Animal Apprentices (age 7-9) - Fall 2024

Details

Animal Apprentices provides youth with a positive experience of active involvement in our shelter through interaction with animals, structured volunteer shadowing opportunities, and inspiring and relevant guest speakers.

There will be no camp October 31st for Halloween!

1. Build upon their sense of social responsibility to animals, people, and the environment

2. Refresh their knowledge of proper animal care, body language, and enrichment

3. Understand what volunteer opportunities in animal welfare are available for them to get involved with

4. Actively participate in support tasks around Calgary Humane Society in order to make a difference in the lives of the animals in our care

5. Be exposed to different career opportunities that involve working with or around animals

6. Become CHS Champions by developing their understanding of philanthropy and the importance of fundraising in non-profit work

• Week 1: Thursday Sept 19th
• Week 2: Thursday Sept 26th
• Week 3: Thursday Oct 3rd
• Week 4: Thursday Oct 10th
• Week 5: Thursday Oct 17th
• Week 6: Thursday Oct 24th
• No Camp October 31st
• Week 7: Thursday Oct 7th
• Week 8: Thursday Oct 14th

All donations before August 31st will be matched up to 50% by Rodgers Birdies for Kids

Event Host

Calgary Humane Society