Concurrent Enrollment
Join our high school team for this webinar on concurrent enrollment. The Academic Counselors will talk about how to pursue community college classes for both college and high school credit. Register HERE
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TK/K Enrichment: Fall Festival in OC
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesThis special TK/K Enrichment event features art vendor Chuck Jones where learners will enjoy a fall story and then an accompanying art project. RSVP Link
Learner Entrepreneur Fair
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesFamily, friends and community members are invited to join Exploration's Learner Entrepreneur Fair. Learners are excited to display and sell their homemade goods and products! Where: OC Learning Studio - 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 When: October 27th, 10-12
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
In-Person Spooky Science Investigation
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesJoin this spooky in-person event at the OC Learning Studio to learn about changes in matter through fun dry ice experiments. 4th-6th grade learners are encouraged to attend, but all are welcome. Register HERE
Spooky Science Celebration (4th-6th Graders)
Learners in grades 4-6 are invited to join this virtual event to share presentations of learning and reflect on our spooky science fun. Register HERE
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Book Club for Grades 3-5: The Birchbark House
Third through fifth grade learner are invited to join this book club event and read The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. Louise Erdich is a member of the Turtle Mountain band of the Chippewa or Ojibwa tribe, and uses her own Ojibwa family history to share the beauty and complexity of her heritage. Learners will...
TK/K Enrichment: Fall Festival at the Acton Library
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesJoin TK EFs and learners for this fun event! RSVP Link
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Enrichment, 1-3: Exploring Community Jobs
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesLearners in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in this Enrichment event where they will explore the many different parts that make up our community. Learners will have the opportunity to write about a job of their choice and how they can make their community better. RSVP HERE
Enrichment, 4-5: Career Exploration
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesThrough guided reading and intentional writing, learners will explore different careers from Elephant Caretaker to Urban Farmer during this Enrichment opportunity. Through these activities, learners will be able to research careers they may have never heard of and picture themselves in these unique positions. RSVP HERE
Learner University: Shrinking our Footprints (Grades 5-6)
During this Learner University opportunity, 5th-6th grade learners will work together to explore climate change and how our carbon footprints are contributing to the current climate crisis. Throughout this project, learner will ask questions, collect data, and research ways we can reduce our carbon footprints. Learners will write a letter to you, explaining how you,...
Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker
The fictional lens of a very real moment in history provides insight into the Navajo Code Talkers, American heroes of WWII, that decoded complicated messages in other languages to help win the war for the US. Deep topics like boarding schools, race, and battle fatigue will be explored and balanced with stories of triumph, heroism,...
College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: LOANS AND DEBT
We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and how to avoid debt can take away some of the fear. In this session we will dive deep into different aspects of borrowing money for...
College Tour – California Lutheran University
California Lutheran University 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, United StatesJoin us for an information session and tour of California Lutheran University. This small liberal arts college offers over 40 majors and personal attention from faculty and staff. College tours are a great way to learn about new colleges and get to know other iLEAD high school learners. This tour is open to all high...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Live Edgar Allen Poe Performance
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesThe Acton Curriculum Library will be hosting a live Poe Performance by Duffy Hudson on November 3rd at 12:30 pm. During his performance, Duffy presents as Edgar Allan Poe and recites three of Poe’s poems and stories, along with a biographical recounting of his life and mysterious death. Space is limited. If you are unable...
Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners
Farnaz Kaufman will address the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners and some of the supports and strategies that may be helpful. RSVP HERE
Learner University: To Keep or Not to Keep (Grades 6th-8th)
andi.palmatier@ileadexploration.orgDuring this Learner University Event, learners will explore the question: Do old buildings and architecture matter? Should we keep the old or build new? Join us as we discover the most famous landmarks in the world, secret ones in our city, and personal ones in our lives! Register November 6th. Register here. Meeting Dates: Thursdays...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Exploring the Arts for K-5 in Acton with Artuity Creative Studio – Session 2
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesOver this four week art session, learners will explore how to mix colors and apply washes, brush strokes, texture and details. Working from both reference and imagination. Subjects: animals and landscapes. Who: Kinder-5th grade learners What: Watercolors Where: Acton Curriculum Library, 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit A, Acton, CA 93510 When: Tuesdays, 9:00-10:15 (10/17-11/7) 10/17 Color Mixing/Washes 10/24 Fall Leaves...
Rose Bowl Educational Tour 5th-12 Graders
rose bowl drive 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA, United StatesThe Rose Bowl Stadium stands proud as Pasadena's crown jewel and National Historic Landmark. During each Educational Tour our knowledgeable docents instruct the students according to STEAM guidelines and tailor the lessons to what they are learning in school. Let your students burn off some energy while running across our iconic field, watch their horizons...
