RE 362 Program Design in Leisure Services W15

GROUP PROGRAM REPORT

Mid-Term Report Due: March 13, 2015 by 5pm
Final Report Due: May 1, 2015 by the end of the final exam period
DIRECTIONS: Each group will prepare one Group Program Report as shown below. The
Program Report is worth 150 points. Students are encouraged to embed this report into a
Google document or other similar platform and work on it collectively throughout the course.
Important: the group report is submitted twice: once on March 13 and again by May 1.
The Group Program Report should include all the following sections and content in the
order shown:
COVER PAGE:
A. program groups name, Raptor Scouts, A Day For The Birds
B. name of the assignment Group Program Report
C. date submitted:
D. course name and number RE 362 Program Design in Leisure Services
E. List the first and last names (correctly spelled) of each group member and each
individuals goals as a designer of this project Loren Holfeld, To provide a fun and
educational experience for youth. Julius Freeland, To learn about birds and watch kids smile.
John Merchant- To give the children a unique experience that connects them with the
outdoors. Christopher Peterson- To bring a new interest and appreciation for wildlife to the
scout troop during the program. Natalie Kretlow-To provide a fun and educational
experience;to get youth involved in the outdoors.
PART I
A. Agency/Community Culture
a. Write your program groups mission statement
To provide an educational and enjoyable experience for youth to interact with
wildlife.
b. List the Agency Goals that guided the leisure program you designed.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based
youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds
character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops
personal fitness.
The Boy Scouts of America believes and, through over a century of experience, knows
that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive
society.
The Boy Scout Leader wanted help providing a fun activity for the scouts to gain the
Naturalist Badge
c. List all the agencies and their missions you paired with for this project.
Boy Scouts of America- To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over
their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,

mentally awake, and morally straight.

Chocolay Raptor Center: Rehabilitate and rescue sick, injured and orphaned
raptors, and educate public about raptors and other birds.
Moosewood Nature Center: To celebrate nature through education and action in the Upper
Peninsula.
d. Describe the role that these agencies performed in your program3
Chocolay Raptor Center- presenting to the Boy Scout troop. They will provide the raptors
and their own transportation to the site.
Boy Scouts- Being present and learning/enjoying the experience. The Boy Scouts will be
driven to the site by parents or Boy Scout carpool system. Scouts and parents are the
audience.
Moosewood Nature Center- location of program event

B. Audience/Needs Assessment
a. Identify how your target market is a legitimate market.
Our mission is geared towards youth, which Boy scouts are. They also have the potential
to earn/work toward a Naturalist merit badge through participation in our program,
making them a great target market.
The Boy scouts are a legitimate market because they have existed since 1910. They have
over 2.7 million youth members and 1 million adult volunteers. They do want to attend
our program because we can help them towards achieving one of their badges. The Scout
Leaders are always looking for new and fun innovative ways to help students gain
badges. We will also be providing a binder of information so the program can easily be
implemented again, and we will provide the information needed to complete the
Naturalist badge.
b. Describe the process your group used to assess the specific leisure needs and interests of
your potential participants. Include, in an appendix, any forms, questions, etc. your group
used relative to the needs assessment.1.how long does the presentation last? How many
people can you do it for? Have you done it for kids? how much room do you need to work
with the birds? Do you charge a fee? Can we touch the birds?
Response summary: It takes 45 minutes to an hour to do the presentation and any number of
people as long as there is a minimum of 6 feet between the bird handlers and the audience.
The presentation is often done for kids and they usually request a 150 dollar donation but we
don't have to pay if we don't want because we are a school group but we are going to try to
come up with it anyway.
Contacted Scout leader to discuss needs and interests of the troop in relation to general
interest and award potential
Contacted Chocolay Raptor Center in order to discuss Scout needs and information
covered in presentation.
In contact with different venues such as Moosewood Nature Center, and Presque Isle
Park
Continued to communicate with cub and boy scout groups to inform them of our progress
with planning the event. We were able to lock a room and date for Moosewood Nature
Center, and we are currently waiting for a response from ASL on if we were approved for a
grant to cover the costs of the program.

