ExCEL . . In Animal Sciences

OSU Extension 4-H and the Oregon Zoo are partnering to provide a new and exciting learning opportunity for high school teens at the Oregon Zoo. The goals of this program are to provide high school youth with hands on learning opportunities in

• Career exploration (zoology, vet science, conservation, education, biological sciences and more)

• Job skills development

• Leadership

• Exploring post high school education paths

Training Seminars and Activities Include:

• Exploring personal interests and skills for future careers.

• Panel presentation by career professionals in multiple animal and non-animal careers

• One-day field excursion to Oregon State University to meet with OSU Faculty and current students to explore higher education options within different college departments

• Creative ways to Fund Your Education

• Exploring your post-secondary school options

• Volunteer and part-time job opportunities

• Building a competitive application for school or work

• Communication skills

Who can Participate

This program is open to

• teens in grades 10-12 that are involved in one of these Zoo programs: Zoo Animal Presenters, Zoo Teen Leadership Corp, and the Family Farm Winter Program.

•  4-H members in the Portland Metro area

How to Enroll

Participating youth must:

• Complete the registration process (see below)

• Commit to a 20 -hour training program and attend all training seminars by OSU and Zoo staff

• Pay a $20 registration fee (SCHOLARSHIPS AVILABLE)

• Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the final day of training (December 1^st)

Registration and Forms

1.  STEP ONE:  Complete the Online Registration to reserve your spot

2.  STEP TWO:  Complete the 4-H Health Card and Code of Conduct with parent signature

3.  STEP THREE:  Submit Payment

• Submit check or cash for $20 to: 

OSU Extension 4-H, 3421 SE Salmon, Portland, OR  97213

• 4-H Scholarship Request: If you would like to request a scholarship to cover your $20 registration fee, please download and complete a scholarship request form

Training Dates and Times

Saturdays from 9-1 pm on October 6^th, November 3^rd and December 1st PLUS an all day field trip on November 13th.

Training Location

Oregon Zoo

4001 Southwest Canyon Road

Portland, OR 97221

Getting to the Zoo and Parking

Contacts for More Information

Maureen Hosty, OSU Extension 4-H,

503-916-6075,

Maureen.hosty@oregonstate.edu.

Lori Zanotta, Oregon Zoo Family Farm Coordinator,

503-226-1561 x5167,

lori.zanotta@oregonzoo.org

Class Assignments

Session One: 

• Complete the Personal Skills Inventory
• Submit your results to the online survey
• Login and and join the 4-H/Zoo ExCEL Facebook page

Session Two

• Navigating The College Admissions Process by Amy VanTassel

Session Four

• Present Group Assignment