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Humane Education
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NHSPCA
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Knittin'
4 Kittens
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Do you love to knit or always wanted to learn? And do you want to make the cats and kittens at the NHSPCA a little happier by knitting fun and simple projects? Then join our new Knittin' 4 Kittens Club!
What: Learn to knit and/or practice your knitting skills on toys and blankets for the cats and kittens
Where: NHSPCA Humane Education classroom
Who: Any age with
previous knitting experience;
4th graders and older who want to learn to knit
When: First and
third Tuesday of each month,
4:30 PM to 6 PM
Cost: Membership
in the K4K Club is $50.00 per year.
Includes yarn and supplies; bring your own needles if desired.
The projects we knit will be given to the kitties in the Adoption
Center and/or to their new adopters.
We will also be planning a "Knit-A-Thon" to held at PawsWalk
2010 in June!
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.
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Nellie: Our littlest Education Assistant who spends most of her days visiting classrooms with the NHSPCA's Humane Education Coordinator. |
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 $45 per
child.
| Session | 2010 Winter-Spring Dates | |
1st Wednesday each month |
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2nd Wednesday each month |
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We Care Club - ages 6 to 8
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Triscuit : Our resident bunny in the classroom. Triscuit loves helping kids learn about kindness to animals! |
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 $45 per child.
| Session | 2010 Winter Spring Dates | |
| 3rd Wednesday each month | Feb 17th March 17th April 21st May 19th |
Please call for registration (603) 772-2921 x121 or x113 |
February School Vacation Day Camps
Activities include crafts, games and interaction with the animals in the classroom, as well as a visit to the Adoption Center. Bring a packed lunch and a snack. Registration is required and space is limited. Online registration available with a credit card. To submit registration with another form of payment, click here for downloadable form to include with payment. Registration fee is $50 per child.
| Age Groups | Dates | |
| 6-8 year olds | Monday, February 22, 2010 | Register Online |
| 9-12 year olds | Tuesday, February 23, 2010 | Register Online |
The K9-Kid Connection for ages 10 - 14 years old.
This is a dog training class for young handlers interested in learning
how to bond with their dogs and better understand them. Emphasis
will be on fun and we will work on basic obedience as well as a
trick or two. Class is limited to 6 dogs and handlers. Class is
45 minutes once a week for 5 weeks. Dogs do not have to be perfect
but those dogs with behavioral issues like aggression or extreme
shyness should enroll in private
classes before going into a group setting. Instructed
by Terence Kirby of My Dogs Mind.
Price is $149
| Day | Start Date | Time | |
| Sundays | January 10, 2010 | 10:00 AM | Register Online |
Return to Dog Training Classes Page
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 Summer Camp 2010 Information and Applications!
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.
