Homeschool

This program is designed for children ages 6–14 to gain experience with animals and participate in shelter projects. Due to the ever-changing schedules of Treasure Valley homeschool families, we have changed our program to meet their needs and interests. These sessions include critical thinking, language arts, empathy, and discovery.

Each session explores the following key educational topics:

• IHS goals and mission
• Humane awareness, compassion, and service
• Humane care for pets and safety around animals

Students will engage in hands-on, service-oriented activities including:

• Socializing animals
• Creating enrichment toys
• Making and distributing treats
• Helping around the shelter (i.e. washing dishes, windows, folding laundry, etc.)
• Games to learn about animal welfare and caring for pets

Homeschool Student Service

Want to bring a group of homeschoolers to the shelter to volunteer? Contact our Humane Education Coordinator to arrange a time during traditional school hours. education@idahohumanesociety.org

• Up to 12 students. Parents are not required to stay but are welcome to pitch in!
• Two hours include education, a tour, and 1 ½ hours of rolling up our sleeves.
• 40.00 per group.
• The type of work depends on the age of the helpers and the need on the scheduled day. Examples include laundry, dishes, writing thank-you notes, assembling adoption packets, small animal socialization, making animal enrichment toys, washing windows, and sorting donations.