Programs & Info
Fuzzy Friends
NEW parent and tot program for children 3 to 5 years of age. For 1 hour this 10 week program introduces children to a different fuzzy or not so fuzzy pet each week. Children will learn about these pets and their needs through stories, crafts and other fun activities. Call (403) 205-4455 ext 6546 from Wednesday-Friday or email educator@calgaryhumane.ca for any questions.
Pricing and a schedule of visiting animals is listed on our enrolment form below!
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR FALL 2010! Fall Fuzzy Friends will run on Wednesdays from 10-11AM. Winter session Fuzzy Friends will be held on Thursday afternoons!
NEW THIS YEAR! Register for individual weeks or the full session!
CLICK HERE to enroll for the Fall 2010 session of Fuzzy Friends!
Kids For Animals Club (Ages 8-15)
Our most popular program for youth who LOVE animals! The Kids for Animals Club (KFAC) gives participants a chance to learn about different types of animals, interact with our shelter animals, create crafts, complete fun activities and make new friends!
For more information or to enroll please see the "Kids for Animals Club" section of our website.
PLEASE NOTE! Registration is NOW OPEN for The 2010/11 club year. SATURDAY MEETINGS ARE FULL however limited availability still remains for Monday, Thursday and Friday night meetings.
If you are a current KFAC member and need to get ahold of your leader please email kaytlyn.mackenzie@calgaryhumane.ca.
Humane Helpers (age 12-15)
Looking to volunteer? The Humane Helpers Program might be for you! Youth aged 12-15 are able to come in and volunteer with the animals along with a parent or adult (aged 18 or older) for this 10 week program. The average shift is approximately 2 hours per week for a total of 20 volunteer hours. Reference letters for volunteer credit is available and shifts are flexible making this program a great option for extra volunteer experience or school volunteer hour requirements. Please see the Humane Helpers tab on our website for more details. Orientations are held approximately once per month.
Please note that this program is not designed to fulfill court or law enforcement mandated community service hours.
For more information please contact our Humane Education department at educator@calgaryhumane.ca
Youth Ambassador Program (Age 13-17)
Leadership and volunteerism are the spirit of this program. Youth Ambassadors focus on making our world a more compassionate place through discussion and actions. Our Youth Ambassadors perform volunteer duties around the shelter, discuss animal welfare issues and plan, organize and run their own fundraiser and then direct those funds based on department bids. For more information please contact our Humane Education department at educator@calgaryhumane.ca.
