Thanksgiving Critter Camp 2025

  • Crafts, General Play and Outdoor, Animals, Environmental, Nature Programs, Nonviolent Communication
Humane Education Campus: 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) Registration closed

Thanks Camp Entire Week (Thanks Camp Daily $101.00 USD)
$303.00 USD
  • 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) Registration closed

Thanks Camp Entire Week (Thanks Camp Daily $101.00 USD)
$303.00 USD
  • 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) Registration closed

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

Humane Education Campus: 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, USA

Description

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 on assigned playgrounds.
  • 9:15-9:30: the class will circle up to discuss the day, camp rules, and icebreakers.
  • 10:10-10:50: snack period. Depending on number of classes running, some groups might be staggered back by 20 min.
  • 11:30-12:20: lunch period. Depending on number of classes running, some groups might be staggered back by 30 min.
  • 2:45-3:15: check out period. 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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