San Diego Homeschool Field Trips

14/07/2024

We visited the wonderful Mr. Bill at the historic Balboa Park Carousel recently and had a great time! So much history to learn about how it was made, the craftsmanship and artistic features, and the journey it's taken to be in our beautiful Balboa Park. Thank you Mr. Bill for always hosting us with a big smile! 😁

We go on field trips every week. Join us!

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05/07/2024

Come celebrate Independence Day with us at the House of USA in Balboa Park tomorrow! 🎆

Date: July 6th
Time: 2:00PM-4:30PM
Location: International Cottages

04/07/2024

Happy Independence Day 🎆 from Soaring Minds Education!

Today is the day our country celebrates our hard-fought freedom. The freedom to choose an educational path for our children, the freedom to embrace change, and get back to our roots! Roots where parents were the main educators and guides in their families and, and their children's education didn't contradict with their family's morals.

One of our goals at SME is to equip families with the information they need to FREE 🌟 themselves of the chaos of the modern school system and embrace the FREEDOM of alternative education. This can look different for everyone, but it can be perfectly personalized for you! 🤩 If you've been feeling like there's something better out there for your children, we encourage you to embrace freedom, and make the change! Get informed, and feel empowered, and see your children THRIVE! 💪

01/07/2024

We recently visited the Railroad Museum for a fantastic field trip! All hands-on and interactive learning about the continental railroad!

We're planning on going again in October. Let us know if you'd like to join us!

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29/06/2024

We're one week away from celebrating our country's Independence Day at the House of USA!

Upcoming Lawn Program: USA's 248th Birthday Celebration

ALL freedom-loving families are invited to join us and come enjoy the FREEDOM we have in the wonderful US of A!

28/06/2024

We're on summer break right now, but school days at the lake never get boring!

We'll start our class days there again soon, and our students can enjoy learning science, art, language arts, and social studies out in nature with friends!

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18/06/2024

Lots of fun summer events planned for the next 8 weeks! Some are part of our youth group, and some with our homeschool group, but all are welcome to all the events! On the Bay nights listed, we'll meet up with the younger siblings at the Maruta Gartner Playground from 3-8pm while the teens meet up on the other side!

RSVP: [email protected]

06/06/2024

If you haven't been to the used curriculum sales around town, you're missing out! You still have time to come out to out and get some great deals on amazing curriculum, meet other like-minded families, and connect with local resources!

01/06/2024

This workshop is TODAY! If you haven't been to these, you're missing out!

So much to learn about science and history at the Creation Museum in Santee. 🌎 🔬👨‍🔬🔭👩‍🔬📚🙌☀️

Tag a friend and spend the day learning about Creation!

01/06/2024

This workshop is TODAY! If you haven't been to these, you're missing out!

So much to learn about science and history at the Creation Museum in Santee. 🌎 🔬👨‍🔬🔭👩‍🔬📚🙌☀️

19/05/2024

Our Point Loma class day! So much to learn and experience in and around Liberty Station. 🎶🎙👩‍🎨🖼🎨👨‍🎨🌎📚

Contact us to schedule a trial day before our school year breaks for summer!
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09/05/2024

Educator Info Session THIS SATURDAY 10:30am!

If you know any other educators who are also looking for an opportunity to get OUT of the system, please share this flyer with them! Get informed, collaborate with other like-minded educators, and make a difference! You can have FULL freedom by starting your OWN educational program. Come learn how, and get started today!

Topics we'll cover:
* Setting Up Your Program
* Resources and Community
* Location Options

https://buff.ly/3TJHOwx

26/04/2024

Join us today at Magee Park for a day filled with celebration and preparation!

🎉 Celebration of This Year: Reflect on the achievements of the past year and celebrate milestones with fellow educators, students, and families.

📚 Planning for the Future: Get a head start on educational decisions for next year. Explore a wide range of options and resources to make informed choices.

🛠️ Maker's Market for Students: Empower students to unleash their creativity and innovation! Our Maker's Market offers a platform for young minds to showcase their talents and inventions.

