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While making sure to keep their academic skills sharp, students will be able to
take part in good old-fashioned fun, and also be exposed to new cultures and ideas.
Monterey Bay Camping Trip
Campers will visit Point Lobos Wildlife Preserve and explore the tide pools and
hike "China Cove" to take in the spectacular beauty. Seals, sea lions, sea otters
and thousands of seabirds make the reserve their home. Other day trips include Monterey
Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and Carmel Beach for sandcastle building
and swimming adventures!
Big Tujunga Canyon Hike and Picnic
A wilderness adventure in one of LA's more renowned canyons—Big Tujunga.
Students hike along the canyon and through lush forests, sparkling waterfalls and
picnic in a pine-shaded retreat with dramatic views.
Trips to Huntington Beach & Zuma Beach
Students will enjoy the pristine shoreline and waves of Huntington Beach, home to
the world famous municipal pier and have fun playing in the sand at Zuma Beach,
known for its long, wide beaches.
Cultural Trip to Olvera Street, Chinatown & Little Tokyo
Students take hands-on, interactive walking tours through three different cultures
and learn about their history and traditions.
Olvera Street: The colorful village features 27 historic buildings, a traditional
Mexican plaza, a marketplace with handcrafted Mexican wares & the popular taquitos
or tacos at the outdoor cafes.
Chinatown: Visit the Central Plaza and Thien Hau Temple and sample authentic Chinese
cuisine while winding through a myriad of alleyways, plaza stalls, and classical
courtyards of Chinatown.
Little Tokyo: A National Historic Landmark District located just east of the historic
Los Angeles City Hall, this unique and beautiful area with lush gardens, exhibits,
and markets, evokes the art and traditions of Japan.
- Archery
- Urban Outdoor Skills
- Community Projects
- Sports Games, Olympian Style competitions throughout the summer in a variety of
team and individual sports including track & field, soccer and basketball.
- Music Cafe: Enjoy musical entertainment from students in a cafe-style environment.
- End-of-summer ho-down, barbeque and square dance for students and their parents.
- Fridays are designated for all-school group activities like sports games, scavenger
hunts, water play, student-made movies, and more!
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