Education Programs, Field Trips, and Camps Flashcards
Outreach Programs
programs may take place in schools, libraries, camps, etc.
program options include bird of prey presentations, activities, feathered friends programs, and displays
On-site programs
offered for individuals and groups of all sizes and ages(!!)
program options include field trips, tours, raptor up-close programs, and feathered friends programs
Adopt - a - bird program
supporters of the sanctuary are able to sponsor the care of a bird by symbolically adopting them
with the adoption, the guest is able to meet the bird up-close as well as receive a plaque with the bird’s picture on it
Nature camps
we offer day camps for youth 4 to 12 years old; help in the summer, fall, winter and spring
Home School program
programs are offered for home school students once per month; activities include hiking, animal visitors, life science activities, and crafts
Preschool Program
programs are offered for preschool students and a parent once per month; each class includes a story, animal encounter, and an activity
Junior Naturalist Program
for students ages 13-18 years old who are interested in learning about wildlife and the environment, serving as ambassadors of the sanctuary, and enjoying fun and fellowship in the outdoors
the students also serves as volunteers during the summer months of June and July
Field Trip quick facts
school age groups can range from preschoolers to high school (sometimes college)
field trips can be 1.5, 2.5, or 3.5 hours in length
maximum field trip group size is 75 total people
Field Trip Preparation
Day before - meet with staff member to go over plan for field trip, including exact times and activities
Day of - arrive at Sanctuary in time to assist with last minute set up, including crating birds
4 General Points during the Field Trip
you make be asked to do one thing the entire trip and have kids rotate to you, or you will be with one group of kids the entire time and rotate to all areas
during the bird presentation, if you are not presenting, you are still expected to be there listening to the other staff members; you may be asked to assist with presenting the birds
if you are leading a group, another adult such as a teacher or parent will always be with you.
If you are leading a hike, you will be teaching general concepts on roles animals play in their environment and appreciation for diversity; there are a couple of spots staff use as planned teachable moments and others with interactive activities; you are not expected to be able to identify everything, but base knowledge of plants and animals to teach ecological concepts is a must
Clean up after a field trip
after all the students have left, we wipe down tables, sweep, clean bathrooms, take out trash, and get the building ready for the next field trip or event
cleaning may also be needed in the field classroom and treehouse classroom
Camp Quick Facts
camps take place all year round at the sanctuary, children age ranges from 4-12
all camps are day camps (none involve spending the night at the Sanctuary)
the summer education intern will assist with all summer camps
Camp Preparation
Day before - meet with education staff member to go over plan for camp
Day of - arrive at Sanctuary in time to assist with last minute set up
Typical Camp Day Layout
campers arrive 10 minutes before start time, may play at naturescape while we wait for everyone to arrive
you are expected to help plan and execute crafts/activities/games
you are an extra set of eyes and ears, make sure no one wanders off into the woods while hiking or do anything unsafe; treat each other kindly
as education staff member will review the camper pick-up and drop-off policy
After Camp
after all campers have left, we clean up and get ready for the next day; we wipe down tables, sweep, clean bathrooms, take out trash, and get the building ready for the next day
