Programs for Kids
Please note that our Humane Education team will be fully engaged with our 9-week summer camp program and sadly will not be able to offer other programs from mid-June through the end of August. We have enjoyed re-opening our classroom to the public and sharing our love of animals with all the children and families who have spent time with us over the last several months. Please keep an eye out for the return of the rest of our children’s programs in the fall!
We offer many interesting, educational, and fun opportunities for kids to interact with animals and learn compassion and kindness for all living things. From afterschool clubs to camps and birthday parties, there is something for every child!
Birthday Parties
Make it a day to remember! When you have a birthday party with us, you get to meet the animals, tour our Adoption Center, farm/barn areas, and/or our newly expanded campus, participate in animal-themed activities, and invite friends to share your child’s love for animals!
Junior Volunteers
One of our most popular and sought-after programs for students ages 13-17 is rolling out once again, however a bit re-constructed! Under staff supervision, students will help care for animals at the NHSPCA by helping with feeding, cleaning, enrichment activities, and more.
After-School with the Animals
Want to come spend time with the Humane Education classroom animals and learn more about how the NHSPCA works toward its mission of providing a safe and loving home for every animal? Children ages 8-13 are welcome to join the Humane Education classroom for our after-school programming!
Storytime with the Animals
We welcome families with children ages 2-5 to visit our Humane Education classroom for story time with our classroom animals! Children will listen to a story about an animal, color a picture of an animal, and visit the animals in the classroom. Reservations are required!
Virtual Visits
Do you live too far away to visit us in person? Would you like your group to get a chance to meet the Humane Education Classroom animals? No problem! The NHSPCA offers 45-minute interactive Zoom meetings for classes or groups of any size or age.
Reading with the Animals
Reading with the animals is back and is available for children in grades 1-8! Whether your child loves to read, or they could use a boost of reading confidence, they are invited to join us at the NHSPCA to read to an animal.
Animal Pen Pals
Have you ever dreamed of what you would say to an animal if they could talk? Now is the time to find out! Sign up today for up to 30 days of correspondence (by email or letter) with one of our classroom animals or a staff pet! Available to children (and adults!) of all ages.
Scout Badges
Is your scout troop working on earning an animal-related badge? Our 1.5-hour badge programs are a great opportunity to meet many of the requirements for several common badges! Program space is limited.