Camp Kindness
2026 Camp Kindness Dates & Information
Camp Kindness is an educational camp designed for children ages 7-9 and 10-12 interested in learning about animal welfare and becoming future pet owners. During our camp sessions, children learn about proper pet care, pet safety, pet interaction and how these topics relate to the Sacramento community. Some examples of camp activities include shelter pet socialization, dog body language lesson, crafting, and educational presentations from different Sacramento SPCA departments and outside organizations. This camp involves a lot of hands-on activities, team collaboration, and crafts.
Camp Kindness runs from 9am-2pm each day.
SPRING CAMP
Spring into shelter life at the Sacramento SPCA! During our spring camp, campers will learn about the Sacramento SPCA, safe animal interactions, and have the opportunity to engage with shelter animals, including dogs, kittens and small animals. Campers will create engaging spring-themed crafts that will help the animals bloom into their best selves, all while learning about animal enrichment. Camp Kindness’ spring camp is a fun way to learn about and help animals, rain or shine!
| Spring Camp Dates | Ages | Price | Registration Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 30th | 7-9 | $150 | Register Now! |
| Tuesday, March 31st | 10-12 | $150 | Register Now! |
SUMMER CAMP
Camp Kindness is looking for future SPCA staff and volunteers to attend our camp this summer! Do you have a kid who wants to work or volunteer with animals in the future? While they can’t volunteer or work just yet, they can attend camp this summer! They’ll become immersed in Sacramento SPCA’s world as they follow and critically engage with the stories of real, past shelter animals. Through our brand-new simulated, fun, and educational curriculum, campers will take animals through intake, medical, behavior and adoption processing . From “orientation” on Day 1 to hosting an “adoption event” and finding the perfect forever home for their animal on Day 3, campers will come away with a deeper understanding of exactly how Sacramento SPCA staff and volunteers save lives!
| Summer Camp Dates | Ages | Price | Registration Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday June 15 – Wednesday, June 17 | 7-9 | $350 | Register Now |
| Monday, June 22 – Wednesday, June 24 | 10-12 | $350 | Register Now |
| Monday, July 6 – Wednesday, July 8 | 7-9 | $350 | Register Now |
| Monday, July 13 – Wednesday, July 15 | 10-12 | $350 | Register Now |
| Monday, July 27 – Wednesday, July 29 | 7-9 | $350 | Register Now |
| Monday, August 3 – Wednesday, August 5 | 10-12 | $350 | Register Now |
Scholarships
Scholarships for summer camp will be available to those who qualify through the Energy Assistance Program Rate (EAPR) by SMUD or California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) by PG&E (must provide copy of current utility bill with name & address) or proof of participation in CalFresh, EBT, or parent’s enrollment in Medi-Cal.
To apply for a scholarship for your child, please click here. Applications for summer camp will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Deadline to apply for a scholarship is May 1st, 2026.
| Teen Pawsgiving Camp | Ages | Price | Registration Opens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 24th | 13-17 | $150 | Monday, August 17th |
| Winter Camp | Ages | Price | Registration Opens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 29th | 7-9 | $150 | Monday, November 2nd |
| Wednesday, December 30th | 10-12 | $150 | Monday, November 2nd |
Help Us Set up Your Kids for Success!
Ensuring the safety of both the humans and animals visiting the shelter is our number one priority during Camp Kindness. To provide the best experience for the kids and animals in our care, we ask that parents inform our Humane Education staff in advance about any special accommodations (physical, behavioral and sensory) your child needs to ensure positive human and animal interactions.
Assistant Camp Counselor Volunteers
Earn volunteer hours for school by assisting with Camp Kindness! Camp Counselors will work under the supervision of the Sacramento SPCA’s Humane Educator and will assist with all aspects of Camp Kindness. Duties will include daily set-up and clean-up, assisting campers with craft projects, distributing snacks and other materials, assisting with supervision of animal encounters, and taking out adoptable cats, kittens, and puppies for the campers to socialize. Counselors must be 13 years of age or older.
Click here to fill out an interest form to be a camp counselor this summer.