Animal Caretakers (Ages 18+)

About this event

Animal Caretakers provides adults (ages 18+) with vocational and transferable skills through weekly, hands-on activities in animal care, wellness, and farm maintenance in an inclusive, tranquil environment. Participants collaborate with peers, enhance their understanding of animal welfare, and develop essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and safety awareness while fostering a shared love of animals.

Effective September 1, 2025: $36 per class if the term is prepaid. Otherwise, $46 per drop-in class.

The Bridge Center runs programs on a seasonal basis. Please find the current and upcoming times and sessions below: • Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

• Fridays 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• Fall 1 : September 9 - October 26, 2026 • No sessions October 10-12, 2026

• Fall 2 : November 2 - December 23, 2026 • No sessions November 25-29, 2026

• Winter : January 2 - February 12, 2027

• Spring 1 : February 21 - April 30, 2027 • No sessions on March 28 and April 19-25, 2027

• Spring 2 : May 1 - July 12, 2027 • No sessions May 29-31 and July 2-9

• Summer : July 14 - August 25, 2027

Admission into programming is accepted on a rolling basis as space allows. Late enrollment will be prorated for the remaining number of sessions. Per our Cancellation Policy , there are no refunds for missed sessions.

To learn more about Animal Caretakers and to register, please click here .