Prepares members to lead ARE youth programming: age-appropriate identification activities, classroom specimen kits, and short supervised field outings that meet the Field Trip Safety Standard with the extra ratios and permissions youth events require.
Junior Rockhound Program Leader
The foundation credential for members who run youth programs, from classroom specimen kits to first field trips.
Level: foundation
Competencies
Plan a youth outing meeting the supervision ratios in the Field Trip Safety Standard.
Run the junior identification workflow with safe, age-appropriate tests.
Manage permissions, allergies, and emergency contacts for minors.
Continuing education
Lead two youth sessions and renew the youth-protection briefing each year.