Scout Programs
At Longmont Humane Society, our Humane Education Program is dedicated to nurturing knowledge and inspiring compassion in our community. Through our LHS C.A.R.E.S. program (Community, Advocacy, Responsibility, Education, and Service), we offer unique opportunities for scouts to learn about animals, earn badges, and explore the importance of community service.
Our programs can be tailored for all scout levels and are available at your troop meeting location or hosted onsite at the Longmont Humane Society for an engaging, hands-on experience with our animal ambassadors. Each session is designed to build empathy, understanding, and responsibility toward all living beings.
All presentations are offered free of charge as our gift to the community. Donations are always appreciated to help support our mission of caring, serving, and educating to improve the lives of companion animals.
Girl Scouts Brownie Pet Badge
During the Pet Badge program, your scouts will learn valuable lessons about responsible pet care, the costs of owning different pets, how to clean a guinea pig cage, tour our facility, meet some of our animal ambassadors, and work toward earning their pet care badge. It’s going to be a meaningful and memorable experience!
Girl Scouts Take Action Badge Preparation Program
Take Action Badge Preparation Program empowers scouts to make a meaningful impact in their communities by learning how to help others in the most effective ways possible. Through interactive activities, discussions, and real-world examples, scouts explore the principles of effective altruism—using evidence and reasoning to do the most good.
By the end of the program, scouts will have the tools to take thoughtful, impactful action in their everyday lives and begin designing their take action projects.
Adaptive for all grade levels
Girl Scouts Cadette Animal Helpers Badge
Discover how animals help people every day! In this fun, hands-on program, Girl Scout Cadettes explore the many ways animals support humans — from service and therapy animals to working pets and wildlife heroes. Scouts will learn about animal behavior, training, and care, meet real animal helpers, and complete activities that build empathy and understanding for our furry (and feathered!) friends. Perfect for earning the Animal Helpers Badge while making a difference for animals and people alike!
Scouting America Pets Merit Badge Preparation Program
This engaging program helps Scouts prepare for the Pet Merit Badge by teaching the fundamentals of responsible pet care and long-term commitment. Participants will learn how to properly feed, house, groom, and interact with a pet, while understanding the daily responsibilities and emotional needs of animals. The program emphasizes planning and consistency—key skills Scouts will use when caring for a pet over the required four-month period.
Scouting America: Dog Care Merit Badge Preparation Program
6th -12th grades
Begin the journey towards a Dog Merit Badge in this class designed to teach Cub Scouts the essentials of dog care, focusing on responsible dog ownership, dog behavior, and the importance of training and nutrition. Scouts will learn how to properly care for a dog, including feeding, grooming, and providing exercise. The class will cover key topics from the Dog Care merit badge worksheet, such as the history of domestication and helping scouts understand how to keep their furry friends healthy and happy. Additionally, participants will gain hands-on experience with dog handling and discover the responsibilities involved in owning a dog.
