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Pet Explorer Day Camps are a great opportunity for kids 6 to 12 years old to learn all about the shelter! During the summer we have one week camp options available and during the spring, our Spring Break camps brings one-day camp options for your kiddos. 

A typical day at camp includes learning about the shelter, exploring animal-related careers, making treats for the animals in our care, playing games, crafts and of course - ANIMALS!

 

2023 SPRING BREAK CAMP DATES

Children may only attend one day of camp 

Price: $40

April 3 & 4 - For ages 6-8 *SOLD OUT*

April 5, 6, 7 - For ages 9-12 *SOLD OUT*

 

 

 

2023 PET EXPLORER SUMMER CAMP DATES

Children may only attend one week of camp

All sessions are sold out, but you may still register for our waitlist. 

Price: $150 (includes a camp t-shirt)

Week 1 June 5 - 9 for ages 6-8 *SOLD OUT*

Week 2 June 12 - 16 for ages 6-8 *SOLD OUT*

Week 3 June 19 - 23 for ages 9-12 *SOLD OUT*

Week 4 July 10 - 14 for ages 9-12 *SOLD OUT*

Week 5 July 17 - 21 for ages 9-12 *SOLD OUT*

Week 6 July 24 - 28 for ages 9-12 *SOLD OUT*

 

 DECK THE HOWLS *SOLD OUT*

One-day Winter Camp

Registration opens Friday, November 3 at noon!

When: Saturday, December 9, 2023 

Time: 10 am to 1 pm 

Where: 3020 Hillegas Rd, Fort Wayne, IN in the Education Center

Who: Children ages 5-12 

Price: $25 donation to the shelter 

What: Children will be able to come to Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control in their Christmas/holiday themed pajamas to enjoy reading to our animals, meeting adoptable animals, making enrichment treats and toys all while learning about the shelter! 

*There will be 26 total children attending, two camp counselors and two teen buddy volunteers!*

Deck the Howls

 

TEEN BUDDIES

Teens 13 to 18 years old can apply to be Teen Buddies to assist with camps. Teen Buddies serve as role models for campers, assist camp counselors with cleaning and prepping activities and help supervise the campers during animal interactions. 

 

Teen Buddies can assist with just one week of camp or multiple weeks. Teen Buddies are expected to help the entire duration of camp (9 am to 3 pm). 

 

*ALL 2023 SUMMER CAMP TEEN BUDDY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS HAVE BEEN FILLED* 

 

 

 

Questions? Email our Humane Education department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

or call (260) 427-5508

 

 

 

Over the Counter Medication Form

Prescription Medication Form  

2022 Parent Packet

2022 Teen Buddy Packet

Adoption Lobby Hours:

12:00 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First Saturday of each month

Closed Mondays FOR ADOPTIONS
To submit a pet adoption profile, you must do so 15-minutes before closing to allow sufficient time for processing.

Adoptions number:

260-427-5502


Business Office Hours (lost & found pets, citations, or other law enforcement concerns):

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
CLOSED Saturday & Sunday


Animal Control Officer Assistance
260-427-1244
9am-8pm Monday - Friday
After 8pm, weekend & holidays,
call 260-449-3000

After Hours / Immediate Officer Assistance:
1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Emergencies
260-449-3000


General Contact Information:
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
3020 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne IN 46808
260-427-1244
After 8 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 449-3000 for assistance.
Fax: 260-427-5514


It is our mission to serve our community in a humane, public safety capacity while working to keep pets with loving families by providing education opportunities and resources or facilitating re-homing or adoption when necessary.

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