Off Season - Teen Core

Winter 2020-2021

Applications Open: October 1^st – October 22^nd, 2020

Program Runs: December 1st, 2020 – February 20^th, 2021

Spring 2021

Applications Open: January 15th – January 22^nd 2020 (returners only)

Program Runs: February 21^st, 2021 – May 25^th, 2021

Summer 2021

Applications Open: February 1^st, 2021 – February 22^nd, 2021

Program Runs: May 26^th, 2021 – August 8^th, 2021

Fall 2021

Applications Open: July 1^st – July 12, 2021 (returners only)

Program Runs: August 9th, 2021 - November 9th, 2021

Winter 2021-2022

Applications Open: October 1^st – October 12, 2021

Program Runs: November 9th, 2021 - February 15th, 2022

Spring 2022

Applications Open: January 1^st – January 12, 2022 (returners only)

Program Runs: February 16th, 2022 - May 24th, 2022

Off season participants are selected through an application and interview process. We usually take about 20-30 teens for the season total, that includes Loft and Teen Core. I've included some details below for you about the upcoming program sessions. Off Season Sessions are split into two separate programs, Loft/BBY and/or Teen Core, although you can apply for both through the same application. The two separate programs are Teen Core Fall Session and Loft/BBY Fall Session. If you apply and are chosen for BOTH Teen Core and Loft/BBY you will only pay ONE tuition, not both.

Off Season Loft – Big Back Yard Zoo Crew

-7 days a week of available shifts in Loft and BBY

-Loft/BBY Experience after school opportunity daily if you are in school until 3pm, you can come in after to help keepers close down

-Special Events Zoo wide (Boo at the Zoo, Electric Safari*, Member Nights, Etc.) This might vary this year due to COVID 19 and that the events might look different, or not happen

-Pre-planned EdVenture trips (extra cost might be included)

-Every teen must apply every season.

Teen Core

-Pre-planned after school activities a month

-Behind the Scenes animal area tours

-Private keeper talks from staff around the Zoo and animal area enrichment help

-Experiential education opportunities around the Zoo and Nature Trail

-Goat yard!

-Leadership and interpretive training with Zoo staff

-If requested by teen, one meeting with a Zoo staff member of your choice

-Pre-planned EdVenture trips (extra cost might be included)

-Every teen must apply every season

Junior Zoo Keepers

-Same area as you had over the most recent summer

-There is an opportunity if you have worked in other areas to apply to work there

-You are only allowed to work in one animal area per season, we do NOT double up more than one area in a season

-Every teen must apply every season

Details:

-Off session selection will require an application from all interested teen members

-In order to apply for fall, one summer of Zoo Crew experience is previously required, we accept new applications for winter and summer seasons only

-There are only 20-30 available spots in the program, it is NOT first come first served, all decisions will be based on applications

-If you are applying for the Loft, your application will be reviewed by Loft staff

-The price for Off Session is $300.75 which covers the entirety of the 3 month program (except EdVenture trips)

-Full payment of the program session is due on the first day of the session

-You might only get accepted into one of the two programs, it is not guaranteed that you will get accepted into both.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Teens Program Fees - Off Season

All fees includes one t-shirt, name tag and reusable beverage cup, as well as daily supervision, program supplies and materials, keeper talks and tours, special workshops, orientation, and more!

All Teens (Zoo Crew, Teen Core, Junior Zoo Keepers) price per teen:

$300.75 for our 3-month summer session (Fall, Winter, Spring)

Note: 75¢ from each Teen Program Registration goes to Quarters for Conservation, which expands Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s regional and global conservation efforts.