CAHS youth education programs enrich the community by focusing on humane education throughout a child’s life.
Elementary curriculum explores a series of hands-on activity stations that reinforce concepts in veterinary care, pet costs, pet grooming, pet point of view, animal cruelty and animal careers. Middle and high school programs focus on pet overpopulation, animal cruelty, animal abuse and human violence, and careers directly or indirectly involving animals. Email Lexy at [email protected] to learn more.
2025 CAMPS
For information about our summer camp programming, click here: Humane Education Handbook.
Winter Camp | Session FULL
CAHS is excited to present our annual winter camp experience. The coolest way to warm up during winter break is to cozy up with furry friends at the shelter. Campers will be invited to interact with shelter pets in a safe, supervised environment, as well as, enjoy a variety of activities and art projects. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Campers should bring a sack lunch and appropriate attire for outdoor activities.
January 2-3 | Ages 8-12 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | $100
For more information, please contact our Community Relations Manager, Lexy Brown, at [email protected].
For more information, or to join a waitlist, please contact our Community Relations Manager, Lexy Brown, at [email protected].
Please note, we do not offer refunds on our camp programming.
Tales to Tails
Tales to Tails is our newest way to share special time with our furry friends.
Reading helps shy and fearful dogs and cats to learn to relax and socialize with people? It helps to teach high-energy dogs that calm behavior is desirable. When children tell stories to the shelter pets, it also helps them develop their reading skills.
Children ages 4 and older are welcome to participate in this program. CAHS provides a variety of animal-themed books and seat cushions. However, children are welcome to bring their own books from home. A parent/guardian must accompany each reader and remain with the child at all times. Please note that space is limited. This program runs September-May.
To register for our Tales to Tails program, please contact our Community Relations Manager, Lexy Brown, at [email protected] for details.
Upcoming Tales to Tails Dates:
- November 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- December 19 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Classroom Visits
We love to visit classrooms in the Tri-County area and have a wide variety of programs designed to teach humane values. We are always interested in developing new ideas and our education team can assist teachers in developing specialized lessons. Each visit includes an optional visit from a shelter pet. There is a $25 fee associated with these visits. To schedule a visit, please contact Lexy at (517) 626-6060.
Shelter Tours
We offer group tours and presentations for school field trips and other community organizations. Each tour consists of a presentation in our education room, a tour of our shelter, and an opportunity to meet some of our shelter pets in a very safe, hands-on experience. Our presentations can be tailored to meet the needs of individual groups. There is a $25 fee associated with shelter tours, but many groups choose to donate items from our shelter wish list. To schedule a tour, please contact Lexy at (517) 626-6060.
Community Visits
We are moving beyond our shelter walls to provide important programs and services to people in a variety of neighborhoods of our Mid-Michigan community. Our goal is to increase accessibility for people in identified areas; making it easier to become connected to valuable programs and services. Now, in addition to hosting many programs at our shelter, we are taking our services on the road, directly to people who need our help.
Girl Scout and Boy Scout Badge Programs
CAHS offers lessons to assist troop leaders in attaining badges. Lessons may be planned around Daisy Scouts, Brownies, Juniors, Cub Scouts, Lions, and more. Please email Lexy at [email protected] to schedule a visit.
PHOTO CREDIT: DAVE TRUMPIE PHOTOGRAPHY
