The GTHS offers a variety of after school programs for youth in our community who want to learn about the human-animal bond and interact with our shelter animals IN PERSON. Our exciting and engaging programs provide a safe place for youth to improve their compassion and empathy through positive social interactions, spend time with like-minded people and engage in cuddle time with cats and dogs. All programs are led by our Humane Education Coordinator, Molly Freedman, and her incredible team of volunteers.
Pet Sitters Course
Day of Week: Wednesday
Times: 4:30-6:30 pm
Length of Program: 5 weeks
Location: GTHS Animal Centre
Cost: $99 +HST
Max capacity: 15, 10-17 year olds
Start date October 25, 2023 – November 22, 2023
Youth Club
Day of Week: Monday
Times: 4:30-6 (11-16yrs) | 6:15-7:45 (11-16)
Length of Program: 8 weeks
Location: GTHS
Cost: $80+HST
Max capacity: 15 per session
Start date April 10, 2023 – June 5, 2023 / September 18, 2023 – November 13, 2023
After School Club
Day of Week: Tuesday
Times: 4:30-6 (7-11yrs)
Length of Program: 8 weeks
Location: GTHS
Cost: $125+HST
Max capacity: 10 per session
Start date April 11, 2023 - May 30, 2023 (CURRENTLY FULL) / September 19, 2023 – November 7, 2023 (CURRENTLY FULL). Email education@gths.ca to be added to the wait list.
Vets of Tomorrow I
Day of Week: Wednesday
Times: 4:30-6:30
Length of Program: 5 weeks
Location: GTHS Animal Centre
Cost: $199 + HST
Max capacity: 15 per session, ages 11-17
Start date May 17, 2023 - June 14 , 2023
Vets of Tomorrow II
Day of Week: Wednesday
Times: 4:30-6:30
Length of Program: 5 weeks
Location: GTHS Animal Centre
Cost: $199 + HST
Max capacity: 15 per session, ages 11-17
Start date September 20, 2023 - October 18, 2023
GTHS Reading Buddies
The GTHS Reading Buddies Program provides a safe space for kids and young adults to practice reading to the most compassionate beings – our resident dogs and cats! Students have the option to read to animals alone, or with the support of one our amazing Reading Buddy Volunteers.
For more information, email education@gths.ca.
Questions about any of our programs? Please email education@gths.ca for more information
