Education Programs
Three ways we teach kids, families, and communities to love and care for animals.
Our Three Programs
From in-shelter group visits to school outreach to our annual camps, we meet students where they are.
In-Shelter Education
Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, bottle-feeding classes, and other group visits and classes that happen here at our shelter.
Contact us about group visitsIn-School Visits
Our education coordinator travels to schools across the Coastal Bend teaching responsible pet ownership and how to meet animals safely. CCISD, Robstown, and any school across our 5-county region.
Request a school visitCamp Happy Tails
One-week Spring Break and summer camp sessions for kids. All-day programs covering animal care, meeting pets, and themed weeks on wildlife, environment, and more.
Learn about campCamp Happy Tails
Our seasonal day camp for kids — one week for Spring Break, four weeks across the summer. Campers learn the basics of animal care, how to meet pets safely, and explore themed weeks on wildlife, the environment, and in-home pet care. All-day programming with our education coordinator.
- Spring Break (one week)
- Summer (four separate weeks)
- All-day programming
- Themed curriculum each session
- Small group sizes
For Teachers & Schools
Invite our education coordinator to visit your classroom. We cover topics chosen by your curriculum — from responsible pet ownership to shelter careers — and bring the lessons to life with real stories from our shelter.
- Responsible pet ownership
- How to meet animals safely
- Bite prevention
- Shelter careers and volunteering
- Custom topics on request
Youth & Service Opportunities
Ways for kids, teens, scouts, and school groups to get involved beyond our programs.
Scout Troop Visits
Earn badges and learn about animal welfare during a guided shelter visit tailored to your troop's age group.
Supply Drives
Organize a collection drive for shelter essentials — food, blankets, cleaning supplies. We'll share a current wishlist.
Service Projects
Court-ordered community service, school volunteer hours, and group service projects are all welcome.
Get in touch
Have a question we didn't cover? Want to explore a program idea? Our education coordinator would love to hear from you.
Request a School Visit
Tell us about your school and what you'd like our education coordinator to cover. We'll respond within 2-3 business days.
Camp Happy Tails — Register Interest
Let us know which sessions interest you. Our education coordinator will respond with availability and next steps within 2-3 business days.