Exploring the Arts for 6-12 in Acton with Artuity Creative Studio – Session 2
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesOver this four week art session, learners will explore how to mix colors and apply washes, brush strokes, texture and details. Working from both reference and imagination. Subjects: animals and landscapes. Who: 6th-12th grade learners What: Watercolors Where: Acton Curriculum Library, 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit A, Acton, CA 93510 When: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45 (10/17-11/7) 10/17 Color Mixing/Washes 10/24 Fall Leaves...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Exploring the Arts with Megapixels School of the Arts (Virtual Meetings for Grades TK/K) – Session 2
Learn how to draw a new animal each week in this fun art class. Discover new techniques and have fun drawing, sketching, and creating art. Great for all skill levels. Who: TK/K learners What: Draw Cute Cartoon Animals (Favorite Household Pets) Where: Attend virtually When: Tuesdays, 2:00-2:30 (10/17-11/7) Cost: There is no charge to attend these class sessions but there...
Exploring the Arts with Megapixels School of the Arts (Virtual Meetings for Grades 1-5) – Session 2
Learn how to draw a new animal each week in this fun art class. Discover new techniques and have fun drawing, sketching, and creating art. Great for all skill levels. Who: 1st-5th grade learners What: Draw Cute Cartoon Animals (Favorite Household Pets) Where: Attend virtually When: Tuesdays, 2:30-3:25 (10/17-11/7) Cost: There is no charge to attend these class sessions but...
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Big Morongo Preserve 10892 Covington Dr, Morongo Valley, CA, United States2nd- 5th graders are invited to the history of the Morongo preserve and who use to live there. Students will witness the abundace of plant and animal life on the location. This trip includes a hike, bring water and dress accordingly No younger siblings, No strollers RSVP ticket required for all participants, one adult per...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Exploring the Arts with Megapixels School of the Arts (Virtual Meetings for Grades 6-12) – Session 2
Learn how to draw realistic portraits with this fun art class. Discover new techniques and have fun drawing, sketching, and creating art. Great for all skill levels. Who: 6th-12th grade learners What: Draw Realistic Portraits Where: Attend virtually When: Thursdays, 9:00-10:30 (10/19-11/9) Cost: There is no charge to attend these class sessions but there is limited capacity. Supplies needed: Paper,...
Book Club for Grades 3-5: The Birchbark House
Third through fifth grade learner are invited to join this book club event and read The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. Louise Erdich is a member of the Turtle Mountain band of the Chippewa or Ojibwa tribe, and uses her own Ojibwa family history to share the beauty and complexity of her heritage. Learners will...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Fall Break Celebration for Middle School & High School Learners
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesMiddle and high school learners are invited to the Acton Curriculum Library November 14th for a movie and special guests author, Andrew Adams, and illustrator, Megan Widick. Adams is an independent author of horror and thriller fiction, having written Serial Publication, Constructing Entropy, and the Symposium of the Reaper series. He is also a horror film...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Enrichment, 5-8: Story Time & Art – How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesThe Acton Curriculum Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month the whole month of November. Join the library staff for story time and art. We will be reading How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend that features a Navajo first woman and her use of stars to guide her people but is...
Hearing and Vision at Exploration OC Learning Studio
We are offering hearing and vision screening at the OC Learning Studio. Reserve a time slot HERE.
Book Club for Grades 3-5: The Birchbark House
Third through fifth grade learner are invited to join this book club event and read The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich. Louise Erdich is a member of the Turtle Mountain band of the Chippewa or Ojibwa tribe, and uses her own Ojibwa family history to share the beauty and complexity of her heritage. Learners will...
TK/K November Enrichment (Acton Curriculum Library): Superheroes in Training
Acton Curriculum Library 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit A, Acton, CAPlease join us for our November TK/K enrichment. Dress like your favorite superhero and create a project that shows kindness. RSVP below by November 15th.
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Enrichment, 1-3: Superhero Grammar
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesCreating your own superhero requires a super grasp of language. Together, learners will enhance their grammar, build a towering vocabulary, and fit together complex sentences to tell the story of their own superhero. Learners can take home additional materials to create their own superhero project at home. RSVP HERE
Enrichment, 4-5: Superhero Persuasive Writing
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesDuring this enrichment opportunity, learners will spend time deciding which superhero is their favorite and then have the time to persuade their audience, through writing, on why their chosen superhero is the best. Learners will also be able to take home additional ELA materials to create their own superhero project at home. RSVP HERE
Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker
The fictional lens of a very real moment in history provides insight into the Navajo Code Talkers, American heroes of WWII, that decoded complicated messages in other languages to help win the war for the US. Deep topics like boarding schools, race, and battle fatigue will be explored and balanced with stories of triumph, heroism,...
