NCAL Humane Education

Summer Camps

2026 Summer Camps at North Country Animal League

Summer Camps at North Country Animal League are hands-on, heart-filled experiences designed to build confidence, compassion, and a lifelong respect for animals.

We offer two age-specific camp options to ensure every child has a meaningful and age-appropriate experience:

  • Pet Pals Camp (ages 5–7) – a half-day camp that introduces younger campers to kindness, gentle animal care, and safe, positive interactions with animals through play, stories, and creative activities.
  • Humane Heroes Camp (ages 8–12) – a full-day camp for older campers ready to dive deeper into animal care, behavior, welfare, and advocacy through hands-on learning and interactive projects.

Why Choose NCAL Camps?

Across both camps, children participate in engaging lessons, creative projects, and unforgettable animal encounters. From dogs and cats to birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, and special guest animals, each week is filled with learning, laughter, and meaningful connections that inspire empathy and responsible stewardship.

Spaces are limited, so secure your child’s spot today! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – PLEASE SCROLL DOWN.

NOTE: If you are applying for a scholarship, please use the coupon code NCALScholarship2025 and you will be billed separately once the final scholarship amount is determined.

North Country Animal League Central Vermont
NCAL Humane Education

NOTE: If you are applying for a scholarship, please use the coupon code NCALScholarship2026 and you will be billed separately once the final scholarship amount is determined.

2026 Humane Education Camp Dates

PET PALS CAMP

Half day camp – week 1

Ages 5-7

June 22 – 26

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

HUMANE HEROES CAMP

Full day camp – week 2

Ages 8-12

July 6 – 10

9:00am – 3:00pm

Price: $395

PET PALS CAMP

Half day camp – week 3

Ages 5-7

July 13 – 17

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

HUMANE HEROES CAMP

Full day camp – week 4

Ages 5-7

July 20 – 24

9:00am – 3:00pm

Price: $395

PET PALS CAMP

Half day camp – week 5

Ages 5-7

July 27 – 31

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

HUMANE HEROES CAMP

Full day camp – week 6

Ages 5-7

August 3 – 7

9:00am – 3:00pm

Price: $395

PET PALS CAMP

Half day camp – week 7

Ages 5-7

August 10 – 14

9:00am – 1:00pm

Price: $325

Summer Camp FAQ

Our camps cater to the following age groups: 5-7 (*Campers must be able to use the restroom confidently and on their own); 8-12; 12+.

As a working animal welfare organization, we provide care for animals with a wide variety of personalities, behavioral and medical needs. Campers will see and interact with appropriate animals directly while keeping safety our number one priority.

Please provide your child with a snack, lunch (*NUT-FREE only) and a water bottle each day. We will be in touch with you prior to camp with more details about planning and preparation to make sure you and your child are all set for camp.

For safety purposes we do not release children at pick up time to anyone not listed on the “authorized to pick up” list. We check ID daily at checkout time. To add someone to the authorized list, you must include their name, contacts and any other relevant information during registration. If you are adding someone to the list after registration has been submitted, please email education@ncal.com.

Please be sure to provide their allergy/medical information during the registration process. Kindly note that we will have daily exposure to common allergens such as hay, pollen and pet dander. If your camper has strong reactions to any of these, please reconsider enrolling them in our program.

All of NCAL’s COVID-19 safety protocols are updated in accordance with local CDC recommendations as they come. Masking is currently optional during any outdoor NCAL programming (if you would like your child to wear a mask during outdoor activities, please inform their camp counselors during drop-off). While inside NCAL premises, all campers, staff and visitors are required to wear masks, regardless of their vaccination status.

All camps take place at our Pet Adoption Center located at 16 Mountain View Meadow Road in Morrisville.

All our camps are led by qualified teams consisting of NCAL staff members and camp counselors.

During registration there is an ‘additional comments’ section. Please make a note of who you want your child to be in the same camp with – include their friend’s first and last names, as well as parent contacts. We are unable to guarantee group placements as your child’s friends may be registered with a different camp.

Camp staff or counselors are unable to administer medication to a child (besides first aid approved by parents/legal guardians). If your child needs medication during their camp hours, a parent or authorized guardian will have to be present and administer it for them.