Thanksgiving Critter Camp 2025

  • Crafts, General Play/Outdoor, Animals, Environmental, Nature Programs, Nonviolent Communication
6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA
Nov 24 2025
Nov 26 2025

Schedules

Thanksgiving Camp Kinder-2nd (11/24/2025-11/26/2025)

Thanks Camp Entire Week (Thanks Camp Daily $101.00)
$303.00 USD $272.70

Early bird price expires on Oct 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Family FURst – Families come in all shapes and sizes – even in the animal kingdom! Today, we’ll explore the unique ways animals live and work together as families.
  • Animals: Miniature horse, guinea pig, dove, bearded dragon, death-feigning beetle.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Thankful for Animals – Animals rely on each other to survive – whether for food, shelter, or friendship. Let’s see what animals might be thankful for!
  • Animals: Goat, dog, parrot, tortoise, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Fantastic Feast – Every animal has its own favorite foods to fuel its survival. Let’s learn what different animals munch on to stay strong and healthy.
  • Animals: Sheep, rabbit, chicken, ball python snake, leopard gecko lizard.

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
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 08/20/2025 and ends on 11/26/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 2.

Thanksgiving Camp 3rd-6th (11/24/2025-11/26/2025)

Thanks Camp Entire Week (Thanks Camp Daily $101.00)
$303.00 USD $272.70

Early bird price expires on Oct 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Family FURst – Families come in all shapes and sizes – even in the animal kingdom! Today, we’ll explore the unique ways animals live and work together as families.
  • Animals: Miniature horse, guinea pig, dove, bearded dragon, death-feigning beetle.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Thankful for Animals – Animals rely on each other to survive – whether for food, shelter, or friendship. Let’s see what animals might be thankful for!
  • Animals: Goat, dog, parrot, tortoise, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Fantastic Feast – Every animal has its own favorite foods to fuel its survival. Let’s learn what different animals munch on to stay strong and healthy.
  • Animals: Sheep, rabbit, chicken, ball python snake, leopard gecko lizard.

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
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 08/20/2025 and ends on 11/26/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades 3 to 6.

Thanksgiving Camp PreK (11/24/2025-11/26/2025)

Thanks Camp Entire Week (Thanks Camp Daily $101.00)
$303.00 USD $272.70

Early bird price expires on Oct 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Mon9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Family FURst – Families come in all shapes and sizes – even in the animal kingdom! Today, we’ll explore the unique ways animals live and work together as families.
  • Animals: Miniature horse, guinea pig, dove, bearded dragon, death-feigning beetle.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Thankful for Animals – Animals rely on each other to survive – whether for food, shelter, or friendship. Let’s see what animals might be thankful for!
  • Animals: Goat, dog, parrot, tortoise, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Fantastic Feast – Every animal has its own favorite foods to fuel its survival. Let’s learn what different animals munch on to stay strong and healthy.
  • Animals: Sheep, rabbit, chicken, ball python snake, leopard gecko lizard.

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
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 08/20/2025 and ends on 11/26/2025

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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