Seattle Humane Youth Programs

Seattle Humane Youth Programs includes Humane Teen Club (HTC) for ages 13–17, a school-year program for animal-loving teens to learn about Seattle Humane, explore animal welfare topics, and prepare for future volunteer opportunities. It also includes the High School Training Program (HSTP) for ages 16–17, Scout Workshops with animal-themed lessons for badges and awards, Earn Service Hours at Home through donating, fundraising, or supporting Oogie’s Ohana Pet Food Bank, Summer Camp 2027, Programs at Schools, Field Trips Monday–Friday, and Community Service.

Programs

• Humane Teen Club (HTC) — 13–17 · school-year program · For animal-loving teens to learn about Seattle Humane, explore animal welfare topics and prepare for future volunteer opportunities.
• High School Training Program (HSTP) — 16–17
• Scout Workshops — Tailored, animal-themed workshops for scouts to help them earn a variety of badges and awards.
• Earn Service Hours at Home — Help pets and earn school service hours by donating, fundraising or supporting Oogie’s Ohana Pet Food Bank at Seattle Humane.
• Summer Camp 2027 — The page says to join next year for Summer Camp at Seattle Humane, with more information to come in early 2027.
• Programs at Schools — Humane educator visits for animal themed lessons that align with classroom learning objectives.
• Field Trips — Monday–Friday · Educators can schedule a Seattle Humane field trip Monday–Friday, choosing or customizing lessons to fit curriculum and group needs.
• Community Service — Ways for children and youth to get involved in supporting animals and Seattle Humane’s work.

At a glance

• Ages: 13–17 years old
• Facility hours: Adoption Center Tuesday–Sunday 12–6 p.m.; Pet Resource Center Tuesday–Saturday 12–6 p.m.; Oogie’s Ohana Pet Food Bank every first and third Thursday and Saturday of the month 12–3 p.m.; Donor Services Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Schuler Family Medical Center open 7 days a week by appointment only

About the provider

Seattle Humane says it honors the connection that kids and teens have with animals and offers programming to help create its next generation of animal advocates. Its community involvement includes preparing for future volunteer opportunities, earning school service hours, scouts earning badges and awards, and Title 1 schools being prioritized for educational programming.

Last updated August 18, 2026.