📚 Don't forget to bring your curriculum materials for our curriculum swap at the event! 🔄 Exchange resources, share ideas, and collaborate with fellow educators to enhance your teaching toolkit.

Register here:
https://buff.ly/4aIC2Bz

24/04/2024

Outdoor learning is the best! Join us at the Safari Park!

23/04/2024

Last call for our Balboa Park Carousel Tour on April 30th!

RSVP: https://buff.ly/3xiXiPr

02/04/2024

We're going on a tour of the beautiful and historic Balboa Park Carousel! All the details at the link below.

RSVP: https://buff.ly/3xiXiPr

20/03/2024

Our director is a public school teacher who left the system almost a decade ago. We knew the system was broken back then, and it's even worse now. With all the new lay-off notices many local teachers are receiving, it's just the right time for you all to get informed about the MANY opportunities you have OUTSIDE the union-led schools.

If you're an educator in a local school and want OUT, but still want the ability to earn a great income, we highly encourage you to attend one of these info sessions! You can easily set up your OWN program, with your own rules, your own curriculum of choice, and provide your students a high quality education. You can collaborate with parents to see what they'd like for their children, and provide a personalized education for your students with full freedom, all completely FREE for interested families.

If you know any other educators who are also looking for an opportunity like this, please share this flyer with them! Get informed, collaborate with other like-minded educators, and make a difference! https://buff.ly/3TJHOwx

10/03/2024

This Monday is our Safari Park Storytime Meet-up! It's a BEAUTIFUL setting to sit and hear a book read-aloud, and all children ages 5-11 are welcome to join us.

We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 10:30am, and it's completely FREE.

If you'd like to join us, just click the link below to sign up. You're encouraged to have your child bring a notebook and colored pencils since they'll have a chance to practice their language arts skills during the reading! ❤

See ya there!
https://buff.ly/49zNZsM

07/03/2024

We're going on a farm tour! Come learn all about where our eggs come from, how happy hens really live, and the local families behind this lifestyle! Let's support local farmers and entrepreneurs!

Date: March 25, 2024
Time: 10am-1pm

Invite a friend and RSVP at this link! https://buff.ly/3OoOEoh

07/03/2024

TICKETS GIVEAWAY TODAY!!
WAYS TO WIN:

1. Share feedback on field trips you’ve done with us
2. Comment more you’d like to see us plan
3. Tag a friend on the ones from this list you’d like to attend
Be entered to win a 4 pack of tickets to Classics 4 Kids
Danza Cubana show THIS Friday, March 8th!

