Interpretive Guide Course Registration

CIG South Platte Park, November 2022

November 8 - 11, 2022
South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Instructors: Skot Latona, Cindy Robinson
Registration Cost: $230 (the certificate is an additional $150)

South Platte Park, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver interpretive programs or have contact with the public at interpretive sites.

Course Options

There are two options for this course.

Option one: take the course without obtaining the CIG certificate.
Option two: take the course and add the certificate as a Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG). You will pay an additional fee for the certificate. The CIG lasts four years and comes with a complimentary one year membership. If you are already a member of NAI we will add your complimentary membership onto the end of your current membership.

The CIG Program

The nationally recognized Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program is designed for anyone in the interpretive field. Whether you’re a new hire, a professional looking to refresh your skills, or beginning a second career, this course will aid you in improving your presentation techniques. The course combines the theoretical foundations of the profession with practical strategies in delivering quality interpretive programming to visitors.

This 32-hour course includes:

  • The history, definition, and principles of interpretation.
  • Techniques on how to make your programs purposeful, enjoyable, relevant, organized, and thematic.
  • How to use tangible objects to connect your audience to intangible ideas and universal concepts.
  • The 2 requirements needed to obtain a CIG (program outline, and 10 minute interpretive presentation).

Lodging

You can receive a discount rate of $89/night at the luxury Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel, about 10 miles from the Nature Center. The hotel has a restaurant, and is about a half-mile for other food options. To take advantage of this rate, call (303) 790-0202 to register and say that you are part of the Certified Interpretive Guide course through South Suburban’s Carson Nature Center.  The hotel is about a 30-minute drive or 45-minute bus ride to South Platte Park.


Instructors

Cindy Robinson is a Certified Interpretive Trainer. During her 19 years as a park interpreter, she has developed successful tools and techniques for working with all age groups that she can’t wait to share with you.

Skot Latona is a Certified Interpretive Trainer and Certified Heritage Interpreter, and managed the Interpretation Program at South Platte Park for 12 years, before becoming the Park Manager overseeing all operations including education programs. Prior to that he worked as an interpreter for Colorado State Parks. He received the National Interpretive Manager award from NAI in 2014.

Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact Skot Latona at skotl@sspr.org or call 303-730-1022.

Special Terms and Cancellations

Cancellations and transfers must be made in writing and emailed, postmarked, or faxed by October 23, 2022. A nonrefundable processing fee of $50 will be assessed. Emailed cancellations and transfers should be sent to certification@interpnet.com. Cancellations and transfers cannot be made by phone.

No transfers or refunds will be given after October 23, 2022.
When
11/8/2022 - 11/11/2022
Where
South Platte Park 3000 W Carson Dr Littleton, CO 80120 UNITED STATES
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