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Thomas Farm Open House
Join us at Thomas Family Farm on Sunday, Feb. 19th from noon-4pm for ongoing food preservation demos, crafting from nature, orange & lemon U-Picks Kids activities and more! Meet the pigs, chickens and peacocks and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun. We’re launching our 2023 season of tours, workshops and activities and celebrating the bounty of the farm! Pre-registration is required with a $5 fee per car. Please specify when you register how many people will be attending in your party. Thomas Farm has been growing organic flowers and produce in Santa Cruz county since 1971, when they became instrumental in starting the sustainable organic farming movement. Challenged with finding…
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AFE Information Night
Alternative Family Education (AFE) is a public Santa Cruz City Schools Alternative K-12 Homeschool program. Our credentialed Teacher Consultants are here to support you & your student(s) on your homeschooling journey. We are a vibrant community with an array of options for learning and playing together. Your family can choose to enrich your student’s learning with our teacher-led classes in core subjects, student leadership opportunities, parent-led classes/events/field trips, Alternative Schools sports league, clubs and groups in a variety of interest areas, and concurrent enrollment in other schools and colleges. We are centrally located in Midtown on the Branciforte Small Schools campus. Childcare will be provided.
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Have fun at the MAH! Build 3-D models while learning local history
With an emphasis on experimentation, young artists will get a chance to be super creative with this exciting hands-on workshop. The workshop will be divided into two work segments so students will get a chance to work on both individual and group projects. The workshop includes a guided tour of the ReflectioNNN exhibit by a museum staff member. A variety of materials will be supplied to help build the 2-D and 3-D models. Space is limited so preregistration is encouraged. Drop-ins will be available on a first come basis. A limited number of scholarships will be available to qualifying students.
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Nature Club: Nature Club: Exploring the Tide Pools at Natural Bridges
The tide pools at Natural Bridges are some of the best in Santa Cruz and they are teeming with living creatures. Explore tide pools and nearby coastal prairie habitats and learn about the amazing plants and animals that live there. Saturday, March 4th | 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Natural Bridges State Park Ages: 6th-8th grade $10 |$5 Museum Members | Register What is Nature Club? Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th Grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Programs are led by Museum staff with kids dropped off at rotating locations, including local parks, open spaces,…
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Summer Camp 2023
Through exploration, experimentation, and experiences outdoors the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hopes to inspire future scientists during our weekly day camps. Join us to discover a passion for nature, learning, and community. All Nature Explorers camps connect campers to their environment in fun and exciting ways that engage their natural sense of curiosity while supporting academic success. Times: Drop-off 8:30-9 a.m. | Pick-up 3-3:30 p.m. Price: $295 | $20 Sibling Discount | $20 Off for Members (family and above) Various summer camp offerings for the following age groups: Ages 5-7 | Ages 8-9 | Ages 10-11
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Santa Cruz SPCA PRETEEN PAWS TIER 1 Program
The PAWS program is aimed at animal lovers. Preteen PAWS Tier One is for students 10-12 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you voluntarily. The children help socialize the animals and allow them to increase their confidence with a variety of people. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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SPCA Santa Cruz Junior PAWS Program Ages 7-9
The PAWS program is aimed at animal lovers. Junior PAWS Tier One is for students 7 to 9 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you voluntarily. The children help socialize the animals and allow them to increase their confidence with a variety of people. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Tier 2 Program
Preteen PAWS Tier 2 is for students 10-12 years old. The program builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from PAWS Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and develops the children’s awareness of both humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The children conduct research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with dogs and cats, train and walk dogs and give our animals love and care – all while they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2
Junior PAWS Tier 2 is for students 7-9 years old. The program builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from PAWS Tier 1. It runs for three weeks, develops the children’s awareness of issues in animal welfare and introduces them to the Five Freedoms that animals need for a happy and healthy existence. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals love and care – all while they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
The PAWS program is aimed at animal lovers. Preteen PAWS Tier One is for students 10-12 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you voluntarily. The children help socialize the animals and allow them to increase their confidence with a variety of people. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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Santa Cruz SPCA PRETEEN PAWS Program
The PAWS program is aimed at animal lovers. Preteen PAWS Tier One is for students 10-12 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you voluntarily. The children help socialize the animals and allow them to increase their confidence with a variety of people. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS Tier 1 Program
The PAWS program is aimed at animal lovers. Junior PAWS Tier One is for students 7 to 9 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the shelter animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you voluntarily. The children help socialize the animals and allow them to increase their confidence with a variety of people. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Ages 10-12
Preteen PAWS Tier 2 builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and builds the children’s awareness of humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The older children do research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals TLC, whilst they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Tier 2 Program Ages 7-9
Junior PAWS Tier 2 in January is on Wednesdays and runs for three weeks. PAWS Tier 2 builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and builds the children’s awareness of humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The older children do research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals TLC, whilst they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program
This program is aimed at animal lovers. Preteen PAWS Tier One introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Ages 7-9
This program is aimed at animal lovers. Junior PAWS Tier One introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program
PAWS Tier 2 builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and builds the children’s awareness of humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The older children do research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals TLC, whilst they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
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Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program
PAWS Tier 2 builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and builds the children’s awareness of humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The older children do research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals TLC, whilst they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
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SPCA Santa Cruz Junior PAWS Program Ages 10-12
This program is aimed at animal lovers. Preteen PAWS Tier One introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you. Basic animal training techniques are developed, and advertising posters are created to promote the shelter animals to potential adopters.
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SPCA Santa Cruz Junior PAWS Program Ages 7-9
This fun and rewarding program is aimed at animal lovers. Junior PAWS Tier 1 is held on Mondays and runs for three weeks. It introduces children to how an animal shelter operates and teaches students how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” with the animals and emphasizes the importance of letting the animal come to you. Basic animal training techniques are learnt, and advertising posters are created to promote animals in the shelter to potential adopters.
