Northern California Education Guide

After School Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Sacramento

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  Fun After School Family Activity and School Field Trips!

     Looking for a way to turn Sacramento into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Sacramento. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The Quest will start in the heart of the state's Capitol and will take you on a journey among the historic points within the Capitol Mall and then to the fabled streets of Old Sacramento. You will explore both famous sites as well as hidden nuggets within the city and along its scenic river front. The tour requires approximately 2.5 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. So put down your gold pan and saddle up your group for a fun adventure... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

  20% off Amazing Urban Scavenger Hunt

  Use Promotion Code: FGCOUPON when you register on-line at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com to receive 20% off your family fun Adventure. Available 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset! Turn …

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

  Oakland

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  Field Trips and After School Enrichment!

     The Bay Area Children's Theatre is the largest non-profit theatre for young audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving 68,000 children and adults through its Main-Stage programs and theatre classes. Join us for one of our Main-Stage productions in Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco or San Ramon!

  10% off Pete the Cat

  Use online discount code groovy7 to receive 10% off your tickets to any performance of Pete the Cat. Performs Saturdays, & Sundays, through August 5 at Bay Area Children's Theatre's Berke…

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

  Oakland

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre Performance-Based Theatre Classes

     The Bay Area Children's Theatre is the largest non-profit theatre for young audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, serving 68,000 children and adults through its Main-Stage programs and theatre classes. Our performance-based classes give children special opportunities and experiences that can build their self-confidence, impart self-reliance, and prepare them for success in the adult world ahead. They learn that they can stand up in front of a group and give a speech or sing a song. They gain the skill to speak up and sing out. And, just as in the world of sports, they participate in defining and achieving goals as a member of a well-trained, well-prepared team. We emphasize teamwork and a focus on the ensemble in all our programs, for that is precisely what actors must do to win hearts and minds on stage. Our teachers challenge students to achieve their very best, based on their abilities. They set high and achievable standards for behavior and performance, and they always make classes fun! When kids are having fun they are happy and engaged. We build upon this base of fun and engagement to impart exciting new skills, encourage creativity, and help students learn and appreciate the art and craft of theatre. Finally, we communicate regularly with you through email, class handouts, and web updates to keep you up informed about the schedule, your student's progress, major milestones for each class, and ways that you can help! For more information, please contact us at: classes@bactheatre.org (less) ... Read more

  10% off Pete the Cat

  Use online discount code groovy7 to receive 10% off your tickets to any performance of Pete the Cat. Performs Saturdays, & Sundays, through August 5 at Bay Area Children's Theatre's Berke…

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  Bricks 4 Kidz - Bay Area

  SAN JOSE

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  Bricks 4 Kidz camp is a fresh and fun way for kids to spend their summer break with our specially-Unique designed Bricks 4 Kidz Fun Projects, LEGO games galore, Lego Challenges, Arts and Craft, Music, Movie, Out door activities, free-play, Chess and aviation planes. Camps are specially designed for kids ages 6-14 years and are staffed by trained, screened Bricks 4 Kidz friendly qualified teachers, so you can be rest assured, they are safe and happy.

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  Bricks 4 Kidz - Lamorinda & Walnut Creek

  Bricks 4 Kidz - Lamorinda & Walnut Creek

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  Bricks 4 Kidz offers a wide range of fun, educational and interactive activities for your kids utilizing the world's most popular toy - LEGO!. From after-school enrichment classes and birthday parties to our popular summer camps. Our camps are designed to stimulate the mind and allow for maximum fun. Choose from great themes like Jr. Robotics and Bricks Wars to Despicable Brick Minions and Emmett's World.

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  Bricks 4 Kidz - Los Angeles & South Pasadena

  South Pasadena

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  We build with Lego bricks, play games win prizes and have tons of fun while making your child's birthday a memorable one.

  $50.00 off birthday party

  Let us help you celebrate your child's birthday and we'll take care of the rest! Coupon code: USFAM50

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  Bricks 4 Kidz - Stockton

  Stockton

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  Bricks 4 Kidz is very excited to be in the Stockton area. We look forward to providing you and your children with a variety of new programs for some fun constructive learning.

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  Bricks 4 Kidz - TriValley

  Bricks 4 Kidz - TriValley

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  Bricks 4 Kidz offers exciting, hands-on programs where kids ages 3-13+ can learn, build and play with LEGO Bricks. Our specially designed project kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. Whether you're looking for an after-school program or a pre-school class, a summer camp or a kidz' night out, a birthday party or an in-school workshop, we're sure to have a program your child will love!

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  Galileo Learning

  40+ Bay Area Locations

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  SUMMER CAMPS KIDS LOVE Galileo Innovation Camps for Pre-K - 8th Graders At Galileo, we mix day camp fun with hands-on projects in fields from science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Supported by the best staff around, kids grow from Camp Galileo (pre-K - 5th grades) through Galileo Summer Quest (entering 5th - 8th grades), emerging as confident creators ready to turn their ideas into reality. 70+ locations in the Bay Area, SoCal and Chicagoland

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  JCC Los Gatos

  Los Gatos

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  JCC Los Gatos

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  Camp Shalom is a day camp for kids ages 18 months through 16 years old. It runs all summer long, and you can choose from a variety of camp programs, from traditional day camp to specialty camps. Camp Shalom promotes a sense of community based on respect for others, and cultivates a connection to Jewish values and tradition. We welcome families from all backgrounds.

