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Camp Joybound Recap – Week of June 15

Summer Break Camp

Five children are sitting on the floor in a room, smiling at the camera. They are surrounded by other children and furniture in the background. A small brown dog wearing a harness is sitting in front of them, also looking at the camera.
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campers in attendance

We’re thrilled to have completed our second Camp Joybound session of Summer 2026! This week of fun (shortened for the Juneteenth holiday) 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 like Jackie, Gigi, Maurice, and Maisie.

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 daughter had the most wonderful time at Camp Joybound! She absolutely loved spending time with the animals and came home each day smiling, excited to share all about her adventures.”

– Amy, Contra Costa County Parent
  • A boy wearing a green shirt sits on the floor next to a cat in a room filled with toys and a cat tree. He gently pets the cat while a food bowl is placed nearby. The scene has large windows allowing natural light in.
  • Three girls posing on the floor in a room, each wearing a white T-shirt with 'Camp Joybound' printed on it. One girl, cradling a grey kitten, sits in front of two others, while a scratching post and a window are visible in the background.
  • A boy wearing a camouflage cap and holding a book pets a small dog wearing a service vest, while a woman in a purple shirt kneels beside him. A girl sitting behind them looks on, and a colorful classroom with tables and chairs is visible in the background.
  • A young person in a Camp Joybound shirt uses a toy on a string to interact with a black kitten on a pink mat. Two other young people sit nearby, watching the interaction, with a cat tree and toys visible in the background.
  • Two girls are sitting on the floor in a room with natural light. One girl wears a sweater with an American flag and the other wears a white fleece. A brown tabby cat is seated beside them, while a scratching post is visible in the background.

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’re a proud recipient of funding from Maddie’s Fund®.

We feed our animals high-quality Purina pet food.

You can find all our adorable, adoptable animals on Petfinder

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