Humane Education

Humane Education for Kids

Classroom Programs

Imagine an animal visit to your classroom! Humane Education programs are available free of charge. Topics range from "Play it Safe with Dogs and Cats" to "Sharing Our World with Wildlife." Please schedule your visit two week in advance, since space is limited and our schedule fills up quickly!

Scout Programs

Our badge programs are available to all scout groups at the shelter. Dates are limited, so please call to schedule at program. Badges cost $3 each and can be made up with donations.

Birthday Parties for Children

What a great way to celebrate a birthday! Programs last one hour and require adult supervision. Please call for further details.

Pet P.A.L.S. Kids Club

Our Pet P.A.L.S. Club (Preparing Animals for Love and Shelter) is an exciting way for young people to get involved in helping animals. Pet Pals Members meet monthly to listen to animal guest speakers, share ideas, get creative with animal crafts, and work with our HSNGA adoption animals. This club is a great way to meet other young people who are interested in animals and learning what they can do to help animals in the future.

Membership fee is $60 for one quarter, September through December or January through April, $100 for the entire school year, or try one meeting for just $15. Membership includes Pet PALS T-Shirt, Membership Certificate, snacks and drinks for each meeting, and all craft fees. Call our Education Coordinator for more information at (770) 532-6617 or Click Here for the Kids Club Application and meeting schedule.

There are two different Age Categories for Pet PALS
Critter Crew: 8-9 years old
Animal Ambassadors: 10-12 years old

Critter Crew	(Ages 8-9)	Meets FIRST Friday of the Month
Animal Ambassadors 1	(Ages 10-12)	Meets SECOND Friday of the Month
Animal Ambassadors 2	(Ages 10-12)	Meets FOURTH Friday of the Month

Pet P.A.L.S. Summer Camps:

Can you imagine spending a week immersed in animal-related adventures? Then this is the right summer camp for you. Pet P.A.L.S. Summer Camp helps "Prepare Animals for Love and Shelter" while learning about wildlife, endangered species, and so much more. Campers will love visits from special guests, animal interactions, and a service project to benefit the adoption animals of our shelter. Campers ages seven to twelve can join us for weeks of fun during the “Dog Days” of summer. Registration fee is $150 per camper and includes a T-Shirt, leash, craft materials, and a clicker. Please bring lunch, snacks, and drinks daily. Our Pet P.A.L.S. Summer Camps fill up quickly, so please contact our Education Department by email to kelleyuber@humanesocietyhallcounty.com or by calling (770) 532-6617 for further information.

Date	Age	Time	Cost
Monday 6/14-Friday 6/18 (FULL)	7-9	9A.M. to 3P.M.	$150
Monday 6/21-Friday 6/25 (FULL)	10-12	9A.M. to 3P.M.	$150
Monday 7/12-Friday 7/16 (FULL)	7-9	9A.M. to 3P.M.	$150
Monday 7/19-Friday 7/23 (FULL)	10-12	9A.M. to 3P.M.	$150

You can register your camper in person at the shelter, email, or fax. Payment by cash, check, or credit card is required with registration to reserve your child’s place in camp. After registration, you will receive a confirmation letter, additional Pet P.A.L.S. Camp details, and a health/waiver form to sign and return.

Click here for 2010 Pet P.A.L.S. Summer Camp Registration Form

Animal Tales

Join us at the Humane Society for a special story time about animals. This interactive program is geared toward preschool age children and features stories, crafts, animal friends, and more! Every child goes home with a coloring book, sticker, and a fun pet-related experience.

Animals Tales take place the second Thursday of the month at 10:30AM. A $2 donation per child is greatly appreciated to support the animals at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Pre-registration is required, for more details or to pre-register, please call (770) 532-6617.

"Be Kind to Animals" Week Annual Art Contest

Kids and young adults, from grades Kindergarten through 12th are invited to join the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia as they celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week. Themes for artwork can range from kindness to animals, pet adoptions, to wildlife conservation, and protecting endangered animals. Deadline for art is March 31st annually, so go ahead and start thinking about your submission.

All artists who enter will receive a Certificate of Participation, and artists who win will look forward to an awards ceremony, prizes, and having their artwork on display at the Humane Society. Print off our Art Contest flyer and see how you can show your support of the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Download Flyer Here

Home school Afternoons

What better way to spend the afternoon than learning about and helping the animals of the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia? Home school afternoons are half days of scheduled projects and tours available to home school groups. Kids and their parents or guardians get an inside look at animal welfare in Georgia. This hands-on afternoon is not a drop-in event, so please RSVP to participate. Contact our Education Department by email kelleyuber@humanesocietyhallcounty.com or calling (770) 532-6617.

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