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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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New Club - Knittin' 4 Kittens

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.

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.

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.

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 $45 per child.

Kids Holiday Activity Days! Ages 6 to 12

Kids come to the Humane Education classroom to play games, do crafts and of course, visit with the classroom pets while parents shop, relax, run errands or whatever! Ages 6 to 12. Snacks and pizza supper included. Cost is $45 per child. Registration required and enrollment is limited.

Two dates are available: Friday, December 11 from 4 PM to 8 PM and Tuesday, December 22 from 4 PM to 8 PM.

Kids School Vacation Day Camps

Activities include crafts, games and interaction with the animals in the classroom and visiting the Adoption Center. Bring a snack and lunch. Cost is $50 per child. Registration required and enrollment is limited.

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.

Check back in January for Summer Camp 2010 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.