Field Trips
Last week, iLEAD families visited the Centennial Farm. Chickens, pigs, oxen, kale and cabbage – it’s all good on the farm. Created to educate learners about agriculture and its importance to our daily lives, Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm… Read More
It was a brisk and foggy 44 degree morning as our learners experienced what it was like to be a 49er at Riley’s Farm. Learners traveled from station to station to learn about the rules of supply and demand, mining… Read More
A group of iLEAD Exploration learners recently went on a beautiful hike with Joel Robinson from Naturalist For You. Joel pointed out a variety of plants (many of them edible), birds and animals along the way to a waterfall in… Read More
Landfills are stinky, but this field trip was far from it. Learners spent an hour on a minibus exploring the Simi Valley landfill at the Waste Management facility. They learned how to create green energy from landfill gas for the… Read More
iLEAD learners and families drove from all corners of the greater Los Angeles area to visit the highly acclaimed King Tut exhibit at the California Science Center on the first day of spring break. We were sad to learn that… Read More
On Wednesday, March 7, a group of iLEAD families enjoyed a wonderful tour of La Mirada Fire Station No. 49. Learners toured the station to see where the firefighters eat, sleep, work, and even do chores while on duty. They learned… Read More
March 14 was a beautiful day on the campus of UCLA for a tour! Our learners enjoyed their time walking around the campus learning about what it’s like to attend college at the world’s most applied-to public university. The popular… Read More
iLEAD Exploration learners participated in the Lucy-Lou Mine Immersion at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center on Monday, March 5. They rotated through several stations learning about rocks and minerals as it relates to the history of the Gold Rush…. Read More
The IN-N-OUT field trip in Seal Beach was a lot of fun!! The learners toured the kitchen and learned about food storage and preparations. They even learned about some secret menu items! The learners especially enjoyed getting to cut potatoes… Read More
Quality You Can Taste. On Feb. 26, a group of iLEAD Exploration learners learned how this motto is carried out each day at the IN-N-OUT BURGER in Rancho Santa Margarita. Learners observed firsthand that cleanliness, friendliness and conscientiousness are the important… Read More
iLEAD Exploration learners had a wonderful visit to the Discovery Cube! Learners started this field trip off with a presentation on predicting forces. Then they were off to explore the museum and participate in the hands-on exhibits. They had the… Read More
Described as “fabulous” by one of the parents, our field trip to the amazing Getty Villa took our learners on a trip back in time as they learned about the architecture, art, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome! Our… Read More
iLEAD learners took on a smelly challenge! They gathered at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant to inspect how Los Angeles processes our raw sewage waste. They discovered the fascinating ways sewage is cooked and stirred with bacteria to produce electrical… Read More
On Feb. 6, learners had the opportunity to visit the Guide Dogs of America campus in Sylmar. Twenty-one people showed up for a very informative tour of the beautiful campus and received a wealth of information about guide dogs and… Read More
Hello, Families! Tuesday, Feb. 6 is our last field trip release of the school year! On Feb. 6, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. for all spring field trips! This includes trips to The Gentle Barn, a UCLA Cub… Read More
iLEAD learners visited Annenberg Space for Photography to view the exhibit “Cuba Is.” The show is on view until March 4, so if you missed this field trip, there is still time to visit. The show explores aspects of Cuba’s… Read More
Hello, Families! It is hard to believe that semester two is about to begin! This coming week, your educational facilitator will send you a survey to provide us with feedback about our expanding program. We greatly value your insights and desire… Read More
Attention, Families of Eighth Graders! One of iLEAD’s site-based charters is opening up their eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C., to all iLEAD eighth graders! If interested, please follow the instructions in the flier. Up to $500 in instructional funds… Read More
Learners experienced history first-hand as they visited four fully restored historic buildings at Heritage Hill. At St. George’s Episcopal Mission, learners had the opportunity to learn about occupations in old El Toro. They also got to touch walnuts, black-eyed peas… Read More
A group of iLEAD families attended the wonderful Bob Baker Marionette’s “Holiday on Strings” program on Dec. 12. The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been performing classic shows in downtown Los Angeles since 1963. The “Holiday on Strings” program has… Read More
Our families got an up-close look at alligators, tigers, geckos, emus, snakes, lemurs, ocelots and more at America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. Part of the school’s Exotic Animal Training and Management Program, this five-acre zoo is home and habitat… Read More
Our learners had the opportunity to visit the Wildlife Waystation, a nonprofit animal sanctuary in the Los Angeles area. We learned about the many wild animals who live at the sanctuary because they can no longer live on their own…. Read More
Calling all those who love learning through field trips! Tickets for field trips taking place in January, February and early March will go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. Log into the Hub to view and purchase tickets… Read More
Hello, Families! January and February field trips and service projects have been published to the website. Families will have time to look ahead to events being offered and plan for which events they would like to purchase tickets. Tickets for… Read More