College Planning for Gifted Students

Join our iLEAD Exploration College Advisor, Laura Kazan, in our session for parents of gifted learners to gain insights into college planning. No matter the stage your child is in, this presentation will help you: Explore diverse college options, learn collaborative planning strategies, support your child's social-emotional well-being, and receive expert tips for a successful...

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 States

Learners 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 quest as we learn to work cooperatively together, solve problems as a group, and creatively write our characters into existence and through this fantastical...

ELA Writing Lab – Butterflies, Grades K-3

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join the Acton Library on April  18 at 10 am to read A Butterfly is Patient and learn the life cycle of a butterfly. We’ll string together an adorable life cycle chart as we write all about it. Register below.

ELA Writing Lab – Butterflies, Grades 4-5

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join the Acton Library on April 18 at 1 pm to read A Butterfly is Patient and learn the life cycle of a butterfly. We’ll string together an adorable life cycle chart as we write all about it. Register below.

Transition to College for Students with 504s & IEPs

Heading to college with an IEP or 504 plan? In this webinar, we'll break down the key differences between high school and college support systems for students with IEPs and 504 plans. Discover effective strategies to advocate for the accommodations you need to thrive in your college environment. Register HERE

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Learners who join this book club will head down the rabbit hole with Alice and explore the world of nonsense. Only the most absurd of Carroll's poetry will be explored as we flex our writing skills to the farthest reaches of silliness. We'll cover satire, symbolism, and the historical happenings of Victorian England. REGISTER HERE...

College Info Series: Understanding College Fit

There are so many types of colleges out there! They range in size, location, and personality. Learn about small liberal arts colleges, research universities, specialty colleges, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We will also discuss different curriculum styles such as a core vs open curriculum. Theme: The College Search Intended Audience: Learners & Parents...

Enrichment: Crime Scene Writing Lab (Grades 6 and up)

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join us in the Acton Curriculum Library where we will be conducting an exciting ELA adventure focused on investigating crime scenes. Over the course of three sessions, learners will play the role of forensic technician, detective, and even journalist. In this lab, learners will keep an investigator's notebook as they explore crime scenes, both real...

Harvest Solution Farms

Come volunteer with us at Harvest Solutions Farm in Irvine!  Participants will assist with weeding, planting, and maintaining the farm fields. For this special volunteer opportunity, the ages are for 7 years and above. For ages 7-12, there must be an adult who accompanies the learner. For ages 13 and above, an accompanied adult is...

Meet the Author @ the OC Learning Studio

iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Learners in grades TK-3rd are invited to the OC Learning Studio on Tuesday April 23, 2024 to learn about the writing process from author Joann M. Dickinson.  Ms. Dickinson will help learners become design-thinkers and empathetic citizens through her books that address compassion, kindness, empathy and acceptance. Pre-order her books here. Space is limited. TK-1st...

Story Time and Art: Follow the Moon Home, K-4

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

To celebrate Earth Day, learners are invited to gather together to hear the story of how children can change the world with teamwork. While exploring the plight of the sea turtles off the South Carolina coast, learners will create their own eco-friendly bag to remind them to practice waste reduction with these reusable tote bags....

Story Time and Art: Follow the Moon Home, Grades 5+

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

To celebrate Earth Day, learners are invited to gather together to hear the story of how children can change the world with teamwork. While exploring the plight of the sea turtles off the South Carolina coast, learners will create their own eco-friendly bag to remind them to practice waste reduction with these reusable tote bags....

Sports in College – Understanding the Recruiting Process

Aspiring college athletes! Join our guest athletics expert, Dave Morris, as he guides us through the intricate landscapes of NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA. Learn how to master the recruiting process and secure scholarships. Come prepared with your questions! This is your chance to dominate the college athletics game. Both learners and parents are encouraged to...

Cinderella Ballet at the Inland Theater

Lewis Family Theatre Located in Victoria Gardens Cultural Center 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, United States

Inland Pacific Ballet, Cinderella returns to the stage with a charming cast of characters that includes a fairy tale Cinderella, a pair of hilarious Stepsisters, a handsome Prince, and a radiant Fairy Godmother who sends Cinderella to the ball in a glittering carriage fit for a fairy princess. All grades invited. Only k-12 students must...

Middle & High School Movie Meet Up

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Middle and high school learners are invited to the Acton Curriculum Library on April 26th at 1 pm for a movie meet up where they will enjoy Alice in Wonderland! Come build our middle and high school community and make some new friends. RSVP for the event below. Please note: This is not a drop...

