5 Must-Do Activities for Kids Who Love Dogs

Do your kids love being around dogs? Well we’ve got a serious case of puppy love and rounded up some of the most pawsome activities they can do!

Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition at California Science Center | Los Angeles

Sniff out the science behind puppy love! Experience the extraordinary way a dog sees, hears and smells the world through fun and unique hands-on exhibits.

Exhibit Highlights Include:

Tail as Old as Time: Role-play as an archaeologist and dig up replica fossils to find out if they belong to wolves or dogs.
Dogs and Humans, Together Forever: Interact with a playful, virtual dog. Test your canine pop-culture knowledge in a Jeopawdy! game show.
The Incredible Dog!: Test your running pace against the top speeds of different dog breeds.
Caring for Dogs: Explore the possibilities and responsibilities that come with bringing a dog into your life, and find out how to care for these furry family members
Dog Park: Play in the Dog Park (for humans only!) and learn about the importance of play for both humans and dogs. Occasionally, guests will have a chance to see dogs’ amazing abilities up close when volunteer partners and their rescue, service, and companion dogs visit.

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scpaLA’s Pet Care Patch Workshop | Long Beach

This workshop teaches young animal-lovers more about animals, including responsible ways to care for pets and ways to help animals in their communities. Kids (ages 6-9) can attend the Introductory Pet Care Patch Workshop, while older kids (ages 9-12) participate in the Advanced Pet Care Patch Workshop.

spcaLA’s Friends for Life Summer Camp | Long Beach

A week-long day camp designed for 8-17 year olds. At camp, kids learn basic care and responsibility for pets, respect for animals, and the beginnings of dog training — all while having fun with friends! Weekly sessions available from June 17 – August 23, 2019.

Read to Therapy Dogs | Local Libraries

Kids can increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Some students find it intimidating to read in front of classmates, but love to read to non-judgmental, calming dogs. BARK Therapy Dogs visit local libraries year round, see their calendar to see if they’ll be at a library near you. See pg. 14 of Kidsguide’s Summer Calendar for more or ask your local library if they have a similar program.

Wallis Annenberg PetSpace & Kids Summer Camp | Playa Vista

Visit this unique, state-of-the-art community space where people and pets connect. This kid-centric play space features interactive activities for children, including a life-sized hamster wheel, giant digital touch-screen wall, 2-story slide and more. They also offer a Kids Summer Camp (ages 9-12) where campers learn about the human-animal bond, pet adoption, veterinary care, and animal behavior. You can even celebrate your child’s birthday here with a party, guided tour, games, pet encounters and crafts.