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  Outward Bound

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  For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to lead the way in outdoor adventure-education for youth and adults. With locations throughout the United States and Internationally and over 500 courses to choose from, your perfect adventure awaits! Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. Students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship. Courses range in length from four days to three months, for ages 12 to 45+. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, sailing, dog sledding, skiing and much more. Scholarships are available. (less) ... Read more

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  YMCA of San Francisco

  Multiple Locations

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  After School Classes and Programs for Families and Kids!

     The Y of San Francisco is a charitable organization dedicated to the betterment of people in spirit, mind and body. We offer wellness and learning for all, from infants to seniors.

Field Trips

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  San Francisco

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Looking for a way to turn San Francisco into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  20% off Amazing Urban Scavenger Hunt

  Use Promotion Code: FGCOUPON when you register on-line at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com to receive 20% off your family fun Adventure. Available 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset! Turn …

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Sacramento

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  Fun After School Family Activity and School Field Trips!

     Looking for a way to turn Sacramento into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Sacramento. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The Quest will start in the heart of the state's Capitol and will take you on a journey among the historic points within the Capitol Mall and then to the fabled streets of Old Sacramento. You will explore both famous sites as well as hidden nuggets within the city and along its scenic river front. The tour requires approximately 2.5 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. So put down your gold pan and saddle up your group for a fun adventure... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. (less) ... Read more

  20% off Amazing Urban Scavenger Hunt

  Use Promotion Code: FGCOUPON when you register on-line at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com to receive 20% off your family fun Adventure. Available 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset! Turn …

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  Aquarium of the Bay

  San Francisco

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  Aquarium of the Bay Field Trips!

     Meet 20,000 amazing marine animals as you walk through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels. Touch sharks and rays. It's like skin diving without getting wet.

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  Bay Area Children's Theatre

  Oakland

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  Bring your class to the theatre! Bay Area Children's Theatre proudly offers field-trip performances during the school day, specifically designed for classes Pre-K through 6th grade!

     $8 per ticket - Scholarships available Free Admission for Teachers! Please note: Student Matinee shows are reserved exclusively for school groups. For general audience performances, please click on the Tickets tab, above. Schedule a Classroom Visit Before or After You See the Show! Get up-close and interactive with our Student Matinees! Student Matinees are weekday field-trip performances of our Mainstage season. When you book your Student Matinee trip, you can also request a pre- or post-show workshop exploring and activating the themes of the show in your classroom! Each workshop addresses VAPA standards. Cost: $100 per classroom visit For questions and comments, contact us at schools@bactheatre.org or (510) 296-4433. (less) ... Read more

  10% off Pete the Cat

  Use online discount code groovy7 to receive 10% off your tickets to any performance of Pete the Cat. Performs Saturdays, & Sundays, through August 5 at Bay Area Children's Theatre's Berke…

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  Slide Ranch

  Muir Beach

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  Slide Ranch is a nonprofit educational farm on coastal public parkland in West Marin. We host day visits and overnight visits from school and community groups of all ages (pre-k through adult), most typically on Tuesdays-Saturdays. Groups range in size from 6 to 60. Day visits typically occur from 10am-2pm, and include milking our goats, feeding our chickens, an activity in our garden and a cooking activity or a hike. Overnight visits include more involved versions of the same, and also include things like a campfire and/or night hike. Overnight visitors often bring their own camping gear, although we have some gear to lend to groups who need it. Overnight groups also bring their own food for all meals which they cook themselves (we have all the cooking and serving gear - just bring the food). All of our activities are NGSS aligned, and can be taught thematically to match the interests of the group (for example, we can offer themes focusing on "food, clothing and shelter;" natural ecology; food systems; sustainability; stewardship etc). There are costs associated with visiting Slide Ranch, however we offer a wide range of scholarships and work hard to ensure no groups are turned away for lack of funds. Apply here for our School and Community Programs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegILHlbfO1mK_BPkJy-oRv3oBob4Qf8SCTjGXrPBaLai7FhA/viewform To be considered for a need-based scholarship, please also complete our scholarship application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk9OVt5fg-s93gtvTDMuEXYGO1vVazklKDs2SvfBgEszTM-Q/viewform (less) ... Read more

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  The Society of California Pioneers Museum

  San Francisco

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  This program follows both Common Core principles and the California Curriculum Standards in History and Social Sciences by providing direct access to rare primary sources, including historical documents, eyewitness accounts, letters, diaries, artifacts, photographs, maps, and artwork.

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  The Tech Museum of Innovation

  San Jose

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  The Tech Museum of Innovation

  Bringing a group of students to The Tech guarantees them a day of imaginative, immersive, standards-based scientific learning. And thanks to our generous members and donors, The Tech has funding to offer California Title 1 K-12 students fee-waived museum entrance and science labs. Go to www.thetech.org/fieldtrips to learn more.

Schools

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  Bright Horizons - San Francisco Area

  San Francisco Area

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  Bright Horizons - San Francisco Area

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  Bright Horizons is the leading provider of high-quality early education and preschool. Our programs empower children from infancy on to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Our programs invite children to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in school and beyond. Visit www.brighthorizons.com for a center near you.