About After School Clubs
Oregon Humane Society’s After School Clubs aim to inspire, educate, and empower today’s youth to create a more humane future for animals. Sessions will feature socialization with shelter pets, animal enrichment crafts, and presentations from professionals of the industry. These clubs are not only FUN but they teach real-world skills that are foundational for future careers in the field of animal welfare!
Club Dates and Descriptions
Winter 2025 After School Club
Intro to Pet Training and Behavior – January 8, 15, 22, 29 (Grades 4-5)
Designed for young animal enthusiasts, this club introduces its members to the fundamentals of training pets, using Positive Reinforcement. We will take an insider look at training methods that value empathy, communication, and a science-based approach. All sessions are under the supervision and support of trained individuals and we will work with safe shelter pets.
Come see how the Oregon Humane Society helps our community keep pets in their forever homes and have fun in the process!
Animal Artisans Club – February 5, 12, 19, 26 (Grades 6-8)
Welcome to the Animal Artisans Club, where compassion meets creativity! Under guided instruction, Club Members will spend 4 weeks planning, constructing, and marketing a craft of their choice to sell in our very own Best Friends Corner (Our lobby pet-supply store). Every Club night will also feature pet socialization.
Join us as we learn about animals, advocacy, and how to use our skills to help pets in need! All skills levels are welcome, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to supporting pets at the Oregon Humane Society.
Club Basics
Location: After School Club is held in the Education Hall of our Portland Campus, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland
Ages: We offer sessions for 4th-5th graders, and for 6th-8th graders. Curriculum is designed to be developmentally appropriate for these specific age-ranges. We do not register youths outside of their grade level except to accommodate neurodiversity. If this applies to your child, please let us know at the time of registration.
Club fee: $80 (A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact [email protected] for details)
Times: Doors open for sign in at 5:45pm, with programming to begin at 6:00 p.m. Pickup is at 7:30p.m.
Attire: Closed toed shoes, long pants, and shirts that cover the midriff and shoulders are required for safe pet interactions. (Please note – Leggings are not considered thick enough to protect skin in the unlikely event of a scratch)
Lunch and snacks: We will provide a snack for Club members. (Please note – Because of our interactions with animals and the environment of the shelter, we are unable to accommodate animal and/or peanut allergies.)
Sample Schedule:
5:45 – 6:00 p.m. Doors open for sign-in.
6:00 – 6:25 p.m. Educational presentation/activity
6:25 -7:25 p.m. Club members get to socialize with Dogs, Cats, and Small Animals in 20 min. rotations.
7:25 – 7:30 p.m. Doors open for sign-Out.
Contact Us: If your child will be absent, you’re stuck in traffic, or anything else you would like to let us know, you can email us at [email protected] or call/text (971) 279-9382
Scholarship Opportunities
Applications for 2025 Scholarships are available. Send us a message.
Oregon Humane Society believes in providing opportunities for all children to be able to attend our programs. We are committed to serving as many families as possible; however, scholarship funds are limited. Awards will be for 50 -100% of camp tuition.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- 100% refund 14 days or more prior to first day of program.
- 50% refund 7 days prior to first day of program.
- 25% refund 4 days prior to first day of program.
- No refunds will be issued 3 days or less prior to the first day of program.
Contact Us
Outreach & Education
503-729-4935
