Houston SPCA Critter Camp!

Do your animal lovin’ kids want to learn more about animal welfare?

Then Houston SPCA’s Critter Camp is the place to be this summer!

Our in-person, week-long adventures will include Vet Camp, Animal Rescue and Forensics, and Jr. Pet Pals. The day camps are in the Carruth Education Center, located on the Houston SPCA campus.

Critter Camp is for campers who complete 2nd grade through eighth grade will meet real animal experts in the fields of veterinary medicine and animal cruelty investigations, as well as animal rescue techs and wildlife specialists — with their native wild animal ambassadors in tow!

And let’s not forget it is camp, so there will be lots of games like Giant Jenga, Cornhole, and beach ball volleyball, along with plenty of cool crafts to be made and even some for pets in need, too.

But it just wouldn’t be Critter Camp without critters, would it? Multiple playtimes are scheduled with adoptable pets every day because some of these homeless pets enjoy the socialization just as much as the Campers do.

Houston SPCA Critter Camp 2026

New and Improved 2026 Schedule Coming Soon!

Registration opens Monday, February 2nd.

Week 1: June 1-5

Pet Pals (incoming 3^rd & 4^th graders)

Week 2: June 8-12

Animal Rescue (incoming 5^th & 6^th graders)

Week 3: June 15-19

Animal Adventure (incoming 3^rd & 4^th graders)

Week 4: June 22-26

Backyard Biologist (incoming 5^th & 6^th graders)

Week 5: June 29- July 3

Pet Pals (incoming 3^rd & 4^th graders)

Week 6: July 6-10

Animal Rescue (incoming 5^th & 6^th graders)

Week 7: July 13-17

Animal Adventure (incoming 3^rd & 4^th graders)

Week 8: July 20-24

Backyard Biologist (incoming 5^th & 6^th graders)

Week 9: July 27-31

Animal Careers (incoming 7^th & 8^th graders)

*Scholarships Available

Bring Home Your New Forever Friend!

Location:
ADOPTION CENTER
7007 Old Katy Road
Houston, Texas 77024

What to Expect

The Houston SPCA Adoption Center will be open to the public every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please make sure to visit our website to see all the pets available for adoption before you leave home. No appointment is necessary, and there is no waitlist.

The Dr. Amy Alexander Equine Care Center is open for equine and farm animal adoptions by appointment only.

Our Adoption Specialist Are Here to Help

We are all about making lifelong matches between people and pets. Our adoption counselors will listen carefully to your expectations, needs, and lifestyle. This is a lifesaving partnership, and we work in tandem with you and your family to help make the perfect match.

Foster families help save lives!

Fostering at the Houston SPCA means joining a family of caring people who support our lifesaving mission and have a passion for animals—just like you! No experience is necessary, but you need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. We provide you with all the needed supplies including Hill’s Science Diet pet food, litter, crates, toys, bedding, and necessary medicine. All medical treatments and check-ups are conducted by Houston SPCA veterinary staff on our campus, in-person, or online per CDC guidelines.

Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center

Join Our Volunteer Program

The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center does not have a minimum weekly hour requirement. However, each volunteer must commit to at least six hours during a six-month period. All potential volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers must have consistent access to the internet and email to schedule their volunteer shifts and receive important volunteer updates.

Your volunteer application is processed through the Houston SPCA. Click the link below to begin the application process, which includes payment, background check (18 & up), application and orientation. Please note: The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center does not host training in October, November, December, or January.