Fall Critter Camp 2025

  • Crafts, General Play/Outdoor, Animals, Environmental, Nature Programs, Nonviolent Communication
6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA
Oct 20 2025
Oct 24 2025

Schedules

Fall Camp Kinder-2nd (10/20/2025-10/24/2025)

Fall Camp Weekly (Fall Camp Daily $101.00)
$404.00 USD
  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Surviving it all – Adaptations are like an animal’s tricks for survival! What are some ways animals have adapted their bodies or behaviors?
  • Animals: Goat, Chinchilla, Small parrot, Turtle, Frog.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Hide at Home – Every creature needs a safe hideaway, let’s explore the caves, burrows, and hidden dens animals call home!
  • Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Dove, Bearded dragon, Earthworm

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Sending Signals – Animals have special ways of communicating, let’s discover the signals they use to send messages and stay safe.
  • Animals: Miniature horse or donkey, Guinea pig, Large parrot, Rosy or sand boa snake, Leopard gecko lizard.

THURSDAY

  • Theme: Predator or Prey - Eating is essential for every creature! Join us to explore how different animals hunt, gather, and eat their foods.
  • Animals: Miniature horse or donkey, Guinea pig, Chicken, Ball python snake, Blue death-feigning beetle.

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Compassion for Critters – Animals share our world, and it’s important to treat them with kindness and respect. Learn how we can help!
  • Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Medium parrot, Blue tongue skink lizard, Madagascar hissing cockroach, visit our Adoption department!

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Monday $11.00
AM Care - Monday $11.00
PM Care - Monday $22.00
Lunch - Tuesday $11.00
AM Care - Tuesday $11.00
PM Care - Tuesday $22.00
Lunch - Wednesday $11.00
AM Care - Wednesday $11.00
PM Care - Wednesday $22.00
Lunch - Thursday $11.00
AM Care - Thursday $11.00
PM Care - Thursday $22.00
Lunch - Friday $11.00
AM Care - Friday $11.00
PM Care - Friday $22.00
Critter Camp Water Bottle $6.00
HWAC Patch $6.00
Sticker $3.00
Critter Camp Pin $10.00
Critter Camp Patch $6.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 07/20/2025 and ends on 10/24/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 2.

Fall Camp 3rd-6th (10/20/2025-10/24/2025)

Fall Camp Weekly (Fall Camp Daily $101.00)
$404.00 USD
  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Surviving it all – Adaptations are like an animal’s tricks for survival! What are some ways animals have adapted their bodies or behaviors?
  • Animals: Goat, Chinchilla, Small parrot, Turtle, Frog.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Hide at Home – Every creature needs a safe hideaway, let’s explore the caves, burrows, and hidden dens animals call home!
  • Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Dove, Bearded dragon, Earthworm

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Sending Signals – Animals have special ways of communicating, let’s discover the signals they use to send messages and stay safe.
  • Animals: Miniature horse or donkey, Guinea pig, Large parrot, Rosy or sand boa snake, Leopard gecko lizard.

THURSDAY

  • Theme: Predator or Prey - Eating is essential for every creature! Join us to explore how different animals hunt, gather, and eat their foods.
  • Animals: Miniature horse or donkey, Guinea pig, Chicken, Ball python snake, Blue death-feigning beetle.

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Compassion for Critters – Animals share our world, and it’s important to treat them with kindness and respect. Learn how we can help!
  • Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Medium parrot, Blue tongue skink lizard, Madagascar hissing cockroach, visit our Adoption department!

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Monday $11.00
AM Care - Monday $11.00
PM Care - Monday $22.00
Lunch - Tuesday $11.00
AM Care - Tuesday $11.00
PM Care - Tuesday $22.00
Lunch - Wednesday $11.00
AM Care - Wednesday $11.00
PM Care - Wednesday $22.00
Lunch - Thursday $11.00
AM Care - Thursday $11.00
PM Care - Thursday $22.00
Lunch - Friday $11.00
AM Care - Friday $11.00
PM Care - Friday $22.00
Critter Camp Water Bottle $6.00
HWAC Patch $6.00
Sticker $3.00
Critter Camp Pin $10.00
Critter Camp Patch $6.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 07/20/2025 and ends on 10/24/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 6.

