Monday Message

The Naishtut family has taken full advantage of their first year with iLEAD Exploration. Noah, 7th grade, and Sky, 4th grade, are excelling not only in their academics, but in their extracurriculars, as well! The siblings spend a great deal of time pursuing their passions and performing. Sky enjoys playing her guitar and singing, while…

Looking for some ideas for the family fun? Celebrate reading with the Space Summer Reading Program, or enjoy some events listed on the California Living History website (this is a great link to bookmark for year-round events)! Some other upcoming regional events include: DTLA Art Walk – Los Angeles Every second Thursday of the month,…

Camp Kindle provides a five-day summer camp for children ages 5-12 with various special needs and medical complications. They are in search of volunteers for their upcoming session, and YOU may be just what they need, as people of all ages can contribute! Activities for campers are built around art, science, music, math, and much…

iLEAD Exploration is proud to highlight freshman Owen Harris. Owen started homeschooling in 5th grade and has been pursuing his passion for history and hands-on learning ever since. From a young age, Owen showed a great aptitude for mechanics. While many other toddlers were happily playing with plastic toy phones, Owen had other pursuits such…

This week, we would like to honor very special ladies who are both moms and teachers. We see how hard you strive to be the best mom and teacher to your kiddos. We admire you for all that you do to help your children become all they are intended to be. We hope you know…

The McLaughlins are longtime homeschoolers who appreciate the freedom to pursue their passions and learn what interests them. Both Owen and Tess McLaughlin appreciate the flexibility to shape their own education to their learning styles and adjust its pace to their needs. Owen McLaughlin is a 14-year-old freshman. He has been homeschooling for eight…

Vibe Performing Arts Studios located in Santa Clarita offers instruction in singing, dancing, acting, instruments, and magic! Instructors create a warm, supportive environment for their students as they grow to discover their full potential through creative expression. CLICK HERE to visit the website.

The progress of DreamUp 2019 has been building for months, as so many learners have risen to the challenge of creating a real-world experiment designed to help us learn more about the effects of microgravity. We had over 600 learners, family, and community members in attendance at the iLEAD Space and Innovation Expo on December…

Join Fowler Museum Educators for an interactive storytelling experience as we look, listen, and learn in our special exhibition Guatemalan Masks: Selections from the Jeanne and Jim Pieper Collection with the acclaimed children’s book Abuela’s Weave by Omar S. Castaneda. A Parent’s Choice Award honoree, this story explores the culture of Guatemala through the eyes…

Come and celebrate the culture of Japan and all it has to offer. Anaheim’s first-ever Japanese festival is taking place Saturday, May 25th. Enjoy the experience of different Japanese cuisines, cosplay, merchandise, entertainment, and learning about their culture. CLICK HERE for all the details.  

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Are you looking for a fun family activity? Family Dinner Book Club invites your family to share a great story, great art, great conversation, and great food each month. For all the details CLICK HERE.

The four Theule family learners are adventurers who love exploring nature, reading great books, playing music, and chasing curiosity wherever it may lead. They can regularly be found conducting experiments, recreating scenes from a book, translating bits of Latin to make new Harry Potter spells, or debating the merits of different Greek gods — thanks…

Aloha, iLEAD Families! iLEAD Schools and Cultural Bridges are excited to announce an amazing summer camp opportunity in Hawaii for grades 6-12! This July we are offering a multicultural STEAM summer camp for middle and high school learners on the beautiful island of Kaua’i. See flyer for details. For questions, email tim.alves@culturalbridges.global. Three weeks (stay…

The Strawn family loves to learn! Owen (4th grade), Ryder (2nd grade), and Molly (kindergarten) are curious and love to explore and discover. The family enjoys taking field trips and participating in hands-on activities. The flexibility of homeschooling has allowed them to inspect the world around them, and then learn more about what they have…

Calling all soccer players! Kids in Sports is offering a free class to iLEAD learners on Friday, May 24, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. If you would like to attend, please complete this RSVP form.  

Meet Lana, a joyful iLEAD Exploration kindergartener with a passion for dinosaurs and all things sweet! Her sweet tooth led her to start her own chocolate shop at the age of 5, when she debuted “Lana Bean’s Chocolates” at the first West Valley Children’s Business Fair in Canoga Park. Lana worked hard on brainstorming flavors…

The Allemande Music Academy would like to invite you to attend a special presentation of the music of Bach and Chopin on Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. This educational concert hosted by the Santa Clarity Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be held in the choir room at College of the Canyons, located at 26455…

We are so excited about our beach cleanup taking place on Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Families can meet at the lifeguard headquarters building right next to the beach, adjacent to the parking lot on 2100 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803. Please follow the steps down from the grassy bluffs at Junipero…

Is your learner planning on working this summer? Depending on the age of your learner, a work permit may be required by the employer. A work permit is a legal document that allows a learner to hold a job. Work permits are issued based on good academic standing and attendance. Learners are not allowed a…

Meet the multi-talented Huangs! Logan (grade 6) and Delphine (grade 5) are quite the impressive duo! Whether it be martial arts, speaking French fluently, learning Mandarin, playing piano or practicing Wushu (a type of Kung Fu), these two have a zest for learning and trying new experiences. Logan P.D.Y. Huang loves animals and biology. His…

Calling all learners in Kindergarten through 3rd grade! PBS SoCal is hosting a writer’s contest, and YOU are invited to participate! Enter your story or poem to win prizes and have your work published online! Each entry must be an original work, written and illustrated by the entrant. First, second, and third place winners will…

Set a course for full STEAM ahead to OC Fair’s Imaginology, April 12-14, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come alive in the most fun and exciting ways. Friday, April 12: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is…