March 8 - Danza Cubana Balboa Theater 9:45am https://buff.ly/49IUU2w
March 8 - Teen Cooking/Art Class 9am https://buff.ly/48qfMul
March 12 - Fleet Science Center Hands-On Workshop (ages 6-11) https://buff.ly/48vwVCF
March 18 - Charlotte's Web (Poway Ctr for the Arts) 11:30am https://buff.ly/48vwVTb
March 19 - Fleet Science Center Hands-On Workshop (ages 12-17) https://buff.ly/48vwVCF
March 22 - Teen Cooking/Art Class 9am https://buff.ly/48qfMul
March 22 - Mommy & Me Painting (Fathers welcome too!) 3:30pm https://buff.ly/48vwVm9
March 25 - Happy Hens Farm Tour 12pm https://buff.ly/3SLQr8m
March 26 - San Diego Museum of Art (ages 13-17)
March 26 - International Cottages Field Trip (Balboa Park) 12pm https://buff.ly/48oVb9J
April 5 - Teen Cooking/Art Class 9am https://buff.ly/48qfMul
April 9 - Velodrome Field Trip at Morley Field! 10am https://buff.ly/49JJcEE
April 16 - Fleet Science Center Hands-On Workshop (ages 6-11) https://buff.ly/48vwVCF
April 19 - Teen Cooking/Art Class 9am https://buff.ly/48qfMul
April 19 - Mommy & Me Painting (Fathers welcome too!) 3:30pm https://buff.ly/48vwVm9
April 23 - Fleet Science Center Hands-On Workshop (ages 12-17) https://buff.ly/48vwVCF
April 23 - International Cottages Field Trip (Balboa Park) 12pm
https://buff.ly/48oVb9J
May 3 - Teen Cooking/Art Class 9am https://buff.ly/48qfMul
May 7 - Railroad Museum Science Workshop 10am
May 14 - Fleet Science Center Hands-On Workshop (ages 6-11) https://buff.ly/48vwVCF
May 17 - Teen Cooking/Art Class 9am https://buff.ly/48qfMul
May 17 - Orchestra Blast-Off (Balboa Theater) https://buff.ly/49Lhho3
May 17 - Mommy & Me Painting (Fathers welcome too!) 3:30pm https://buff.ly/48vwVm9
May 21 - Year-End Round-Up Potluck! (Balboa Park) 12pm
May 30 - Used Curriculum Sale (Vicki Stormoen)
June 6 - Used Curriculum Sale (Vicki Stormoen)
June 14 - Mommy & Me Painting (Fathers welcome too!) 3:30pm https://buff.ly/48vwVm9
June 15 - Used Book/Curriculum Sale + Pool Party Potluck! 12pm-3pm
July 12 - Mommy & Me Painting (Fathers welcome too!) 3:30pm https://buff.ly/48vwVm9
July 13 - Used Book/Curriculum Sale + Pool Party Potluck! 12pm-3pm
August 10 - Used Book/Curriculum Sale + Pool Party Potluck! 12pm-3pm
Working on, will post soon:
Fort Cross
Medieval Times
Balboa Park Carousel

04/03/2024

We went to the Safari Park the other day to have Story Time with our group and it was super fun! It's a BEAUTIFUL setting to sit and hear a book read-aloud, and all children ages 5-11 are welcome to join us.

We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 10:30am, and it's completely FREE. The youngest one there is about 6, but there are several children who attend who are up to age 11, so your older ones will fit right in too!

If you'd like to join us, just click the link below to sign up. You're encouraged to have your child bring a notebook and colored pencils since they'll have a chance to practice their language arts skills during the reading! ❤

See ya there!
https://buff.ly/49zNZsM

03/03/2024

It's almost time for our farm tour and art workshops! Ms. Shanty, our art teacher, is incredibly talented and will guide you step-by-step through the creative process. Have an opportunity to visit some friendly farm animals, before heading inside for your art workshop.

Each workshop will include an (optional) short lesson on the artist/musician or holiday we’ll be featuring, all necessary art materials, light snacks plus non-alcoholic drinks, and a step-by-step painting session. Feel free to invite your friends to enjoy these classes with you!

2024 Dates & Locations:
March 22 - St. Patrick's Day theme (St. Patrick/Ireland)
April 19 - Easter/Spring theme (Monet)
May 17 - Mother's Day floral theme (Van Gogh)
June 14 - Father's Day theme (TBD)
July 12 - Independence Day theme (Happy Birthday, America!)

PCA families can use their funds for this workshop and farm tour!

Painting can be a lot of fun and a great way to express your creativity! Ms. Shanty, our art teacher, is incredibly talented and experienced teaching art to all ages, and will guide you step-by-step through the entire creative process. Each workshop will include an (optional) short lesson on the art...

02/03/2024

Tomorrow's science workshop at the Creation Museum!

March 2nd, 10am. All children welcome to attend. Only $5, FREE for members.

01/03/2024

We are taking a field trip to the Velodrome this Tuesday and have a few spots in our FREE carpool for any Ramona teens who might want to join us! They can just do the Velodrome, or spend the whole day with us at Balboa Park learning out in the community.

This is where our group normally meets every Tuesday, and all teens are welcome to join us. https://buff.ly/3T30IwO

If you think your child would like to join us, just send us a quick email and we'll send you instructions for signing up!

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