Programs for Kids

Kids for Animals Club (Ages 7 to 11)

$200 per six-week session

The Kids for Animals (KFA) Club offers kids ages 7 to 11 an enriching after-school opportunity to experience the Pasadena Humane shelter. Kids club will meet once a week for six weeks– every Tuesday 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Each week students will visit topics that include animal welfare, shelter work, crafts or games geared towards animals as well as supervised animal interaction. At the end of the program parents and guardians will be invited to see what the kids have learned.

Currently no available dates. Check back for updates.

Academy at Pasadena Humane (Ages 12 to 14)

$200 per six-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 students 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.

Academy members meet once a week for six weeks, – every Wednesday 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – to engage in a variety of “animal action” discussions, demonstrations, activities, and show & tells.

Currently no available dates. Check back for updates.

Animal Adventurers: Do You Want To Be a Vet?

$25 per child

Is your child ready to become an Animal Adventurer? These workshops offer kids ages 8 to 12 the unique opportunity to learn real-life skills in the fields of dog, cat, or critter care.

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 in the area of first aid.

October 24 :

Barks and Arts (School Age)

$5.00 per child

In this program, school-age children are invited to create, read or just chill out with our volunteer companion animal teams and their pets. We aim to offer open-ended art & literacy activities that encourage calm and positive animal interaction. Each session will take place on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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December 9:

Animals of the Arroyo (AGES 5-12) : FULL

Free

They share our oaks, scramble in our chaparral, and poop on our patios. Pasadena is home to a wide variety of critters—lizards, raccoons, even bears—that have adapted to both wilderness and our backyards. Join local wildlife experts from Pasadena Humane and Kidspace Museum as we get up close to our furry, scaly and feathered neighbors in the Arroyo Seco.

Wildlife Encounters – In Person

Join Pasadena Humane and Kidspace Museum as we go wild for local wildlife. Kids will get hands-on as they learn about the wild animals that inhabit the Arroyo. This program is offered on select Sunday afternoons from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Wildlife in Watercolor – Virtual

Watercolor along with Miss Loni as she chats with reptile expert, Miguel Salazar, about amazing wildlife. During the series we will explore animals of the Arroyo. This program is offered on select Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

December 7:

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.

All FALL 2021 dates are now FULL. Please check back for cancellations or consider virtual scouts below.

September 26: FULL

October 10: FULL

October 24: FULL

November 14: FULL

December 12: FULL

VIRTUAL SCOUTS (AGES 5 TO 12)

$125

This virtual program offers scouts the opportunity to earn a Pasadena Humane patch by participating in education, enrichment and service. During this 75-minute program, Scouts will take part in fun trivia and gain knowledge on Pasadea Humane’s history as well as create their own service project that they can choose to donate later to the shelter of their choice. This program is offered on select Tuesday afternoons from 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

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Questions? Contact us at hello@pasadenahumane.org