-2 and 6-8.
Register for Week 6: July 24-28, 2023 (Theme: Generosity Breeds Joy)Week 6 is sold out for grades 1-2 and grades 3-5 only. Spots are still available for grades 6-8.
Register for Week 7: July 31-August 4, 2023 (Theme: Careers with Pets)
Future Veterinarians Camp
Monday, May 29, 2023
Aspiring veterinarians and vet techs in grades 4-8 are invited to join us for our first-ever Future Veterinarians Camp and find out exactly what it takes to become a vet!
Campers will have the opportunity to tour and observe in the JHS hospital, study animal body language, learn veterinary skills like bandaging and identifying parasites through a microscope, participate in a Q&A with a JHS veterinarian, and SO much more! We’ll also get to meet a few JHS pets, of course.
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care available from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.)
Cost: $100
REGISTER NOW!Questions about JHS camps?
Please check our Camp Handbook for answers to frequently asked questions such as which types of activities are included, how camp is structured, drop off/pick up protocols, medication info, dress code for campers, camper expectations, etc.
Check out our 2022 Summer Camp recap to learn even more about what to expect at JHS camps.
If you would like to schedule a one-on-one tour of the JHS facility with our Chief Development Officer during camp drop-off and pick-up times, please contact us at [email protected].
Do campers get to interact with animals?
Yes, campers interact with both cats and dogs while at camp! However, the level and amount of interaction each day depends on factors that permit an appropriate pet to be available. In the event that an appropriate pet is not available for hands-on interaction on a given day, campers may spend time with the animals at JHS in other ways (for example, observing staff members training dogs, reading to dogs in front of their kennels, or passing out treats). View a sample camp schedule.
JHS Camp Registration Protocol:
Allergies: Camp is not recommended for children with allergies to pet dander or nuts. Camp is held on a campus that houses more than 200 dogs and cats. Dogs are given peanut butter daily and many treats contain nut allergens. For these reasons and the safety, health and well-being of your child, we do not recommend that children with these allergies attend camps at JHS.
Ages: For Summer Camp, JHS recommends that parents use “rising” grades (example, a child who is finishing 2nd grade should be registered as a “rising 3rd grader” since they’ll be entering 3rd grade the next school year). However, you know your children best and we encourage you to follow parental instinct. We reserve the right to make a professional judgment and move a camper to a more appropriate age group after consulting with you. For day camps, Spring Break Camp, and Winter Break Camp, please use your child’s actual grade level when registering them.
Cancellation: Cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to the camp start date and must be received in writing via email to qualify for a 50% refund. A processing fee may occur for refunds.
Camp Scholarships:
JHS is proud to offer a limited number of camp scholarships annually thanks to the generous support of the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation. For more information about our Furyk & Friends: Lucky’s Pack scholarships, please email us at [email protected].
2022 Summer Camp Recap:
Video by Gemstone Media.
For more information, contact the Education Department:
