Youth Event at the Montreal SPCA this summer
Do you know any youngsters with a passion for animals? This event is for them!
This summer, as part of a pilot project, our humane education team will be hosting an activity at the shelter for children aged 8 to 12!
A half-day at the shelter!
Cost: $50 per child (+ taxes and ticketing fees)
Target age group: 8 to 12 years
When: Sunday July 20 or 27 and Sunday August 17 or 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Duration: 3 hours
The activity will include an educational tour* of the shelter during which participants will be able to interact with the animals and learn more about important issues that affect them. After the tour, the children will take part in other fun activities designed to help the SPCA’s animals, as well as an educational workshop on cat behaviour.
The children will be given a plant-based snack mid-activity and a small goodie bag at the end.
*Please note that photos may be taken for promotional purposes during the tour. (By participating in this pilot project, the parent agrees that photos of their child may be featured in the Montreal SPCA’s communication tools. If, exceptionally, a restriction is necessary, please write to education@spca.com).
Our Humane Education team visits classrooms for presentations and interactive workshops.
Two presentations are currently available:
1- “My animal friends” presentation
Target age group: Kindergarten to Grade 3
Description: “My animal friends” aims to cultivate values such as compassion, empathy, respect for differences and a sense of responsibility in young children. The presentation also teaches students to better understand dogs’ body language and how to approach them safely.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $75 per class presentation. (If the presentation cost is a barrier, please contact us for assistance).
Details: The presentation is divided into four parts:
The first part covers the mission of the Montreal SPCA by sharing stories of animals who have stayed at the shelter.
The second part consists of a guessing game that highlights the differences and similarities between humans and animals, emphasizing our common need to be treated with respect and compassion.
The third part teaches children about approaching dogs safely based on their body language.
The last part is a craft activity.
A visual aid of images and videos will accompany the presentation (in PowerPoint format).
2- “Happy Animals, Healthy Planet” presentation
Target age group: Grades 4 to 6
Description: “Happy Animals, Healthy Planet” will explore our relationship with animals of all species, the interconnectedness between their well-being and ours, and the actions we can take to live harmoniously on a healthy planet.
The presentation concludes with a drawing activity during which the children will be able to make their own climate action journal.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $75
(If the presentation cost is a barrier, please contact us for assistance).
3- “Writing for animals” workshops (currently unavailable)
Target age group: This workshop can be adapted for all ages.
Description: Having students write opinion pieces is a great way to explore themes of animal protection in your classroom. Contact us with your idea, and we can help prepare a presentation on a topic where students will need to take a stance.
Read the open letter written by Grade 5 students following one of these workshops.
Duration: variable
Cost: $75 for an in-class visit.
(If the presentation cost is a barrier, please contact us for assistance).
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