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Ultimate List of Homeschool Days in Southern California

Posted on August 13, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in San Diego | 9 Comments

A unique part of homeschooling is the ability to go out into the community and learn first-hand about a specific subject that you are passionate about. Whether you live in a small town or a big city, there are many opportunities for children of all ages to explore and learn. And there’s definitely no shortage of great museums, historical sites, theaters, parks, festivals, and farms to visit in Southern California.

But just in case you were wondering where to start, here’s a list of 25+ Homeschool Days in Southern California to help you plan your next adventure!

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25+ Homeschool Days in Southern California

Homeschool Ice Skating Day at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, Aliso Viejo

The Aliso Viejo Ice Palace is dedicated to providing you with the finest experience on ice skates. They have a homeschool ice skating day on Mondays. Advance sign ups are not required.

Homeschool Days at Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Unique for homeschoolers, the Aquarium of the Pacific offers special Homeschool Days once in the fall and once in the spring tailored just for homeschool students and their families. No other classroom-based school trips are booked during this time. The Aquarium’s educators set up engaging learning stations that allow homeschoolers of all ages to experiment, investigate and explore marine habitats and concepts. In December, they also host a Homeschool Holiday event.

Homeschool Day at The Autry Museum, Los Angeles

A few times a year The Autry Museum in LA hosts homeschool days for the community. Various programs and classes are available on these special days. Check their website for updated information.

Homeschool Days at The California Science Center, Los Angeles

The California Science Center strives to provide homeschool students with opportunities to explore science in fun and unique ways. The Center offers programs for both individual homeschool students and large groups alike.

On select days throughout the school year, the Center invites homeschool students to visit on Homeschool Days and explore a variety of science concepts. Each day the Center features age-appropriate activities that are held in their educational classrooms and the Big Lab. Classes are offered for students based on the following age ranges: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-16. Sessions in the morning are from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm and session in the afternoon are from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Homeschool Day at The Children’s Museum of La Habra, La Habra

In January, The Children’s Museum of Habra welcomes Homeschool families to discover, learn and play at the museum. For a discounted price (children under 2 are free), homeschoolers can enjoy 10,000 square feet of interactive exhibits during their less crowded season.

Homeschool Public Skate & Hockey at Corona Inline, Corona

Homeschool Public Skating and Hockey at Corona Inline takes place on the first Monday of every month from 2-4pm, as well as the third Thursday of every month from 10am-noon. The cost is $5 per person, which includes skate rentals. Skate assists are available for an extra fee; hockey gear not included.

Homeschool Day at Descancso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge

Spend the day at Descanso Gardens exploring nature with your own focus and at your own pace. These self-guided visits for homeschool students are available three times throughout the 2019–2020 school year. Free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Homeschool Days at The Discovery Cube OC, Santa Ana

Discovery Cube welcomes homeschool families to use the Cube as a teaching tool. They periodically offer special discounts, offer exclusive workshops and other unique opportunities for homeschool students and their parents. Stay tuned for upcoming dates for the 2019-2020 school year.

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Free Every Kid In A Park National Parks Annual Pass For 4th Graders

Posted on August 3, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in San Diego, Field Trips in Santa Barbara, Field Trips In Ventura | 2 Comments

Are you familiar with the exciting government initiative called Every Kid in a Park, which gives every 4th grader grader and their families a free one-year National Parks Annual Pass! That’s a total savings of $80. Registration for the 2019 – 2020 school year opens in September 2019.

Marvel at the St. Louis Arch, the Florida Keys, and the Frederick Douglass house. Listen to wolves howl. Walk in dinosaur tracks. Look up into the inky night sky, and reach for the stars! These sites belong to all of us — including you. Every Kid in a Park was created so fourth graders and their families could discover our wildlife, resources, and history for free.

About Every Kid in a Park

An Every Kid in a Park pass grants admission to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites in the United States including national parks, forests, monuments and other federal lands for a full year. World-famous national parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon normally charge $25 to $30 per vehicle for a seven-day pass. So this is a great deal!

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If you visit a site that charges entrance fees per person, the pass admits all children under 16 and up to three adults for free. If your group visits a site that charges vehicle entrance fees, the pass admits all children under 16 and all adults in one passenger vehicle for free.

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Top 5 Reasons To Visit Aquatica San Diego

Posted on July 25, 2019 | Filed Under: Field Trips in San Diego | 2 Comments

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How often do you feel the thrill of being drenched from head to toe? At Aquatica San Diego, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, it’s your absolute mission to do so! Last summer, my family and I had the opportunity of visiting this fun and adventurous water park in Chula Vista, California. Aquatica had been on our list of “must see” attractions for some time now. So, we were honored to be invited and check it out for all of you too!

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Aquatica San Diego

Here are the top 5 reasons to visit Aquatica San Diego this summer!

The Ambiance

Aquatica reminds me of a whimsical South Seas vacation resort complete with pearly white beaches, lusch tropical plants and the sounds of Polynesian music playing softly in the background. You can’t help but leave your worries behind when you enter the water park.

What sets Aquatica San Diego apart from other parks though, is that they offer live animal encounters. Tying into SeaWorld’s sea life theme, a handful of bright pink Caribbean flamingos and dozens of freshwater turtles live at the park and contribute towards the relaxing atmosphere.

The Waterslides

In total, Aquatica San Diego has over a dozen waterslides that appeal to all different age groups and thrill-seekers. For my son, who loves “all things” roller coasters, Taumata Racer was the #1 waterslide on his list to try out. The fast moving slide, named after a famous New Zealand hill, sent him racing down a 375-foot slide complete with a 180-degree turn and multiple tunnels. The dazed look on his face afterwards said it all!