c. Name the agency and/or population for which you designed your program. (e.g. may be
general public or an agency like Big Brother/Big Sisters) (Boy scouts of America/Cub
Scouts)
d. Prepare a paragraph or list that describes your targeted clientele (age, socio-economic
status; physical, mental, social characteristics, any other characteristics that describe them).
Age: Cub Scouts 5-11
SES: Middle Class family children
Physical: Small, male, children
Mental: Preadolescent boys, silly,
Social Characteristics: These are youth who participate in the scouting program to
gain outdoor awareness skills as well as becoming future civil leaders/model citizens.
C. Goals
a. List the Program Goals for your program
To teach the boy scouts knowledge of raptors by working with the Chocolay
Raptor Center on April 19th.
To evoke interest in nature by going on a nature walk, and finding items in the
wild that will help participants work towards the Naturalist Badge during this
program.
To bring awareness to the Raptor Center by providing the opportunity for the Boy
Scouts and family members to learn the importance of raptors and other local
birds during this lesson.
b. Describe the leisure opportunity you have designed by:
i.
Listing the Program Design Goals developed in your program
To help the scouts make progress toward/earn their Naturalist badge on April 19th.
To foster a relationship between the Boy Scouts & the Chocolay Raptor Center by the end of
the program.
To provide an outdoor experience for the Boy Scouts by providing a fun and educational
Nature walk after the Raptor Center Presentation
ii.
Identifying how your program meets the leisure needs and interests of
your clientele
Needs are met through our program by helping the scouts earn their Naturalist badge.
Checked Naturalist Badge requirements and provided all necessary materials needed to
complete the badge through field guides, Chocolay Raptor Center presentation, attending a
nature center (Moosewood), and providing detailed lists of native species in the upper
peninsula of Michigan (main components for Naturalist Badge) By taking participants on a
nature walk after the presentation, scouts will be able to be in the field and learn hands on
about nature, see nature, and doing something out of the ordinary routine.
iii.
Identifying how your program is a feasible program within all our available
resources
The Chocolay Raptor Center and Boy Scout Troop are both local programs. The Raptor
Center is pleased to do these educational programs. The scouts needed help gaining some
badges and doing fun activities in the process
PART II: OPERATION STRATEGIES
1. Program Plan. Include all of the following:
a. Program Title- A Day For The Birds
b. Date of your program April 19

c. Time of your program 12-1:30 P.M.

d. Location of your program Chocolay Raptor Center or Troop Meeting Place
e. Operation Details. For each of the following components (1-14) include the plans made
for the program (include, in appendices, any additional materials used; e.g. a map of the
facility, promotional flyer, checklist, forms, etc.)
1) Venue arrangements: Chocolay Raptor Center or Troop Meeting place, but locked in
Moosewood Nature Center for Raptor Presentation
2) Special arrangements: Provide accessibility for all participants by accommodating to their
personal needs
After communication with scout leaders found there were no special arrangements needed
3) Inclusion Plan: Approximately 15 participants, 3 scout leaders, parent volunteers, and any
other participants are welcome to enjoy Chocolay Raptor Center presentation
4) Equipment, Supplies and Material Needs
Paper, Divider, binder.
Scouts will be given field guides that include helpful information to complete the
Naturalist Badge
The scout leader will be given a master copy binder with all the materials needed to
help the scouts complete badge. The binder will include a full list of native species to
the Upper Peninsula, Bird Flyways, and a master copy of the field guide so the guides
and program can be implemented in the future.
First Aid Kit
Computer for communication and document writing
See Appendix IV. - VII.
5) Promotion Plan- email We have met with Becky in person and decided on: Who- her boy
scouts from before and her new cub scouts. They will also be accompanied by their parents.
What- learning of raptors through the Chocolay Raptor Center. Where- MooseWood Nature
Center. When- 4/19 12:00 P.M. A flyer/save the date document was emailed to the scout
leaders to hand send out to the scouts See appendix III
6) Budget and Pricing Information
Cost Items

