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.
Winter Break Workshops
When school is out, join us for some animal-themed fun! We are offering single-day workshops on the dates below. Workshops cost $155 each. We offer Young Teen Workshops (Grades 6-8) and Kids Workshops (Grades 2-5).
YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS
Our Ongoing Youth Programs
Humane Teen Club
The application window for the 2025-26 program is now closed. Please fill out this form if you are interested in being notified when the 2026-27 application goes live.
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, review the HTC Information Packet.
Questions? Contact a program facilitator: htc@seattlehumane.org
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, review the HTC Information Packet.
Questions? Contact a program facilitator: htc@seattlehumane.org
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
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 $28 registration fee to cover staff time needed to train and supervise participants.
More shifts are coming this winter! Please fill out our High School Service Shift Interest Formto sign up to receive the latest information about shift availability for our winter months.
Questions? Send us an email: EducationServices@seattlehumane.org
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.
More shifts are coming this winter! Please fill out our High School Service Shift Interest Formto sign up to receive the latest information about shift availability for our winter months.
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
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