At Springs Charter Schools, our core mission centers on parent involvement and personalized learning for each student. Educational Field Trips are a great, fun way for students and parents to get involved and incorporate the community into their personalized learning plans.
With over 60 programs covering multiple subjects offered each school year, students can transform into History Explorers, Science Detectives, Performing Arts Enthusiasts, or Avid Adventurers. Springs Charter Schools offers at least four free field trips to our Homeschool community each year.
Current students and parents can explore all field trip options on the Springs Marketplace, complete with detailed descriptions and registration information.
To celebrate the end of the academic year, we host regional year-end events at Belmont Park, Boomers, Mulligans, and Fiesta Village.
Please note that California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines must be followed.
Our extensive selection of field trips offers exciting experiences for all interests, including visits to farms, museums, sanctuaries, plays and musicals, botanical gardens, historical missions, whale watching, indoor skydiving, and so much more! Below is a list of some of our most popular trips, along with detailed descriptions:
Universal Studios Hollywood
The Universal Studios Hollywood STEAM App series combines national education standards with real-world critical thinking to transform the top attractions into creative learning environments with extraordinary educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.
Ticket price includes:
- 2-Hour Educational Experience TRANSFORMERSTM Roll Out – Six Degrees of Freedom
- Full-Day Admission for Self-Guided Park Exploration
Knotts Berry Farm
Students can meet various individuals, such as Nancy Kelsey, a Fur Trapper, and a locksmith, and learn how these different groups contributed to the creation of California and other western states.
Ticket price includes:
- Guided 2-hour tour of Early California and the Old West
- Full-Day Admission for Self-Guided Park Exploration
SeaWorld San Diego
Students will delight in a diverse array of unique animal encounters at SeaWorld. From interacting with sea lions to feeding dolphins and observing majestic killer whales, the SeaWorld instructional field trip offers a self-guided educational adventure centered around ocean animals. Explore their habitats, adaptations, and the importance of conservation efforts firsthand.
Ticket price includes:
- General Admission
- Self-guided Tour
- Full-day field trip: All Shows, Animal Exhibits, and Rides!
San Diego Zoo
Students will embark on an adventure at the world-famous San Diego Zoo, transforming into wildlife detectives as they explore the wonders of nature. The self-guided tour offers an immersive experience for students and adults, allowing them to witness firsthand the incredible diversity of animals from around the globe.
Ticket price includes:
- General Admission
- Skyfari
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
Students will join in an exciting adventure, exploring various interpretive and interactive stations hosted by knowledgeable volunteers. Prepare to discover the wonders of the world’s desert wildlife and wild places at the Zoo!
Ticket price includes:
- Zoo Admission
- Giraffe feeding and carousel
Long Beach Aquarium of The Pacific
Students will seize the chance to embark on this captivating educational journey and explore a myriad of exhibits featuring sea otters, sharks, sea jellies, frogs, and beyond. The visit is not just about learning; it’s about fostering a deep sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and its diverse inhabitants.
Ticket price includes:
- General Admission
- 30-minute hands-on workshop
- Self-guided Exploration
Birch Aquarium
Birch Aquarium is dedicated to providing Next Generation Science Standards-aligned, hands-on programming that connects your students to the ocean, Earth, and atmosphere while developing critical thinking skills.
Ticket price includes:
- Self-Guided Admission
- Access to more than 60 stunning habitats, fishes, and invertebrates
Tanaka farms
Tanaka Farms offers a fantastic opportunity to introduce students to the intricacies of local agriculture, farm practices, plants, and the economics of farming in an engaging and educational tour.
Ticket price includes:
- Guided wagon ride & U-pick veggies
- Pick-Your-Own pumpkin (Up to 20lbs. Children must be able to carry it out on their own)
- Barnyard Educational Exhibit
- Farm fresh turkey sandwich lunch meal
Free Range Farm School
Students will learn about whole grains, the anatomy of wheat, growing and harvesting wheat, how to create leaven, and how to make bread. The students will take home their own sourdough starter and recipe to make their own endless bread at home!
Ticket price includes:
- 90-minute bread-making workshop
Performing Arts
Students have the unique opportunity to become captivated spectators of the performing arts. They can witness everything from vibrant Junior Theatre performances to the grandeur of Broadway musicals, complete with lavish costumes and dazzling lights. Experiencing theatre this way is profoundly enriching and inspiring for students of all ages.
Please note: The lineup of performances changes every year.
- Segerstrom Theatre in Costa Mesa- The Lion King Musical
- Casa del Prado in Balboa Park- The Sound of Music Musical
- California Theatre of Performing Arts In San Bernardino- Beauty and the Beast Musical
- The Old Globe in San Diego- Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas Musical