Learner University: The Great American Cooking Show (Grades 5th-8th)

Learners in grades 5th-8th grade are invited to embark on a culinary adventure with "The Great American Cooking Show"! Learners will design, create, and record their own cooking show, exploring diverse American cuisines. From regional specialties to family favorites, each dish tells a story of tradition and innovation. Math, science, history, and English language arts...

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 States

Learners 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 quest as we learn to work cooperatively together, solve problems as a group, and creatively write our characters into existence and through this fantastical...

College Tour – CSU Fullerton

CSU Fullerton 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA, United States

Join us for a tour of Cal State Fullerton on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Get the inside scoop with a student-led campus tour, followed by an informative session with CSUF staff. Learn about their academic programs, explore the campus, and see firsthand why CSUF could be your perfect college fit. We will...

Middle & High School Game Day @ the Acton Curriculum Library

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Calling all high school and middle school learners! Join us at the Acton Curriculum Library for an afternoon of games, friends, and fun. Bring your favorite board game or come learn a new game.

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Midsummer Mayhem

During this book club, learners will follow Mimi as her fictional town of Comity, MA is turned upside down by new neighbors. We'll compare this book with the plot of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as many familiar characters begin to appear. Learners will write their own stories full of allusion and foreshadowing as we become experts...

OC Learning Studio Picnic

iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Exploration's Student Support staff is hosting a picnic at the OC Learning Studio and is inviting all families to attend May 3rd at 11 am. Bring your own lunch Snacks & drinks provided Bring a lawn chair/blanket Bring a game to share and/or play organized games led by staff All family members are invited! Click...

NHS Beach Clean Up Day

Huntington Beach Tower 9 Huntington Beach, CA, United States

Join us for a National Honor Society sponsored event to clean up our local beaches, earn volunteer hours, and make some new friends! This event is open to all iLEAD high school learners – you do not need to be a member of NHS to attend. Friday, May 3 @ 1:00 - 2:00 pm We will...

Prom 2024: Once Upon a Time

Fullerton Arboretum 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton, CA, United States

The Prom Committee presents: Prom 2024, Once Upon a Time on May 4, 2024. This evening of appetizers, dancing, and dessert is open to 9-12th graders and will be held at the enchanting Fullerton Arboretum. We will once again be partnering with Sage Oak Charter School for a magical night of memory making. Purchase tickets early to get...

Learner University: Planning a Family Vacation (Grades 3-4)

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...

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Big Morongo Preserve 10892 Covington Dr, Morongo Valley, CA, United States

Come with us to visit the beautiful Mig Morongo Canyon Preserve. Nestled in the Little San Bernardino Mountains, the desert oasis at Big Morongo Canyon is one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian (stream) habitats in California. Water draining from the surrounding mountains flows into a river through the canyon, and ground water...

Budding Botanists: The Science of Life! – Virtual Event

Join us as we "dig" into ecosystems! Through making our own terrariums, we will investigate the role of sunlight and how environmental matter cycles in a system. We will also explore plant growth and survival through our seed starting activity and lima bean dissection. Sign Up HERE This event focuses on 3rd-5th grade science topics,...

Story Time & Art: Butterfly Park by Elly MacKay, Grades K-4

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

As spring returns and so do the butterflies, learners will gather at the Acton Library to read the story of one girl’s hope to bring butterflies back to a deserted garden. During our time together, we’ll create our own butterflies and figure out how we can bring butterflies to our own gardens. Register below.

Story Time & Art: Butterfly Park by Elly MacKay, Grades 5+

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

As spring returns and so do the butterflies, learners will gather at the Acton Library to read the story of one girl’s hope to bring butterflies back to a deserted garden. During our time together, we’ll create our own butterflies and figure out how we can bring butterflies to our own gardens. Register below.

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Midsummer Mayhem

During this book club, learners will follow Mimi as her fictional town of Comity, MA is turned upside down by new neighbors. We'll compare this book with the plot of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as many familiar characters begin to appear. Learners will write their own stories full of allusion and foreshadowing as we become experts...

Budding Botanists: The Science of Life! – In Person Event

Join us as we "dig" into ecosystems! Through making our own terrariums, we will investigate the role of sunlight and how environmental matter cycles in a system. We will also explore plant growth and survival through our seed starting activity and lima bean dissection. Sign Up HERE This event focuses on 3rd-5th grade science topics,...

Learner University: It’s Party Time! (Grades 2-3)

 Have you ever had a gathering with friends? How do you know what your friends like to do, what kind of music they like, or what they like to eat? During this PBL opportunity, learners will collect authentic data from their classmates, friends, and family to find out some of their favorite things in order...

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 States

Learners 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 quest as we learn to work cooperatively together, solve problems as a group, and creatively write our characters into existence and through this fantastical...

Park Day: Sunburst Park in Joshua Tree

Sunburst Park 6171 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree 92252 6171 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree

Join local EFs and learners on Thursday, May 16th from 9:00-11:00 to celebrate the end of the school year with bubbles, chalk, and glitter tattos! Please note: The splash pad will not be running just yet. Feel free to bring- water guns, scooters, skates, bikes, etc. Sunburst Park 6171 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree

End of the Year Writing Activity, Grades K-3

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

This journal-style writing lab will have learners reflecting on their school year and making big plans for the summer and next year! Together, we’ll walk through memory lane as we explore all the things that made this year so fun! Register below.

Budding Botanists: The Science of Life! – Virtual Presentation of Learning

Join us as we "dig" into ecosystems! Through making our own terrariums, we will investigate the role of sunlight and how environmental matter cycles in a system. We will also explore plant growth and survival through our seed starting activity and lima bean dissection. This event focuses on 3rd-5th grade science topics, but all grade...

End of the Year Writing Activity, Grades 4-5

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

This journal-style writing lab will have learners reflecting on their school year and making big plans for the summer and next year! Together, we’ll walk through memory lane as we explore all the things that made this year so fun! Register below.

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Midsummer Mayhem

During this book club, learners will follow Mimi as her fictional town of Comity, MA is turned upside down by new neighbors. We'll compare this book with the plot of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as many familiar characters begin to appear. Learners will write their own stories full of allusion and foreshadowing as we become experts...

Park Day: Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park in Lancaster

SGT. STEVE OWEN MEMORIAL PARK 43063 10TH ST W, Lancaster, CA

Join local iLEAD staff and learners for a Berry Fun Day! Bring a sack lunch and join us for games and crafts. *This location is ADA accessible

Enrichment: Crime Scene Writing Lab (Grades 6 and up)

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Join us in the Acton Curriculum Library where we will be conducting an exciting ELA adventure focused on investigating crime scenes. Over the course of three sessions, learners will play the role of forensic technician, detective, and even journalist. In this lab, learners will keep an investigator's notebook as they explore crime scenes, both real...

South Coast Botanical Gardens

South Bay Botanical Garden 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verde Peninsula, CA, United States

The South Coast Botanic Garden, “The Jewel of the Peninsula”, is located 10 miles south of the Los Angeles Airport in California on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. Conveniently accessible to many South Bay communities, this 87-acre Botanic Garden has more than 2,500 different species of plants from as far away as Australia, the Mediterranean,...

Story Time & Art: Crab Cake by Andrea Tsurumi, Grades K-4th

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

As school winds down and we head towards summer, learners are invited to gather at the Acton Library to read the story of one brave crab who rallies his fellow sea creatures together to rebuild their community after disaster. We’ll also explore how tide pools work to create a beautiful ecosystem and create seashell bracelets...

Story Time & Art: Crab Cake by Andrea Tsurumi, Grades 5+

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

As school winds down and we head towards summer, learners are invited to gather at the Acton Library to read the story of one brave crab who rallies his fellow sea creatures together to rebuild their community after disaster. We’ll also explore how tide pools work to create a beautiful ecosystem and create seashell bracelets...

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Midsummer Mayhem

During this book club, learners will follow Mimi as her fictional town of Comity, MA is turned upside down by new neighbors. We'll compare this book with the plot of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as many familiar characters begin to appear. Learners will write their own stories full of allusion and foreshadowing as we become experts...

College Info Series: TRANSFER PROGRAMS

California has a robust transfer pathway between the community college system and the University of California, the California State System, and numerous private colleges and HBCUs. We will discuss the different options available as well as the California College Promise Program! Theme: College Information Intended Audience: Learners & Parents Intended Grades: 11, 12 REGISTER HERE

Middle & High School Movie Meet Up

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Middle and high school learners are invited to the Acton Curriculum Library on May 24th at 1 pm for a movie meet up where they will enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream! Come build our middle and high school community and make some new friends. RSVP for the event below. Please note: This is not a...

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