Humane Education

NHSPCA in the Classroom

Visiting the many schools around the community allows us to share the message of compassion, kindness and respect for all living things. Our programs are fun, interactive and can be integrated into each school's ongoing program. From pre-school to grade twelve, each classroom can benefit from humane education.

We also have several projects for kids listed at this site if you are looking for a project for your child, scout troop or class.

Book your child's Birthday Party at the NHSPCA!
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StoryTime With Animals ages 2 to 5 (September through mid-June only)

Held every Thursday morning at 10:30 in the Humane Education classroom . Children listen to a story about an animal, color a picture of an animal and visit the animals in the classroom. No registration is required. A donation of $5.00 is suggested and appreciated.

KIND Club - ages 9 to 12

Online registration is available for children's clubs with a credit card. To download a printable form to submit registration with a check or cash payment, click here.

Nellie: Our littlest Education Assistant who spends most of her days visiting classrooms with the NHSPCA's Humane Education staff.

This club is for kids who love animals! Kids between the ages of 9 and 12 are eligible to join the KIND Club (Kids In Nature's Defense). The club meets once a month for four months at the NHSPCA Learning Center for Pets & People Humane Education Classroom and focuses on animal welfare issues. Club members work on a variety of animal related projects. We do crafts, service projects for the adoption center, listen to guest speakers, etc. Kind Club is from 3:30 to 5:00 and includes a snack and drink. Registration fee is $50 per child.

Session	2012 Winter/Spring Dates
1st Wednesday each month	February 1st, March 7th April 4th May 2nd	Register Online

We Care Club - ages 6 to 8

This club is for the younger kids who love animals! Kids between the ages of 6 and 8 are eligible to join the We Care Club! The club meets once a month for four months at the NHSPCA Learning Center for Pets & People Humane Education Classroom and focuses on animal welfare issues. Club members work on a variety of animal related projects. We do crafts, service projects for the adoption center, listen to guest speakers, etc. All activities are geared towards a younger age group. We Care Club is from 3:30 to 5:00 and includes a snack and drink. Registration fee is $50 per child.

Session	2012 Winter/Spring Dates
3rd Wednesday each month	February 15th March 21st April 18th May 16th	Register Online

School Vacation Day Camps

The NHSPCA is offering School Vacation Day camps for kids ages 6-12 during the upcoming School Vacation Week. Here at the NHSPCA your child will learn and have fun in an indoor and outdoor environment, get up close and personal with the animals, do service projects, crafts, games and much more! Registration fee is $50 per child.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Your child should arrive dressed comfortably with closed-toe shoes (no sandals or flip-flops) and bring a snack and lunch for the day.

Register online with a credit card below, or click here for a downloadable form you can mail with your payment.

Age Group	Date
6-12 years old	Monday, February 27th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm	Register Online
6 -12 year olds	Tuesday, February 28th 9:00 am to 3:00 pm	Register Online

Summer Camp

Does your child love animals? Do you want to give your child the opportunity to learn about kindness and respect for animals in a fun and educational way? Here at the NHSPCA your child will learn and have fun in an indoor and outdoor environment, get up close and personal with the animals, do service projects, crafts, games and much more!

Due to the enormous popularity of the NHSPCA Summer Camp Program and limited number of openings available, a Lottery System will be used to determine placement for Summer Camp rather than a first come first serve basis. After extensive research of options, and consideration of feedback from parents, we have determined that a Lottery System will provide a registration system that is equitable for all.

Click Here for Info and Applications for Summer Camp 2012

Junior Volunteers

Students, ages 13 to 15 years old, may become Junior Volunteers. Under adult supervision, they assume all the responsibilities of regular volunteers working with cats and small mammals at the NHSPCA. There is often a waiting list for this very popular program. (Limited enrollment)

Internships

High school and college students who have an interest in animal care can apply for an internship at the NHSPCA for additional hands-on experience. Opportunities are available on an individual basis as scheduling permits.

Group Tours

Preschools, youth clubs and adult organizations are just a sample of the many groups who love to organize a visit to our facility. Tours of our Adoption Center provide insight into the NHSPCA's daily work of protecting and caring for the animals. Participants learn firsthand the responsibilities of caring for a pet and understand the needs and qualities of our animal friends. Our Humane Education department is always happy to schedule your group for a tour.

KIND News in Your Classroom

Did you know that there's a way to bring humane education lessons into a classroom of your local school? KIND News is a monthly humane education publication. This classroom program consists of 32 copies of KIND News to be sent to a teacher. The teacher may select from KIND News Primary (grades 1-2) or KIND News Junior (grades 3-4) or KIND News Senior (grades 5-6). The teacher also receives a booklet of reproducible worksheets focusing on proper animal care using math, science and language arts curriculum. All this for just $30.00 yearly! Contact Paula Parisi at 772-2921 ext. 113 to get the form to order this great humane education newspaper.

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