Badge Day at the Shelter Does your troop or pack want to earn our very own Humane Colorado Badge? In this 2-hour event, scouts will take a tour of the Leslie Malone Center, complete a service project, and participate in an interactive lesson about animal welfare. $15 per scout. Grades: Scout Packs or Troops Session Length: 2 Hours
Pet Care Badge Scout Day at The Shelter Are your scouts howling for their Pet Care badge? Earn it at Humane Colorado! Troops and packs can join us for a 2-hour event and discover what it takes to care for our furry friends. Take a tour of the Leslie Malone Center and complete a fun service project to benefit the homeless pets waiting for adoption. $10 per scout Grades: Scout Packs or Troops Session Length: 2 Hours
Painting for Scouts This program is for scouts looking to flex their creative muscle and support the amazing world of shelter pets. Experienced and enthusiastic staff will give your child 90 minutes of artistic service learning through an educational lesson, tour, and painting time! The artwork completed will be kept by Humane Colorado and given to the animals’ adoptive family, a keepsake of the day they bring their new best friend home. Please note that this is not a “learn to paint” program. $20 per scout; payable on the day of the program. Grades: Scout Packs or Troops Session Length: 1.5 Hours
Description: Many animal-loving students think that their only career choice is to become a veterinarian, but there are many other possibilities. Students learn about the various jobs available at animal shelters and beyond, including educators, investigators, kennel technicians and groomers, to name just a few. This class teaches students about some animal-related jobs and the qualifications necessary for each of them. Grades: 6-12 Session Length: 45 minutes
Description: Pets are an important part of our families for many reasons. Students play an interactive game while discussing the needs of a family pet and learn the details of pet care so they can enjoy happy, healthy pets throughout their lives. Grades: K-8 Session Length: 45 minutes
Description: Why do cats rub against furniture? Are cats predators or prey? This lesson explores the behavior of our lovable feline friends and discusses some of the challenges they face in our society. Students will also learn why owning a cat is actually good for your health! Grades: 6-12, Adults Session Length: 45 minutes
Description: Humane Colorado strongly believes in positive reinforcement clicker training. In this program, you will learn what clicker training is and how to use to teach your pet cool new tricks or address behavior issues. Grades: 3-12, Adults Session Length: 45 minutes
Description: This course is designed specifically for preschool-age children and teaches students how to meet a pet by practicing some basic steps. Students discover how respecting an animal’s feelings will keep everyone safe. Grades: Preschool Session Length: 30 minutes
Description: Petting or playing with a cat may be fun, but is it always safe? This course teaches students how to meet a cat by practicing some basic steps. Students will learn what a cat’s body posture may be communicating and how respecting an animal’s feelings will keep everyone safe. Grades: K-5 Session Length: 45 minutes
Description: Petting a dog may be fun, but is it always safe? This course teaches students how to meet a dog by practicing some basic steps. Students will learn what an animal’s body posture may be communicating about how he or she is feeling, and how respecting an animal’s feelings will keep everyone safe. Grades: K-8 Session Length: 45 minutes
Description: Have you ever wondered why your pet engages in what seems like strange behavior from time to time? This program dives into our companion animals’ body language and basic behaviors that they have carried over from their ancient ancestors. Grades: 9-12, Adults Session Length: 45 minutes
