Town Hall Meeting
Exploration directors will continue to hold Town Hall meetings for the 2022-23 school year. The purpose of the Town Hall is to give an overview of our program updates and engage with you as educational partners. Join us October 6th at 5:30 pm for the first Town Hall of the year! To accommodate the virtual...
Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch
Tanaka Farms 5380 University Dr., Irvine, CA, United StatesJoin us at Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch. Learner ticket includes parking, entry, wagon ride, U-Pick Veggies, Barnyard Educational Exhibit, and a pick-your-own pumpkin. This self-paced tour will take approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours. (Pumpkin must be 20lb or less, kids need to be able to carry out it on their own.) Adults and siblings...
College Information Series: Deadlines
What is early action and how is it different from early decision? When are applications due? What about scholarships and supplements? How do I keep track of it all? REGISTRATION LINK
TK/K Enrichment: Pumpkin Math
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesJoin our TK/K Coordinator and other TK/K learners and have fun with pumpkin math. RSVP HERE.
Learner University: Planning a Family Vacation (Grades 3-4) – Deadline to Register
Join this exciting PBL opportunity where learners in grades 3-4 will plan a fun family vacation. Your family has been saving money and wants to take a vacation. You need to create an economical budget and a practical itinerary. You are creating the itinerary and arranging all the accommodations, such as transportation and lodging. You...
PSAT/NMSQT @ OC Learning Studio in Costa Mesa
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesThe PSAT/NMSQT is an optional College Board test for 10th, 11th graders to prepare for the SAT or to determine if 11th grade testers qualify for National Merit Scholarship. Registration and $20 payment are due September 9, 2022. RSVP HERE
Student Support Symposium
Join us for the 7th annual Student Support Symposium! Every year, the Student Support team hosts this one-day symposium for iLEAD staff and parents in order to inspire every educator to help vulnerable populations and learners impacted by challenging disabilities, trauma, and/or other emotional challenges to succeed. We will cover many topics to help our facilitators, staff,...
Family Liaison Office Hours
Join our family liaison, Luisa Cook, during her weekly office hours. She can help you find resources for your family. Family Liaison Zoom Room
TK/K Enrichment: Pumpkin Math
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesJoin our TK/K Coordinator and other TK/K learners and have fun with pumpkin math. RSVP HERE.
Frankenstein Book Clubs
Learners in grades 8-12 are invited to join the Frankenstein Book Club! We are excited for the opportunity to read, discuss, and analyze the book together. The club will meet once a week for 30 minutes with an optional viewing party at the conclusion of the book club. For more information and to RSVP, please...
Language Lab, 3-5: Using Graphic Organizers
Do you have a third through fifth grader who is wanting to build their communication skills, learn a few tips and tricks on developing their writing, or needing to practice conversations with new friends? Join us the Speech and Language team for their monthly Language Labs. RSVP for this event HERE
OC Curriculum Library Browsing Hours
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesLanguage Labs, 6-12: Building Your Essay Writing Skills Part 1
Have your junior high (6th grade and up) and high school learners join the speech and language and assistive technology team once a month to learn strategies for writing, executive functioning, abstract thinking, and strengthening skills to build social competence! The class will be offered on one Tuesday a month! Pick and choose or join...
OC Curriculum Library Browsing Hours
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesPark Day: Machris Park in Yucca Valley
Machris Park 58901 Carmelita Cir, Yucca Valley, CAJoin local EFs and Exploration learners for the opportunity to work together cooperatively and get to know each other better. Bring water and a puzzle to share (if you can can) for the afternoon. EFs will provide some puzzles of varying levels as well.
Acton Curriculum Library Browsing Hours
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesFamily Liaison Office Hours
Join our family liaison, Luisa Cook, during her weekly office hours. She can help you find resources for your family. Family Liaison Zoom Room
Frankenstein Book Clubs
Learners in grades 8-12 are invited to join the Frankenstein Book Club! We are excited for the opportunity to read, discuss, and analyze the book together. The club will meet once a week for 30 minutes with an optional viewing party at the conclusion of the book club. For more information and to RSVP, please...
OC Curriculum Library Browsing Hours
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesGilchrist Family Farm
Gilchrist Family Farm 30116 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CaliforniaLearners in all grade levels are invited to join the Gilchrist Family Farm field studies opportunities. While at Gilchrist Farm, learners will be able to do the following: Farm Animal Visit: Pet the goats, meet the pot belly pigs, sheep, and bunnies. Feed the chickens, turkeys, ducks, peacocks, guinea fowl. This is hands on in...
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iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesPark Day: The Great Park in Irvine
The Great Park in Irvine 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CAJoin iLEAD staff and learners for a Spooktacular Park Day. Learners will participate in a fall activity, and may wear their costume. Please Click Here to RSVP by the 19th to ensure a pumpkin for your learner to decorate. Any learners and/or siblings who RSVP after the 19th are welcome to come, but would need to...
Story Time: The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything
Learners in kindergarten through second grade are invited to join an iLEAD speech-language pathologist for monthly story time. During this 45-minute class, your learner will enjoy an interactive story while developing comprehension skills, practicing story re-tell, working on summarization techniques, and more. Each class will provide an extension activity that will allow your learner to...
Acton Curriculum Library Browsing Hours
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesFamily Liaison Office Hours
Join our family liaison, Luisa Cook, during her weekly office hours. She can help you find resources for your family. Family Liaison Zoom Room
Park Day: Discovery Park in Chino
Discovery Park 14641 Discovery Park Ave, Chino, CAJoin local EFs and Exploration families for a Spooktacular Park Day! The day will include a fall activity and costume wearing for learners interested. For questions regarding the Chino Park Day, please reach out to Holly Havenhill at holly.havenhill@ileadexploration.org.
College Series: Financial Aid – Introduction and FAFSA
This is the first in a four part series about financial aid. You can afford college, but to do so you must understand how financial aid works. It’s more than the FAFSA. In this session we will go over the forms needed and take a quick tour of the ins and outs of financial aid....
Pumpkin Bot Design Challenge
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesTake pumpkin carving to a different dimension with this engaging design challenge! Learners will be given the opportunity to design their mini "pumpkin bot" using nuts, bolts, and anything else they imagine. No cutting involved, only innovation! Please bring your own small pumpkin. Pumpkin Bot Design Challenge OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road Coast...
TK/K Enrichment: Building Cranberry Structures
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesJoin our TK/K Coordinator and other TK/K learners and have a fun time building structures using cranberries. RSVP HERE.
OC Curriculum Library Browsing Hours
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesDeadline to Register: Learner Entrepreneur Fair
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesExploration will host a Learner Entrepreneur Fair at the OC Learning Studio in Costa Mesa on December 9th. This event is a wonderful opportunity for learners to display and sell their handmade products and goods. Please complete the registration form to secure your learner's spot at the Entrepreneur Fair. Spots are limited, and are on...