Animal Ambassador Club!
Welcome to the next session of the RISPCA Animal Ambassador Club! The next session will begin on Wednesday, January 8th and will continue on the following Wednesdays --Jan. 15, 22, and 29. The Tiny Tails classes will begin at 10:30am. The Animal Allies classes will begin at 3:30pm. Each class is 1 hour. Whether you are a tiny tail (ages 6 and under) or an animal ally (grades 3 - 6) you are bound to have an amazing animal experience! $15 per class. Payment is due before the start of each class.
Register for 1 class or all the classes here!
Welcome to our
Humane Education classroom!
It is our mission to teach people of all ages to understand and care for the animals in our lives, as well as to foster compassion, respect, and empathy for all living things. We do this through a variety of programming.
We offer:
In-School Programs ~ Camps ~ Weekend Events ~ Field Trips ~ In-Shelter Tours ~ Library Programs ~ Lectures ~ Scout Programs
If you are interested in programming with us, please see the information below to register your group or class. Program fees can be found here.
Books with Beans
Beans is SO excited to announce the launching of our new program, Books with Beans! If you or your child(ren) would like to practice some summer reading, look no further than the RISPCA. Our small animals and cats would love to hear a story or two! For more information, please reach out to our Education Department at Humane.Education@rispca.org. Limited spots available weekly.
Sign up today!
Critters in the Classroom
Our in-school classroom programming consists of a 30-45 minute program taught by one of our RISPCA humane educators. Programming includes a short lesson, activity, and ends with an opportunity for students to meet one of our animals and ask questions.
We have a variety of programming to fit every school’s needs, ranging in ages from early-childhood all the way to high school. For more information and to sign up, please register here. Each lesson will be presented with age appropriate content.
Please be sure to read through our guidelines prior to our visit!
Winter, Spring, and Summer Camp
Cozy Critter Camp - This half day camp (9am - 12pm) will focus on keeping animals warm during the winter! Cost will be $45 per camper.
Tues., Feb. 18 - 3rd - 5th graders
Wed., Feb. 19 - K - 2nd graders
Thurs., Feb. 20 - 6th - 8th graders
Registration will open on January 6, 2025!
Little Critter Camp - This week long, full day (9am - 3pm) camp will focus on what it takes to care for little critters like bunnies and guinea pigs! Cost will be $300 per camper.
April 14th - 18th - for children ages 8-11
Registration will open on February 3, 2025
Summer Camp - Stay tuned for more details. Registration to open March 3, 2025!
Field Trips
3rd Grade students are invited to visit our shelter and learn how we help animals in need find forever homes. Join us for a two hour field trip full of fun, science, and furry friends while discovering how we can be more kind to the animals in our lives! Field trips are at no cost to RI public schools and are on a first come, first serve basis.
If interested, please fill out our request form.
In-Shelter Tours
If you are interested in bringing a group of students to the shelter for a visit and can provide your own transportation, please reach out to Adri to schedule.
Scout Programs
We are now offering badge programs through Girl Scouts of Southern New England. Registration can be found on their website.
Library Programs
Stay tuned for more programs coming to a Library near you!
If you are interested in booking a library program in 2025, please email Heather.
While many of our programs are free of charge, we always welcome when your school or community is interested in hosting a donation or monetary drive for us. You can find our Wish List here.
For questions or programming ideas, please contact our Humane Education Department at (401) 383.1900 x 200 or email Humane.Education@rispca.org