CAP4Kids Summer Camp
Our animal shelter summer camps give kids and teens hands-on experiences learning how to care for animals, understand behavior, and explore real careers that work with pets and wildlife. Campers participate in interactive activities like enrichment building, basic training skills, shelter tours, and creative animal projects. Our goal is to build compassion, confidence, and real-world knowledge while having fun with animals in a safe, supervised environment.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Homeschool Humane Heroes (Ages 6-8): May 28
- A one-day camp just for homeschool students! Meet puppies, kittens, rabbits, and more while learning animal care through games, crafts, and small-group dog walks. Perfect for young animal lovers, including shy or introverted kids, to explore, create, and connect with furry friends.
Homeschool Humane Heroes (Ages 9-12): May 29
- A one-day camp for older homeschool students! Meet puppies, kittens, rabbits, and more while learning animal care through games, crafts, and small-group dog walks. A great way for animal-loving kids to explore, create, and connect with furry friends.
Peewee Pet Care (Ages 6-8): June 8-12
- A week-long camp packed with dog walks, cat room visits, storytime, crafts, and games! Kids will learn the basics of animal care, responsibility, and behavior. This camp is perfect for young animal lovers who want to build confidence caring for pets or learn how to interact with animals safely.
Junior Vet Camp (Ages 13-15): June 15-19
- Dive deep into animal care with hands-on lessons, special guest visits, and behind-the-scenes tours of our clinic. Campers will interact with a variety of animals, learn advanced care techniques, and even observe a live surgery. This camp is perfect for teens serious about possibly pursuing a career involving animals and eager to explore the world of animal care.
Pet Sitting 101 Camp (Ages 9-12): June 22-26
- Learn the ins and outs of pet care for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Campers will practice handling, feeding, and caring for animals while gaining skills for a possible preteen pet sitting side gig or simply building advanced animal care experience. Perfect for young animal lovers ready to take their skills to the next level.
Teen Vet Camp (Ages 16-18): July 13-17
- For teens serious or interested about exploring veterinary science or pursuing careers involving animals. Participants will safely handle animals of all sizes and temperaments, observe behind-the-scenes areas of our shelter, including Puppy Palace and the clinic surgery room. Perfect for those ready to dive deep into animal care and science.
Pets Around the World (Ages 9-12): July 20-24
- Explore animals from around the globe! Participants will learn about pets from different countries and wild animals, enjoy fun scavenger hunt–style games, meet a variety of animals in the shelter, participate in hands-on lessons and arts and crafts, and meet special guests with exotic animals.
Pets in Our Community (Ages 6-8): July 27-31
- Discover how pets can be more than just companions—they support our physical, mental, and emotional well-being! Each day features special guest speakers with different service animals, lots of arts and crafts, calming activities, and plenty of time interacting with our shelter animals and meeting CAP trainers and volunteers.
Preteens Heroes of the Wild (Ages 9-12): August 3-7
- For young animal advocates who are passionate about rescuing and protecting animals! Participants will learn about shelters, adoption, TNR for feral cats, wildlife rescues, and animal sanctuaries, with hands-on activities, lessons, and fun ways to make a difference for animals in need.
Location:
Citizens For Animal Protection, Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, USA
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
Time:
9:00am - 3:00pm
Price:
$75 per day for the Humane Heroes day camps
$350 per week camp
Ages
6-8 years 9-12 years TeenagersWeb Service