Education

The goal of our Humane Education programs is promoting the values of: Kindness (being humane). Respect for animals and the environment. How to properly care for animals. Learning to understand the way animals behave. How to stay safe around animals. The consequences of irresponsible behavior towards animals. At the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS), we are [...]

The Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society Education Department is pleased to offer a new education program in January 2013. Do you have an older child (age 10 – 13) who is keen about animals and for whom you would like to encourage in their knowledge and experience with animals? This may be the club you are looking [...]

The Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society Education Department is pleased to offer a new education program, Pet Sitting Course, held on a weekly basis in July 2013 for youth between ages 13 – 16. Perhaps your teen loves caring for animals and would be excited about learning some entrepreneurial skills to begin a small home business to [...]

  Throughout each school year, our Educators along with their Education Dog, “Bug” or “Angel”, visit Public, Catholic and Private School classrooms to present Humane Education to children of Kitchener-Waterloo and wider area. In 2012, through our School Visitation Program, we taught our vital curriculum to over 26, 900 children. Each presentation is designed to [...]

The Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) provides an animal-themed day camp for children. This educational camp teaches children what it means to be humane and responsible for animals. Each of the seven week-long camp sessions has a maximum of 45 eager campers who experience a fun-filled week jam-packed with exciting animal-themed activities, topics, games, crafts and [...]

  Do you have a child who loves animals, would have five pets if allowed and perhaps is aspiring someday to become a vet? Maybe you are a parent looking for a fun activity for your child that would provide a positive influence in your child’s perspective towards caring, and empathy for all living creatures. [...]

Celebrate your birthday with some real party animals! Parties for children aged 5 to 13 years. Parties can be booked for the following days and times: Friday 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (*Please note that Friday parties in July and August will be scheduled from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.) Saturday & Sunday’s 9:00 a.m. to [...]

  Animaniacs March Break Camp is a fun-packed week of animal themed activities for children ages 8-11. Humane Education topics are the focus of the activities and the children are instructed on how to humanely interact with animals while learning responsibility and safety. There is a special field trip mid-week involving interaction with animals. The [...]

Do you love animals? Would you love to spend your Professional Development (P.D.) Days having fun and learning about animals? This five session program, throughout the 2012 – 2013 school year, will provide exciting animal learning and interaction for children on specified school P.D. Days. Choose one, all, or any number of P.D. Days. Each [...]

Are you looking for an exciting new venue for a learning experience for your class’ field trip this school year? The Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) is excited to offer our Educational School Field Trips to area classroom teachers in the 2012-2012 school year. Field Trips are scheduled after 12:00 p.m. only and are two hours [...]

Educational tours of our Centre are available. We also welcome booking your community group for special educational presentations on various topics at your location. Great for: Scouting Groups Brownies 4 H Clubs Daycare Centres Church Groups Community Programs We are pleased to provide these educational opportunities free of charge. Please book at least three weeks [...]

Are You Interested in Becoming a KWHS Camp Volunteer? Become a CIT (Counselor-In-Training)! The purpose of this volunteer position is to assist our Camp Staff with maintaining a welcoming and controlled camp environment. This position will contribute to 35 hours worth of community involvement required for secondary school graduation. CIT’s will gain experience in a [...]

Humane Education can be incorporated into your classroom’s learning activites on a daily basis. Check out the following downloads to have available in your classroom for reinforcing the lesson after your school’s Humane Society visit, for building your own lesson, for a creative writing activity, or to have available for children looking to fill extra time with [...]

Animals share this world with us, so we need to show them respect and treat them kindly. Learn about our responsibility toward animals by clicking below on the topics of your choice. Here is a link to the site of one of our partner organizations, Humane Wildlife Control, where you can find further information and [...]

For adult groups, our Humane Educator will present how to balance the challenges of parenting with pet ownership. Learn how to grapple with: How to include pet ownership into family life. Choosing an appropriate pet matching your family’s needs. Factors to consider in preparation for the pet. The situations when pets bite children. Teaching your [...]

Our Humane Educator will come to your senior’s group to present the unique concerns of seniors regarding pet ownership. Learn of the services provided by the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS), the benefits to seniors of pet ownership, the factors seniors must consider in choosing a pet, and a discussion on adopting an older pet. For [...]

Educational tours of our Centre are available. We also welcome booking your community group for a special educational presentations on various topics at your location. Great for: Community Programs Senior’s Clubs/Residences Church Groups We are pleased to provide these educational opportunities free of charge. Please book at least three weeks in advance. To book your [...]