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Humane Education
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NHSPCA
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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 $40 per child.
| Session | 2008 Dates | |
1st Wednesday each month |
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2nd Wednesday each month |
February 13th March 12th April 9th May 14th |
Registration closed! |
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 $40 per child.
| Session | 2008 Dates | |
3rd Wednesday each month |
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Animal Lovers Book Club - 4th to 8th grade reading level
Do you love animals? Do you love to read? And do you love to read books about animals??? Then this new Book Club is for you!
We will read a different book every month and then get together to discuss the story. The discussion will be led by Paula Parisi, Manager of Humane Education Programs, and will meet in the Humane Education classroom in the NHSPCA Learning Center for Pets & People. Refreshments will be served.
The reading level of the books is approximately 4th to 8th grade, or ages 9 to 12. (Any age may join if the reading level and topics of discussion are appropriate; please see book list or call Paula with questions.) The list of books we will be reading is listed below. There are a limited number of books available to borrow from the NHSPCA Humane Education library. Books can also be borrowed from local public and school libraries or purchased online or from a bookstore. If you have trouble locating a book, please contact Paula for suggestions on where to find it.
To join in the book discussions, you must become a member of the NHSPCA Animal Lover's Book Club. Membership is $60.00 for the 2007-2008 school year (7 meetings). Copies of the book for the October club meeting are available NOW so join today! Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Hurry to sign up so you'll have plenty of time to read the book for October!
If you have any questions, please call Paula at 603-772-2921, ext. 113. Registration closed
| Dates of Meetings | Book Titles and Authors |
October 9, 2007 |
A Dog's Life:
Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin |
November 13, 2007 |
Saving Dove:
One Unhappy Horse by C. S. Adler |
December |
No Book Club Meeting - See you in January! |
January 8, 2008 |
Born Free: A Lioness of Two Worlds |
February 12, 2008 |
Because of
Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo |
March 11, 2008 |
Wringer by Jerry Spinelli |
April 8, 2008 |
The Ghost
of Cutler Creek by Cynthia DeFelice |
May 13, 2008 |
Homeless |
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 eductional 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!
We will start accepting registrations March 3, 2008 no exceptions.
(limited enrollment)
On-Line and Walk-In Registrations will begin
at 9:00 AM on Monday March 3, 2008.
Mailed in registrations will not be accepted.
Walk-In
Registrations are encouraged. Forms will be available at the door.
The NHSPCA makes every effort to process registrations as fairly
as possible and in the order they are received .
ALL SESSIONS FULL . Registration closed
| Dates | |
| June 23rd - June 27th | Little Campers
ages 6-8, 9AM to Noon Price: $100 |
| June 30th - July 3rd | Little Campers
ages 6-8, 9AM to Noon Price: $100 No camp on Friday 7/4. Instead, camp on Wed 7/2 will be from 9:00-2:00 with pizza lunch included |
| July 7th - July 11th | Big Campers
ages 9-12, 9AM to 3PM Price: $200 |
| July 14th - July 18th |
Big Campers ages 9-12, 9AM to 3PM |
| July 21st - July 25th | Little Campers
ages 6-8, 9AM to Noon Price: $100 |
| July 28th - August 1st | Big Campers
ages 9-12, 9AM to 3PM Price: $200 |
| August 4th - August 8th | Big Campers
ages 9-12, 9AM to 3PM Price: $200 |
| August 11th - August 15th | Big Ca mpers
ages 9-12, 9AM to 3PM Price: $200 |
| August 18th - August 22nd |
Big Campers ages 9-12, 9AM to 3PM |
April School Vacation Day Camps
Register online, come visit the Adoption Center or call (603) 772-2921 x121
| Dates | Subject |
| Monday April 28th 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Registration Closed - session full |
Birds
and Bunnies Learn about rabbits and birds through crafts, cooking and games and also meet some of the birds and bunnies here at the NHSPCA Adoption and Learning Center. Ages 9 to 12. Cost: $40. Please bring your lunch (snack provided.) |
| Tuesday, April
29th 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Registration Closed - session full |
Earth Day
for the Animals Learn how saving the earth's resources helps all living things through crafts, cooking and games. Meet the animals at the NHSPCA Adoption and Learning Center that we can help when we reduce, reuse and recycle! Ages 6 to 8. Cost: $40. Please bring your lunch (snack provided.) |
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.
