Visits & Tours

Humane Education teaches the principles of respect for all forms of life. Our SPCA believes that encouraging the spirit of kindness toward animals can be the starting point for the development of a larger humanity which treats all living things with compassion.

The SPCA currently offers educational presentations for school grade levels – kindergarten through high school. Presentations are age appropriate, include hands-on materials, usually last from 30-60 minutes and can be scheduled out in the classroom or in conjunction with a field trip to the SPCA facility. Just a few examples of topics are: overpopulation, safety first, responsible care, and respect for all life issues.

Others such as community youth organizations, church groups, scouts, services groups, etc. can take advantage of our programs by scheduling a visit to the SPCA facility at 3355 Berkmar Drive. These include a tour of the facility with all our resident critters on view. A fun-filled information packed presentation in our Education/Training Room concludes the tour.

We ask that groups who take advantage of our humane education programs do a wish list drive with the participating children or organization. This allows the children to learn about the gift of giving to animals in need.

Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday at the SPCA! Youngsters can enjoy visiting our animals and interacting with special furry friends while enjoying their special day with their friends.

Available on the second Sunday of each month we offer two party times
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

The cost is $150 and includes party favors, decorations, set-up/break down, and a party administrator. Facilities offer a private entrance, large open classroom and your own kitchen and restrooms. There is a limit of 17 children with at least 2 adults in attendance.

Please schedule well in advance to get the month of your choice, space fills up quickly.

For more information, please contact Nancy Cranwell, Humane Educator at the SPCA, humaneeducation@caspca.org
964-3327

Summer Camp 2008

The summer camps are one-week camps from 9-3 Monday through Friday at the SPCA 3355 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, Va. Rising non-allergic 3rd-6th graders are eligible. Each session consists of 16 campers, a director along with another adult, and a junior assistant.

Camp tuition is $275 (cash or check) and a deposit will be required to secure the spot.
There will be five similarly formatted one-week camps:

June 23 - 27

July 7-11, 14-18, and 21-25

August 4 - 8

Application forms are also now available at the SPCA front desk as well as online (see download link below). You may submit your application by e-mail, fax, personal delivery, or mail. However, completed applications will only be accepted between noon and 6 p.m. daily beginning on Monday, March 3rd and will be processed in order of receipt. Acceptance notifications will be communicated back to families promptly. Enrollment status will be posted daily on our website.

For more information, please contact:
Nancy Cranwell
964-3327
humaneeducation@caspca.org

Download an Online Application