Critter Camp
Summer Address:
Houston SPCA Critter Camp
For kids that love animals and those future veterinarians - this is the camp for you! There are four camps to choose from: Animal Welfare, Animal Kingdom, Dog & Cat, and the Tween Camp. All campers will get to play with cute puppies and kitties! Each week of camp will be filled with age-appropriate crafts, games, activities, and many interactions with shelter pets! Space is limited to 15 campers for a one-week camp, so sign up quickly! Fee includes all craft materials,
Animal Welfare Camp subjects are: Learning about the Houston SPCA, Take 'Em to the Vet, Adoption Day, Animal Issues & Exotic Animals, and Endangered Animals & How we can help.
Animal Kingdom Camp subjects are: Fish, Mammals, Birds, Insects, and Reptiles & Amphibians.
The Dog & Cat Camp focuses on the characteristics and care of dogs and cats.
The Tween Camp includes activities such as walking dogs, dog washing, training, and visiting with cats as well as farm animals. Tween campers will also be introduced to several careers working with animals.
Location: Houston SPCA at 900 Portway Drive, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 9am to 3pm, Monday - Friday
Fee: $200 per child for a one-week session
(and $150 for each additional week or sibling)
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: 2003 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 8 to 14 years old Cost/Week: $76.00-$200.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Houston SPCA
Camp Director(s): Amber Benn
Nearest Large City: Houston, TX Off Season Rental: Accreditations ? none
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Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals |
- Arts and Crafts
Academic Activities:
- Animals
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Winter/Spring Break Programs
Additional Activities:
Animal themed games & animal interactions
The Summer 2006 camp schedule is as follows:
June 5-9: Animal Welfare (Age 8-10)
June 12-16: Animal Kingdom (Age 8-10)
June 19-23: Dog & Cat Camp (Age 9-11)
July 3-7: Tween Camp (Age 12-14)
July 10-14: Animal Welfare (Age 10-12)
July 18-22: Animal Kingdom (Age 10-12)
July 31-Aug. 4: Tween Camp (Age 12-14)
Aug. 7-11: Dog & Cat Camp (Age 9-11)
