Heritage Humane

Animal Camp - Rising 1st - 3rd graders - Canceled
2020-08-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Heritage Humane Society
Update – Our 2020 Animal Camps have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are saddened that we are unable to host campers at our facility this summer. We recognize how important camps are to this community, but we need to keep the health and safety of the campers first and foremost. Thank you for your understanding.
Ages : Rising 1st – Rising 3rd graders
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday – Friday
Dates Offered:

Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2020
Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7, 2020

Space is limited so register early.
Animal Camp at Heritage Humane Society is an enriching animal experience designed to inspire young animal lovers. For our younger kid’s camp, they will learn first-hand about the pets in our animal shelter during this 5 day-long Animal Camp. Throughout the week guest speakers from the animal welfare field will be doing interactive presentations for the campers. In addition, each camper will get a chance to interact with a variety of pets at Heritage Humane Society. They will learn from our staff and volunteers what is involved in caring for the pets at our shelter. There will also be a variety of fun crafts and games throughout the week focused on animal welfare, biology, and conservation. The dedicated staff and volunteers will cultivate responsibility, compassion, and awareness in each camper that will be delivered over the course of a fun-filled week.

Tuition of $225 per camper includes:

Exclusive Animal Camp t-shirt
Digital photo album
Daily snacks
Crafts
Games
Friday pizza party

Click HERE to learn more!

Animal Camp - Rising 4th - 6th graders - Canceled
2020-08-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Humane Society
Update – Our 2020 Animal Camps have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are saddened that we are unable to host campers at our facility this summer. We recognize how important camps are to this community, but we need to keep the health and safety of the campers first and foremost. Thank you for your understanding.
Ages: Rising 4th graders – Rising 6th graders
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday
Dates Offered:

Monday, July 20 – Thursday, July 23, 2020
Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20, 2020

Space is limited so register early.
Animal Camp at Heritage Humane Society is an engaging up-close animal experience designed to inspire and educate animal lovers. For our older campers, each camper will learn first-hand from professionals in the animal welfare field through a variety of special guest presentations. In addition, each camper will be able to interact with a variety of pets at Heritage Humane Society, learn from the medical team about the process each animal goes through when it enters Heritage Humane Society, assist with creating a bio for a pet that they select, learn about the adoption process, and so much more. Campers will learn what is involved in getting the doors open each morning for the public to visit.
We are also excited to include a new part of the older camper’s week. They will be taking a day-long field trip on the Wednesday of each camp week to Foxwire Farms in Toano, VA. While at Foxwire Farms the campers will have a fun and interactive tour that will introduce them to the full array of animals at the farm. They will get a chance to interact and learn about the farm animals there that include: ducks, chickens, donkeys, horses, goats, pigs, llamas, and alpacas.

Tuition of $325 per camper includes:

Exclusive Animal Camp t-shirt
Digital photo album
Morning and afternoon snacks daily
Games and enrichment materials
Field trip on Wednesday to Foxwire Farms
Bus service to transport campers to/from Foxwire Farms
Thursday pizza party

Animal Camp - Week 1
2022-06-13 08:30 - 2022-06-17 12:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Our Summer Animal Camps are BACK! We are offering five week-long camps in 2022! The campers will experience a unique and enriching camp experience. Throughout the week guest speakers from the animal welfare field will be doing interactive presentations for the campers. In addition, each camper will get a chance to interact with a variety of pets at Heritage Humane Society. There will also be a variety of fun crafts and games throughout the week focused on animal welfare, biology, and conservation. Registration includes daily snacks, an exclusive camp t-shirt, crafts, and a pizza party for the last day of each camp week.
Below are the camp weeks we are offering. Space is limited, so register your spot now!
Rising 1st – 3rd grader Camps (8:30am – 12:30pm daily):
-June 13 – June 17
-June 20 – June 24
-July 25 – July 29
Rising 4th – 6th grader Camps (8:30am – 3:30pm daily):
-July 11 – July 15
-August 15 – August 19
Register online now at https://htru.io/SaYU.

