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For Kids
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 substituted for items from our "Needs List."
Birthday Party Programs
Birthday Parties
Come party like an animal at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia! Birthday Parties at the HSNEGA include a shelter tour, educational activities, animal-themed crafts, and a visit from a shelter friend. Partcipants may also make a toy for our adoption animals. Parents provide food, cake or treats, and decorations- we provide the fun!
Party programs last one and half hours, requiring adult supervision. Birthday parties are held Saturdays year-round, generally filling up 6-8 weeks in advance. Cost is $150 for fifteen children ages 6 years and up, including goodie bags and a T-shirt for the birthday child, all in a private party setting. All proceeds benefit the animals and services of the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Please call our Education Department at (770) 532-6617 or email kelleyuber@hsnega.org well in advance of your child’s birthday for party availability!
Humane Birthday Tours
Maybe you cannot enjoy a party at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, but that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the fun! Have a humane birthday with the animals of the HSNEGA with a 45 minute birthday tour for ages 8 to 14. Birthday tours can be reserved any time during regular adoption hours, and includes a gift for the Birthday child! Please call our Education Department at (770) 532-6617 or email at kelleyuber@hsnega.org for availability.
Sorry parents, our Birthday Party Programs are for people only. Please leave your amazing pets at home!
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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 P.A.L.S. 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 P.A.L.S. T-Shirt, Membership Certificate, snacks and drinks for each meeting, and all craft fees. Call our Education Department at (770) 532-6617 or by email at kelleyuber@hsnega.org for more information or click HERE for our 2011-2012 Pet P.A.L.S. Kids Club information.
There are two different Age Categories for Pet P.A.L.S.
Critter Crew: 8-9 years old
Animal Ambassadors: 10-12 years old
2011-2012 Pet P.A.L.S. Kids Club Dates:
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Critter Crew |
(Ages 8-9) |
Meets FIRST Friday of the Month- FULL |
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Animal Ambassadors 1 |
(Ages 10-12) |
Meets SECOND Friday of the Month- FULL |
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Animal Ambassadors 2 |
(Ages 10-12) |
Meets FOURTH Friday of the Month- FULL |
Pet P.A.L.S. Spring Break Camp
 What better way to spend your Spring Break than with the animals of the HSNEGA! Pet P.A.L.S. Spring Break Camp is a wonderful way for kids to learn all about the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia and ways they can help critters of all different shapes and sizes. There will be a variety of humane activities throughout the day including crafts, games, a behind-the-scenes tour and many chances to meet furry, four-legged friends!
Campers’ ages eight to eleven are welcome to join us from 9A.M. to 3P.M. Registration fee is $120 per camper for all three days or $45 for one-day drop ins. Registration fee includes a Pet P.A.L.S. T-shirt, clicker, and craft materials. Please bring a snack, lunch, and drinks daily. Space is limited for this exciting camp! For further information, contact Education Department by email at kelleyuber@hsnega.org or by calling (770) 532-6617 for further information.
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2012 Pet P.A.L.S. Spring Break Camp |
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Age |
Time |
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Monday 4/2/12-Wednesday 4/4/12 |
8-11 |
9A.M. to 3P.M. |
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Pet P.A.L.S. Summer Camps
Think you know everything about our Humane Society? It’s time to put your child’s knowledge to the test for a week of fun adventures, while discovering what life is like at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. From hands-on experience with our adoption animals, to a crafts and activates that center around animal themes, this camp is perfect for the child that is interested in working with animals. Campers’ ages seven to eleven are welcome to join us from 9A.M. to 4P.M. Registration fee is $150 per camper and includes a Pet P.A.L.S. T-shirt, clicker, and craft materials. Please bring a snack, lunch, and drinks daily. Space is limited for these exciting camps! For further information, contact Education Department by email at kelleyuber@hsnega.org or by calling (770) 532-6617 for further information.
2012 Pet P.A.L.S. Summer Camps
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Monday 6/11/12-Friday 6/15/12- FULL |
7-9 |
9A.M. to 4P.M. |
$150 |
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Monday 6/18/12-Friday 6/22/12- FULL |
10-12 |
9A.M. to 4P.M. |
$150 |
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Monday 6/25/12-Friday 6/29/12- FULL |
7-9 |
9A.M. to 4P.M, |
$150 |
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Monday 7/9/12-Friday 7/13/12 |
10-12 |
9A.M. to 4P.M. |
$150 |
Summer Camp Registration forms are available ONLINE HERE or 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.
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, bookmark, and a fun pet-related experience.
Animal 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 requested, for more details or to pre-register, please call our Education Department at (770) 532-6617 or by email at kelleyuber@hsnega.org.
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 April 19, 2012, 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 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 the 2012 Entry 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 at kelleyuber@hsnega.org or calling (770) 532-6617.
Recommended Reading
View a list of recommended reading from the Humane Society or Northeast Georgia for children of all ages!
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