Little Critter Day Camp: We are offering individual day camps for different ages. Spend the day learning how to clean our animal enclosures and care for our little critters like our guinea pigs, rabbits, and ferrets. Camp will be from 9:30am-3:30pm. Registration opens March 1st!
4/21: Ages 8-11
4/22: Ages 5-7
4/23: Ages 12-14

Caring Kids Critter Camp
Animal Careers: 6/29-7/3, 7/13-17, 7/27-31, 8/10-14
Join us as we take a deep dive into the wide and diverse world of animal careers. Each day will focus on a different realm of work, everything from animal care, to law enforcement, to academia and the humanities. This is a perfect week for kids to pair their interests to the different careers involving animals!
Wheeks, Whiskers and Wonders: 7/6-10, 7/20-24, 8/3-7, 8/17-21
Join us for a week exploring the intersection of animal husbandry and sensory science. Campers will have the opportunity to learn and experiment with senses other than taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing. This week has a heavy focus on kinesthetic, free play and STEM activities.
Registration will open March 1st 2026. Scholarships available.

Youth Volunteers Needed to Support Critter Camp! Calling teens looking to volunteer with the RISPCA this summer!! We are looking for teens between the ages of 14 and 16 willing to commit 2 weeks this summer to assist with our Critter Camp. Must love animals and be comfortable working with younger children. Click here for more information and how to apply!

Refund Policy

Please note that we will issue a full refund if you cancel your registration prior to 2 weeks before your scheduled camp week.  If you cancel within those 2 weeks prior, we will issue a 50% refund.  Please email Stephanie Van Patten if you wish to cancel your registration.