The Berkshire Humane Society will conduct a week long children’s program called “Learn About Pets in the Classroom” during upcoming school vacations. The new program is designed for kids that just can’t learn enough about animals, and it gives parents an option of sending their child to a classroom learning environment during school vacations.

“Each day we will have a different subject in the world of animals: including household pets, wildlife, and exotic animals from around the globe,” says Karen Karlberg, Community Outreach Coordinator at BHS. The program will include interacting with pets while in the classroom, a variety of Arts & Crafts projects, discussing current animal related topics and events and learn about ways that kids can help animals on their own or as a group. “Furry visitors” will be brought into the classroom whenever possible, so please consider your child's allergies when sending them.

Participants will need to bring a lunch and beverages; we also recommend wearing clothes suitable for playing with animals and arts and crafts projects. BHS will be unable to accommodate early drop-offs or late-pickups for this program. Parents are advised that no students will be allowed in the shelter areas without an adult before and after the class begins. The Learn about Pets in the classroom program is open to students in grades 4 through 6. Next session will be April 21st — 25th, Monday through Friday 10am until 2pm. Children can come for just one day or for all five days; class size is limited to the first 10 children who have paid the $20 per day fee in full. You can download the Registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) For more information please call Karen Karlberg, Community Outreach Coordinator at 413-447-7878 Ext. 29 or email her at bhskaren@berkshire.rr.com.