Education is a crucial component of the Idaho Humane Society’s mission to advocate for the welfare and responsible care of animals, protect them from neglect and cruelty, and promote humane awareness and compassion. We strive to share the shelter’s mission and programs as well as teach younger generations about humane care for pets and safety around animals.
Read more about our various educational opportunities below. Contact Kelly Nagl at education@idahohumanesociety.org if you have further questions.
Mini camps are service-oriented, one-day camps offered to kids between the ages of 7 and 14. Campers spend the day completing hands-on projects and meeting shelter pets. Projects are paused only for lunch, while campers enjoy a pizza party. Due to the nature of these camps, camp hours also fulfill the Idaho Humane Society’s community service requirement for students.
Camp day runs 9:00am-4:30pm.
Camp tuition is $50 each camper,$45 for siblings. Registration completed prior to November 15th will a receive an Early Bird discount with a reduced tuition of $40 each camper.
Click here to register for a Fall Mini Camp.
Camp day runs 9:00am-4:30pm.
Camp tuition is $50 each camper,$45 for siblings. Registration completed prior to December 20th will a receive an Early Bird discount with a reduced tuition of $40 each camper.
Tuesday, January 2nd: Session for 7-9 year olds
Wednesday, January 3rd: Session for 10-14 year olds
Click here to register for a Winter Mini Camp
Tuition is refundable (minus a $15 administrative fee) if cancellation is made more than 7 days prior to camp.
For cancellations made 7 or less days prior to camp, tuition is nonrefundable.
Friends for Life Spring Break CampsSpring Break camps run two-days and are project intensive. Snacks are included but campers will need to pack a lunch.
Camp days run 9:00am-4:30pm. Tuition is $80.
Session 1 is geared for campers aged 7-9 and runs Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27.
Session 2 is geared for campers aged 10-13 and runs Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29.
Click here to register your camper for a Friends for Life Spring Break camp.
A full refund minus a $20 administrative fee is available for cancellations made more than 7 days before camp.
Cancellations made 7 or fewer days before camp are nonrefundable.
Friends for Life Summer CampCamps are a great way for children to gain experience with animals and get involved in shelter projects. Camp curriculum changes each year, so repeat campers are welcome!
Camp sessions run Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:30pm. Tuition is $125. IHS Kids Camp t-shirt and snacks are included.
The World of Pets: Ages 7-10 – FULL
In the World of Pets campers learn about
responsibility and animal safety. Campers will get hands on experience and learn care of their household pets.
June 18-21 and July 16-19
Animal Artists: Ages 10-13
Who wouldn’t want to be an Animal Artist? Come create beautiful art projects with our shelter
animals.
June 11-14
Animal Careers: Ages 11-14
Do you want to work with animals? Come learn about the different types of careers there are. Here for guest speakers who work in the field with animals.
June 25-28 and July 23-26
Shelter Helpers: Ages 12-15
For those who would like to volunteer at the
Idaho Humane Society, this is for you. Come learn the behind the scenes of the shelter and learn how you can help. This group is very heavy in community service.
August 6-9
Spaces are limited to just 13 campers each session.
Click here to register your camper for a Friends for Life summer camp.
A full refund minus a $25 administrative fee is available for cancellations made more than 7 days before camp.
Cancellations made 7 or fewer days before camp are nonrefundable.