Anticipated Cost

Actual Cost

Fixed Costs
Direct Fixed Costs

Indirect Fixed Costs

Speaker Fee(150.00)

150.00

Facility(50.00)

50.00

Paper(4.00)

0.00

Binder(4.00)

$2.00

Dividers(2.00)

$1.76

Printing(10.00)

$35.97

(220.00)

239.73

(0.00)

0.00

Changing Fixed Costs

Total Fixed costs

Variable Costs

Total Variable Costs/Person

Overview- Our program is intended to put on an event to pare the Chocolay Raptor Center
with the Boy Scouts of America in hopes to better educate them on bird rehabilitation. By
doing so, the Raptor Center has agreed to work with us to achieve our mission and goals. We
also hope to get the boy scouts a start on earning a merit badge. The program will consist of
an active lecture from the Raptor Center followed by an educational nature hike.
Speaker Fee- The Raptor Center asks for a $150.00 speaker fee to go towards the cost of
maintenance and care for the birds. Also, for their time in educating the community.
Estimating there will be roughly 10 boy scouts that would amount to $15.00 dollars per child.
Facility- We will be hosting our event at the Moosewood Nature Center in Marquette
Michigan. The cost in renting their facility is $50.00 for this event.
Paper/Binder/Dividers/Printing- The Boy Scouts are required to find various wildlife as a
credential for earning their merit badge. We intend to provide them with a book of images
and descriptions of different native plants and animals. This will help them to visually see
what wildlife to look for while on the nature hike.
Gas- The cost of gas would amount to $5.00 per car for the programmers to get to and from
the sight.
7) Registration Plan.
We have been in contact with Becky and Janelle through e-mail. The cub scouts have
6 boys and 2 leaders, and the boy scouts have 10-15 participants and possibly parents
of those scouts.
Once we have everything locked in, we will e-mail the troop leaders with a save the
date document they can pass out to the scouts. They will know by the end of the
week (April 11 ) and once the boys have the information, the scout leaders will
provide a better count.

8) Staffing and Staff Orientation Plan there will be two people handle the birds and giving
the presentation at the front of the room and in front of the audience. there will also be five
people from our group that will be ensuring the smooth transitions and implementation of the
program.
All 5 group members will be attending the program, there are 2 leaders at the Raptor Center,
2 cub scout troop leaders, probably someone from Moosewood will be in attendance, and
possibly parent volunteers. We will stand up front and introduce our group and the Raptor
Center, and thank Moosewood, and provide a brief safety introduction. During the
presentation our group members will be located throughout the room supervising. After the
presentation we will be leading and guiding the nature walk along with the troop leaders.
9) Management Plan
Are we set up? setup
Is everyone here? head count
Are the bird handlers ready to start ? check with the bird handlers
Are we on schedule? check schedule
What can I help with? oversee the program
Supervise during presentation, group members will be stationed around the center, and not all
gathered in the back of the room
Debrief of Raptor Center
Segway participants outdoors for a nature walk.
Pass out information sheets on naturalist badge.
Facilitate walk with the troop leaders.
Overall debrief and pass evaluation forms
include checklist and how you will manage the program
10) Cancellation Plan -event will be rescheduled to the convenience of both participating
agencies. If things fall through with Moosewood, our back up plan is to hold the event at the
PIEF.
11) Set-up- seating arrangement and presentation table when will you arrive? include all
materials needed for/during set-up
The program will start at Noon so we will be arriving around 11:30 a.m. We will use any
tables and chairs that MooseWood will provide. We will bring handouts, information, and all
components needed to complete the naturalist badge for students to take home.
12) Risk Management Plan- All birds remain attached to handler at multiple points at all
times and audience will be situated a safe distance away from the birds. First aid kits on
hand. Included are risk forms and safety protocols for Chocolay Raptor Center as well as
NMU, see appendix I and II for Risk Management Waiver Forms and Risk Management
Plan
13) Animation Plan Animation plan included on separate document

