NiSHA’s Humane Education program focuses on teaching young people the value of humane thinking. Our program includes animal safety, compassionate living, animal adoption, and our responsibilities towards animal companions. Summer programs include Read to Me. . . ow, Humane Education in Art (HEArt), Books and Barks in the Park, Animal Explorers, and more!
You can now sign up for our 2024 summer programs. Animal Explorers, Read to Me...ow, Connect and Care, and more! Click HERE for more information.
NiSHA’s Connect and Care Summer Youth Volunteer Program is for youth ages 12-16. This program offers volunteering and direct, hands-on work and instruction at the shelter. Its goal is to teach youth about animal shelters, proper care and handling of the animals in our care, and kindness and respect for all animals. Find out more HERE.
Thanks to the Jaeger family, NiSHA offers an annual scholarship to students or community members interested in pursuing studies or training in an animal related field. High School Seniors, current college students, or year-round Nantucket Residents who are pursuing ongoing education opportunities are encouraged to apply. The applications are due April 1st, and the link to the details is here.