About After School Clubs
Oregon Humane’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!
Fall 2026 registration opens Sep. 1, 10 a.m.
Club Dates and Descriptions
Fall 2026 After School Club
Pet Enrichment Club – October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Grades 4-5)
In this club, participants will get hands-on time with shelter pets while learning how enrichment supports their health, happiness, and well-being. Participants will socialize with and study a variety of pets, then create items that benefit their physical and mental wellness. These items can be donated or brought home to your own pets!
Careers with Animals Club – November 4, 11, 18, December 2 (Grades 6-8)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with animals?
Whether you have a dream job in mind, or are just beginning to explore your options, come see the exciting possibilities within the field of Animal Welfare! We will explore a variety of careers that involve pets through interactive demonstrations, activities, and discussions with experts. Learn how you can turn an interest in animals into a lifelong career!
Fall 2026 registration opens Sep. 1, 10 a.m.
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 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.
