Camp Paw Paw

Camp Paw Paw is our humane education summer camp for children ages 5-12. We see the young people of our community as our best hope for a future free of animal cruelty and neglect and aim to foster the natural bond between children and pets. Each camp session reflects this mission, furthering the campers’ understanding about the animals in our community: children learn about proper pet care, animal safety, and animal-related careers, allowing them to develop the skills and self-confidence to become pet sitters and humane ambassadors. Click here to learn more about Camp Paw Paw!

Humane Heroes Workshop

Our Humane Heroes Workshop is a half-day program (8:30AM-12:30PM) for kids ages 7-8 and 9-10 who want to learn more about caring for animals both at home and in their community. Each day is focused around a humane education theme, including Pet Needs, Animal Health, Animal Behavior, The Humane Society, and How to be a Humane Hero. 

In addition to age appropriate daily humane education lessons, students will be working on mini projects that support pet enrichment and can be brought home to their own pets. Click here to learn more!

Animal Welfare Warriors 

Animal Welfare Warriors is an elevated learning experience is for 13-15 year olds who are motivated to understand and be active in the world of animal welfare. Participants will see the Humane Society of Chittenden County from the inside and will learn directly from the staff. We will cover shelter medicine, the history of animal welfare, what it takes to run an animal shelter, our community’s needs, open adoptions and the process of taking in animals and caring for them. At the end of this three-day adventure graduates will be able to advocate for animals in need and speak to the role that shelters play in our community. Click here to learn more about this unique program!