Kids for Animals Club (Ages 7 to 11)
$350 per four-week session
The Kids for Animals Club offers kids ages 7 to 11 an enriching after-school opportunity to experience Pasadena Humane. Kids club will meet twice a week for four weeks– every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Each week, participants will explore topics that include animal welfare, shelter work, and animal-related crafts or games, as well as a supervised animal interaction. At the end of the program parents and guardians will be invited to see what the kids have learned.
Session beginning Wednesday, May 4: SOLD OUT
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Academy at Pasadena Humane (Ages 12 to 14)
$350 per four-week session
Pasadena Humane’s Academy offers kids ages 12 to 14 an in-person opportunity to learn about animal care, behavior, health, and enrichment. At the end of the program, the participants will have a greater understanding of what it takes to pursue careers in animal welfare. Participants will be able to help in the kennels, interview staff, tour the pet medical clinics, assist with tours, and learn about animal behavior and care, all while earning volunteer hours. Pasadena Humane Academy promotes compassion and care for all animals while encouraging tolerance, confidence and adaptability among participants. These sessions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
Session beginning Tuesday, May 3: SOLD OUT
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Animal Adventurer Workshop
$25 per child
Is your child ready to become an Animal Adventurer? These workshops offer kids ages 7 to 12 the unique opportunity to learn real-life skills in the fields of dog, cat, or critter care.
Animal Adventurers: Do You Want To Be A Vet?: During the 75-minute workshop, kids will get the opportunity to speak with a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and learn about the field of medicine as it relates to animals. They will also learn and get hands-on practice with animal first aid.
Sunday, May 22: SOLD OUT
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Circle Time: Ages 3-5
$80 per child
Join Pasadena Humane as we take you and your preschooler on a fun-filled animal adventure! This four-week in-person program includes animal-themed songs, music, and special furry friends. This is a great opportunity for children (ages 3-5) to share their thoughts, sing songs and socialize with other children, all the while gaining a better love and understanding of the animals around us!
This program will be returning Fall of 2022. Check back for available dates.
Junior Vets Summer Camp: FULL
Join Pasadena Humane for our in-person Junior Vet Summer Camp as we explore a world of companion animals and urban wildlife. Students will learn about animal behavior, veterinary medicine, and wildlife, while meeting furry friends along the way. Junior Vet Summer Camp has offerings for 2 age groups and will be limited to 15 participants each session.
Session 1 beginning on Monday, June 20 here. Ages 7-11: SOLD OUT
Session 2 beginning on Monday, July 11 here. Ages 12-14: SOLD OUT
Session 3 beginning on Monday, July 25 here. Ages 7-11: SOLD OUT
Scout Sunday (AGES 5 TO 12): Full
$225 for up to 15 scouts
These in-person sessions offer scouts the opportunity to earn an exclusive Pasadena Humane patch by participating in education, enrichment and service. During this 75-minute program, scouts will learn about animal body language as well as safe and respectful ways to interact with animals. In-person Scouts will go on a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about pet care and how Pasadena Humane cares for the thousands of domestic and wild animals that come through its doors each year. Scouts will end their program by making a craft for the shelter animals they connected with while at the shelter.
Scout Sunday is geared towards scouts ages 5 to 11 (Daisies, Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts & Cub Scouts). Each date can accommodate one scout group of up to 15 scouts with 2 adult chaperons.
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For Educators: Barks and Arts
In this program, school groups are invited to read and enjoy art-based activities with a certified Pet Therapy Animal at Pasadena Humane. Barks & Arts is intended to promote creative skills while promoting compassion and care for all animals.
*This program is intended for elementary and special education classrooms.
This program will be returning Fall of 2022. Check back for available dates.
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