Youth Camps

During this exciting, week-long ed-venture, campers will discover how they can make a difference in the lives of animals as we encounter a variety of animal teachers, fun interactive games and activities, and put our compassion into action through enrichment projects that benefit our homeless pets. Your camper will broaden their understanding of issues facing animals in our community, and learn what they can do to be a voice for all animals. Buckle up, because these animal ed-ventures are about to take off! Registration goes live in February, 2022.

*Fee:
$325/camper (Early bird pricing: $300 through April 22, 2022)

Dates:

June 6 – June 10

• Animal Ed-Venture: Ages 6-8
• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 9-11

June 13 – June 17

• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 6-8
• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 9-12

June 27 – July 1  

• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 6-8

July 11 – July 15

• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 9-12

July 18 – July 22

• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 6-8

July 25 – July 29

• Animal Ed-Ventures: Ages 6-8

Let your child explore the world of AHS’ animal rescuers! Students will practice field medicine techniques, learn how to use rescue equipment and interact with real-life Emergency Animal Medical Technicians™ (EAMTs™). During this hands-on learning experience, Junior EAMTs will follow a mock cruelty investigation, from dispatch to the courtroom trial. Registration goes live in February, 2022.

*Fee:
$345/camper (Early bird pricing: $320 through April 22, 2022)

Sibling Discount:
Receive $100 off if registering two campers from the same household.

*Non-refundable. If your child needs to cancel, the registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.

Dates:

June 13 – June 17

• Junior EAMT Academy

June 20 – June 24

• Junior EAMT Academy

July 18 – July 22

• Junior EAMT Academy

July 25 – July 29

• Junior EAMT Academy

This fun, career-discovery program for teenage animal enthusiasts focuses on employment options within the veterinary field. Students will view live surgeries in our veterinary clinic and dissect organs to study animal anatomy and physiology. Additionally, students will learn first aid and triage medicine with AHS’ Emergency Animal Medical Technicians. We offer two modules – our entry Pet Vets course and Advanced Pet Vets. Registration goes live in February, 2022.

• • Pet Vets is for ages 13-15.
  • Advanced Pet Vets is for ages 15-17 or a 13-15 year-old teen who has graduated from Pet Vet.  This module takes Pet Vet learning to the next level.

*Fee:
$375/camper (Early bird pricing: $350 through April 22, 2022)

Sibling Discount:
Receive $100 off if registering two campers from the same household.

*Non-refundable. If your child needs to cancel, the registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.

Dates:

June 20^th – June 24

• Pet Vets: Age 13-15

June 27 – July 1

• Pet Vets: Age 13-15

July 11 – July 15

• Pet Vets: Age 13-15

July 18 – July 22

Advanced Vet Camp: Age 15-17

July 25 – July 29 

Advanced Vet Camp: Age 15-17

Alligators, snakes and tortoises, oh my! Through compassion, preservation and conservation, we will save wildlife together! Be a part of our most hands-on camp that encompasses the importance of wild and domestic animal sanctuaries and rehabilitators.

Campers will see the dedication and time that is put into saving these precious lives by interacting and learning about wildlife in this collaborative camp. Join the Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary and more, as we learn to preserve, coexist and keep our pets safe around our wild neighbors. Registration goes live in February, 2022.

*Fee:
$345/camper (Early bird pricing: $320 through April 22, 2021)

Sibling Discount:
Receive $100 off if registering two campers from the same household.

*Non-refundable. If your child needs to cancel, the registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.

Dates:

June 20 – June 24

• Wild Wonders: Ages 6-8

June 27 – July 1  

• Wild Wonders: Ages 9-12

July 11 – July 15   

• Wild Wonders: Ages 6-8

Looking for a way your young animal lover can give back to homeless pets during the spring, fall, and winter breaks? Sign up for our Compassion Crew youth retreat and your child will spend their day at our South Mountain Campus location enriching the lives of homeless pets. This creative Compassion Crew will team up to make a real impact on our shelter pets’ stay through innovative behavioral enrichment projects like puzzle feeders, scent enrichment, and toy design. They’ll even get the chance to get hands-on with our very own animal teachers as they learn all about how their actions can impact animal lives. Those registered for the Compassion Crew will also have the opportunity to accrue service hours. Registration goes live in February, 2022.

There are two separate multi-day camps.

Dates: 

December 20 – December 22

December 29 – December 31

*Sibling Discount: Receive $25 off when registering two campers at the same time.
*The fee for registering your child is non-refundable. If your child needs to cancel, the registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.

Looking for a way your young animal lover can give back to homeless pets during the spring, fall, and winter breaks? Sign up for our Compassion Crew youth retreat and your child will spend their day at our South Mountain Campus location enriching the lives of homeless pets. This creative Compassion Crew will team up to make a real impact on our shelter pets’ stay through innovative behavioral enrichment projects like puzzle feeders, scent enrichment, and toy design. They’ll even get the chance to get hands-on with our very own animal teachers as they learn all about how their actions can impact animal lives. Those registered for the Compassion Crew will also have the opportunity to accrue service hours. Registration goes live in February, 2022.

There are two separate multi-day camps.

Dates: 

March 9 – March 11

March 16 – March 18

*Sibling Discount: Receive $25 off when registering two campers at the same time.
*The fee for registering your child is non-refundable. If your child needs to cancel, the registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.

Looking for a way your young animal lover can give back to homeless pets during the spring, fall, and winter breaks? Sign up for our Compassion Crew youth retreat and your child will spend their day at our South Mountain Campus location enriching the lives of homeless pets. This creative Compassion Crew will team up to make a real impact on our shelter pets’ stay through innovative behavioral enrichment projects like puzzle feeders, scent enrichment, and toy design. They’ll even get the chance to get hands-on with our very own animal teachers as they learn all about how their actions can impact animal lives. Those registered for the Compassion Crew will also have the opportunity to accrue service hours. Registration goes live in February, 2022.

Two dates available for these one-day camps.

Dates: 

October 6

October 13

*Sibling Discount: Receive $25 off when registering two campers at the same time.
*The fee for registering your child is non-refundable. If your child needs to cancel, the registration will be converted to a tax-deductible donation.