Summer Camp 2026

2026 Summer Camps at West Suburban Humane Society 

Registration includes a FREE camp T-shirt when you register by May 15th

Animal Friends Camp

For kids entering grades 2 & 3 in Fall, 2026

Why does a cat meow and a dog bark? Learn about how animals communicate with people. There will be fun activities, crafts, and lots of interaction with our shelter animals.

Session A: June 8-12: 10am - noon

Session B: June 8-12: 1 - 3pm

Session C: June 15-19: 10am - noon

Session D: June 15-19: 1 - 3pm

Animal Care Camp

For kids entering grades 4 & 5 in Fall, 2026

Do you want to learn to care for your 4-legged friends? Come spend a week learning about and caring for our cats and dogs.

Session A; June 22-26 - 10am - noon

Session B: June 22-26 - 1 - 3pm

Session C: July 6-10: 10am - noon

Session D: July 6-10: 1 - 3pm

Session E: July 27-31: 10am - noon

Session F: July 27-31: 1 - 3pm

Session G: August 3-7: 10am - noon

Session H: August 3-7: 1-3pm

Animal Investigators Camp

For kids entering grades 6, 7, & 8 in Fall, 2026

Discover all the hidden secrets about animals and their environments and learn some impactful ways to make a difference. You'll interact with our cats, dogs and other animal guests.

Session A: July 13-17: 10am-noon

Session B: July 13-17:  1-3pm

Session C: July 20-24: 10am-noon

Session D: July 20-24: 1-3pm

Teen Camp Assistants

  We are looking for Teen Camp Assistants! (TCA's) Teens entering grades 9-12 will support summer camp staff and act as role models as they guide campers in crafts and games, engage campers in lessons, and assist with animal guests. TCA's should enjoy working with children and animals, are good team players, and are enthusiastic self- starters.