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), Rover Recruits (ages 12-17), and Animal Welfare Advocates (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.
1-day modules | Saturdays or Sundays | 1.5 hours | $50/module
Calico Crew 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.
3-week sessions | Saturdays or Sundays | 2 hours/week | $100/session
Older youth have the chance to deepen their understanding of animal sheltering 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.