Youth
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Engaging workshops bring together animal-loving families to explore pets of all kinds. Each workshop highlights an animal commonly found as a house pet. Families learn about the animal’s habitat, behaviors, needs, likes and dislikes and more. Participants come away with new strategies and ideas on how to be an excellent caretaker and companion to the animals they love.
During each interactive session, family members of all ages will be able to ask questions, engage their curiosity and learn new fun facts about their favorite animals.
Workshops are a must for families who enjoy learning new things together, animal-loving children who want to broaden their understanding of pet care and anyone who is considering adding a new pet to their family.
Family workshops are offered in-person and virtually via a live Zoom session.
AWS Youth Programs follow the RSU21 (Kennebunk) school calendar. If there is a snow day or if the district shifts to remote learning, AWS programs, including Family Workshops, will not take place in-person. Family Workshops will be available via Zoom in the event of school closure.
March 2021
Family Workshop: All About Rabbits
In this free virtual workshop, families will learn about our lagomorph friends 🐰🐰 Anyone who loves to learn about new animals, thinks bunnies are amazing or is considering getting a rabbit as a new pet should join this workshop. There's something for every-bunny! Please RSVP.
Find out more »April 2021
Family Workshop: Tricks & Training – Not Just for the Dogs
Think you know all there is to know about cats? Well, we’ve got a surprise for you! In this family workshop, participants will learn things they never knew about their feline friends! We’ll show you that it IS possible to teach your cat tricks and train them to do certain tasks. Families will come away with an understanding of cat behavior and have the fundamentals to start a training plan with their own cat. If you’ve been looking to find…
Find out more »October 2021
Family Workshop: All About Rabbits! Saturday, Oct 9 @ 10 am
In this free family workshop, families will learn about our lagomorph friends Families will get to make enrichment toys and crafts for our bunny friends and we’ll meet a real-life rabbit right here at AWS! Anyone who loves to learn about new animals, thinks bunnies are amazing or is considering getting a rabbit as a new pet should join this workshop. There’s something for every-bunny! Please RSVP as a family. This workshop is in-person and virtual. Zoom credentials will be…
Find out more »November 2021
Family Workshop: Ferret Fun! Saturday, Nov 13 @ 10 am
What do you know about ferrets? In this free family-friendly workshop, we'll learn all about why they make great family pets, what it takes to care for them and how to help them live their best lives in your home! We'll even get to meet some ferrets! Anyone who loves to learn about new animals, thinks small animals like ferret are the best or is considering getting a ferret or two as a new pet should join this workshop. It's…
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