Educational
Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour
Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested.
Homeschool Day at the Seymour Center
Seymour Marine Discovery Center 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHomeschool Day at the Seymour Center Friday, February 2, 10 AM – 12:30 PM Receive $1 off each admission when you RSVP. Spark your curiosity and inner scientist at homeschool day––a morning of special activities designed for families. Kids discover the fascinating world of ocean science and how it helps protect nature and spur local solutions. Special programming from 10 AM-12:30 PM • Hands-on lab investigations • Live marine creature explorations • Microscopes • Crafts • Behind-the-scenes tours • Scenic outdoor trails Activities included with Seymour Center admission. Members are always free! Info and RSVP at https://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu/calendar_event/homeschool-day-seymour-center/
UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAround the World in 60-90 Minutes! The first Saturday of each month, the Arboretum offers a docent or staff-led tour of the Arboretum. Sometimes you will see New Zealand, South Africa, California, or Australia. Sometimes you might see combinations of several gardens, the developing World Conifer Collection, or Rare Fruit Garden. Tour length varies depending on what’s in bloom and what the participants request.
Gateway School Tour
Gateway School Santa Cruz 255 Swift Street, Santa CruzVisit Gateway on one of our monthly Tuesday tours. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what's growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a science experiment, and see first hand the unique benefits of a K-8 education.
Tara Redwood School Open House for TK and Elementary
Tara Redwood School 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel,CACome and take a look at our campus, meet the staff and learn about what Tara Redwood School can offer!
DeLavega Archery Range: ADA Friendly Free Archery Lessons
DeLavega Archery Range 141 Brookwood Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Archers will will teach, instruct, and help you.Limited Spots: 10 archers Age: Must be 10 yrs old and above. Any skill and level welcomed to join! ADA compatible Try something new!
Gateway School Tour
Gateway School 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CAVisit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a science experiment, and see first hand the unique benefits of a K - 8 education.
Alternative Family Education Prospective Family Meeting
Alternative Family Education School 185 Benito Ave., Santa CruzJoin us for a 2024 Perspective Families Meeting to learn about how you can create an individualized learning experience with your child in this inclusive community! We are a vibrant homeschool community that includes teacher-led classes in core subjects, community-led learning/field trips/events/clubs, and an abundant resource center with a staffed resource specialist. We provide enrichment offerings such as arts, theater, sports and more. Our program includes school district support services and allows for concurrent enrollment in other schools and colleges. *Childcare provided When: Tuesday, February 6 or Monday, March 11 , 6:30pm – 7:30pm Where: 185 Benito Ave. Email us at: [email protected] Or visit our website: https://www.bssc.sccs.net/afe
Recycle Right! Boot Camp
Resource Recovery Facility 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CAThe Recycle Right! Boot Camp is back and better than ever! For the first time we are hosting this class in-person, on-site at our Resource Recovery Facility. Saturday March 16th, 2024 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Come join us if you can! Class is limited to 25 people. Children must be at least 8 years old. Youth ages 8 -18 must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Come prepared for the weather. Carpooling/biking is encouraged as parking is limited. You will learn about the history of recycling, what happens with your recycling, and how to move beyond the blue bin! Plus a lengthy Q&A session (come prepared with all your waste reduction questions.) Visitors will see what happens to the 30 to 50 tons of material that Santa Cruzians place into their blue recycle bins every single day. They will learn why it is important to “recycle right” and avoid “wish-cycling.” Visitors will also see a mountain of scrap metal, learn about the facility’s Household Hazardous Waste Program and see the Food Scrap Pre-Processor Machine. Pre-registration is required. No drop-ins. All participants must sign the waiver to go on the tour.
Live Oak Dual Immersion Parent Info Night
Live Oak Elementary School 1916 Capitola Road, Santa CruzWill your child be entering Kindergarten in the 2024/2025 school year? Would you like your child to grow up speaking two languages? Come learn about the Dual Language Immersion program at Live Oak Elementary School! We are a tight-knit small school community with amazing teachers and staff. If you are interested in enrolling and/or learning more about our exciting Dual Immersion Program, please attend one of our remaining two parent information nights. ¿Entrará su hijo en el kindergarten en el curso 2024/2025? ¿Le gustaría que su hijo creciera hablando dos idiomas? ¡Venga a aprender sobre el programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak! Somos una pequeña comunidad escolar muy unida con increíbles maestros y personal. Si usted está interesado en inscribirse y / o aprender más acerca de nuestro emocionante Programa de Inmersión Dual, por favor asista a una de nuestras dos noches de información para padres.