Fall Camp PreK (10/20/2025-10/24/2025)

Fall Camp PreK Weekly (Fall Camp PreK Daily $101.00)
$404.00 USD
  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Surviving it all – Adaptations are like an animal’s tricks for survival! What are some ways animals have adapted their bodies or behaviors?
  • Animals: Goat, Chinchilla, Small parrot, Turtle, Frog.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Hide at Home – Every creature needs a safe hideaway, let’s explore the caves, burrows, and hidden dens animals call home!
  • Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Dove, Bearded dragon, Earthworm

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Sending Signals – Animals have special ways of communicating, let’s discover the signals they use to send messages and stay safe.
  • Animals: Miniature horse or donkey, Guinea pig, Large parrot, Rosy or sand boa snake, Leopard gecko lizard.

THURSDAY

  • Theme: Predator or Prey - Eating is essential for every creature! Join us to explore how different animals hunt, gather, and eat their foods.
  • Animals: Miniature horse or donkey, Guinea pig, Chicken, Ball python snake, Blue death-feigning beetle.

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Compassion for Critters – Animals share our world, and it’s important to treat them with kindness and respect. Learn how we can help!
  • Animals: Dog, Rabbit, Medium parrot, Blue tongue skink lizard, Madagascar hissing cockroach, visit our Adoption department!

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Monday $11.00
AM Care - Monday $11.00
PM Care - Monday $22.00
Lunch - Tuesday $11.00
AM Care - Tuesday $11.00
PM Care - Tuesday $22.00
Lunch - Wednesday $11.00
AM Care - Wednesday $11.00
PM Care - Wednesday $22.00
Lunch - Thursday $11.00
AM Care - Thursday $11.00
PM Care - Thursday $22.00
Lunch - Friday $11.00
AM Care - Friday $11.00
PM Care - Friday $22.00
Critter Camp Water Bottle $6.00
HWAC Patch $6.00
Sticker $3.00
Critter Camp Pin $10.00
Critter Camp Patch $6.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 07/20/2025 and ends on 10/24/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 5 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA

Description

Spring Critter Camp lets kids in San Diego explore animal life during the season of renewal, from senses and eating habits to unique parenting styles. Campers will reflect on fostering compassionate relationships with animals and the planet through hands-on animal interactions, crafts, games, and activities.

Each day campers will

  • Create a craft related to the theme
  • Participate in a class activity focusing on the theme
  • Enjoy a team-building game!

Itinerary

Campers rotate locations and activities every 20-40 min. They meet 5 different animals through presentations with interactive components that are dispersed throughout the day. Campers also have a snack time which includes some free play, a lunch time which includes some free play, and class activities and games. Activities are interspersed between the breaks and games.

  • 8:45-9:15: check in period, campers free play in our pavilion.
  • 9:15-9:30: the class will circle up to discuss the day, camp rules, and icebreakers.
  • 10:00-10:50: snack period for PreK-2nd grade.
  • 10:50-11:30: snack period for 3rd-6th grade.
  • 11:30-12:20: lunch period for PreK-2nd grade.
  • 12:10-1:00: lunch period for 3rd-6th grade.
  • 1:00-1:10: check out period for PreK. Campers stay circled up with their class and play quiet games and review their day.
  • 2:45-3:15: check out period for Kindergarten-6th grade. Campers stay circled up with their class and play quiet games and review their day.

Noteworthy

  • Snack is not provided. Lunch can be purchased for an additional fee per child per day.
  • Drinks aren't provided, but we have drinking fountains and water bottle refill stations.
  • If your child has an aide at school and you plan to have them attend with your child, please call us at 858-756-4117 ext. 406 so that we can help them complete the fingerprint process. All aides MUST complete fingerprinting in order to attend.
  • All campers must be able to use the restroom confidently and on their own.
  • Animals assigned to a theme may vary depending on animal health, safety, and availability.
  • Extended care available to add-on which allows 8am drop off and/or 5pm pick up.
  • 15% off camp tuition for active military. Call us at 858-756-4117 ext. 406 for the coupon code.
  • Your camp fee may provide a partial tax credit, check with your tax professional to see if you qualify!
  • Your child may be eligible for a scholarship! Please visit our website by clicking to find out more https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/education/

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