Third grade students will step back in time to learn the ancient ways of the Kumeyaay as volunteer docents lead students on a tour of the grounds and hands-on activities.
During the site tour, students will tour the hilly site, circling upward to the mortar bedrock area where the Kumeyaay families met to prepare acorns and other food items. Students learn where the Kumeyaay lived seasonally and about plants used for construction, medicinal purposes, and food. Sometimes wildlife is discussed during this portion of the tour. Students will see ancient milling stones and interesting rock formations.
Each student will learn about pictographs of Rock Art as they create their own “spirit rock” with paint pens on a cobblestone, which they get to take home at the end of the program.
In the replic Kumeyaay ‘ewaa (house), students will learn about how the oak trees and acorns were an important part in their daily lives. Using a traditional grinding stone they will make a Shawii from acorns just as the Kumeyaay people did.
Become familiar with Kumeyaay numbering and counting while playing a game with painted wooden counting and game sticks. The fun goes on for 2.5 hours, so come join us as we explore the trails and education center that highlights exhibits and artifacts.
Important Information:
- No late registrations or refunds will be processed after the closing date. No Exceptions
- Special Guidelines: Space is limited, first serve basis. No small children or strollers.
- Open to 3rd grade only
- Adult Registration: Limited to 1 adult per Homeschool family.
- Length of program: Approximately 2 1/2 hours
- All Students must be accompanied by a registered adult through PayPal.
- Note: If you have multiple Homeschool students, each Homeschool student must be registered for all Field Trips using their own designated flex fund account. Any duplicate orders for the same field trip on one student’s account will not be allowed.
- Field Trip Photography Disclaimer: Please be advised that photographs will be taken at this event for possible use on the SCS website, marketing materials, and/or all other SCS publications. If you do not want you or your child to be photographed please advise the Field Trip Coordinator.
- How to Cancel: Forward your registration confirmation email receipt to field.trips@springscs.org with a detailed notation to cancel by the deadline date indicated on each field trip.
