Testimonials

"The children really enjoyed their visit. They said it was the best field trip they have been on."
- 4th grade teacher, Annunciation Catholic School, Fullerton School District, CA

 

Dear Mission Docent,
"Thanks for being my Docent on my field trip. I like going into Father Serra's Chapel and looking at all the artifacts. I really liked looking at the golden altar that came from Spain. My favorite part was the garden. I couldn't resist looking at all the flowers."
- 4th grade student

 

"The hands-on experience was especially important to my students learning. They enjoyed seeing things they'd previously only seen in books or short films. The Docent was wonderful."
- 4th grade teacher, Hoover Elementary, San Ana Unified School District, CA

 

Dear Mission Docent,
"Thank you for giving us a tour through the Mission. We loved the amazing things we learned. We loved the tour. We also like the church and the artifacts that are inside the church. Once again, thank you so much."
- 4th grade student

 

"I thought it was a great trip! My class learned a lot and we were able to relate it to our curriculum in a variety of ways."
- 4th grade teacher, Jersey Avenue Elementary, Little Lake City, CA

 

Dear Mission Docent,
"Thank you for a great tour of Mission San Juan Capistrano. I learned so many facts about the Mission. I loved learning about the keystone by the cross chapel. It was fascinating learning about the Indians and the Missionaries too. I had an awesome time at Mission San Juan Capistrano."

- 4th grade student

 

"My students thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I think it definitely helped them understand the life on the missions."
- 4th grade teacher, Wood Canyon Elementary, Capistrano Unified School District, CA

 

Dear Mission,
"I learned many things about the Mission. We had a lot of fun. My favorite thing about the Mission was the Sacred Garden. I thought it was cool. I though it was cool that they had a lot of artifacts. I also really liked the golden altar in the church. I learned a lot and had fun at the same time."
- 4th grade student

 

"We had a wonderful time! All the children had a great experience and loved everything about our trip!"
- 4th grade teacher, St. Joseph's School, Long Beach, CA

 

Dear Mission,
"I just wanted to tell you that I had a blast. I especially liked seeing the golden altar in the church. Thank you for letting us come visit Mission San Juan Capistrano."
- 4th grade student

 

"Our students were so happy and surprised when we went to the Mission. We all loved the tour. Thank you for letting us visit your mission. The children and adults really enjoyed the old church and then learning about it on the video."
- 4th grade teacher, Santiago Elementary, Saddleback Unified, CA

 

Dear Mission,
"Wow! I was excited that I was able to go there. My heart was pumping so fast I couldn't believe it. I learned a lot of things like the bells of men, women, and children. I hope I get to go again. It was fun."
- 4th grade student

 

"My students enjoyed the Mission and I think they had a better appreciation of what life was like at that time and how hard people had to work to meet their basic needs."
- 4th grade teacher, Laurel Elementary, Brea Olinda Unified, CA

 

Dear Mission Docent,
"Thank you for teaching me all the interesting facts of the Mission. The bells and the coy were cool. Everything was historical and amazing. My favorite place was Father Serra's Chapel with that amazing wall. I'm so glad you were my Docent."
- 4th grade student

 

"Seeing the artifacts was a terrific experience for my students. They never get out of their local neighborhood so they really enjoyed themselves."
- 4th grade teacher, Sanchez Elementary, Norwalk - La Mirada Unified, CA

 

Dear Mission Docent,
"I had the greatest time ever. I wish I get to go there again. You have so much knowledge on the Mission, it's amazing."
- 4th grade student

 

 
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