Youth Programs

At Seattle Humane, we honor the special connection that kids and teens have with animals. Keep scrolling to learn more about upcoming events for families, programs for scouts, community service opportunities and Humane Teen Club!

For Kids and teens

Upcoming Events

All programs take place at Seattle Humane: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue.

Workshops for Young Teens
Monday, December 30, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

For youth currently in grades 6-8. Socialize with other animal lovers while learning about how animal shelters operate and working on service activities together. Earns three hours of community service.

Cost: $145

Workshops for Kids
Thursday, December 26 OR Thursday, January 2, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

For youth currently in grades 2-5. Learn about pets at the shelter, meet a few furry friends, and work on winter-themed crafts and activities.

Cost: $145

Wiggle and Wag Story Time
Saturday, January 4, 1pm-2pm

Bring your 3-7 year-olds to the shelter on select Saturdays to play and learn together. We’ll read a story, work on a craft, and practice respect and appreciation for pets. Adult supervision required.

Cost: $20 per family

Planning ahead?

Summer Camp 2025

Our summer camp schedule will be available in January 2025. We are planning 4-day camps and 1-day workshops for youth entering 2nd grade through 8th grade.

Scout Workshops

We are excited to welcome scouts to our shelter to earn their animal-themed badges, awards, and electives! Programs include a lesson and activities specific to scouting levels. For example, we offer workshops for the Daisy Animal Observer badge, Brownie Pets badge, Junior Animals Habitats badge, STEM Career Exploration badges for all scouting levels, Cub Scout Critter Care Adventure and more!

View program availability.

Questions? Send us an email: EducationServices@seattlehumane.org

High School Service Shifts

Students entering grades 9-12 are invited to assist with routine shelter tasks, meet other teens and earn community service hours at Seattle Humane through our special High School Service Shifts program. Whether it is washing food and water bowls, cleaning crates used for transferring pets, or packing pet food, the work done will not only benefit pets but also count toward community service hours needed to graduate high school.

Shift Information:

All shifts take place at Seattle Humane: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue. There is a $25 registration fee to cover staff time needed to train and supervise participants.

Upcoming Shifts:
Monday, January 20, 10am-12pm

Check back on January 15 for shifts in February.

Register here.

Questions? Send us an email: EducationServices@seattlehumane.org

Earn Service Hours at Home

Show the pets you care and meet school service requirements!

Seattle Humane’s Pet Food Bank collects and distributes donations of pet food and supplies to pet owners throughout the region helping provide nearly 82,000 meals to pets. We could use your help! Organize a drive to gather donations or consider distributing Kindness Cards to make an impact in your community. You might find that pets need help in your very own neighborhood. You can also help raise money for pets by holding bake sales, yard sales, craft sales, participate in walk-a-thons, and much more! Feel free to use your imagination to come up with a fundraising idea.

Click here to see a list of additional project ideas for service hours

Download a worksheet to keep track of your hours here.

Questions? Send us an email: EducationServices@seattlehumane.org

Humane Teen Club

Applications are closed for the 2024-2025 school year. Recommendations are accepted year-round and can be submitted through the link in the information packet below.

Humane Teen Club (HTC) is for animal advocates who are 13-17 years old. During the school year, members meet two Saturdays per month to learn about operations at Seattle Humane and explore a variety of animal welfare related topics. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for select volunteer positions at Seattle Humane, including special summer opportunities. For more information and to apply, review the HTC Information Packet.

Questions? Contact a program facilitator: htc@seattlehumane.org