Registration

Registration

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Procedures Parent Information Forms

Registration is now open for Summer 2010 classes.
NOTE: Registration process is a bit different this year. See details under "Procedures", below.
Short story, for those familiar with the old system: we no longer do phone-in registration, except for the two-week period just before any given class.

Note that 2010 registrations require a new Year 2010 waiver form (available at bottom of this page).

Please note:

Classes will be held regardless of weather.

Parents cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.

Refund Policy: Please read the refund policy under Parent Information, below. In general, you must cancel 5 days before class to receive a refund.

You may register your child for a class either by mail (using either a check or a credit card) or by faxing the registration and credit card forms. (The Program Waiver form (liability waiver) must be signed and mailed [or faxed] in either case.) Note that we accept Visa and MasterCard only. We do not have an electronic registration system.

Please use a separate registration form for each child.

You will be notified if any class you have selected is already full.

	We will accept phone-in registration using a credit card, but only during the two-week period just before each class. This will be available between 10:00am and 4:00pm seven days per week. The Program Waiver form must be signed and mailed or faxed (or sent with the child on the first day of class, if registering at the last minute).
	When you call, tell the volunteer you are calling about the "Nature Discovery for Kids" program, and give the class name and date. (Remember that the Nature Center information desk is staffed by a variety of volunteers with lots of activities to track, and they won't necessarily be familiar with every Nature Discovery class.)

NOTE: You should register at least five days before class, as classes may be cancelled or expanded based upon enrollment! If you delay you may find that the class has filled, but with sufficient interest well before the class date some classes can be expanded to two teachers and twice the students. Also, if too many people delay, the class could be cancelled for lack of enrollment.

By Mail

Mail the Registration Form, a check or Charge Card Form, and a Year 2010 Waiver to the Nature Center.
Please use a separate registration form for each child.

You may omit the Waiver if you already have a current (year 2010) waiver on file for this child.

You may also submit these materials in person at the Nature Center.

By Fax

Between 10:00am and 4:00pm (including weekends), fax the Registration Form, the Charge Card Form, and a Year 2010 Waiver to the Nature Center.
Please use a separate registration form for each child.
If you wish, you may omit the Charge Card Form and phone this information to the Nature Center after faxing the other forms.

You may omit the Waiver if you already have a current (year 2010) waiver on file for this child.

Nature Center phone number

505-344-7240

Nature Center fax number

505-344-4505

Nature Center mailing address

Nature Discovery for Kids
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria NW
Albuquerque NM 87107

Parent Information
See Forms for a nice printable copy of this.

We have an exciting program planned and are pleased that your child will be joining us. We will meet in the parking lot at the starting time. All children will be picked up in the parking lot at the end of the session.

Please be prompt. Classes meet in the parking lot and disperse throughout the area. If you are too late you may not find your class.

Please read the refund policy carefully. It is designed to be fair to everyone.

The number of students registered affects the kids on the waiting list, lesson plans, purchase of supplies and materials, bookkeeping, payments to the teachers and to the Friends of RGNC, whether a class is cancelled or expanded, and more.

Refund Policy

1. Refunds will be given if the participant notifies the RGNC five (5) days before class begins.

2. Transfers from one class to another must be made five (5) days before class begins.

3. If a last minute cancellation must be made, please find a child who can attend in your child’s absence. No refunds can be given unless notified five (5) days before class. If the new child does not have a waiver on file, fill one out at the time of the class.

4. If enrollment is too low, the instructor will cancel five (5) days before the class begins and a refund will be given.

5. Refunds will be given by check. Please allow at least two weeks. No refunds can be given after the five day cut-off.

Recommendations:

1. Long pants will prevent scratches, scrapes and insect bites. Shorts may be cooler, though.

2. Sneakers or boots for hiking. Sandals are not appropriate.

3. Always wear clothes that can get dirty.

4. Sunscreen and insect repellent need to be applied before class.

5. A water container that can be easily carried.

6. Unless specified, no food. Exception: bring a brown-bag supper to the Friday night classes.

Remember:

1. Classes will be held regardless of weather.

2. Parents cannot attend class due to limited space and supplies.

Basic program:

Although each Nature Center program is different, instructors usually follow a common format. Typically a session will begin with a factual overview of the topic. This might be in the form of discussion, game, pictures, slides, short video, study of models or real animals.

The nature hike is a favorite of most students. Exploration and observation are exciting.

Frequently there are trail activities and games, such as scavenger hunts, collecting insects, or other data. Some classes collect specimens, some have projects.

Then usually the children return to the Center, the outdoor classroom or the beautiful observation room for follow up and review.

Important !!:

Children must stay with the group at all times.

It is imperative that the children behave and obey instructors. Potential safety hazards will be discussed. Those whose conduct or influence creates safety or discipline problems will be asked to leave. They will not receive a refund.

Please don’t bring electronic games, toys or other distractions.

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Forms

If you have any difficulty loading or printing these forms, please email the webmaster@naturediscovery.org. We are eager for feedback on the usability of our site!

NOTE: The Summer Flyer and the Registration forms were updated and corrected on March 29.
Please download these forms again if you have an older copy.
Thanks!

2010 Summer Flyer (251KB) Class schedule for Summer 2010.

Program Registration Form (156KB)

Charge Card Form (50KB)

Program Waiver (76KB) This is the 2010 waiver form. Please submit a new Year 2010 waiver for each child when you first register that child for a class this year. Thank you.

Information for Parents and Guardians (77KB)

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