H A N D S O N L E A R N I N GMISSION HANDBOOKMISSION HANDBOOKA TEACHER’S PLANNER FOR STUDENTS VISITING MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAREducational Programs and Hands-on Learning

LEGACY OF SAINT SERRA

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NEW!

Opening in September 2015

Field Trip Destination in

Orange County!

#1

74,000 studentsvisit every year!

Self-Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer; no audio included)Self-Guided Tour Chaperone Admission+ FREE Mission Matters

Audio Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer)Audio Guided Tour Chaperone Admission+ FREE Mission Matters

Docent Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer)Docent Guided Tour Chaperone Admission+ FREE Mission Matters

$8 per student

$8 per chaperone

$9 per student

$9 per chaperone

$10 per student

$10 per chaperone

LOW SEASON FIELD TRIP PRICING for July 1 - Oct. 15, 2015

Self-Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer; no audio included)Self-Guided Tour Chaperone Admission

Audio Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer)Audio Guided Tour Chaperone Admission

Docent Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer)Docent Guided Tour Chaperone Admission

$8 per student

$8 per chaperone

$9 per student

$9 per chaperone

$10 per student

$10 per chaperone

MID SEASON FIELD TRIP PRICING for Oct. 16 - Jan. 3, 2016

PEAK SEASON FIELD TRIP PRICING for Jan. 4 - June 30, 2016Mission Buddy Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer; no audio included)Mission Buddy Guide Chaperone Admission

Audio Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer)Audio Guided Tour Chaperone Admission

Docent Guided Tour Student Admission(includes Passport Explorer)Docent Guided Tour Chaperone Admission

$9 per student

$9 per chaperone

$10 per student

$10 per chaperone

$11 per student

$11 per chaperone

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Table of Contents1 Tour Information

2 Educational Programs

4 Meet the Staff

5 Planning Your Trip

6 Adopt-A-Class Funding

7 Map of Mission

8 Tour Instructions

9 Mission Report Packages

Student Tours at MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Cancellation/ Rescheduling Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your tour, you must provide 30 business days notice prior to the date of your scheduled tour or you will be billed 50% of the cost. (Exceptions may be made due to weather conditions.) Please contact Group Bookings, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or by phone at (949) 234-1306. When canceling a tour, please keep for your records the date you cancelled, the name of the person you spoke with, and your cancellation number. No shows will be billed!

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LEGACY OF SAINT SERRA

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LOW SEASON FIELD TRIP PRICING for July 1 - Oct. 15, 2015

MID SEASON FIELD TRIP PRICING for Oct. 16 - Jan. 3, 2016

PEAK SEASON FIELD TRIP PRICING for Jan. 4 - June 30, 2016Award Winning Audio Tour “Voices of the Mission” Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Vietnamese. Features music, history and storytelling about California history and uncovers the Jewel of the Missions.

MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO “PASSPORT EXPLORER” FREE WITH EACH STUDENT TOUR!

AUDIO TOURS

FREE with Self Guided Tour Paid Admission Offered January 4- June 30 Staff led experience assisting in seeing the highlighted areas of Mission and assisting with field trip programming schedule. Includes group communication system for up to 5 chaperones to stay together.

MISSION “BUDDY” TOURS

Enhance your Experience at the Mission Our Docents do a wonderful job of guiding you through museum rooms, exhibits, gardens, fountains and telling the history of the Mission.

DOCENT GUIDED TOURS

BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP TODAY! TOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

3 ways to book your field trip:

PHONE (949) 234-1306 Phone reservation hours available Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

EMAIL bookatour@missionsjc.com Please allow up to three business days for your request to be processed.

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MATTERS Classand Four FREE

ADMISSIONSBook and take

your field trip by October 15th

FREE MISSION

The Passport Explorer is an educational booklet produced by Alphabet House Publications which includes a walking map, historical facts and games that teach about Mission history. This ideal learning tool features a guide that students can work from during their visit.

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ONLINE www.missionsjc.com Complete online registration and submit. Please allow up to three business days for your request to be processed.

Offered:

Duration:

Start Time:

Location:

Size:

Price:

Includes:

Activities:

Monday through Friday

Up to 45 minutes

3 classes offered per day, available until filled

Picnic Area, unless raining

15 people minimum to 140 people maximum

$4 per student; Chaperones FREE

Presentation, craft materials, educational lesson plan resources

JOIN THE FUN! Join the fun! Students will be encouraged to use their five senses in exploring the past. Mission Matters, a curriculum based program, offers a fun-filled presentation and hands-on activities that examine the daily lives of Mission Native Americans. Students and adults will delight in the historic fun. Mission Matters aligns with the fourth grade California Social-Science Content Standards, (4.2 #5). Limited availability, schedule early. Fall and Winter visits also encouraged.

Adobe Brick Making offered Monday-Friday; Rope Making offered by request

MAKING THE GRADE presented by The Discovery Cube, Orange CountyOffered:

Duration:

Start Time:

Location:

Size:

Price:

Activities:

Tuesdays & Fridays

1 hour

9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

West Gardens

15 people minimum to 160 people maximum

$4 per student and parent chaperone

Collecting soil samples Building a Centenary Arch Taking home a booklet “Science on a Mission”

LET’S EXPERIMENT! Join the Discovery Science Cube in investigating the building blocks of geology during this scientific exploration of the “Jewel” of the Missions. Experiment with designs and materials that strengthen structures as large as Mission walls, or as small as a swallow’s nest. This hands-on activity aligns with the fourth grade California Science Content Standards (Earth Science 4a, 4b, 5a and Life Science 3a and 3b).

