Archive for the 'youth' Category

Winter Walkabout has returned!

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

The snow is all around and there’s animals to be found! Come join us at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area for another year of our popular Winter Walkabout program. Your class will become super sleuths as they search for seasonal changes,  signs of animals and hide their pet mice in snowbanks. “ Our [...]

Kids for Animals Club

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Do you know anyone ages 8 – 12 who is animal crazy??? At the Calgary Humane Society, we offer an exciting and edu-taining option for kids who love animals! The Kids For Animals Club is the furr-pect place for your budding zoologist, future vet or critter enthusiast!  We meet once a month from September to June [...]

Junior Camp Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Attention High School Teachers! Do you have any students who are keen to volunteer, love animals and adore kids?  Well, do we have an opportunity for them.  We are looking for youth going into grades 10 and up to become Junior Camp Volunteers at our Camp Pet a Bow Wow day camp for children/youth in preschool – [...]

Help Animals all Summer Long! – Day Camps for Youth in Grades 7 – 9

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

New for summer 2011 – wek long day camps for youth in grades 7 – 9. Help in the animals in the community and learn about: Dog training Veterinary medicine Other exciting animal careers Animal welfare topics and debates Volunteerism There are three different themes to choose from: Week 1: July 11-15 - ”Humane Heros and Community Leaders!”  – [...]

Free Presentations, even in the summer!

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

For all teachers:  The Calgary John Howard Society offers a variety of free  presentations related to criminal  justice for students from grades 4-12.   Presentations are offered throughout the summer for year-round and summer schools. Don’t forget to book yours today! http://www.calgaryjohnhoward.org/Youth/CJE.html