The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) Summer Camp will begin next Monday, July 13, and will take place throughout July.
Designed for animal lovers between 6-9 years old, the GTHS Summer Camp will help youth discover the magic of the human–animal bond through hands-on animal interactions and engaging lessons that teach kindness and respect for all living beings.
Campers will also build friendships and teamwork skills through fun games, creative crafts, and group activities that encourage connection and cooperation. They will gain confidence in their relationships with pets and peers, and will learn valuable skills that have impact far beyond the camp week. Each day features a new theme, and families can choose to register for a single day or enjoy a full week.
Day of Week: Mondays-Friday (single day registration available)
Dates: July 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: The GTHS Summer Camp Program will be held in the meeting room at the Central Park Arena
Age: 6-9 years old
Maximum capacity: 10
Cost: $65 +HST per session
More information can be found on the Georgian Triangle Humane Society website.
Summer camp themes are as follows:
July 13 – Critter Communicators
How do pets tell us how they feel? Campers will learn to read pet body language and signals through games and observations, becoming animal detectives who understand what pets are trying to tell us.
July 14 – Animal Superpowers
Did you know some animals can see in the dark, run super fast, or camouflage themselves? Campers will explore the amazing superpowers and adaptations animals have that help them survive. Through games, experiments, and creative crafts, kids will discover why every animal is special.
July 15 – Friends Fur-ever
This heart-warming camp focuses on kindness, empathy, and compassion for all living things. Campers will learn how their actions and words can help animals and people alike. Through teambuilding, games and animal interactions, kids will practice being caring friends.
July 16 – Caring For Critters
What does it really take to be a great pet parent? Campers will learn all about responsible pet ownership, including feeding, grooming, exercise, and safety. Through hands-on activities, games and animal interactions, kids will practice how to care for pets and understand what animals need to be happy and healthy.
July 17 – Mini Vets
Calling all future veterinarians! Campers will step into the role of a vet and learn how animals stay healthy. Through hands-on activities, and animal interactions kids will explore the important work vets do to help animals feel their best.
July 20 – Backyard Beasts
Wildlife is closer than you think! Campers will explore the amazing wild animals that live in our communities. They’ll learn how these animals survive and how we can safely and respectfully share space with them. Campers will get to enjoy wildlife themed games and crafts and will get a visit from some of our shelter animals.
July 21 – A Day in the Life
What is a day like for an animal in a shelter? Campers will walk through a day in the life of a shelter animal and learn all about the important work GTHS does to care for animals. From feeding and enrichment to adoption and love, kids will see how shelters help animals find their forever homes.
July 22 – Enrichment Engineers
Animals love to play and learn – just like kids! Campers will discover what enrichment is and why it’s important for animal happiness and well-being. Campers will get to design and create fun enrichment toys, puzzles, and activities for our shelter animals.
July 23 – Animal All Stars
Some animals have very important jobs! Campers will learn about working animals such as guide dogs, therapy animals, and search and rescue who help people every day. With fun activities and a special guest visit, kids will discover how animals use their skills to be real-life heroes.
July 24 – Paw-some Protectors
Calling all animal heroes! Campers will discover how everyday superheroes help animals in big and small ways. From shelter staff to volunteers and even kids like them participants will learn how kindness, compassion, and helping hands can make the world a better place for animals. Expect games, crafts and hands on time with our furry friends!
You can find the same themes for week 3 as week 1:
July 27 – Critter Communicators
July 28 – Animal Superpowers
July 29 – Friends Fur-ever
July 30 – Caring for Critters
July 31 – Mini Vets
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