Live Oak Dual Immersion Parent Info Night
Live Oak Elementary School 1916 Capitola Road, Santa CruzWill your child be entering Kindergarten in the 2024/2025 school year? Would you like your child to grow up speaking two languages? Come learn about the Dual Language Immersion program at Live Oak Elementary School! We are a tight-knit small school community with amazing teachers and staff. If you are interested in enrolling and/or learning more about our exciting Dual Immersion Program, please attend one of our remaining two parent information nights. ¿Entrará su hijo en el kindergarten en el curso 2024/2025? ¿Le gustaría que su hijo creciera hablando dos idiomas? ¡Venga a aprender sobre el programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak! Somos una pequeña comunidad escolar muy unida con increíbles maestros y personal. Si usted está interesado en inscribirse y / o aprender más acerca de nuestro emocionante Programa de Inmersión Dual, por favor asista a una de nuestras dos noches de información para padres.
Gateway School Tour
Gateway School Santa Cruz 255 Swift Street, Santa CruzVisit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a science experiment, and see first hand the unique benefits of a K - 8 education.
Francisco Jiménez’s La Mariposa and Breaking Through
Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San JoseTeatro Visión presents Francisco Jiménez’s La Mariposa and Breaking Through, adapted for the stage by Leo Cortez. Jiménez’s memoirs have resonated across generations, in their message of love, determination, and the importance of one’s mentors. In La Mariposa, a young Panchito arrives in the U.S. with his family, and finds his way amid a life of constant moving and in a school where he doesn’t understand a word his teacher says. As he watches his classroom caterpillar transform into a butterfly, he too begins to learn to spread his wings. Breaking Through follows him to his teenage years, where Panchito comes to love school and reading. A dream to become a teacher awakens in him. But when his responsibility to his family clashes against his own desires, he must navigate the competing priorities that face him. The novels are presented as two one-act plays performed together—La Mariposa in Spanish and Breaking Through in English. Both plays include projected supertitles in English and in Spanish.
Downtown Santa Cruz: Earth Day Celebrations
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEarth Day 2024 will be held at beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz on Cooper St, Pacific Ave, and Abbott Square. Local businesses and organizations will gather for a day of fun and environmentally focused activities and education. This event will feature: - Live music from Coffee Zombie Collective - Face Painting from Brenda's Facepainting - MotherSong with Joya Winwood (singalong for families with babies) shows at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - Samba Stilt Walkers from Emotiv Dance - Photobooth - Local vendors - Educational booths This free, family-friendly event will have many activities for kids to take part in, like the interactive Passport Program where kids can earn a sweet treat from Mission Hill Creamery or Pacific Cookie Company by participating. There will be an environmentally focused fashion show featuring local kids from the Fashion Teens program. Celebrate Earth Day with us in Downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Ave, Cooper Street and Abbott Square. ⭐ A big thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible ⭐ Joby Aviation GoodTimes KSBW Community Printers Santa Cruz County - Recycling & Solid Waste Allterra Solar GreenWaste Central Coast Community Energy Santa Cruz METRO Pacific Cookie Company Mission Hill Coffee & Creamery The Verve Coffee Roasters
Live Oak Dual Immersion Parent Info Night
Live Oak Elementary School 1916 Capitola Road, Santa CruzWill your child be entering Kindergarten in the 2024/2025 school year? Would you like your child to grow up speaking two languages? Come learn about the Dual Language Immersion program at Live Oak Elementary School! We are a tight-knit small school community with amazing teachers and staff. If you are interested in enrolling and/or learning more about our exciting Dual Immersion Program, please attend one of our remaining two parent information nights. ¿Entrará su hijo en el kindergarten en el curso 2024/2025? ¿Le gustaría que su hijo creciera hablando dos idiomas? ¡Venga a aprender sobre el programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak! Somos una pequeña comunidad escolar muy unida con increíbles maestros y personal. Si usted está interesado en inscribirse y / o aprender más acerca de nuestro emocionante Programa de Inmersión Dual, por favor asista a una de nuestras dos noches de información para padres.