Pet Academy 2026
Pet Academy: The Ultimate Family Pet Adventure - Open to Everyone!
That’s right — you absolutely do NOT need to be a Scout to join the fun!
Pet Academy is a community event open to all families, individuals, and pet lovers.
Do You Love Animals?
Ready to level up your pet knowledge? Whether you’re a devoted animal enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of pets, Pet Academy welcomes you! Dive into hands-on learning with guidance from veterinarians and pet experts. Explore our fun, interactive, and educational pods covering:
- Pet Safety
- Creating a Pet Emergency Plan
- Choosing the Right Breed
- Pet Care Basics
- Pet Art
- …and so much more!
What You'll Learn
Each pod provides fun, engaging, and educational activities for both youth and adults. Whether you’re attending solo or with the whole family, you’ll experience:
- Maker spaces
- Pet-focused activities
- Craft booths
- Hands-on demos
- Live learning with professionals
- ... and more!
Thinking About Adopting?
You don’t need to own a pet to enjoy Pet Academy! Meet adorable, adoptable animals from local partners and learn what type of pet might be the best fit for your family. You might even meet your future furry friend!
Fun for the Whole Family
Bring everyone along! Pet Academy is built for all ages, with programs, pods, booths, and classes designed for both adults and youth.
Plus—the Big Cheese Food Truck will be on-site to keep you full and happy!
Special Raffle Giveaway!
All registered attendees are automatically entered for exciting giveaways!
Merit Badge Opportunities
or those interested—including Scouts, BSA and ANY non-Scout participants—choose from four merit badges (TBD).
Parents can register and earn a badge too!
Event Details
- Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Merit Badge Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration & Pricing
| Ticket Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Individual | $5 |
| Family of Four | $10 |
| Merit Badge Classes | $20 |
Sign Up Today!
Whether you’re a Scout, a pet owner, or simply curious, Pet Academy is open to the public and the perfect place to explore, learn, and have fun.
Register Now!
*We love pets, but please leave your pets at home, as they will not be allowed into the event*
Pet Academy Notes and Prerequisite from Merit Badge Course Catalog
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Event Coordinators reserve the right to postpone or cancel an event if registrations are insufficient to cover the event expenses up to five days prior to the event. If an event is postponed or canceled, the registrant will have an option to receive a full refund or transfer fees to a future or different event.
In the event a participant or unit must cancel, you must inform GRC of your inability to attend no less than 7 days prior to the event.
All refund requests must be submitted to the Council office via this online portal, or via the paper refund request form, no later than 7 days following the event
(The request must be made prior to unit check-out for summer camp requests).
A unit leader, scout, or parent, may request a refund of fees under the following conditions only:
♦ Illness or serious accident prevents the scout from attending the event.
♦ Family illness or emergency prevents the scout from attending the event.
♦ The event has been canceled or postponed by the event coordinator.
♦ Other situations deemed permissible by the event coordinator.
If a refund is approved, a 25% readiness fee will be deducted.
Opting for the refund to be credited to your unit shop account (for GRC units only) will reduce the readiness fee to 15%.
The final approved amount is decided by the team.
Scouts Summer and Cub Resident Camps also have a non-refundable per person deposit, and any additional activity fees are non-refundable.
To request a refund please follow the link below
Map of Event
