Winter Classes

Summer Camp Registration Begins March 1, 2026

See dates and descriptions of each camp below.

Cat Tales - Winter 2026

Looking for a way to get your child to read more? We might have the answer.  How about having your child read to our cats? Not only will it help your child, but this program helps the cats become a little more socialized and gives them a chance to get some TLC in the process.

The Cat Tales Program will meet every Wednesday for 45 mins. We will start on Wednesday, January 7th and meet every Wednesday until March 18th.  Class will start at 3:30 and end at 4:15. During that time we will begin with a whole group read and then have the children find a spot in our Cattery and start reading. The last five minutes will be time to play with the kittens.  We ask that the children be in grades K-5.  

The program is limited to 12 children, and we ask for a donation of $110.00 (11 sessions) to have your child participate.

Register here: https://CATTALESWINT26.givesmart.com

Barks & Books - Winter 2026

Looking for a way to get your child to read more? We might have the answer.  How about having your child read to our therapy dogs?  This canine-assisted read aloud program is a class where children read aloud to a trained therapy dog.  The dog is a patient listener who offers unconditional love and acceptance, allowing your child to practice reading aloud without fear or criticism.  

Barks and Books will meet every Tuesday for 45 mins. We will start on Tuesday, January 6th and meet every Tuesday until March 17th.  Class will start at 3:30 pm and end at 4:15 pm. During that time we will begin with a whole group read and then have the children find a spot in our Humane Education room and start reading to our therapy dogs. The last five minutes will be time to play with the kittens.  We ask that the children be in K- 5th grade.

The program is limited to 12 children, and we ask for a donation of $110.00 (11 sessions) to have your child participate.

Register here: https://BARKSBOOKSWIN26.givesmart.com

Dinner and a Movie

Grades 2-8

Friday, January 30, 2026

5:00-7:30 p.m. 

Based on the beloved best-selling novel, A Dog’s Way Home is a heartwarming adventure of Bella, a devoted dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human. Join us for pizza, pop and the movie.  Includes play time with our cats and dogs. $50

To register visit: https://DinJAN.givesmart.com

Dinner and a Movie

Grades 2-8

Friday, February 27, 2026

5:00-7:30 pm

The Secret Life of Pets:  Max (Louis C.K.) is a spoiled terrier who enjoys a comfortable life in a New York building until his owner adopts Duke, a giant and unruly canine. During their walk outside, they encounter a group of ferocious alley cats and wind up in a truck that's bound for the pound. Luckily, a rebellious bunny named Snowball swoops in to save the doggy duo from captivity. In exchange, Snowball demands that Max and Duke join his gang of abandoned pets on a mission against the humans who've done them wrong.

 Join us for pizza, pop and the movie.  Includes play time with our cats and dogs. $50.

To register visit: https://DinFEB.givesmart.com

One-Day Camps (grades K-8)

Join us for crafts, games, and activities while we explore how we care for our animals at WSHS and how to be safe around them as well.  Each One-Day camp runs from 9:00 am-12:00pm. These camps are limited to 12 children, and we ask for a donation of $75.00 per child to participate.

January 19, 2026

February 16, 2026

March 27, 2026

To register, go to: https://WSHSClasses.givesmart.com

2026 Summer Camps at West Suburban Humane Society

Animal Friends Camp

For kids entering grades 2 & 3 in Fall, 2026

Why does a cat meow and a dog bark? Learn about how animals communicate with people. There will be fun activities, crafts, and lots of interaction with our shelter animals.

Session A: June 8- June 12: 10:00 am- noon

Session B: June 8-June 12: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Session C: June 15-June 19: 10:00 am- noon

Session D: June 15-June 19: 1:00 pm -3:00 pm

Animal Care Camp

For kids entering grades 4 & 5 in Fall, 2026

Do you want to learn to care for your 4-legged friends? Come spend a week learning about and caring for our cats and dogs.

Session A; June 22–June 26 - 10:00 am- noon

Session B: June 22–June 26 - 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session C: July 6-July 10: 10:00 am-noon

Session D: July 6-July 10: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session E: July 27-July 31: 10:00 am-noon

Session F: July 27-July 31: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session G: August 3- August 7: 10:00 am- noon

Session H: August 3-August 7: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Animal Investigators Camp

For kids entering grades 6, 7, & 8 in Fall, 2026

Discover all the hidden secrets about animals and their environments and learn some impactful ways to make a difference. You'll interact with our cats, dogs and other animal guests.

Session A: July 13–July 17: 10:00 am - noon

Session B: July 13–July 17:  1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Session C: July 20-July 24: 10:00 am-noon

Session D: July 20-July 24: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Teen Camp Assistants   We are looking for Teen Camp Assistants! (TCA's) Teens entering grades 9-12 will support summer camp staff and act as role models as they guide campers in crafts and games, engage campers in lessons, and assist with animal guests. TCA's should enjoy working with children and animals, are good team players, and are enthusiastic self- starters.