Youth Programs
For Kids and teens
Upcoming Events
All programs take place at Seattle Humane: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue.
Wiggle & Wag Story Time
Saturday, May 24 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Bring your 3-7 year-olds to the shelter 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: $25 per family
Middle School Workshop
Wednesday, June 25 | 8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Theme: Kitten Season
For youth entering grades 6-8 in Fall 2025. Socialize with other animal lovers while learning about how animal shelters like Seattle Humane help thousands of kittens each year and how you can be part of the solution!
Cost: $155 per participant
Kids Workshop
Thursday, June 26 | 8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.
For youth entering grades 2-5 in Fall 2025. Learn about pets at the shelter, meet a few furry friends, and work on summer-themed crafts and activities.
Cost: $155 per participant
Summer Camp 2025
Each day at camp is packed with animal interactions, games, guest speakers and crafts. Youth who have attended our 4-day camps before are invited to register for Shelter Pros sessions. Youth who have not attended our 4-day camps in the past two years should register for Animal Adventures weeks. All camps run Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The fee is $645. To request assistance with the registration fee, complete this form before registering for camp.
Email our team at EducationServices@seattlehumane.org with any questions.
Animal Adventures Camp
Calling all animal lovers! Time to focus on ALL types of creatures and learn about less traditional pets such as bunnies, rats, hamsters, reptiles and more. Meet some adorable shelter animals and learn how we care for them including an age-appropriate introduction to veterinary medicine and skills. Encounter exotic guests, play games and make new friends. Practicing empathy and compassion for all species will help youth create bonds with animals and people alike.
Dates
Campers entering grades 2 through 5: July 28-31
Campers entering grades 6 through 8: July 14-17
Shelter Pros Camp
For returning campers entering grades 3 through 8.
We are excited to welcome your children back to camp at Seattle Humane! These camp weeks are for youth who have attended our 4-day camps in the last two years and will be tailored to attendees’ interests with new activities, lessons and crafts. Options will include veterinary medicine and animal health focused lessons, keeping wild animals and habitats safe and healthy, and some favorite crafts. Join us this summer for new activities, fun and learning!
Dates
July 7-10; August 18-21
Registration
These sessions are for campers who attended summer camp 2022-2024.
Please request the link from EducationServices@seattlehumane.org if you have not yet received it.
Summer Workshops
All the fun of camp in just one day! Elementary-age friends will Learn about pets at the shelter, meet a few furry friends, and work on summer-themed crafts and activities.
Middle schoolers can earn three service hours while learning about kitten season or animal enrichment at the shelter.
Dates
Campers entering grades 2 through 5: June 26 or August 8
Campers entering grades 6 through 8: June 25 (Kitten Season) or August 4 (Animal Enrichment)
SUmmer camp 2025
Help out at camp!
If you are entering 10th grade or higher in September 2025, we need your help to create a fun and safe camp. Please email EducationServices@seattlehumane.org more information.
YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS
Our Ongoing Youth Programs
Apply Now! Humane Teen Club
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
Scout Workshops
View program availability.
Questions? Send us an email: EducationServices@seattlehumane.org
High School Service Shifts
Shift Information:
All shifts take place at Seattle Humane: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue. There is a $28 registration fee to cover staff time needed to train and supervise participants.
Upcoming Shifts:
Saturday, May 3rd, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., General Support
Saturday, May 10th, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., General Support
Saturday, May 24th, 10a.m. - 12 p.m., General Support
Register here.
Questions? Send us an email: EducationServices@seattlehumane.org
Earn Service Hours at Home
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