Animal Camp - Week 2
2022-06-20 08:30 - 2022-06-24 12:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Animal Camp - Week 3
2022-07-11 08:30 - 2022-07-15 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Animal Camp - Week 4
2022-07-25 08:30 - 2022-07-29 12:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Animal Camp - Week 5
2022-08-15 08:30 - 2022-08-19 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Animal Camp
2023-06-19 08:30 - 2023-06-23 12:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Our Summer Animal Camps are BACK! We are offering four week-long camps in 2023! The campers will experience a unique and enriching camp experience. Throughout the week guest speakers from the animal welfare field will be doing interactive presentations for the campers. In addition, each camper will get a chance to interact with a variety of pets at The Heritage Humane Society. There will also be a variety of fun crafts and games throughout the week focused on animal welfare, biology, and conservation. Registration includes daily snacks, a camp t-shirt, crafts, and a pizza and water fun day.
Below are the camp weeks we are offering. Space is limited, so register your spot now!
Rising 1st – 3rd grader Camps (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily):
– June 19 – June 23
– June 26 – June 30
– July 17 – July 21
Rising 4th – 6th grader Camps (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily):
– July 10 – July 14
– July 31 – August 4
Register online now.

Animal Camp
2023-06-26 08:30 - 2023-06-30 12:30, 2023-07-10 08:30 - 2023-07-14 15:30, 2023-07-17 08:30 - 2023-07-21 12:30, 2023-07-31 08:30 - 2023-08-04 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Our Summer Animal Camps are BACK! We are offering four week-long camps in 2023! The campers will experience a unique and enriching camp experience. Throughout the week guest speakers from the animal welfare field will be doing interactive presentations for the campers. In addition, each camper will get a chance to interact with a variety of pets at The Heritage Humane Society. There will also be a variety of fun crafts and games throughout the week focused on animal welfare, biology, and conservation. Registration includes daily snacks, a camp t-shirt, crafts, and a pizza and water fun day.
Below are the camp weeks we are offering. Space is limited, so register your spot now!
Rising 1st – 3rd grader Camps (8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily):
– June 26 – June 30
– July 17 – July 21
Rising 4th – 6th grader Camps (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily):
– July 10 – July 14
– July 31 – August 4
Register online now.

Summer Camp Fair
2024-04-14 11:00 - 15:00 | James City County Rec Center, 5301 Longhill Rd., Williamsburg, VA, 23188, United States
Heritage Humane Society will be at the Summer Camp Fair!
Check out our booth at the Summer Camp Fair on Sunday, April 14 from 11 AM – 3 PM at the James City County Recreation Center located at 5301 Longhill Road., Williamsburg, VA
We will have information about our Animal Camp, Birthday Parties, and Kids’ Club.

Animal Camp Open House
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Humane Society
Want to learn more about our camps before signing up? Come by our Animal Camp Open House on Saturday, May 18 from 10 am – 12 pm. Parents and kids are welcome. You can see the HHS classroom, meet some adoptable pets, and ask questions! We will also have an educational craft activity for the kids. You do not need to pre-register to attend.

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Summer Animal Camp: Week 1
2025-07-07 08:30 - 2025-07-11 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society
The Heritage Humane Society’s Animal Camp offers a fun and enriching experience designed to inspire the next generation of animal lovers! Open to students in grades 1–6, this exciting camp provides a unique opportunity to learn about animal shelters, meet adoptable pets, and engage in hands-on activities.
Registration includes a camp t-shirt, daily snacks, crafts and games, a pizza party, and behind-the-scenes experiences at our facility. Space is limited! Register for your spot now!

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Summer Animal Camp: Week 2
2025-07-14 08:30 - 2025-07-18 12:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Summer Animal Camp: Week 3
2025-07-28 08:30 - 2025-08-01 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Summer Animal Camp: Week 4
2025-08-04 08:30 - 2025-08-08 12:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Summer Animal Camp: Week 5
2025-08-11 08:30 - 2025-08-15 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society

Winter Animal Camp
2025-12-29 08:30 - 2025-12-31 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society
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Vet For A Day
2026-01-19 08:30 - 15:30 | Heritage Humane Society
Interested in a career in veterinary medicine? Love animals and looking to learn more about sheltering? For the first time at HHS, join us to learn all about the world of veterinary care and shelter medicine! This single-day camp is perfect for the animal-loving kids in your life– plus they’ll go home knowing even more about your own pets!
Registration is $100 per camper and includes behind-the-scenes experiences at our medical facilities, hands-on exercises, guest speakers, and a pizza lunch. This camp is for ages 10 – 13.
Space is limited! Register online today! https://htru.io/SSnb
