Shelter Scouts

Experiential learning and service opportunities for ages 8-17 at our Oakland and Dublin campuses. 

Shelter Scouts is an immersive opportunity where youth develop empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of animal welfare through hands-on, on-site programs. Our Calico Crew (ages 8-11) and Rover Recruits (ages 12-17) programs are intentionally designed to meet the developmental needs of each age group.  

Sessions are guided by our Humane Education team––no parents or guardian supervision required. 

Calico Crew (Ages 8-11)

1-day modules | Saturdays or Sundays | 1.5 hours | $50/module 

Our newest youth program explores animal care through games, crafts, and supervised meet-and-greets with shelter pets. Participants can join one or multiple modules. Each module will include safe, supervised, hands-on animal interaction. 

Rover Recruits (Ages 12-17)

3-week sessions | Saturdays or Sundays | 2 hours/week | $100/session 

Older youth have the chance to deepen their understanding of animal welfare through shelter tasks, animal socialization, enrichment prep, and more.  Each 3-week session features new content, activities, and animal interactions. Youth are encouraged to enroll in multiple sessions to continue building skills and experience. 

Spacing: medium
  • Calico Crew Modules (Ages 8-11)
  • Saturdays

    10-11:30 am
    OAKLAND | 8323 BALDWIN ST
    There are no classes at this location.
    DUBLIN | 4651 GLEASON DR
    8/30 All About East Bay SPCA
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    9/6 All About Dogs
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    9/13 All About Cats
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    9/20 Local Wildlife and Ecology
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    9/27 Arts and Crafts
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    10/4 Grossology
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    10/11 Careers with Animals
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    10/18 Animal Superpowers
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    11/1 Jr. Vets
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    11/8 STEM at the Shelter
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    11/15 Animal Assistants
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    11/22 Local Wildlife and Ecology
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    12/6 Grossology
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    12/13 All About Dogs
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    Scholarship Application
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    Sundays

    10-11:30 am
    OAKLAND | 8323 BALDWIN ST
    8/31 All About East Bay SPCA
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    9/7 All About Dogs
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    9/14 All About Cats
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    9/21 Local Wildlife and Ecology
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    9/28 Arts and Crafts
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    10/5 Grossology
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    10/19 Reptile Roundup
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    11/2 Animal Superpowers
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    11/16 Careers with Animals
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    11/30 Jr. Vets
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    12/7 STEM at the Shelter
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    12/14 Animal Assistants
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    Scholarship Application
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    DUBLIN | 4651 GLEASON DR
    There are no classes at this location.
  • Rover Recruits (Ages 12-17)
  • Saturdays

    2-4 pm
    OAKLAND | 8323 BALDWIN ST
    There are no classes at this location.
    DUBLIN | 4651 GLEASON DR
    Fall Session 1: 8/23, 8/30, 9/6
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    Fall Session 2: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27
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    Fall Session 3: 10/4, 10/11, 10/18
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    Fall Session 4: 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
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    Fall Session 5: 11/15, 11/22, 11/29
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    Fall Session 6: 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
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    Scholarship Application
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    Sundays

    2-4 pm
    OAKLAND | 8323 BALDWIN ST
    Fall Session 1: 8/24, 8/31, 9/7
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    Fall Session 2: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28
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    Fall Session 3: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
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    Fall Session 4: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9
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    Fall Session 5: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
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    Scholarship Application
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    DUBLIN | 4651 GLEASON DR
    No Fall Session 1 at this location
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    Fall Session 2: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28
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    Fall Session 3: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
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    Fall Session 4: 10/26, 11/2, 11/9
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    Fall Session 5: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14
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    Scholarship Application
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  • Cancellation Policy
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