Shelter Scouts- NOW BOOKING SUMMER SESSIONS!

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
    6/14 All About Dogs
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    6/28 All About Cats
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    7/12 Grossology
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    7/26 Local Wildlife and Ecology
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    Scholarship Application
    REGISTER

    Sundays

    10-11:30 am
    OAKLAND | 8323 BALDWIN ST
    6/15 All About Dogs
    REGISTER
    6/29 All About Cats
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    7/13 Grossology
    REGISTER
    7/27 Local Wildlife and Ecology
    REGISTER
    Scholarship Application
    REGISTER
    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
    Summer Session 1: 6/7, 6/14, 6/21
    REGISTER
    Summer Session 2: 6/28, 7/5, 7/2
    REGISTER
    Summer Session 3: 7/19, 7/26, 8/2
    REGISTER
    Scholarship Application
    REGISTER

    Sundays

    2-4 pm
    OAKLAND | 8323 BALDWIN ST
    Summer Session 1: 6/8, 6/15, 6/22
    REGISTER
    Summer Session 2: 6/29, 7/6, 7/13
    REGISTER
    Summer Session 3: 7/20, 7/27, 8/3
    REGISTER
    Scholarship Application
    REGISTER
    DUBLIN | 4651 GLEASON DR
    There are no classes at this location.
  • Cancellation Policy
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    Spacing: medium