Frame 1- Set-up
x1, y1- People
x2,y2- Physical Setting
Leisure objects
x3,3- Structure
Relationships

x4,y4- Animation
x1-Raptor Center, Programmers
y1- Programmers meet Raptor Center
x2- Clean, ready
y2- Prepare safe environment
x3- Moosewood Nature Ctr.
y3- Provided Learning environment
x4- Organize setting
y4- Prepared for Scouts arrival

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T1
Hard:
Prepare introduction

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Frame 2- Introduction
x1,y1- People
Physical Setting
Leisure objects
Structure
x2,y2- Relationships
Animation
x1- Programmers, Raptor Center, and Boy scouts
y1-Programmers and Raptor Center meet Boy Scouts
x2- Raptor center, Boy Scouts
y2- Scouts and Raptors connect

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T2
Soft: Raptor Center will grab Boy Scouts attention

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Frame 3- Presentation
x1,y1- People
Physical Setting
x2,y2- Leisure objects
Structure
Relationships
x4,y1- Animation
x1- Scouts, Raptor Center
y1- Scouts gain knowledge from Raptor Center
x2- Birds
y2- Birds used to teach Scouts
x4- Raptor Center Presentation
y1- Students gain insight throughout presentation

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T3
Hard: Conclude presentation; Boy Scouts will prepare for nature hike

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Frame 3- Nature Hike

x1- People
x2, y1- Physical Setting

x3,y3-Leisure objects
Structure
Relationships
x4,y2- Animation
x1- Programmers, Scouts
y1- Programmers Lead hike for scout
x2- Presque Isle
y2-Provided informational nature hike
x3-Image/Description booklet
y3- Scouts identify wildlife
x4- Walk through P.I.
y4- Scouts work toward merit badge

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T4
Soft: Small gathering

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Frame 4- Wrap-up
x1,y1- People
Physical Setting
Leisure objects
Structure
Relationships
Animation
x1- Programmers, Scouts
y1- Programmers Evaluate scouts and say good byes

-----------------------------------------------------------14) Program Wrap-up- Debrief, say thank you to participants and program volunteer, pass out
evaluation forms, and pass out master copy binder to scout leaders.
2. Self & Peer Evaluation Rubric and Criteria.
a. Include a copy of your groups Evaluation Rubric and Criteria for evaluation
Also see appendix IX

Participatio
n

30
Perfect

25
Good

20
Acceptabl
e

15
Not too
bad

10
Needs
Improveme
nt

5
Very
Poor

0
No
ne

Always
willing
to help
group
with
task.

Helping
group most
of the time.

Helping
group at
least
sometime
s.

Doing
the bare
minimu
m to be
involve
d.

Being
silent and
not putting
forth work.

Not
knowin
g who
your
group is
or what
they are
doing.

No
ne

Contributio
n

Pulling
their
weight
and
then
some.
Great
ideas
great
work
ethic

Going
beyond
what is
expected
by just a
little

Only
doing
what is
expected
of them

At least
trying,
even if
their
work
wont
make
final cut

Very little
suggesting
of ideas or
help

Not
No
even
ne
attempti
ng to do
work or
give
their
opinion.

Communic
ation

Always
having
the
ability
to be in
contact.
Phone,
email,
and in
person.
speakin
g to
group
with
info
during
meeting
.

Solid
communica
tion, good
response
time to
email and
texts

Being a
little quiet
in group
discussion
, delayed
email and
text
response.

Not
really
voicing
opinion.
Being
rather
mute.

No verbal
communica
tion, little
response

Pretty
silent

No
ne

OpenHaving
mindedness the
willingn
ess to
change
and
listen to
all
group
member
s

Knowing
others ideas
but not
putting
forth full
effort to
change

Not really
showing
the ability
to change
or find
middle
ground

Not
changin
g but at
least
being
aware
of
others
ideas

No
considerati
ons to
others ideas

Not
even
listenin
g or
knowin
g other
group
member
s ideas.

