CIG Mission Creek Regional Park February 2022

February 22-26, 2022
Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan
Mission Creek Regional Park
2363A Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 7N7, Canada
Instructor: Rose Maunder
Registration Cost: $230 USD (Certificate is an additional $150USD)



Regional Parks of the Central Okanagan, 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. 

The Central Okanagan of British Columbia is known for it’s wineries and fruit orchards. The course is to take place in the main city of Kelowna, which is located on the shores of Lake Okanagan, surrounded by pine forests and provincial parks. Downhill skiing at Big White Mountain Resort as well as a variety of cross country ski trails are close by. Consider coming a day early or leaving a day after the course to take in what the whole area has to offer.

Covid-19 considerations will be made in the running of this course. Additional distancing and spacing will be set up in our classroom space, we will expect folks to wear masks when indoors. You will need to show proof of double vaccination to participate in the course.

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).

Schedule

The Certified Interpretive Guide Course will take place starting on the morning of Tuesday Feb 22 and will run consecutively for five days finishing on Saturday Feb 26. You can expect for the course times to run like this: Tuesday Feb 22, 9:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Wednesday Feb 23 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Thursday Feb 24 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday Feb 25 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday Feb 26, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Instructor


Rose Maunder has been working in the interpretive guiding industry for the past 20 years. Presently she is the event planner for the parks department in the Central Okanagan. Developing programs and activities that take place in over 30 different regional parks. She also enjoys leading nature based educational programs for school groups, seniors and the general public. Past experience involved running the daily operations for a tour guiding company based in Banff National Park. Hiring and training guiding teams to deliver interpretive based tours throughout western Canada. Rose has also worked in the outdoor guiding industry in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.  Rose holds her Masters in Environmental Studies and her thesis focused on assuring quality in guided interpretation in nature based settings. Rose loves sharing her passion and knowledge with others and is looking forward to teaching the CIG course.

Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact Rose Maunder at rose.maunder@rdco.com or call (250) 258-7871.

Special Terms and Cancellations

Cancellations and transfers must be made in writing and emailed, postmarked, or faxed by February 6, 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 February 6, 2022.
When
2/22/2022 - 2/26/2022
Where
Mission Creek Regional Park Environmental Education Centre For The Okanagan 2363A Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1X7N7 CANADA
Online registration not available.

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