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Dear Teachers, Parents and Administrators,

Thank you for choosing Mission San Juan Capistrano as your favored field trip destination. Each year, tens of thousands of 4^th grade students visit Mission San Juan Capistrano, and we are hoping yours will join us this new school year.  

The Mission’s education program, “Remember the Builders^®: Mission San Juan Capistrano Student Education Program” focuses on sharing many facets of history and ensures that we are celebrating the contributions of the builders. We are proud that our education program meets and exceeds the State of California’s curriculum standards for history, social sciences, and science.

We are also proud to offer a unique self-guided audio tour designed just for students. The tour, “If These Walls Could Talk,” was designed for California students and takes learners to 23 stops to learn about the 250-year-old Mission. Along the way they hear  from the “Grandmotherly Mission Wall” who introduces the listeners to Indigenous builders, soldiers, padres, and more. Surveys from last year’s teachers and students are overwhelmingly positive about our self-guided student audio tour citing the “Choose Your Own Adventure” pacing and autonomy as key factors beloved by their students.

We are proud to announce the Mission will offer free funding for up to 300 students per day in most months of the upcoming school year (as funding allows). This opportunity has been underwritten by grants and donations. More students will be able to enjoy our student audio tour and experience our Mission Matters adobe brick making class at no expense. This combined experience is valued at $19 per student (learn more on page 10). 

Every field trip student receives a special commemorative bracelet to take home to remember their field trip. Finally, any teacher who books a field trip also receives access to our FREE bonus video library, an extended classroom learning experience (valued at $150). Any teacher who brings their learners to shop receives a complimentary one-year membership giving free access all year long.

Mission San Juan Capistrano celebrates its 250^th anniversary this year, making it the perfect time to plan a field trip and experience a historic milestone with your students. Thank you for choosing Mission San Juan Capistrano as your field trip destination. We promise to exceed your expectations!

Sincerely,

Mechelle Lawrence-Adams
Executive Director

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Content Standards

Mission San Juan Capistrano provides students with the highest quality, standards-based field trip experience. All our learning programs support the California History-Social Science Content Standards and Framework (CA HSS). In addition to this, many of our education programs also align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). While educational experiences are geared toward 3rd and 4th grades, they can be adjusted for any grade level. To learn more about our standards-based field trips please look at the chart below:

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Educational Staff

KENDRA FLUHR Group Bookings Manager
Phone: (949) 234-1306
Email: kfluhr@missionsjc.com

JANE TACKETT Group Bookings Coordinator and Educational Outreach
Phone: (949) 234-1358
Email: jtackett@missionsjc.com

GUEST SERVICES Gate House and Field Staff, Education Assistants
Our friendly and knowledgable staff help facilitate a positive field trip experience, welcome students and review safety expectations.  They will be available to help you find your way around the Mission, and have an inspired learning experience. Our staff is committed to ensuring an excellent guest experience through service, stewardship and safety.

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