Animal Academy
Animal Welfare Association
Category
Community and Science
(Members only. Registration closes once capacity is reached.)
Trip Overview
Families will participate in a program to promote education and compassion for animals. Animal Welfare Association (AWA), a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, operates the oldest and largest low-cost pet clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey. They do not receive funds from the government or national groups and rely upon local donations to fund our life-saving programs.
Through a variety of innovative programs including adoptions, veterinary services, pet therapy, trap-neuter-return and humane education, they strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. There mission is to eliminate animal suffering, promote the importance of the human-animal bond, and improve the role of animals in the well-being of people.
About the Animal Academy
The Animal Academy is a chance for homeschoolers to engage in experiences unlike any found in a traditional school environment or home classroom. Each 90-minute session is taught by trained instructors from Animal Welfare Association’s Education department. They include hands-on lessons where students will be given the tools, materials and detailed instruction to learn about unique areas of animal sciences, welfare, conservation and more.
*Please note younger students ages 5-7 must have a parent/guardian present at all times.
Additonal Information
- There is a 30 person registration limit including parents.
- If you wish to bring a supply to donate to their program on the day of the field trip, here is their wishlist.
- Children 5-7 must be accompanies by a parent/chaperone at all times.
Education Connection
This field trip supports learning in:
- Community: Career exploration, Veterinary medicine
Science: Pet care, animal behavior, animal life cycles
Emotional Development: Compassion, empathy, respect
Civic: Role of animal shelters as a community resource
