NCAL Humane Education

Humane Education Summer Camp

2025 Summer Camps at North Country Animal League: Registration Now Open!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer adventure with North Country Animal League! Our 2025 Summer Camps kick off on July 7th, offering three exciting and engaging programs designed to inspire compassion, foster curiosity, and create lasting memories for kids aged 5 to 12. Whether your child loves pets, farm animals, or wildlife, there’s something for everyone.

Why Choose NCAL Camps?

Our camps are more than just fun—they’re life-changing! Through interactive lessons, hands-on experiences, and inspiring guest speakers, your child will leave with new friendships, newfound knowledge, and a deep appreciation for animals and the environment.

Spaces are limited, so secure your child’s spot today! Register now and make this summer a paws-itively unforgettable experience.

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NCAL Humane Education

2025 Humane Education Camp Dates

First Session:

ANIMAL CARE CAMP

Calling all animal lovers! Animal Care Camp builds self-esteem and nurtures compassion by developing a respect for all animals. Help us get our animals adopted and learn about less traditional animals such as birds, guinea pigs, hamsters and many more! Practicing empathy and compassion to all critters helps children create bonds with animals and people alike. Special animal visitors will wow the campers! Meet some adorable animals, create some fun enrichment items for the animals, play games, and meet new friends! Program activities include lessons in animal safety and handling. Songs and movement as well as arts and crafts will help teach lessons in caring. Guest speakers will hold the child’s attention while teaching them all about animals.

ANIMAL CARE CAMP

Full day camp

Ages 8-12

July 7 – 11

9:00am – 3:00pm

Price: $395

ANIMAL CARE CAMP

Half day camp

Ages 5-7

July 14 – 18

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

Second Session:

FARMING FRIENDS CAMP

Does your child have a soft spot for farm animals, do they love to grow their own food, pick seasonal fruit? In a kid-friendly way, we will explore farming and care for our domesticated livestock. These wonderful animals can be companions, as well as providing valuable resources. From laying hens, to goats, to cattle and horses, seed to vegetable, your child will be introduced to how to raise and care for the plants and animals that help provide us with so much. Engaging guest speakers, hands-on activities, and visits from farm animals will keep your child engaged and excited about farming on both a small and large scale. Disclaimer: we will not be promoting any particular diets or lifestyles in this program.

FARMING FRIENDS CAMP

Full day camp

Ages 8-12

July 21 – 25

9:00am – 3:00pm

Price: $395

FARMING FRIENDS CAMP

Half day camp

Ages 5-7

July 28 – August 1

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

Third Session:

WILDLIFE WARRIORS CAMP

From the swaying grasses of the African savannah to the icy chill of the arctic tundra, the world is full of incredible habitats. Campers will be transported beyond the walls of our shelter to explore the world beyond their reach. On their adventure, campers will meet many new animals with special guest speakers and interactive activities. Campers will learn how to take care of our environment, about pollinators and plants, invasive vs native species and more! Grab your gear and buckle up, because these animal adventures are about to take off!

WILDLIFE WARRIORS CAMP

Full day camp

Ages 8-12

August 4 – 8

9:00am – 3:00pm

Price: $395

WILDLIFE WARRIORS CAMP

Half day camp

Ages 5-7

August 11-15

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

Summer Camp FAQ

Our camps cater to the following age groups: 5-7 (*Campers must be able to use the restroom confidently and on their own); 8-12; 12+.

As a working animal welfare organization, we provide care for animals with a wide variety of personalities, behavioral and medical needs. Campers will see and interact with appropriate animals directly while keeping safety our number one priority.

Please provide your child with a snack, lunch (*NUT-FREE only) and a water bottle each day. We will be in touch with you prior to camp with more details about planning and preparation to make sure you and your child are all set for camp.

For safety purposes we do not release children at pick up time to anyone not listed on the “authorized to pick up” list. We check ID daily at checkout time. To add someone to the authorized list, you must include their name, contacts and any other relevant information during registration. If you are adding someone to the list after registration has been submitted, please email lusana@ncal.com.

Please be sure to provide their allergy/medical information during the registration process. Kindly note that we will have daily exposure to common allergens such as hay, pollen and pet dander. If your camper has strong reactions to any of these, please reconsider enrolling them in our program.

All of NCAL’s COVID-19 safety protocols are updated in accordance with local CDC recommendations as they come. Masking is currently optional during any outdoor NCAL programming (if you would like your child to wear a mask during outdoor activities, please inform their camp counselors during drop-off). While inside NCAL premises, all campers, staff and visitors are required to wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status.

Horsemanship Camps take place at NCAL’s Equine Center. Humane Heroes takes place at both the Pet Adoption Center and the Equine Center.

All our camps are led by qualified teams consisting of NCAL staff members and camp counselors.

During registration there is an ‘additional comments’ section. Please make a note of who you want your child to be in the same camp with – include their friend’s first and last names, as well as parent contacts. We are unable to guarantee group placements as your child’s friends may be registered with a different camp. For Horsemanship Camps, children are grouped according to their skills and riding levels, so this option may not be feasible.

Camp staff or counselors are unable to administer medication to a child (besides first aid approved by parents/legal guardians). If your child needs medication during their camp hours, a parent or authorized guardian will have to be present and administer it for them.