AWS Youth Programs

08/16/2024

That's a wrap!

Today is the last day of summer camp here at AWS. It's hard to know who had more fun at camp this year, the campers or the pets!! Thank you to our staff and volunteers, and, of course, our campers for a fabulous summer of great fun, new friends and plenty of fur 🌞🐾🎉

07/17/2024

Despite the heat, our Summer Camp kids are outside and ready for more fun and games! We love hosting children every summer who learn about compassion, animal behaviors and rights, and how a shelter like ours operates. Plus with various field trips, educational games and activities, and daily animal-related tasks, there’s always fun to be had!

Thank you for the best Summer Camp season so far! We can’t wait for the upcoming weeks of more fun in the sun! 🕶️🌞✌🏻

06/13/2024

What's going on with Youth Programs now that the school year is over?! Check out our newest blog to read all about Miss Amanda's events, programs, and her newest classroom helper! (Psst... he's REALLY adorable!)

The school year is over and summertime has begun! So, what's new with our Youth Programs this season? Turns out, a lot!

06/10/2024

Do you have room in your heart and your home for a new stuffed animal? On Wednesday, June 26 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, the Kennebunk Free Library will be an adoption center for stuffies that are looking for their forever homes! Miss Amanda will also be on hand to help and talk about AWS. Register today!

Do you have room in your heart and your home for a new stuffed animal? On Wednesday, June 26 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, the Kennebunk Free Library will […]

05/21/2024

Looking for a fun and unique summer job? Want to get out in the sunshine, spend time with children and animals, and learn something new along the way? You're in luck! We're hiring for an energetic and outgoing helper to assist our Youth Programs Coordinator during the 7 weeks of AWS Summer Camp!

Our Summer Camp starts June 24 and runs until August 16 (with the week of July 1-5 off). There are many scheduled field trips, fun crafts, activities, and presentations here at AWS, and lots of time spent with various on-site and off-site animals. If you thrive in a busy, hands-on, and outdoors environment handling children and pets alike, we want to hear from you!
Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. APPLY TODAY!
➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/about-us/employment/

05/07/2024

Come spend the summer with kids and animals! We are looking for an energetic, outgoing helper starting June 24th to assist with 7 weeks of camp ending August 16th (July 1-5 off). Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm. There will lots of field trips, summer sun, and fun with animals and children alike!
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰! https://animalwelfaresociety.org/about-us/employment/

05/07/2024

Thank you Miss Amanda for all you do here at AWS! Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

05/02/2024

What is social-emotional learning, and how do animals play a role? Miss Amanda is here to tell you all about the importance of SEL in our community!

AWS' Youth Programs is honored to help children in our community with social-emotional learning (SEL) with animals!

05/01/2024

Join Bowie, our resident doodle puppy, at the May Day Parade in downtown Kennebunk this Saturday, May 4! Children and families who participate will receive stickers and backpacks. Bowie can't wait to see you there-- this will be his first time leading a parade!

04/25/2024

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻!

Join the AWS Youth Parade Brigade! March with Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda, and her doodle puppy, Bowie, behind the AWS van in local community parades! Our first parade is coming very soon on Saturday, May 4! Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, so it's a fantastic family event!

Kids will receive an AWS cloth backpack and stickers to wear in the parade (as supplies last). We also encourage you to bring a favorite stuffed animal or your family dog to join in the fun! Will we see you at the AWS Parade Brigade?!

04/17/2024

Why does Miss Amanda love Fridays so much? It's not because it's the last day of the work week or because the weekend is almost here, but rather because Fridays mean Furry Tales! Learn why this special program is so dear to Amanda's heart and how community programs can make a real difference!

Fridays mean Furry Tales, and that's why Miss Amanda loves them! Learn why Fridays are so special to AWS Youth Programs!

04/11/2024

Our second annual Kids' Bunny Hop is just a hop, skip and a jump away! Tomorrow, Friday April 12 from 2pm - 4pm, stop by with the kids and the whole family to celebrate warmer days, blooming flowers, and adorable animals! We'll have crafts, stories, face-painting, and springtime animals to meet!

This event is indoors and won't be rained out. A little April showers can't stop the fun! We can't wait to see you there!

03/29/2024

We had a our last March Furry Tales at McArthur Library this morning featuring our friend Jeff Moulton-Author! Together with Bowie the doodle puppy, Miss Amanda and Jeff read his book Mumford Saves the World in honor of this month's theme of 'Rescues Dog Rock.' Children and their families had a blast singing, dancing, and listening to stories while Bowie patrolled the room for treats.

As always, thanks for having us and allowing the community outreach of Furry Tales so children can learn, play, and read with animals of all kinds!

03/27/2024

Are you ready for cutest creativity event of the season? Miss Amanda alongside professional artist, Piper Castles, from River Tree Arts will be hosting a fun and interactive drawing workshop here at the Boston House at AWS! Designed for students in Grades 6+, children will learn and practice drawing skills of springtime animals while also being able to interact with them!

Learn more by clicking below and register your child today! 🐰

Register your little artist today for our Animals in the Arts: Spring Drawing workshop! Students will learn to draw using real animals!

03/22/2024

Our March After School Club kids had a blast making homemade pinecone bird feeders! With a little bit of peanut butter, birdseed, and imagination, our wildlife friends are now made happy with this tasty treat! 🐦

As a reminder, there will be no Club in April as we take a spring break. However, we hope to see you all back here in May!

03/18/2024

Join Miss Amanda and professional artist Piper Castles from River Tree Arts on Saturday, April 6 from 9-Noon at the Boston House for Animals in the Arts: Spring Drawing! Designed for students in Grades 6+, children will learn drawing techniques, practice their skills, and interact with live, springtime animals!

Register your little artist through River Tree Arts today!

Ready for the cutest creativity event of the season?! AWS’ Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda, as well as professional artist, Piper Castles, from River Tree Arts will be hosting a […]