After School Programs
Available to children ages 8-12 years, the Pets & Kids After School Program is a six-session class that focuses on pet care, safety, and health. Discussion topics include animal communication, dog and cat handling, veterinary care, and dog training. Each class gives children hands-on experience in caring for animals.

Our After School Programs are offered on Mondays during the Fall, Winter and Spring.

Topics covered:

Animal Behavior and Communication

When working with animals, it is important to understand the ways they communicate. We will explore how animals use body language to communicate with us. Then we will tour the shelter and find out what the animals are saying.

The Handling and Care of Cats & Dogs

Learn how to properly hold and handle animals safely. Practice handling cats and dogs at the shelter. Learn how animals are cared for at the shelter. Help feed and water cats and dogs available for adoption.

Training Fundamentals

You can teach an old dog new tricks! Learn the secret to training any animal. Practice your skills by teaching a shelter dog to "sit."

Veterinary Care

Learn about the types of shots pets need to stay healthy. A veterinarian will show us how to give our pets a simple exam. Learn why spaying and neutering pets is so important.

Protecting the Web of Life

The final meeting of our group will sum up the ideas of respect and responsibility toward all animals with several activities.

There are five sessions for the Pets & Kids After School Program throughout the Fall, Spring, and Winter. Each class meets on Mondays from 4:00-4:45 p.m. for six weeks. The registration fee is $55. Please note there is a $10 cancellation fee.

Registration is now open for the 2010-2011 sessions.

Session #1: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25

Session #2: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6

Session #3: December 13, 20, January 10, 24, 31, February 7

Session #4: February 14, 28, March 7, 14, 21, April 4

Session #5: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16

For more on the Naperville Area Humane Society Pets & Kids After School Program, contact Terri Hancock, Humane Education Manager, at (630) 420-8989 x117.