Programs for Kids
We offer many unique, 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!
Want to visit our Humane Education classroom to learn about our programs or the animals in our care? We currently offer walk-in hours on Mondays from 11 am-12 pm and Tuesdays from 12:30 pm-1:30 pm.
For all other visits, please email [email protected] for scheduling and availability.
Healthy and Safety Information – At the NHSPCA, we believe in creating a safe and healthy space for our animals, staff, and guests. At this time, masks are NOT required while participating in Humane Education programs. However, we will continue to monitor Covid-19 trends in our area, and masking requirements may be updated at any time. To maximize safety, we are continuing to limit the number of individuals in an enclosed space for long periods of time, particularly as we enter cold and flu season.
If you or someone in your group has symptoms of Covid-19 (including a fever, cough, sneezing, etc.), a known Covid-19 exposure, or you simply feel sick, we kindly ask that you do not enter our facility and notify us as soon as possible.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
NHSPCA Winter Vacation Camp
The Humane Education Department at the NHSPCA would like to welcome campers once again to our Winter Vacation camp! Camp will meet on Tuesday December 27, Wednesday December 28, and Thursday December 29. In order to provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for as many age ranges as possible, this year Tuesday the 27th will be open only to our youngest campers (ages 7-8), while Wednesday the 28th and Thursday the 29th will be open to campers ages 9-12.
Birthday Parties
Make it a day to remember! When you have a birthday party with us, you get to meet the animals in our Humane Education classroom, 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!
Volunteer Opportunities ages 13-17
Under staff supervision, teens ages 13-17 in our Junior Volunteer program will help care for animals at the NHSPCA by helping with feeding, cleaning, enrichment activities, and more.
After-School with the Animals Club
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 9-12 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!
Reading with the Animals
Reading with the animals takes places two evenings per month 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.
Additional Humane Education Programs
Check out some of our other offerings by visiting the links below!