Investigating Godz Creation
Shirley Ford, “The Science Lady”
Experiments, explosions, fun labs and other activities make up these breathtaking, educational classes. Find out how to separate oxygen from hydrogen in water, which bizarre insects are actually astonishingly beneficial, and how to make an electro-magnet, among other exciting topics. Take a whirl-wind tour through our wondrous world and see the magnificence of God’s Awesome Creation. Shirley’s goal is that your child will grow closer to God by learning more about the Creator through His Creation. “My children loved the classes by Mrs. Ford. They still talk about them over five years later!” – Heather Martinson

Starr Ranch Science-based Education
Audubon’s 4,000-acre Starr Ranch Sanctuary is in southeast Orange County (adjacent to Dove Canyon and Coto de Caza) and offers programs in field biology and ecology. Homeschool mom Vicki Giansante said, “A wonderful hands-on learning experience, with the kids doing the actual science of tracking radio tagged hawks (models) with radio receivers and GPS, checking amphibian populations with trap and release, and figuring out statistical data, etc.”
Call to arrange dates and times. 949-858-1239

Science Classes
Offered through Integrity Christian School Extension Classes.

SCIENCE-2-U
SCIENCE-2-U and their team of degreed professionals has developed a science program especially designed to meet the needs of homeschoolers. SCIENCE-2-U comes directly to your educational facility or home, along with all of the materials for lectures, experiments, and homework assignments. Primary and secondary classes scheduled in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties. Homeschool mom Vicki Giansante said said her daughter “loved it and learned a lot. The lab experiments and the Science Fair were great experiences.”

MODEL ROCKETRY CLASSES
They come to your group. Perfect for all beginning and intermediate level modelers. Learn how model rockets are built and flown safely! Each student will build his or her own model rocket — yours to keep and launch over and over.

Inside the Outdoors
Held in various locations throughout Orange County.
Phone Number: 949-548-1175
Inside the Outdoors is an environmental education program administered by the Orange County Department of Education. The mission of Inside the Outdoors is to empower students, teachers, parents and the community to explore natural areas and expand their knowledge. There are three types of programs within Inside the Outdoors: Field programs, School Programs, and Outdoor Science School.

The Environmental Nature Center (“The ENC”)
3.5 acres of what was once a litter-filled gully behind Newport Harbor High School. Today, it is a fascinating combination of 14 California native plant communities (ranging from a desert, to an oak woodland, to a fresh water marsh, to a redwood forest), wildlife habitats and walking trails. For over 30 years, the ENC has been shaped and caressed into a landscape for learning, a sanctuary from life’s pressures and a place of preservation and instruction. The ENC serves over 15,000 students and thousands of visitors each year. The ENC is recognized as a leader in education providing opportunities for increasing our community’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Homeschool mom Vicki Giansante said, “Rainbow Kids had a wonderful field trip to The Environmental Nature Center. They were very flexible with our wide span of ages, from 1 to 17, and everyone got to be a field biologist for the day.”
For information on upcoming programs call 949-645-8489.

Earthroots Field School
Taught by Jodi Levine
Jodi teaches experiential outdoor classes that bring children closer to the rhythms of the earth while encouraging a sense of connection. Classes such as wild, edible and medicinal plant hikes, organic gardening, candle-making using beeswax, tidepool/marine biology field trips and natural fiber basket and rope-making. Jodi has been working (playing) with students outside the classroom for 5 years. In addition to teaching homeschool classes, she hosts Toddler’s in the Garden classes at South Coast Farms. For all classes, please phone or email to RSVP: (949) 400-3340 jodilevine@onebox.com

ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
At Play-Well TEKnologies
Ages: 7 – 12
Do you like building things? Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cards, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, you will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Returning students are given new projects that build on previous projects and concepts.