No
ne

Preparedne
ss

Always
showin
g up to
group
ready to
work
and
with
proper
equipm
ent

Forgetting
a couple
utensils but
mentally
being on
point.

Remembe
ring
utensils
but not
having
high level
of focus.

At least
being
attempti
ng help
but lack
of
preparat
ion
shows

No real
previous
time spent
on project
before
meetings.

Only
sense of
preparat
ion is
that of
what
has
been
covered
in class.

No
ne

b. Include a list of individual roles, duties and/or responsibilities for each member of your
group
Commitment
Participation
Enthusiasm
Our group meets on Wednesdays at 11am, and we work together to answer questions,
send e-mails, make phone calls, and fill out program information. We all take turns
writing information on the Google Document.

Program Checklist

Major
Function

Task

Time
Required
to
Complete

Deadlin
e

Group
Member/s
Responsible for
Implementatio
n

Program
Design

Develop program,
All semester
contact other
agencies and
businesses to
participate in
program, develop
content for
program,
implement program

May 1st
10-1150

All Group
Members
John made lots of
calls

Site
Selection

Reserve
Moosewood,
Select Hike Route

2 hours

Friday,
April 17

All

Staffing

362 Programmers,
Raptor Center, Boy

11:30am
(Programmers

Start of
Program

All Group
Members

Scouts

, Raptor
Center),
12:00pm(Boy
Scouts)

Promotion

Save the date

flyers, email
communication

The semester
took about a
half hour to
design flyer
and email the
flyer to scout
leaders

Equipment,
Supplies,
Materials

Gather tables,
papers, chairs,
make field guide
and master copy
binder, prepare
nature walk

Setup takes
April 19th
about 30
(program
minutes, took date)
5 hours to
prepare field
guides, took
about 2 hours
to put together
guides and
nature walk

All group members

Registratio
n

Contact boy scout

leaders and get an
estimate of
participants

Beginning of
semester
spent about 20
minutes
emailing and
had a meeting
with scout
leader

