TRIAGE

This number is for emergency use only.  Parents are welcome to call Becky Martin at 616.551.9421 if they need to get in touch with their child during the Zoo Snooze.

Itinerary
6:00 arrive, unload, orientation

6:30 Eat

7:00 indoor activties

Animal Presentation

Mission Impossible

Suitcase for Survival

9:00 PM Night hike into swamp adventures looking for owls

10:00 p.m Snack

10:15 Owl pellet activity (I have to track down pellets, may have to do
another owl type activity if were out of pellets)

11:00 Movie time / get ready for bed

Saturday, December 1

7:00 Rise and Shine! Pack up

8:00 Breakfast

8:45 Zoo Tour / Outdoor Activities

Visit exhibits

Play some games

10:00 Visit Eagles

10:15 Visit Swamp Adventure / Stream study

11:15 Finish

11:30 Load up bus

12:30 Arrive at Calvin

Packing List for Zoo Snooze 2007

Please distribute the following information to each Snoozer.
Program is scheduled to begin at 5:45 pm and end at 10:15 am the following morning (11:15 on Sundays).
This is a LOCK-IN; therefore we cannot accommodate late arrivals or early departures.
We will sleep in a heated/air-conditioned building with a carpeted floor and adjacent restrooms.
If you have any questions, please relay them through your group leader.

Packing List: (Pack lightly! All your overnight gear must be carried from your car to the sleeping area.)
q SLEEPING BAG & PILLOW (we sleep on a carpeted floor)
q SLEEPING MAT (optional)
q COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES (athletic shoes are preferable; no sandals, flip flops or open-toed shoes)
q SLEEPWEAR (pajamas, sweat suits, or t-shirts & shorts)
q CHANGE OF COMFORTABLE CLOTHING FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY
q WEATHER-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING (raincoat and cold weather gear)
q BASIC TOILETRIES (hand towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush; showers not available)
q FLASHLIGHT (adults only)
q MOSQUITO REPELLANT (optional)
*Clearly label ALL belongings. Binder Park Zoo is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
*No food or drink may be brought on Zoo grounds.

Coach Martin

Who? All TRIAGE Students

When? 4:30 PM Friday, November 30 - 1:30 PM Saturday, December 1

Where? Binder Park Zoo Overnight Extravaganza

Why? To explore the world of exotic and native animals….
To conduct research not available to the common visitor…
To observe feeding behavior of zoo animals….
To create toys for the animals and watch their behavior ….
To night hike through the natural habitats of the zoo….
To have loads of fun and pizza…..
To celebrate a successful commitment to TRIAGE….

How? Meet at the Cheesy Fish Sculpture on Friday, 11/30 at 4:30 PM
We will be traveling by bus to Binder Park Zoo
We will be arriving back at Calvin on Saturday, 12/1 at 1:30PM

Sign Up? Fill out a permission slip and turn it in to Coach Eriks or email it to her at lde3@calvin.edu

I __________________________, parent/guardian of _________________________, give my permission for my child to attend an overnight TRIAGE Special Event at Binder Park Zoo.

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parent Signature/Date

Cost? $25 Donation, if possible

I look forward to seeing you and catching up on your fall research question!
Coach Martin