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!
Winter After School Clubs at the Portland Campus are now FULL.
Club Dates and Descriptions
Winter 2026 After School Club
Animal Artisans Club – January 7, 14, 21, 28 (Grades 4-5)
Animal Artisans Club is back with even more crafty fun at Oregon Humane Society! In this hands-on club, we will explore new art materials and use our creative skills to benefit shelter pets. Club participants will spend 4 weeks designing and crafting items to take home or sell in our very own Best Friends’ Corner (our onsite pet supply store).
No previous art experience or attending Part 1 are required, and 100% of the proceeds will go to support animals in our care.
Shelter Chefs Club – February 4, 11, 18, 25 (Grades 6-8)
Calling all animal lovers and foodies! Introducing Shelter Chef’s Club, where culinary fun meets compassion!
Over the course of 4 weeks, we will make healthy treats for dogs, cats, and small animals waiting to be adopted at our Portland campus, and a few extras for you to take home. (No previous cooking experience required.) Come join us as we learn about pet nutrition and make delicious snacks that are sure to bring comfort and a wagging tail to animals waiting for their forever homes!
(Please note- this club may involve exposure to common food allergens such as peanuts.)
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 and students with cognitive disabilities. If this applies to your child, please let us know at the time of registration.
Club fee: $85 (A limited number of scholarships are available. Contact [email protected] for details.)
Times: Doors open for sign in at 5:45 p.m., with programming to begin at 6:00 p.m. Pickup is at 7:30 p.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 (when and if safe shelter pets are available).
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
Scholarship applications for Winter After School Clubs in Portland are closed.
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.
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.