ASAP,
figured out
estimate
about 1-2
weeks into
program
design

Natalie and Chris

emailed frequently
and all group
members were
present for the
meeting

Staff
Training

Not applicable

Program
Operation

Setup, Raptor
Center
presentation,
Snacks, Hike

approx. 2-3
hours

May 19

All Group
Members

Evaluation

Complete
Evaluation

April 19thMay 1st

May 1st

All Group
Members

Group
Presentatio
n

Provide a
powerpoint for
class with pictures

Last month of
semester

Thursday
the 24th

All group members

2 weeks
before
program
date

Natalie

Submission
of Final
Group
Report

Finish Program

Winter
Semester

May 1st

All group members

PART III: FOLLOW-UP ANALYSIS

1. Prepare a statement that describes
a. how your program did or did not meet your Groups Mission statement
We absolutely met our groups mission statement because we got all positive feedback and
we involved youth with animals in a fun and educational learning environment.
b. how your program did or did not meet the Agency/ies Mission
2.
Prepare a statement that describes how your program did or did not meet your
Agency Goals
Our program meet our Agency goal. We provided an educational experience for the
boy scouts and from their smiles, Im sure it was enjoyable. Also we provided field guides so
they can also go back to some of the knowledge the Raptor Center presented.
3.
Prepare a statement that describes how your program met or did not meet your
Program Goals
We feel that we met all of our program goals as a design group. The scouts definitely
learned some new information and showed a great interest in searching for wildlife and
native plant species on our hike.
4. Prepare a statement that describes how your program met or did not meet your Program
Design Goals
We certainly fostered a relationship between the scouts and raptor center; they want
to do it again in the future. We also helped to knock out some of the requirements toward
their Naturalist badge, and certainly had a fun nature walk. The scouts loved it!
5.
Evaluation Plan. (This is your plan to evaluate your program not each other.) The
plan should include the following elements:
a. Purpose of the evaluation is to ensure the results of the program was success as specified
by agencies and group goals (Why evaluate?) We evaluate so we can determine how us as
individuals can improve and how our overall program can improve.
b. Audience- the audience is our teacher and ourselves we want to know the level of
attention that was giving how the audience relate to the presenters, was this event productive.
With this information the program can be cut or improved. (Who is the evaluation for? What
questions do they want answered? What will they do with the information?)
bc. Process- via email and in person
d. Issues/questions: See appendix IX. Needed to conduct evaluations would be to brainstorm
and list a series of questions that would be helpful to improve the event for the future, and
obtain a general outcome of the program by gaining the participants perspective.
e. Resources would be group members, paper, printer, computer to type questions into
formal document, a program to evaluate, participants to be evaluated by, and examples of
other surveys/questionnaires provided in class resources.
f. Evidence- pictures, surveys, and quotes that capture the spirit of the event
g. Data gathered via email, direct contact, and debrief
h.
Analysis- do to uniform questions data can be gathered into a statistical quantitative
form. The evaluation form left an area for comments and qualitative data was also retrieved.
i. Reporting in a brief summary or presentation (How can evaluation findings be reported?)

Presented April 23, 2015

Sent e-mail copy of presentation April 29, 2015
6.
Evaluation Report. Include the following:
a. Title of the Program A Day For The Birds
b. Executive Summary - maximum one page summary of the procedures and results
c.
Body of the Report
i.
Purpose of the evaluation
ii.
Evaluation Questions
iii.
Description of the program
iv.
Data gathering and analytical methods
v.
Findings
vi.
Conclusions
vii.
Appendices (items not contained in the Body of the Report; such as
survey instruments, data tables, letters of testimony, newspaper articles, website, etc.)
i. The purpose of the evaluation was to receive feedback. Once we have the critique was can
edit our program in the future. Also this will help us know how we can improve as
individuals.
ii. The evaluation questions were designed to get insight from the troop leaders. We wanted
to find out how productive they viewed our program and if they would consider doing it
again.
iii. Our program was described as a learning experience for boy scouts in pursuit of their
Raptor badge. The program consisted of the Moosewood Nature Center as our venue, the
Chocolay Raptor Center as presenters, and the Boy Scouts as the audience.
iv. The data gathered was the program evaluation the group handed out to the scout leaders.
Some of the analytical methods used were evaluation, observing the implementation looking
for strengths and weaknesses that could improve the program in the future, and creative
thinking.
v.We found that our program was very successful. Afterwards the troop leaders approached
us and thanked all of us multiple times. Also we we were surprised at the attention span of
our participants. They set through the presentation with minimal interruptions. On the nature
hike they seemed very content with being outside and exploring.
vi. To conclude there our very few things we would change about our program. On all parts
we our led to believe it was a success. We realize that the program was a little pricey and they
may affect its possibility in the future.
vii. See appendices section
7.

Identify the Disposition Decision you would recommend for your program.
The disposition for A Day For The Birds depends on how much money the
organization is willing to spend on the program. The cost for the Raptor Center was $150,
$50 for renting the Moosewood Nature Center, and about $60 in supplies for tools to
complete the Naturalist Badge. The program could be modified to be cheaper, and some of
the supply costs went towards making a master copy binder, so to implement the program
again one would only have to account for the printing costs. The presentation could be done
outdoors, and not at Moosewood. Instead the scouts could go into Moosewood and interact
with the animals present because attending a Nature Center is one of the requirement options.
Overall, having the Raptor Center come speak about the birds and environment is a great
experiential way to connect youth with nature and get the youth involved for a different

learning experience. The Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders had an enjoyable experience and
asked if we would be interested in working with them in the future.

APPENDIX
I.
RISK MANAGEMENT WAIVER
THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT
Please read and understand this document before signing
If you have any questions please ask your instructor or consult an attorney.
Northern Michigan University has done everything possible to assure that our participants experience will
be rewarding. We wish to inform our participants that RE 362, A Day For The Birds, is not risk free.

