A fun day out at Camp St. Christopher

So Saturday, May 21st was another training day for the high school interns. But this time, it was only the 10 interns that will be working here over the summer. Since they are a new team and will be working closely with each other, we went out to Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island to do some team building activities on their low ropes course. We did some fun stuff like pipeline and alligator alley - and even got to see a real alligator!

It was a new experience for everyone and they all had fun trying something new. The activities were a great way for the girls to understand the importance of communication, respect and trust, which are all things they will be using for a successful summer. And you definitely need to trust your team mates if you are blindfolded!

Thanks to David out at Camp St. Christopher for a great day!

When we got back to the Aquarium, we finished up with some training on what to expect on their first day and then something very special - a tour of our Sea Turtle Hospital! The girls got to see the turtle patients up close, learn their stories and better understand why conservation is so important.

The girls will be back one more time, on Saturday, June 4th for a final training day to get them prepared for the summer. Next up: learning the touch tank, learning the cart programs and learning how to handle a snake and baby allligator. I know they can't wait!

-Kathy