Thank you for your interest in Camp Humane Heroes!

Our camp sessions fill quickly, and this waitlist helps us contact families if a spot becomes available or if we add additional sessions.

Please complete the form below to be added to the waitlist. If space opens up, families will be contacted in the order submissions are received.

Submitting this form does not guarantee a spot in camp, but we truly appreciate your interest and will be in touch if an opening becomes available!

If you have any questions, please contact us at smarchant@capitalhumanesociety.org.

We can’t wait to meet your animal-loving kiddo! 🐶🐱

About the Camp

Humane Heroes Camp is a hands-on humane education program that gives kids the opportunity to:

• Learn safe and respectful animal interaction
• Explore responsible pet ownership
• Build compassion and empathy for companion animals
• Discover how animal shelters care for pets and serve the community
• Participate in creative projects and enrichment-making
• Gain behind-the-scenes insight into the world of animal welfare

What Campers Can Expect

A typical camp day includes:

• Hands-on activities
• Time learning about our shelter animals
• Education sessions on animal care and welfare
• Animal interaction sessions 
• Enrichment making and creative projects
• Opportunities to explore how CHS helps pets and our community

Campers will leave with new knowledge, new friends, and a deeper appreciation for animals.

New Age Groups for 2026!
To create the best experience for every camper, our camp is now divided into two age groups: Juniors ages 7–9 and Seniors ages 10–12. This allows activities, discussions, and hands-on learning to be better matched to campers’ ages, interests, and skill levels—while keeping the same fun, compassionate focus you know and love.

2026 Camp Humane Heroes Schedule

Camp Cost per session: $175

Sessions take place Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm at Pieloch Pet Adoption 6500 S 70th St. 

Juniors Session One (June 1st - June 5th) CHS Shelter Explorers: Learn to interpret animal body language, explore the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center, interact with friendly critters, and discover how to help animals in need through fun, hands-on activities about real-world animal welfare issues.

 
Seniors Session One (June 15th - June 20th) CHS Shelter Explorers: Learn to interpret animal body language, explore the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center, interact with friendly critters, and discover how to help animals in need through fun, hands-on activities about real-world animal welfare issues.

 
Juniors Session Two  (July 6th - July 10th) Paws at Work: Explore the many important jobs that dogs can have!  Through engaging activities and special guest speakers from local organizations, kids will discover how incredible dogs are trained to help people and communities. Join us for a week of learning, hands-on fun, and exciting animal interactions.

 
Seniors Session Two (July 20th - July 24th) Paws at Work: Explore the many important jobs that dogs can have!  Through engaging activities and special guest speakers from local organizations, kids will discover how incredible dogs are trained to help people and communities. Join us for a week of learning, hands-on fun, and exciting animal interactions.

We understand that sometimes plans change, and we strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering:

• No Full Refunds: A $30 cancellation fee will be deducted from all registration refunds.
• Before Camp Begins: If you request a refund before the first session of camp, you will receive a refund minus the $30 cancellation fee.
• After Camp Begins: Once the first session has started, no full refunds will be issued. Partial refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances.

For refund requests, please contact Sydney at smarchant@capitalhumanesociety.org with your registration details.