Youth Camps
Humane Society of West Michigan knows the importance of educating children through experience. We offer camps throughout the year to educate children on animal welfare, as well as giving them an enjoyable experience. Through games, crafts, animal time, and more your child will learn life lessons and have a fun filled experience that will be with them for a lifetime!
To sign up for any camps below, email us at heducation@hswestmi.org
All Camps run Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
See individual camp for ages and prices
All campers will receive a t-shirt and all camps will have animal time, crafts, games, guest speakers, and much more!
See individual camp for ages and prices
All campers will receive a t-shirt and all camps will have animal time, crafts, games, guest speakers, and much more!
Camp Caturday
Saturday February 4th, March 4th, April 1st, and May 6th
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Ages 5-15
Cost: $10 per session
This camp is all things cats!!! In these sessions we will explore different types of domestic cats, reading their body language, the responsibilities involved in cat ownership, and kitten season!!!!
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Ages 5-15
Cost: $10 per session
This camp is all things cats!!! In these sessions we will explore different types of domestic cats, reading their body language, the responsibilities involved in cat ownership, and kitten season!!!!
Neurodivergent Camp
Saturday March 18th and May 20th
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Ages 5-15
Cost: $50 per session
This camp is designed to be sensory sensitive. Low lighting, limited attendance and 'forts' for campers to hangout with their favorite animals one on one are just some of the adjustments made to allow a low sensory environment with big fun!!!
9:00AM to 1:00PM
Ages 5-15
Cost: $50 per session
This camp is designed to be sensory sensitive. Low lighting, limited attendance and 'forts' for campers to hangout with their favorite animals one on one are just some of the adjustments made to allow a low sensory environment with big fun!!!
Junior Counselor Certification Program
Saturday April 22nd
10:00AM to 4:00PM (Lunch Provided)
Ages 12-15
Cost: $10 per child
Do you have a camper that wants to become a Junior Counselor at our Summer Camps? This is a great opportunity for your experienced camper to assist us with crafts, animals and tasks during a week or more of summer camp 2023.
If you have a younger past camper that would like to be certified please contact Amy directly at: aheddy@hswestmi.org
10:00AM to 4:00PM (Lunch Provided)
Ages 12-15
Cost: $10 per child
Do you have a camper that wants to become a Junior Counselor at our Summer Camps? This is a great opportunity for your experienced camper to assist us with crafts, animals and tasks during a week or more of summer camp 2023.
If you have a younger past camper that would like to be certified please contact Amy directly at: aheddy@hswestmi.org
Spring Break Camp
Monday April 3rd-Thursday April 6th
Cost: $50 per day or $150 for all four days
Recommended Ages 5-13
Humane Society of West Michigan offers a fun and exciting experience at our Spring Break camp! Spring Break camp is a great place for your child to learn, grow, and make new friends!
Cost: $50 per day or $150 for all four days
Recommended Ages 5-13
Humane Society of West Michigan offers a fun and exciting experience at our Spring Break camp! Spring Break camp is a great place for your child to learn, grow, and make new friends!
Summer Camps
2023 Registration Opens February 1st
Stay tuned for individual camp descriptions and dates
Stay tuned for individual camp descriptions and dates
Winter Camp (2023)
Wednesday December 27th-Friday December 29th
Registration opens November 1st
Email heducation@hswestmi.org to sign up
Humane Society of West Michigan offers a three day Winter Camp to keep your child active and learning during the holiday break! Campers will enjoy animal time, play games, make crafts, and meet new friends!
Registration opens November 1st
Email heducation@hswestmi.org to sign up
Humane Society of West Michigan offers a three day Winter Camp to keep your child active and learning during the holiday break! Campers will enjoy animal time, play games, make crafts, and meet new friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
Click HERE for our FAQ regarding camps. If your question is not answered via the form please email heducation@hswestmi.org.