February Critter Camp 2026

  • Crafts, General Play/Outdoor, Animals, Environmental, Nature Programs, Nonviolent Communication
Humane Education Campus: 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA
Feb 13 2026
Feb 20 2026

Schedules

February Camp Week 1 (02/13/2026-02/13/2026)

Feb Camp Daily
$102.00 USD $91.80 USD

Early bird price expires on Jan 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Compassion – Find out why we should value each animal and explore what we can do to help them.
  • Animals: Dog, medium parrot, CA desert tortoise, ball python snake, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

 

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Friday $12.00
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 11/13/2025 and ends on 02/13/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 6.

February Camp PreK Week 1 (02/13/2026-02/13/2026)

Feb Camp PreK Daily
$102.00 USD $91.80 USD

Early bird price expires on Jan 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM

  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Compassion – Find out why we should value each animal and explore what we can do to help them.
  • Animals: Dog, medium parrot, CA desert tortoise, ball python snake, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

 

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Friday $12.00
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 11/13/2025 and ends on 02/13/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years or older when the program starts..

February Camp Week 2 (02/16/2026-02/20/2026)

Feb Camp Weekly (Feb Camp Daily $102.00 USD)
$408.00 USD $367.20 USD

Early bird price expires on Jan 13, 2026 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)
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Communication – We can communicate our feelings in various ways, like smiling, singing or saying a phrase, but not all animals can. Find out how each animal expresses themselves.
  • Animals: Dog, rabbit, large parrot, leopard gecko, blue death-feigning beetle.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Relationships – There’s nothing better than snuggling up with a loved one when it gets chilly, but not all animals feel that way! Come and learn about the relationships that animals have with people, their environment, and each other.
  • Animals: Miniature horse, guinea pig, chicken, boa snake, frog.

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Protect/Defend – Discover how each critter deals with conflict and how they protect themselves and others.
  • Animals: Goat, rabbit, small parrot, turtle, blue-tongue skink.

THURSDAY

  • Theme: Warmth – We can bundle up to stay warm and still have fun frolicking in the snow, but how do animals survive then harsh winter months? Find out how different adaptations make certain animals better suited for the cold.
  • Animals: Sheep, chinchilla, dove, bearded dragon, earthworm.

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Ccompassion – Find out why we should value each animal and explore what we can do to help them.
  • Animals: Dog, medium parrot, CA desert tortoise, ball python snake, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Monday $12.00
AM Care - Monday $11.00
PM Care - Monday $22.00
Lunch - Tuesday $12.00
AM Care - Tuesday $11.00
PM Care - Tuesday $22.00
Lunch - Wednesday $12.00
AM Care - Wednesday $11.00
PM Care - Wednesday $22.00
Lunch - Thursday $12.00
AM Care - Thursday $11.00
PM Care - Thursday $22.00
Lunch - Friday $12.00
AM Care - Friday $11.00
PM Care - Friday $22.00
Critter Camp Water Bottle $6.00
Critter Camp Pin $10.00
Critter Camp Patch $6.00
HWAC Patch $6.00
Sticker $3.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/13/2025 and ends on 02/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 6.

February Camp PreK Week 2 (02/16/2026-02/20/2026)

Feb Camp PreK Weekly (Feb Camp PreK Daily $102.00 USD)
$408.00 USD $367.20 USD

Early bird price expires on Jan 13, 2026 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)
  • Thu9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)

Description

MONDAY

  • Theme: Communication – We can communicate our feelings in various ways, like smiling, singing or saying a phrase, but not all animals can. Find out how each animal expresses themselves.
  • Animals: Dog, rabbit, large parrot, leopard gecko, blue death-feigning beetle.

TUESDAY

  • Theme: Relationships – There’s nothing better than snuggling up with a loved one when it gets chilly, but not all animals feel that way! Come and learn about the relationships that animals have with people, their environment, and each other.
  • Animals: Miniature horse, guinea pig, chicken, boa snake, frog.

WEDNESDAY

  • Theme: Protect/Defend – Discover how each critter deals with conflict and how they protect themselves and others.
  • Animals: Goat, rabbit, small parrot, turtle, blue-tongue skink.

THURSDAY

  • Theme: Warmth – We can bundle up to stay warm and still have fun frolicking in the snow, but how do animals survive then harsh winter months? Find out how different adaptations make certain animals better suited for the cold.
  • Animals: Sheep, chinchilla, dove, bearded dragon, earthworm.

FRIDAY

  • Theme: Ccompassion – Find out why we should value each animal and explore what we can do to help them.
  • Animals: Dog, medium parrot, CA desert tortoise, ball python snake, Madagascar hissing cockroach.

Additional services and fees

Lunch - Monday $12.00
AM Care - Monday $11.00
PM Care - Monday $22.00
Lunch - Tuesday $12.00
AM Care - Tuesday $11.00
PM Care - Tuesday $22.00
Lunch - Wednesday $12.00
AM Care - Wednesday $11.00
PM Care - Wednesday $22.00
Lunch - Thursday $12.00
AM Care - Thursday $11.00
PM Care - Thursday $22.00
Lunch - Friday $12.00
AM Care - Friday $11.00
PM Care - Friday $22.00
Critter Camp Water Bottle $6.00
Critter Camp Pin $10.00
Critter Camp Patch $6.00
HWAC Patch $6.00
Sticker $3.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/13/2025 and ends on 02/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years or older when the program starts..

In-person location

Humane Education Campus: 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Del Mar, CA 92014, USA

Description

February Critter Camp gives kids in San Diego the opportunity to discover what there is to love about our natural world by getting up close and personal with our animal ambassadors. Through hands-on animal interactions, crafts, games, and activities, your child will explore the environment and the various creatures that call this world home.

 

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!

Preschool Notes

  • PreK has an afternoon rest period in order to extend their camp to the full length like the other grades. This isn't a nap, although cots are provided, but a time to regroup and bring the energy of the day back down through stories and quiet games before proceeding into the remaining camp activities.
  • Children must be able to confidently use the bathroom on their own, including wiping.
  • Children under 5 cannot pet reptiles.

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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