Helen Woodward Animal Center

Explore San Diego’s premier animal camp with daily interactive experiences for kids.

Program Highlights

Get ready for a summer of wild adventures at our Summer Critter Camp! This year, we’re bringing back our most popular themes: ‘Animals in STEM’ and ‘Surrounded by Super Heroes’. Whether your camper is exploring the wonders of science or discovering the heroics of our animal friends, each day promises hands-on animal interactions, themed games, and creative crafts. Plus, for our 7th and 8th graders, we have an exclusive ‘Critter Careers’ camp where they’ll dive into the world of animal professions! With scholarships, extended care options, and discounts available, there’s no better time to secure your spot. Don’t miss out on the excitement – enroll today and let the summer fun begin!”

Dates & Times: June 3 – August 23. Pre K: 9 am – 1 pm, K–8th: 9 am – 3 pm

Ages: Pre K – 8th grade

Rates & Discounts

15% for Military. Scholarships are available.

Area: 6461 El Apajo Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Phone: 858-756-3954 email: omarim@animalcenter.org website: www.animalcenter.org/programsservices/education/ www.facebook.com/hwaceducation

Summer Critter Camp offers the unique combination of hands-on animal interactions plus thrilling games, teambuilding activities, fun crafts, and silly songs! Your kids won’t want to miss out on the chance to create lifelong memories and connect with awesome animals.

Check out our themes this year:

Explore the ways nature is involved in science, technology, engineering, art, and math, and how today we can start to prepare solutions for tomorrow.

Each animal has amazing adaptations that make them real life superheroes, not to mention their abilities to improve our lives and our planet!

Discover the different ways you can work with animals, meet professionals in the animal industry, and develop lifelong leadership skills.

9:00am-1:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm