Community Events
Volunteer Opportunities
Orange County- Friendship Circle Home Visitor
Be a visiting friend to a child in need. Friendship Circle is looking for fun-loving teens that would like to donate their time once a week for one hour at home visits with a child with special needs in their area.
Friendship Circle extends a helping hand to families who have children and young adults with special needs. Friendship Circle provides a non-judgmental environment that is designed to enhance family dynamics and build friendships through a wide variety of fun-filled recreational programs, sports leagues, support groups, and social opportunities. In addition to helping those in need, the Friendship Circle enriches its vast network of teen volunteers by enabling them to reap the rewards of selfless giving
https://www.friendshipoc.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4278045/jewish/Teen-Volunteer-Form.htm
San Bernardino- Help build a playground with KaBOOM!
On Friday, April 10, 2020, dedicated volunteers from the Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Galaxy, San Manuel Casino have sponsored the build of an accessible playground at Hudson Park, in partnership with KaBOOM!. The new playground will be an inclusive structure that will allow children of all abilities to engage in play. The new design will enable individuals with developmental disabilities to access the play equipment and engage in inclusive play with their peers. For information on how you can help click on the link.
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3203298.jsp
Los Angeles County- Saffyre Sanctuary
Saffyre Sanctuary can use your help! It is a rescue and rehabilitation program that cares for horses that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. Whether you are a novice or an experienced horse person that wants to share your time and expertise, they can use your help! You will learn firsthand about the best holistic care, feeding, and handling of horses, some with very special needs.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. We are honored to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African American culture. There are many ways to learn more about this rich history and its societal impacts. Below are some events and resources that you may want to investigate:
Aquarium of the Pacific’s African-American Festival
California African American Museum
African American Firefighter Museum
The Museum of African American Art
The San Bernardino County Museum
On Sunday, February 23, the streets in South LA will be open for a six mile route connecting South Central, Florence-Firestone and Watts. Bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, and enjoy the route however you want. People of all ages and abilities are welcome! To learn more, visit their website!
Lastly, there are several lessons you can incorporate into your studies.
Volunteer Opportunities
Attention, volunteers! If you are looking for a way to give back, there are many places and organizations that would appreciate and need what you have to offer! Visit Volunteer Match for endless opportunities to match your interest, age, and abilities. Here are just a few!
Los Angeles County – California Hospital Medical Center: Do you have a musical talent? California Hospital Medical Center is looking for people to share their musical talents. Share your voice, strings, keyboard, or other instrument and bring entertainment and comfort to the hospital environment. Whether a group concert in the lobby or a solo performance at the bedside of a patient, they welcome your talent and generosity! Call 213-742-5707 for more information, or visit California Hospital Medical Center.
Los Angeles County – Foothill Unity Center: Each year, many individuals and groups from local schools, businesses, and service organizations donate items and volunteer time to the Foothill Unity Center’s annual Thanksgiving and Holiday Distribution Programs conducted at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia. At the holiday distribution party, families receive huge holiday food boxes, as well as new toys and clothing for their children. Please join in the fun and sign up online.
Orange County – Kidworks: Kidworks in Santa Ana welcomes volunteers willing to help learners in their after-school program. Spending an hour or two a week with kindergarteners through 12th graders can make a difference in their world. You will support youth by helping them with their homework and other educational needs. You
Talent Show and Artisan Boutique
Upcoming Webinars and Workshops
Our final upcoming Fall webinars are quickly approaching. We are proudly offering an in-person workshop on Learning Styles November 18 in San Bernardino and November 20th in Los Angeles. In addition, if you are interested in learning more about CTE, you won’t want to miss the webinar taking place on December 5.
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Santa Clarita Park Day
On November 19, we are celebrating Kindness Day by painting rocks and writing encouraging sayings on them. We would love for learners to take the rocks and place them around the city for other people to find. The event will take place at Heritage Park in Santa Clarita (24155 Newhall Ranch Rd., Santa Clarita, CA) from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. RSVP here if you would like to attend.
Veterans Day Salute!
November 11 is a commemorative day to salute all the men and women who have protected our country! Please take a moment to recognize and thank someone in your life who has spent time in military service. In honor of these heroes, many organizations are offering special discounts and free meals to military families. Additionally, here are some local events to honor veterans!
San Bernardino Veterans Day Salute and Parade
Pretend City Honors Veterans Day OC
AV Wall Veterans Day Ceremony Lancaster
November Activities around the Counties
LOS ANGELES
| ArtWorx Student Presentation – Fowler Museum at UCLA |
| LACMA Family Art Workshop at AC Bilbrew Library |
| Festival at Pilgrim Place |
| Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square |
| Turkey Trot Los Angeles |
ORANGE
| Free Family Festival at Bowers Museum |
| BOGO Play Day at Pretend City |
| OC Rescue Mission Turkey Trot |
| Thanksgiving Celebration at Pretend City |
| Lantern Festival and Parade in Huntington Beach |
VENTURA
| 7th Annual Ventura County Farm Day |
| Paws for Reading in Ojai |
| Conejo Valley Turkey Day Dash in Thousand Oaks |
KERN
| Veterans Day Parade in Bakersfield |
| Trips for Kids Bike Ride at Lake Kaweah |
| Thank A Vet Art Project at the Delano Branch Library |
| 100th Annual Bakersfield Post 26 Veterans Day Parade |
INLAND EMPIRE
| Big Bear Turkey Trot |
| Candy Making Demos at Logan’s Candies |
| Mary Vagle Nature Center |
| Planes of Fame Air Museum at Kilroy Coffee Klatch |
Acton Children’s Business Fair
SCVI Spooktacular Pumpkin Day
Student Support Symposium
Please join us for our 4th annual Student Support Symposium! This year’s Student Support Symposium will challenge and inspire every parent and educator who is committed to helping vulnerable populations, learners impacted by challenging disabilities, trauma, and/or other emotional challenges, to succeed. New for 2019, you have TWO LOCATIONS to choose from:
- Tuesday, October 8 at SCVi in Santa Clarita Valley
- Thursday, October 10 at the iLEAD OC Studio in Costa Mesa
Register here if you would like to attend.
By attending, you will learn how to embrace change and unleash your inner superpowers by exploring a variety of topics such as universal design, diversity and inclusion teaching practices, understanding anxiety, and many more critical issues.
iLEAD Schools Amazing Race
iLEAD Schools would like to invite you to join your iLEAD family and friends for this ALL iLEAD Schools event. Lace up your running shoes and join us Sunday, Nov 3, at 1 p.m. at the Universal City Metro Plaza for the annual iLEAD Amazing Race. There, you will begin your Los Angeles adventure via the Metro red line on a photo scavenger hunt together with your team. Registration closes October 28. You will find more information and the downloadable permission slip here.
October Activities: Around the Counties
INLAND EMPIRE
| Etiwanda Falls Hike |
| Trunk or Treat @ Chaffey College 10/28 |
KERN
| Boo at the Zoo |
| Buena Vista Museum of Natural History |
| October Fun Fest |
LOS ANGELES
| Free Fall Fest |
| CicLAvia Community Event |
| Cal Poly Pumpkin Fest |
| Free Kidspace Pumpkin Fest |
| Family Sundays @ LACMA |
ORANGE
| Tustin Tiller Days |
| Art Walks |
| Halloween Howl – Columbus Tustin Activity Center |
| Orange County Children’s Book Festival |
| Art and Culture Event |
VENTURA
| Halloween Tours @ Heritage Square |
| Reyes Adobe Days |
| Haunted Housing Run |
Student Support Symposium
Please join us for our 4th annual Student Support Symposium! This year’s Student Support Symposium will challenge and inspire every parent and educator who is committed to helping vulnerable populations, learners impacted by challenging disabilities, trauma, and/or other emotional challenges, to succeed. New for 2019, you have TWO LOCATIONS to choose from:
- Tuesday, October 8 at SCVi in Santa Clarita Valley
- Thursday, October 10 in Costa Mesa
Register here if you would like to attend.
By attending, you will learn how to embrace change and unleash your inner superpowers by exploring a variety of topics such as universal design, diversity and inclusion teaching practices, understanding anxiety, and many more critical issues.
Fall Field Trip Preview
Our field trip team is hard at work planning some amazing hands-on experiences for your learners! The first field trip release (for September and October trips) will be on September 3.
You will receive more information as the first field trip release date approaches.
Semester1FieldTrips_2019Summer Fun in June
Our experienced facilitators have put together some free or discounted activities for the month of June in your area that you may want to check out during our summer break. Please take a look at the links below for more information:
Orange County
All Summer: Adventure Playground at University Park
All Summer: The OC Zoo at Irvine Park
All Summer: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
All Summer: HB Concert Band Summer Series Concerts 2019
All Summer: Magnolia Bird Farms
All Summer: Volcom Skate Park
Starting 6/1 (M-F): Centennial Farm in Costa Mesa
Starting 6/21: Concert in the Park at Crown Valley Community Park
Los Angeles
All Summer: UCLA Fowler Museum
All Summer: Long Beach Concerts in the Park
First Tuesday of every month: Kidspace Museum Free Family Night in LA
6/9: The Wallis Dance Sunday
Starting 6/9: Valley Cultural Foundation in Woodland Hills
Every Thursday: Thursdays@Newhall Series in Santa Clarita
Starting 6/18: Long Beach Moonlight Movies on the Beach
6/10 – 6/27: Santa Clarita Library Reading Club
6/22: Great American Camp Out Day in Santa Clarita
Inland Empire
6/12: Riverside Summer Concert
6/15: Inland Empire’s Summerfest
Starting 6/17: Starlight Cinemas in Corona
Starting 6/19: Chino Hills Concerts in the Park
Starting 6/20: Apple Valley’s Sunset Concerts
6/29: Rancho Cucamonga’s 4th Annual Veggie Connection
Please note that these summer events are not sponsored or part of the iLEAD Exploration program.