Youth Programs
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA offers youth programs designed to inspire compassion and responsibility towards animals.
We offer birthday parties for ages 5+, educational field trips for students of all ages, and volunteer opportunities for teens 14+. Through these programs, we aim to cultivate a sense of empathy and stewardship in the next generation of animal advocates.
Become a junior volunteer
Teens ages 14 and older can make a difference through our volunteer program, building skills and experience while helping animals in need.
Spring &
Summer Camps
registrations open
Spend time learning, playing, and helping build kinder communities for animals. We offer both day camps and weeklong camps for students in 1st through 8th grade, with separate, age-appropriate sessions for different grade levels.
Make CASPCA your classroom
field trips
Field Trips are offered to students of all ages and last approximately 1 hour. Students will receive a walk-through shelter tour, a hands-on toy or treat-making activity, and an educational presentation featuring an adoptable animal. At least one adult chaperone per 10 students must accompany. Educational content is tailored to be age-appropriate. A donation of $5 per student in attendance is encouraged.
birthday parties
Junior animal lovers ages 5 and older are invited to have the birthday party of their dreams at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA! Birthday parties are hosted in our upstairs Conference Room with a dedicated staff member and trained volunteers.
Have some questions?
Our team is here for you! Please feel free to reach out to volunteer@caspca.org or call (434) 973-5959 ext 314.