Exploring the Arts for 1st-5th at the OC Learning Studio with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity – Session 2
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesJoin us for Painting like a Pro, an introduction to painting course. Learners will explore color theory, traditional painting techniques as well as use non-traditional tools to create their own masterpieces. Learners will observe, collaborate, and experiment as we make amazing art! Both acrylic and watercolor paint are used in this course led by the teaching...
Rock Climbing in Joshua Tree National Park With the California Climbing School
Join us for a day of rock climbing at the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park with the California Climbing School. Includes all equipment--shoes, helmet, harness, etc. All guides possess a current guide certification with the American Mountain Guides Association or the Professional Climbing Guides Institute. Bring water and a sense of adventure! all tickets are...
College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: MERIT
Did you know that the average cost of tuition is 52% lower than the sticker price? Merit aid, also known as scholarships, are available at most colleges and some will offer significant assistance. In this session we will look at common discounting methods, which colleges offer the best merit aid, and how it is determined....
Exploring the Arts: November Storytime & Art with Chuck Jones (Grades TK-1)
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesLearners in grades TK-1 are invited to this storytime and art event at the OC Learning Studio with vendor Chuck Jones on November 17 at 10 am. Learners will enjoy a read aloud of Lois Ehlert’s book Leaf Man and create their own leaf collage creatures.
TK/K November Enrichment (OC Learning Center): Superheroes in Training
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesPlease join us for our November TK/K enrichment. Dress like your favorite superhero and create a project that shows kindness. RSVP below by November 15th.
Exploring the Arts for 6th-12th at the OC Learning Studio with Chuck Jones Center for Creativity – Session 2
iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesJoin us for Painting like a Pro, an introduction to painting course. Learners will explore color theory, traditional painting techniques as well as use non-traditional tools to create their own masterpieces. Learners will observe, collaborate, and experiment as we make amazing art! Both acrylic and watercolor paint are used in this course led by the...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Celebrating around the world LP3
Join us on zoom Monday, November 27 and Monday, December 4 at 10 AM for our Celebrating Around the World Synchronous Instruction opportunity. During our time, we will visit the ranch in Arizona that helped Dr. Temple Grandin discover how her neurodiversity was an asset. We will also learn how kids and parents advocated for...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Redondo Beach Fire Department Field Trip (grades K-2) Maximum capacity: 30
401 S Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 401 S Broadway, Redondo Beach, United StatesK-2 iLEAD learner and their parents/guardians are invited to visit Redondo Beach Fire Station 1, to learn more about how our local fire department keeps our homes, neighborhoods, and businesses safe and protected from fires. We have a max capacity of 30 people including parents. Sign up if you plan to attend. Only those with...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Bi-Weekly Dungeons and Dragons In-Person Game (Grades 6 and Up)
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesLearners in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Acton Curriculum Library to travel through the world of Dungeons and Dragons, a creative storytelling game. Together we'll travel together on a bi-weekly quest as we learn to work cooperatively together, solve problems as a group, and creatively write our characters into existence and through this...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Enrichment, 1-4: Story Time & Art – How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United StatesThe Acton Curriculum Library is celebrating Native American Heritage Month the whole month of November. Join the library staff for story time and art. We will be reading How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend that features a Navajo first woman and her use of stars to guide her people but is...
Book Club for Grades 3-5: El Deafo by Cece Bell
Join this book club to read, El Deafo by Cece Bell, an amazing, hilarious, and moving graphic novel (comic book style). In Cece's old class, all of her classmates were deaf. As she starts a new school, she will be wearing a hearing aid. At first, this makes her feel self-conscious, but then she makes an...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker
The fictional lens of a very real moment in history provides insight into the Navajo Code Talkers, American heroes of WWII, that decoded complicated messages in other languages to help win the war for the US. Deep topics like boarding schools, race, and battle fatigue will be explored and balanced with stories of triumph, heroism,...
College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID – NEED BASED AID
There is a wide range of help for learners who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We will explore the list of approximately 65 colleges that provide tuition and housing costs on a sliding scale and others that offer significant financial assistance...
In-n-Out High School Meet Ups – 4 Locations!
Who's hungry??? Come hang out with ASB and other iLEAD high school learners for lunch at In-n-Out on Friday, December 1. Pick one of four locations and bring money for lunch. When: Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am Bring: Money for lunch Where: Choose the location that is nearest to you! Ontario In-n-Out: 4310...
Virtual Current Events Club for Grades 6+
Middle Schoolers are invited to participate in the Current Events Writing Club, where they will meet daily to watch CNN10. Learners will then participate in a discussion about the topics and complete a writing project at the end of the week. Learners are not required to attend daily to participate. They can join whenever it...
Gifted Learners: Roundtable on Extracurriculars, Entrepreneurship, & Volunteering
Join this webinar on Dec 1 at 1 pm to gather with other parents to share extracurriculars, entrepreneurship, and volunteering opportunities that have been helpful for your gifted learners. Register HERE. See a list of all upcoming gifted webinars below.