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Sign Up For A Free Summer Apple Camp For Kids

Posted on June 14, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in Riverside, Field Trips in San Bernardino, Field Trips in San Diego, Field Trips in Santa Barbara, Field Trips In Ventura | Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for something to entertain your kids aged 8-12 over the summer, and the chance for them to learn some useful tech skills into the bargain, then register them for this year’s Apple Camp. Apple holds annual workshops at its retail stores intended to help kids make creative use of technology.

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If you’re looking for something to entertain kids ages 8-12 over the summer, and the chance for them to learn some useful tech skills into the bargain, you may want to register them for this year’s Apple Camp. Apple holds annual workshops at its retail stores intended to help kids make creative use of technology.

Apple Camp, a free three-day program for kids, will broaden your child’s creative horizons by making movies, composing musical stories, coding games and robots, and more using Apple products.

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Creating Your Own Song with GarageBand

In this 3-day session, kids ages 8–12 explore how to build their own song. They’ll learn rhythm basics, practice making beats, and experiment with Smart Instruments to create a melody in GarageBand for iPad. On the final day, Campers will celebrate their new skills by sharing their song with the group. Devices will be provided.

Designing Your Dream Park with iPad

In this 3-day session, kids ages 8–12 learn design skills to imagine a park for their community. They’ll go on a short walk to gather inspiration and take photos of materials, colors, and textures. Then they’ll sketch their ideas in the Procreate app using iPad with Apple Pencil to bring their design to life. On the final day, they’ll present their park to the group. Devices will be provided.

Coding Fundamentals and Programming Robots

In this 3-day session, kids ages 8–12 explore fun activities to learn how to code Sphero robots. They’ll start with coding fundamentals like commands, loops, and functions, then use blocks of code to create a program using the Sphero Edu app for iPad. On the final day, Campers will program lights, sounds, and animations to tell their own story starring Sphero. Devices will be provided.

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20+ Water Parks in Southern California

Posted on June 8, 2019 | Filed Under: Field trips in Los Angeles, Field Trips in Orange County, Field Trips in Riverside, Field Trips in San Diego, Field Trips in Santa Barbara, Field Trips In Ventura | 23 Comments

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The great thing about living in Southern California is that there are numerous places where you can go to escape the heat. Some are free like these 75+ Splash Pads in Southern California, while others cost some. Typically, a water park features a water play area for kids, a variety of water slides to go down depending upon your height, a lazy river and a wave pool.

Here is a list of 20+ Water Parks in Southern California where you can spend the day relaxing with friends and family. If you know of a place that is truly fun-worthy, please let us know. We are more than happy to add them to our list of summer destinations!

Water Parks in the Inland Empire

DryTown Water Park, Palmdale

DryTownnis the best place to visit with kids in the Antelope Valley, and the best place to go for wet and wild fun! With six beautifully landscaped acres of attractions, we offer family fun for everyone. Grab a tube and head down Big Rock River, or race for the win on the super-fast Dusty’s Mineshaft Racer. Younger children will have a blast splashing around at Little Miner’s Camp, while thrill seekers and mild riders will enjoy twisting and turning down DryTown’s thrilling slides.

Wet-N-Wild, Palm Springs

From thrill rides — like Tidal Wave Tower — to kids’ and raft rides, Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs has fun at every height and speed for everyone in your family. Get your fill of action in the Riptide Reef wave pool and Kahuna’s four-story Beach House, then fill up on burgers, hot dogs, chicken strips, pizza, sweets and more at one of Wet ‘n’ Wild’s cafes. And during Friday nights in July, you can catch classic kids’ movies — without getting out of the water. Keep cool all day and night all summer long at Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs.

DropZone Waterpark, Perris

DropZone Waterpark is equipped with 2 body flume slides, a mat racing slide, continuous lazy River, flowrider, spring pool, a splash pad, large kiddie area and an Olympic size pool.

Splashtopia at Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage (hotel reservations required)

Surrounded by a 425-foot lazy river and featuring two 100-foot waterslides, the Splashtopia on-site water park is fun for adults and kids. There is so much to enjoy at this water park, including a cliff-side Jacuzzi, sandy beach and unique water-play zones with fountains and sprinklers for the kids.

Splash Kingdom Waterpark, Redlands

Splash Kingdom Waterpark is the largest water park in the Inland Empire. The Egyptian-themed Splash Kingdom boasts the world’s tallest enclosed body-flume water slide and the world’s tallest freestanding water slide tower. Whether you’re cruising at a leisurely pace along the Nile River, hurtling down Pharaoh’s Falls or catching some air on Ramses Rocket Speed Slide, with some 20 attractions, you’re bound to have a wild ‘n’ wet good time.

The Cove Waterpark, Jurupa Valley

The Cover offers wade pools, tidal waves, racing slides, a treehouse structure and Adventure River.

Buccaneer at Castle Park, Riverside

Buccaneer Cove features four levels of family water play with dozens of interactive water elements, including 5 colorful water slides, interactive aqua domes, fun spray cannons, spray loops and cylinder spray fountains.

Water Parks in Los Angeles

Raging Waters, San Dimas

Spend a day cooling off at California’s largest water park, Raging Waters Los Angeles. With 50 beautifully landscaped acres of slides, attractions and its own sandy beach, Raging Waters has active entertainment options for everyone. Feel the adrenaline rush on the all new Aqua Rocket, a four-person rocket style raft merging the excitement of a roller coaster and the thrills and spills of a water ride. Face thrillers like the Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror, which features both a 40-foot drop and 360-degree spins … in total darkness! Make a splash at Wave Cove, a wave pool that simulates true tidal movements or just kick back and tube the quarter-mile-long lazy river known as Amazon Adventure.

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