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YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Our humane education program is offering one-day workshops led by our Humane Educator for various age groups of students eager to learn more on a wide range of animal-related topics! The goal of these workshops complements our mission to inspire, grow and lead with our compassion and respect toward the animals and people of our world. The activities, crafts, and lessons will vary based on the age group and topic for each workshop.
Continue below for a brief description and age groups of the workshops we currently offer!
Love & Kindness: Keeping our Furry Friends Happy
For ages 6-9
Our beginning workshop is designed to gently introduce the tenets of companion animal care and respect to our youngest ambassadors. Join us for interactive lessons, activities, and visits with some furry friends of the shelter to learn how to show compassion and respect towards all animals.
Junior Animal Professionals
For ages 6-9
Explore various jobs that allow you to work with animals every day! Meet a veterinarian professional from our Locke Community Medical Center and practice saving your favorite (stuffed) animal’s life! Learn animal behaviors from our CCBT certified trainer, participate in fun role-playing activities, and experience the duties of shelter staff members while interacting with some of our friendly animals at the SPCA!
Safety & Respect: Body Language of Canines and Felines
For ages 10-13
In this workshop, you’ll become an expert in reading the body language of both people and animals, safe engagement with animals, daily enrichment methods, and training for our pets. Not only will you discover key behaviors of dogs and cats, but also create homemade toys and treats, and meet with shelter animals and staff to gain a deeper understanding of pet companionship!
Junior Animal Professionals
For ages 10-13
Meet professionals from our shelter and the local community to learn about their careers with animals, ranging from an Animal Control Officer to an Animal Trainer. Experience what a day looks like in the life of an Animal Care Technician and discover what it takes to become an expert in dog training!
Pet History 101
For ages 10-13
In this workshop, gain an understanding of how the relationship between both canine and human, and feline and human came to be by examining history, going as far back as the Ice Age! Become an expert in pet history by completing a timeline, discover the skills of various canine breeds, and replicate a piece of pet history in art form!
Future Advocates for Animal Welfare & Conservation
For ages 10-13
Join us to learn and explore past and current issues on animal welfare. Discover how humans across the globe, as well as programs at the shelter and other local organizations, find ways to mitigate the impact of current issues and help animals in need, near and far!
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THANK YOU!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! By registering your child(ren) for our Humane Education programs, you are funding the future of our lifesaving work.
We will send out an email 3 days prior to your event with important information, so keep an eye out for a message from us!
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