Teen Indiana Master Naturalist


Teen Indiana Master Naturalist
Date/Time
Registration Begins
6/21/2022 5:00 AM
Last Day To Register
9/13/2022 12:00 PM
Age Requirement
Birthdate must be between 10/16/2006 and 9/15/2013
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**If you're interested in registering your child for this session please see our Junior/Teen IMN program registration.  

*For full program details, including session topics, please see our webpage. Merry Lea hosts Junior & Teen IMN program series in collaboration with Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site.

The IMN program features various nature topics for local youth to discover Indiana’s outdoor world through hands-on activities, outdoor investigations, volunteering, and learning from local experts across different career paths, interests and organizations.

AGES AND TIMES

Junior IMN: ages 9 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Teen IMN: ages 13 – 17 | 1 – 4 p.m.*

*Please note the November session is in the evening from 5 – 8 p.m.

Junior and Teen IMN age limits are determined by the student’s age as of April 20, 2023. If there are different ages in the same family, the parents can decide which session they’d like their students to attend (together or separate).

Homeschool programs are available at Merry Lea for children ages 6-8.

REGISTRATION

Cost: $100/child for all 8 sessions
This covers books, snacks, patches for completion awards, administrative fees and various program supplies. Fee is due in full upon registration and is non-refundable.

Sign-ups: Students must register for the entire series (all 8 sessions), not individual programs.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATION 

• Participate in at least 6 out of 8 course sessions
• Complete volunteer service with a local or state natural resources organization (Junior IMN: 6 hours, Teen IMN: 12 hours)
• Complete a pre- and post-survey during the first and last course sessions

EXPECTATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT 

• We expect all students to demonstrate respect for fellow students and teachers at Merry Lea.
• Outdoor education involves exposure to some natural hazards like trips and falls, insect bites and stings and irritating plants. Merry Lea educators try to minimize these risks. It is imperative that students listen to directions in order to maintain safety out on the trails and inside the facilities.
• Masking is optional indoors and outdoors according to individual choice and health needs. Please be kind and respectful in all settings, and honor everyone’s choices about masking.

Contact E-mail
kwsproles@goshen.edu
Cost
$100.00 per Child
Cancellation Policy

Reservations for Merry Lea's programs can fill quickly, and quality experiences require the help of staff and advance preparation. A last minute cancellation is disruptive and may prevent a wait-listed participant from coming.

If you cancel a program that involves Merry Lea educators, you will be refunded:

  • A full refund if participant cancels one week prior to a program
  • A 50% refund if participant cancels from six days to 24 hours before a program
  • No refund if participant cancels less than 24 hours prior to a program

If Merry Lea cancels a program (due to dangerous weather, low enrollment or unforeseen emergencies) a full refund will be issued.
*Please note: refunds are issued through the Goshen College accounting office, and may take up to 3 weeks to process.