Girl Scout Workshops Registration Packet

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1 Registration Packet How to Book To make a reservation download the Girl Scout Workshop Request Form. Submit a completed copy by fax (510) or by at least 6 weeks in advance. We are unable to accommodate bookings less than 2 weeks prior to the event. Payment Due A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of reservation. Full payment is due 2 weeks in advance or your reservation will be cancelled. If your total balance is less than $50, full payment is due at the time of your registration. Cancellations If you cancel more than 31 days before your event date you will be refunded the full amount minus a $50.00 cancellation fee. If it is less than 30 days, no refunds will be made. Gather up your troop and head on down to the Oakland Zoo for a day full of fun and adventure! You'll earn your patch or badge (provided by the Zoo at the end of the program) by exploring nature, touring the Zoo, learning about animals and meeting one up close, and taking part in a nifty craft. We also offer workshops that cater to various Girl Scout leadership journeys. Workshops are available for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. Zoo admission is included for the day of your program. Whichever type of workshop you choose, you re sure to have a blast at the Oakland Zoo. For Grades Daisy (K-1st), Brownie (2nd-3rd), Junior (4th-5th grades), Cadette (6th-8th) Length of Time 2.5 hours Times 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:30 pm (unless otherwise noted) Please see our Late Policy Availability Weekends during the year. Please see our calendar or call our Reservation Associate for details. Where Maddie's Center for Science and Environmental Education. Scouts are to check-in at the lower entrance cashier s booth and meet their Education Specialist in front of the green gate. Classes take place rain or shine. Effective for reservations 9/1/15-8/31/16 Girl Scout Workshops Page 1 of 5

2 General Information How to Book To make a reservation download the Girl Scout Workshop Request Form. Submit a completed copy by fax (510) or by at least 6 weeks in advance. We are unable to accommodate bookings less than 2 weeks prior to the event. Payment Due A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of reservation. Full payment is due 2 weeks in advance or your reservation will be cancelled. Cancellations If you cancel more than 31 days before your event date you will be refunded the full amount minus a $50.00 cancellation fee. If it is less than 30 days, no refunds will be made. Attendees Minimum 10 maximum 30 (includes all scouts and adults) Chaperones* Daisies: 2 adults/6 scouts; Brownies: 2 adults/12 scouts; Juniors: 2 adults/16 scouts; Cadettes: 2 adults/20 scouts *At least one adult providing supervision of the scouts must be a female adult who is not related to the other adults. Note: We regret that no siblings (including children in strollers) are allowed to attend the program. Pricing $20 per scout (unless otherwise noted) $10 per adult Oakland Zoo or Girls Scout patch included for each scout Note: the $9 parking fee is not included in the program fee Bring Rain gear (if storms are expected), sunscreen if needed; see descriptions for any particular program needs Program See Programs Offered for detailed descriptions. Late Policy If you think you may be late, please call our weekend call center immediately at x100 and ask to be connected with one of our staff. Because our programs often run back-to-back, we may not be able to extend your original program end-time to give you your full minutes. However, we will make sure to provide you with an engaging and memorable experience no matter what the length. Effective for reservations 9/1/15-8/31/16 Girl Scout Workshops Page 2 of 5

3 Workshop Descriptions JOURNEY WORKSHOPS Daisies Three Cheers for Animals Based on this leadership Journey, Daisies learn how best to take care of pets and steward wildlife. They ll investigate how animals communicate, how birds make nests, and make their own All About Me nests out of natural materials. After going on a mini zoo tour and meeting an animal up-close, they ll leave with their own ideas to educate others about animal care and wildlife conservation. Daisies Between Earth and Sky In this Journey workshop, Daisies will hike to the beautifully restored Arroyo Viejo Creek to gain a hands-on connection with nature. They ll do fun sensory activities and nature-based crafts as they explore native plants, wildlife, and the wonders of soil science. They ll meet an animal up-close and leave with their own seed balls to launch mini native gardens in their neighborhoods. Brownies Wonders of Water Based on this leadership Journey, Brownies will dive into learning about their part in the water cycle. They ll go on an aquatic scavenger hunt in the Children s Zoo, explore watersheds and wildlife at the Arroyo Viejo Creek, and meet an animal close-up. They ll leave with a drought-tolerant native plant and a water drop promise to bring the water conservation message back to their own watersheds. Please bring an empty plastic, disposable water bottle (around 16oz) for each scout. Juniors Get Moving In this leadership Journey, Juniors get wild about energy as they explore the ecological energy cycle. They ll learn how to do an energy audit, explore animal migration on a Zoo tour, meet an animal closeup, and make conservation promise beads. They ll leave with a seeded pollinator plant and a plan to sow conservation practices in their community. Please bring an empty plastic, disposable water bottle (around 16oz) for each scout. BADGE WORKSHOPS Effective for reservations 9/1/15-8/31/16 Girl Scout Workshops Page 3 of 5

4 Workshop Descriptions BADGE WORKSHOPS Brownies Bugs Come down to the Oakland Zoo to learn a bit about bugs! You will never want to tell a bug to buzz off again after you spend a few hours at the Zoo. Come down and learn exactly what makes a bug a bug by illustrating some of their common body parts. You will also have the chance to meet some of our resident Zoo bugs by visiting them in their own home here at the Zoo. Don t forget about our native bugs for which you will make a take-home habitat. Please bring an empty, clean glass or plastic jar and lid for each scout. Juniors Animal Habitats Come find out how important it is to preserve an animal s habitat. You will investigate many different animals here at the Zoo and learn about each one s unique habitat. You also will learn a bit about what makes each one of these animals an expert at living in their habitat. After, you will have a chance to design your own habitat for an animal. Before you go, you will also have the opportunity to help keep the wild habitat around the Zoo clean and healthy for all the animals that live there. Cadettes Trees The Oakland Zoo is known for its animals, but did you know we have an excellent selection of native and exotic trees? Come learn about tree anatomy gain identification skills for some common local species. We ll learn how native animals make use of the trees in our area and investigate how the animals in the zoo are benefitting from trees as well. Increase your appreciation of trees by drawing inspiration from them for an art project, and at the end of the workshop you can use your new tree knowledge to get involved with tree action in your community! JOURNEY WORKSHOPS Effective for reservations 9/1/15-8/31/16 Girl Scout Workshops Page 4 of 5

5 Publicity Release: During our Education programs, we often take photographs, audio, or video recordings. These images and recordings are used in print and online promotional materials. We take care to protect participant privacy by not identifying participants by name and we do not share or sell these images to other organizations. By signing up for this program, I authorize the Oakland Zoo to use my child s image for educational and public relations purposes related to the zoo only. I understand that we will not receive compensation for use of images, audio, or video of my child taken while he or she is enrolled in Oakland Zoo Education programs. If you have any questions or concerns please call our reservations associated and ask to speak with the program manager. Contact Information Troop#: Registering Adult: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Program Information Preferred Date: #1 #2 #3 Time (circle one) AM or PM AM or PM AM or PM Note: AM = 9:30-12:00; PM = 1:00-3:30 Workshop Type Brownie Bugs Badge Cadette Trees Badge Junior Animal Habitats Badge Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals" Daisy Between Earth & Sky" Brownie Wonders of Water Junior Get Moving Age Range of Scouts: Fee Information Participants Total # of $20 $ Total # of $10 $ max 30 persons Total Due $ Payment Information Check# Amount $ (payable to "Oakland Zoo") Credit Card: Visa MC AmEx Discover Number Exp. Date: / Security Code Name on Card: Amount to charge: $ Signature: Date: Effective for reservations 9/1/15-8/31/16 Girl Scout Workshops Page 5 of 5