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Camp Joybound Recap – Week of July 6

Summer Break Camp

A young girl with short blonde hair smiles while sitting on the floor, wearing a white camp t-shirt and a black arm sling. She sits beside a gray dog with a flat face, and several other children are visible in the background.
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campers in attendance

We’re thrilled to have completed our fourth Camp Joybound session of Summer 2026! This week of fun included interactive experiences with departments and programs spanning across our Walnut Creek headquarters. Campers were able to meet with Joybound’s shelter animals, as well as Pet Hug Pack therapy animals.

Thank you to everyone who signed their camper up for Camp Joybound. You’re helping us inspire the next generation of animal lovers! Did you know you can host your child’s next birthday at Joybound? Book your reservation today!

“My son told me that this was the best camp he’s ever attended. He was excited to go every morning and we’re sad that it’s ending.”

– Jennifer, Contra Costa County Parent
  • Two boys interact with a playful tabby kitten inside a glass enclosure. One boy, wearing a red shirt and glasses, uses a stick with a toy to attract the kitten's attention, while the other, in a white shirt, observes attentively.
  • A young girl with long brown hair and blue gloves leans over a wooden table, smiling at a small tan and white dog that is reaching towards her. In the background, other children are seated at tables, and the setting appears to be an indoor space.
  • A brown tabby cat wearing a black vest labeled 'Camp Joybound' sits atop a colorful box in a room with bright chairs and tables. Children are engaged in activities in the background, with a large screen displaying information on the wall.
  • A person with glasses and short hair sits on the floor, gently holding a small dog in a harness. The dog looks up at the person. In the background, another person stands with their back to the camera.
  • A girl wearing a black shirt and blue jeans sits on the floor beside a black rabbit in a room with a scratching post and food bowls. The girl gently pets the rabbit while sitting on a pink mat.
  • A young girl wearing a white hoodie sits on the floor, holding a gray kitten in her lap. She is inside a pet adoption room, with food bowls and toys visible around her, including a scratching post in the background.
  • A young girl with long black hair smiles while sitting on the floor, gently petting a gray French Bulldog on a leash. Other children are visible in the background, sitting and watching the interaction.

Youth Programs & Events

We offer seasonal camps during Spring break and through the Summer, in addition to occasional one-offs at various dates throughout the year. Plus, we have a variety of family-friendly events and youth programming for your young animal-lover!

A colorful birthday party setup featuring several party hats in vibrant colors, a decorated table with a festive tablecloth, and a gift bag with pink tissue paper. A stuffed dog toy sits on the table, adding a playful touch.

Birthday Parties

Does your special birthday kid love dogs and cats? Throw their celebration at a venue filled with wagging tails and purring hearts!

A person with curly hair holds two playful puppies, one black and one brindle, with their tongues out. The setting appears casual, and the image highlights the act of rescuing animals in need.

Teen Volunteering

Volunteering helps teens grow as individuals and stand out on college and scholarship applications by showing initiative, dedication, and a commitment to social good.

Events

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More Joybound Happenings

We feed our animals high-quality Purina pet food.

You can find all our adorable, adoptable animals on Petfinder

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