Each summer La Plata County Humane Society offers kids ages 11-15 a fun and educational opportunity to work with animals. Kampers have hands-on learning opportunities with variety of pets and learn the importance of how to care for animals, be responsible pet owners and help to make our community a safer place for all animals.

Kamp activities include:
– Dog socializing
– Cat socializing
– Dog training
– Grooming
– Dog anatomy & chiropractic care
– Presentation by one of our Animal Protection Officers
– Field trip to Wolfwood Refuge or Durango Dog Ranch

Kampers also get to observe our Veterinarian and medical staff in the shelter’s clinic. Here they get to learn about the important life-saving programs that help animals in need.

2018 Summer Kamp Dates (Cost is $150/per kamp)
*12 kids are accepted in each kamp on a first come, first serve basis. We will add your name to our “wait list” if kamps are full.

June 11-14- FULL
July 23-26 – FULL
August 6-9 – FULL

Please email emily@lpchumanesociety.org to add your child to the wait list. Include preferred kamp month, t-shirt size for kamper and contact phone number.

Kamp begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. daily (please arrive at 9:30 a.m. on the first day for orientation.) We ask that you to arrange reliable & timely transportation for your child at the conclusion of each kamp day.

Be sure your kamper is prepared to bring:
– Packed lunch and water bottle each day
– Wears ONLY closed toed shoes
– Jacket in case of weather
– Signed copy of Liability & Photo Release Form on 1st day of kamp!