Participants should be aware of safety procedures and emergency action plans in case of
accident or severe weather. The same elements that contribute to the unique character and fun of the
course can cause loss or damage to equipment, injury, illness, or in extreme circumstances, permanent
trauma or death. We do not want to heighten or reduce your enthusiasm for the experience, but we do want
you to know in advance what to expect, and to be informed of some of the possible risks. We ask that you
read this, sign it, initial where indicated, and return it to your instructor.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK
Accidents can occur during travel to and from the activity area. Foot travel, on and off trails, can be steep,
rocky, icy, slippery and/or swampy, and can involve crossing streams, crossing marshes, bogs and/or
swamps where footing can be awkward. Participants can slip or fall during travel, resulting in injury.
Drowning is possible in and around water. Poisonous or dangerous plants, insects, or animals may be
encountered and can cause harmful effects, injury and/or death to some participants. Exposure to the
natural elements can be uncomfortable or harmful. Dehydration, cold, sunburn, hypothermia, frost nip, frost
bite, heat, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, wind, rain, snow, ice, and simply being in the open for the length of
the hikes or time on the water can be uncomfortable and cause injury. It is also possible that some
participants would suffer mental anguish or trauma from the experience or their injuries.
This program requires participation with the Chocolay Raptor Center, listen to a presentation that includes
being in the presence of wild animals, and hiking activities that could potentially involve unfavorable
weather conditions. Participants should not touch the animals because animals are wild, are not custom to
contact with humans, and contact with wild animals could cause potential harm.
This list is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of possible injuries, trauma, or accidents that may occur while
participating in RE 362, A Day For The Birds. Most of these injuries are rare and are not likely to
encounter them, however, they have occurred and you need to know about them and other possible injuries
not mentioned above.
I certify that I am fully capable of participating in RE 362, A Day For The Bids. I state that I have read
the above statement on some of the possible risks in this course. Therefore, I assume full responsibility for
myself for bodily injury, death and loss of personal property and any expense as a result of my negligence,
negligence of other participants on the course, or the negligence of Northern Michigan University. I also
understand that Northern Michigan University reserves the right to refuse participation to by any person it
judges to be incapable or meeting the rigors and requirements of the course. I certify that I am in
sufficiently good health to undertake the course and that Northern Michigan University has made no
representations to me with respect to my fitness to undertake this course. I further agree to notify my
instructor of any hazardous, unsafe, pertinent medical and/or health information, or injury-producing
conditions which may affect the safety of this course.

CONTRACT, WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Northern Michigan University, their agents, and employees from all
claims, damages, losses, injuries and expenses arising out of or resulting from participation in RE 362, A
Day For The Birds. I further agree to release, acquit and covenant not to sue Northern Michigan
University, their agents and/or employees for all actions, causes of action claims or damages, damages in
law or remedies in equity of whatever kind, including the negligence of Northern Michigan University,
their agents and/or employees, myself, or other participants in this course. In short, I cannot sue Northern
Michigan University, their agents and employees, and if I do, I cannot collect any money.

I agree to the site of any lawsuit and the law governing any such law suit shall be Michigan and governed
by Michigan law. The terms of this agreement shall continue to be in effect after RE 362, A Day For The
Birds.
Any liquidated damages, I hereby agree that if Northern Michigan University, their agents and/or
employees are forced to defend any action, lawsuit or litigation by myself, my executors, or my heirs, on
my familys or my behalf, my heirs or executors, I agree to pay Northern Michigan Universitys, their
agents and/or employees costs and attorney fees if they successfully defend such action, lawsuit, or
litigation.
IMAGE RELEASE: By my initials, I ____________ authorize and release to Northern Michigan
University the use of my image in any photograph or video recording for any purpose of Northern
Michigan University.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION/TREATMENT: By my initials, I ___________ hereby
give permission for transport to any medical facility or hospital and I authorize any qualified course
instructor, leader, participant, or medical personnel to render necessary medical care for myself.
By checking this box, I indicate that I have adequate medical insurance for myself.
By checking this box, I indicate that I do not have adequate medical insurance for myself and I
acknowledge the financial and other risks associated with that.
I, _____________________________________________________, of my own free will, for my family,
(print name)
my minor children, my heirs and executors and myself, have read, understand and acknowledge the risks
and liability for myself this ___________ day of _________________ 20_____.
SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________
A copy of this release can be used as if it were an original.

II. RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

1. Report and Record Keeping

Participants or parents/guardians will read and sign all required forms, including
waivers, releases, and assumption of risks.
o Boy Scouts had their own procedures and did not require a release or waiver document.
Still had documents in case.

Program leaders know where to find and are capable of completing all risk
management forms, including accident and incident reports. Chocolay Raptor Center and
Moosewood Nature Center have all the necessary paperwork on hand if any emergency were
to happen.
Waiver, release, and assumption of Risk will be present at program just in case of
emergency
Boy Scouts had their own procedures, and did not require a release or waiver
Moosewood Nature Center did not require a waiver
Chocolay Raptor Center had a waiver of safety for their own operations but did not
require participants to sign documents
Boy Scouts signed documents upon sign up which allowed us to take pictures for the
program, some participants chose to opt out of being photographed
2. Facilities Inspection and Hazard Abatement
Ask Moosewood before program if appropriate inspections and facility codes are
current
Scouted hiking area a few days prior to taking the boy scouts to the area
3. Participant Safety Briefing
Participant behavioral expectations regarding the program and Chocolay Raptor
Center birds will be discussed prior to the presentation

Participants will be informed of rules for the trail before going on the hike such as
aspects of leave no trace, no littering, no dogs on Presque isle, stay on the trail, do
not pick flowers or plants in the area
4. Staff Supervision
The program will have the five group members, there will be at least 2 scout leaders,
and possibly 3 or more parent volunteers and there will be at most 15 scouts. During
the presentation, there will be a member from Moosewood present at the facility and
the raptor center presenters.
The raptor center will give a safety briefing.
Pictures of the birds might be okay as long as there is no flash.
Group members will be guiding and supervising the activity, and the scout leaders
can
supervise and enjoy the presentation.
5. Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures are clearly posted at the Moosewood Nature Facility

Program leaders will know what to do in case of an emergency

o In case of emergency Moosewood Nature center has 2 fire escape doors, a fire
extinguisher, and a first aid kit will be present
o Program leaders will guide participants towards exits and let the participants exit first
o If someone trips and falls on the hike, there will be a first aid kit that will be able to
provide aid for simple cuts and bruises
o Program leaders certified in first aid will help administer aid
o If anything is to happen with the birds and participants, one of the group members will fill
out an incident report and have the patron in distress fill out a waiver release from the
Chocolay Raptor Center and/or follow the incident procedures the Raptor Center has set.
o Participants will be told procedures for the birds before beginning the presentation.
o Participants will be told procedures if inclement weather were to happen and are outdoors.
Inclement weather should not have an effect on Moosewood Nature Center unless there were
a power outage or tornado. Incase of tornado participants should stay away from windows
and duck and cover. If power is lost program may have to be rescheduled and a further
assessment should be made if and when it will be safe to leave the area.
III. Save the Date
IV. Naturalist Badge Requirements
V. Native Species List
VI. Native Birds Checklist
VII. Field Guide for Scouts
IX. Participant/Program Evaluation of NMU A Day for the Birds
SUBMISSION OF WORK
Work should be submitted on-line as word documents.
Work should be organized (in the order identified above) and sections clearly identified
with section titles, numbers/letters.
Your groups program name should be included in the subject line with the title of the
project

 Professional Presentation of Work Criteria: submitted on time, contents organized, typed,

correct spelling/grammar, all sections included and clearly marked, all contents included.
Group and individual reports must be submitted by required deadlines to receive credit
RUBRIC:
See Group Program Report Rubric as separate document