Humane Education Programs

Looking for innovative and interactive ways to: Enhance your lesson plans? Add some new programs to your summer camp? Get your students motivated to “get involved”? Then check out the humane education programs offered by the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL)! We provide outstanding humane education programs geared to children and adults. While focusing on companion animals, PARL's education programs seek to inspire greater compassion towards all earth’s creatures.

Contact our Director of Education, Laura Carlson at education@parl.org, or (401) 421-1399 ext. 210. We’ll be happy to work with you to bring great programs to your students!

Here’s What We Will Do For Your School, Local Library, Church Group, Scout Troop...

• Provide dynamic, engaging, age-appropriate presentations that are tailored to meet your specific curriculum and student needs
• Come to your classroom, library or church or have you visit us for a program and shelter tour (space is limited)
• Offer discounts for multiple programs scheduled on the same day or a series of programs scheduled for the school year

Prices range from $100 to $150 (there will be an additional $25 charge for programs further than 25 miles from the League’s shelter in Providence, RI). Choose from the programs listed here, or email us so we can tailor a presentation just for your group!

Spring/Summer ’08 Programs

• The Art of Compassion
• Let’s Play it Safe Around Dogs
• Introduction to Animals
• Inside PARL
• Responsibility in a Bag!
• In Our Backyard!
• Careers with Animals

See detailed program descriptions below.

The Art of Compassion
This brand-new program is perfect for library settings, summer vacation programs and after-school programs for children of ALL ages, and those that are young at heart! Program participants are guided to focus on three images of the human-animal relationship and encouraged to express these feelings in words and drawings.
-- All ages
-- 60 to 90 minutes
-- Fee $100

Let’s Play it Safe Around Dogs
Learn how to be kind and respectful to dogs. This introduction to dog bite prevention uses hands-on materials to teach basic safety skills around dogs in a positive, non-threatening way. When possible, a live animal will accompany the program presenter.
-- Children from age 4–7
-- 55 minutes
-- Fee $100

Introduction to Animals
Discover that, just like people, companion animals have basic needs like healthy food, clean water, a safe place to live and someone to call a friend. Geared towards the young learner, this program emphasizes quality care and companionship, along with the importance of responsibility. When possible, a live animal will accompany the program presenter. (May be combined with Let’s Play It Safe Around Dog for an hour-long class.)
-- Children from age 4 - 10
-- 45-50 minutes
-- Fee $100

Inside PARL
Groups of 8 to 20 can explore the world of animal sheltering from behind the scenes while on a guided tour of The Providence Animal Rescue League. Students will learn the common reasons why animals are surrendered to the League for adoption, how animals are cared for while they are being sheltered here, and how the adoption process works. Our educators will answer your questions about the Providence Animal Rescue League in this interactive presentation.
-- 5th grade - Adult
-- 75 minutes
-- Fee $100

Responsibility in a Bag!
This interactive, hands-on program shows current and future animal owners the “must-haves” for responsible pet care. Students will learn what a pet needs while it is in the home, on the road, and out in public places. Emphasis is placed on safety, training basics, and animal care (brushing, bathing, tick removal). We’ll also discuss rabies prevention, licensing, and the importance of animal identification.
-- 2nd grade – Adult
-- 60 minutes
-- Fee $100

In Our Backyard!
Ever wonder what is making that spooky noise at night? Or what is tipping over your trashcans? Students will discover what wild animals live here in our community and how to be a good neighbor to them. We will explore different animal species and learn about their habits, habitats, and history. We will discuss facts versus myths surrounding some unusual species and program participants will have the opportunity to handle a large variety of animal pelts, bones, shells, and artifacts.
-- 2nd grade – Adult
-- 60 minutes
-- Fee $100

Careers with Animals
What is hippotherapy anyway? Students take a realistic look at a variety of established and newly emerging professions that involve working with animals. We will look at careers in animal sheltering, wildlife management, field research, animal behavior, mounted police, pet therapy, zoo keeping, K9 police officer, pet grooming, search and rescue, and many more. Students will learn about local organizations that are creating new and innovative ways to bring animals and people together in the workplace. Guest speakers may be available and, when possible, live animal(s) will accompany program presenter. Email education@parl.org or call for more details.
-- Time and fees vary by program scope
-- 5th grade and up

Invite Us To Your Special Event!
PARL would love to visit your special event or fair. We’ll bring hands-on materials, activity sheets and informational displays to your event. We encourage visitors to talk to us about animal welfare issues, adoption policies and animals in general. When possible, small animals are included in the display.
-- Fee $125-$175, based on time commitment

Book More Programs and Save Money
We offer a discount to schools, libraries, non-profits, and groups booking multiple programs. We have two options available:

Same-Day Savings
When you book two of the same programs for the same day, you’ll save $25.

Series Savings
When you schedule several programs in the same school year, you’ll receive the following discount. We must receive advance payment in full to qualify for these discounts. This payment is non-refundable.

• Book 4 programs -- Discount $40 from total cost
• Book 6 programs -- Discount $90 from total cost
• Book 8 programs -- Discount $160 from total cost

Contact our Director of Education, Laura Carlson at education@parl.org, or (401) 421-1399 ext. 210.