Field Trips and Classroom Visits
The Humane Society of Charlotte supports teachers, students, and families across our community. Whether you want us to visit your school or bring your class to HSC, our youth programs help students build empathy, learn about animals, and understand their role as compassionate community members.
Field Trips ⋅ Tours ⋅ Classroom Visits ⋅ Assemblies
Payment is required 3 weeks prior to your scheduled program date · Title I schools may qualify for reduced rates
Full refund available if canceled at least 3 weeks before your scheduled program. No refunds within 3 weeks
FIELD TRIP TO HSC
Best For: Grades K–12
Duration: 90 minutes – Includes a lesson and tour
-Optional +30 minutes to eat school provided lunch
Available: Monday–Friday, 11 am–3 pm
Group Size: Up to 50 Students per visit
-Entire grade levels must be split across 2 days
Cost:
$100 for 1–15 participants ⋅ $150 for 16–25 participants
-$6 per additional participant
TOUR HSC
Best For: Grades K–12 and Adult Groups
Duration: 45 minutes
Available: Monday–Friday, 11 am–3 pm
and Sundays, 11:15 am–12:00 pm
Group Size: Best with 25 participants or fewer
Cost: $4 per participant – 2 adults included
CLASSROOM VISIT
Best For: Grades Pre-K–12
Duration: 45 minutes
Available: Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm
Group Size: One class per booking
Cost: $75 per program
ASSEMBLY
Best For: Grades K–5
Duration: 45 minutes
Available: Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm
Cost:
⋅ $150 for 1 Grade Level
⋅ $250 for 3 Grade Levels
⋅ $500 for 6 Grade Levels
School must provide Promethean Board or Projector
Refund Policy: Full refund available if canceled at least 3 weeks before your scheduled program. No refunds within 3 weeks.
Class Options:
Vet School – Students explore how veterinary teams work together, review real HSC case studies, and practice mock medical decision-making. No hands-on interaction with live animals.
Pet Care 101 – Students “adopt” a pretend pet and use a budget to choose supplies. Encourages reasoning, math skills, and problem-solving.
Safety Around Animals – Students learn dog and cat body language and how to safely interact with pets in their community.
Breed ID – Students explore how inherited traits shape behavior and appearance and how this helps us support shelter dogs.
HSC Career Exploration – Students get an overview of the departments and job opportunities at the Humane Society of Charlotte.
Vet School – Students explore how veterinary teams work together, review real HSC case studies, and practice mock medical decision-making. No hands-on interaction with live animals.
Pet Care 101 – Students “adopt” a pretend pet and use a budget to choose supplies. Encourages reasoning, math skills, and problem-solving.
Safety Around Animals – Students learn dog and cat body language and how to safely interact with pets in their community.
Breed ID – Students explore how inherited traits shape behavior and appearance and how this helps us support shelter dogs.
HSC Career Exploration – Students get an overview of the departments and job opportunities at the Humane Society of Charlotte.
If your group completes a donation drive or makes enrichment items, you may bring them with you to donate.
“Everything was wonderful, clean and running smoothly.” -Polo Ridge Elementary ASEP
Contact
Need help choosing the right program for your students?
Email education@humanecharlotte.org.