Educational ProgramsEducational ProgramsH A N D S O N L E A R N I N G

MISSION MATTERS presented by Mission San Juan Capistrano

Educational ProgramsEducational ProgramsHANDS-ON LEARNING

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2015-2016

HOMESCHOOLFAMILY DAY

DISCOUNT PACKAGEEvery 3rd Wednesday

of the month!

December 17, 2015; January 21, 2016; February 11, 2016; March 17, 2016; April 21, 2016; May 19, 2016 & June 9, 2016

1 hour

11:00 a.m.

Central Courtyard

15 people minimum to 300 people maximum

$4 per student and parent chaperone

Native American singing, games, and culture. Engaging experience for students.

NATIVE AMERICAN STORYTELLING Orange County Educator of the Year for 2009, Jacque Nunez, takes students on a journey into the lifestyle of the California Indian. Children experience lively music, storytelling, songs, games, and dance with opportunities to participate. Students leave with an appreciation of environmentalism and what it means to be “keepers of the earth.”

JOURNEYS TO THE PAST presented by Jacque Nunez, Native American EducatorOffered:

Duration:

Start Time:

Location:

Size:

Price:

Includes:

TEACHER TIP:After your tour is finished and you still have extra time, visit San Juan Capistrano’s Historic Town Center Park. Ask staff for directions.

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Four FREESTUDENT

ADMISSIONSBook and take

your field trip by December 31st

MUSIC MEETS HISTORY Philharmonic Society of Orange presents “California Journeys” featuring music and dance

of the early California pioneer Gold Rush days.

October 2015 through December 2015 • 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. If interested, please contact the Philharmonic Society of Orange www.philharmonicsociety.org

*Only Title I schools from Orange County may participate in this program.

2015-2016

HOMESCHOOLFAMILY DAY

DISCOUNT PACKAGEEvery 3rd Wednesday

of the month!

mdukett@missionsjc.com | 949 234 1320

Megan joined Mission San Juan Capistrano’s staff as its Education and Interpretative Program Manager in 2007. Megan leads the Mission Matters program, and works with the teachers to plan their Mission Matters learning experience. Megan was previously employed as an Interpretive Park Ranger and Intern for several National Parks including Yosemite, Cabrillo National Monument, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Students rave about Megan’s high energy, enthusiasm, and fun learning environment.

MEGAN DUKETT Education Program Manager

KATHLEEN WITKOWSKI Group Bookings Coordinatorkwitkowski@missionsjc.com | 949 234 1306

Kathleen is the Group Sales Coordinator. She schedules and coordinates the many field trips, education programs, group tours, and photographers. Approximately 74,000 fourth grade students tour Mission San Juan Capistrano annually. Kathleen is a graduate of CSULB with a B.A. in History and received MLIS from SJSU.

GUEST SERVICES Gate House StaffOur friendly Guest Services staff will 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.

Meet our Educational StaffMeet our Educational StaffMISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

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The following check list is helpful for teachers planning their field trip. Review programs and prices offered on pages 2-3.

BOOKING AND PAYMENTSchedule early by phone, online, or fax. Allow 72 hours for processing and return calls during peak periods; please do not call repeatedly. Docent led tours are limited, so early reservations are recommended. The tour registration forms are available on our website at www.missionsjc.com. Fall tours are recommended because it is not peak period and less crowded. Pay your 50% deposit due 30 days before your tour date and receive your confirmation by email, save all paperwork for future reference.

PRE-ARRIVALMust arrive, check in and pay 15 minutes before your scheduled tour. You may have students wait inside the buses, at the local park, or safely on the sidewalk and check in 15 minutes before scheduled admission. You can call Guest Services and notify them of your very early arrival. The Mission staggers group arrivals to avoid or reduce conflicts in museum rooms. If you are late and cannot participate in your guided tour or education program, you will be billed. See page 8.Bring your final payment to the Gate House upon arrival; meet with Guest Services staff, and settle payment to process check in. You must complete this 15 minutes before admission and tour.Have students wear name tags/badges. Self-guided students will receive a 2 minute welcome from one of our Guest Services staff orienting them to the site and sharing our guidelines.Have students divided into groups of 20-25 before arrival.

CHECKING INIf you are taking the Mission Buddy Tour, plan to distribute Passport Explorers to your students to enjoy as they tour.If you are taking the Docent Guided Tour,please have students enjoy their Passport Explorers after their docent has finished the tour. Use one of our “Free Lunch Wagons” to deliveryour lunches to our picnic area. Supplies limited.

FIELD TRIP CHECK LIST

Open Daily 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Hands-on activities include: weave a basket like the Native Americans, spin the wheel and discover your Mission job, build a Roman arch like a Mission architect and word play where you practice grammar in a silly way.

Get Your FREE Clubhouse

ID Card Every student visitor receives a

FREE “Mission Clubhouse” member card

with admission. 5

Visit our:

TEACHERSTURN IN YOUR

“PRE-SHOP FORMS”Let us do the shopping for you

HOW TO APPLY

HELPING LOW-INCOME STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE MISSION The Mission’s Adopt-A-Class program was spearheaded in 2005 to help low-income children to take part in the fun and learning that a field trip to Mission San Juan Capistrano can provide. The Mission welcomes 74,000 school children annually; however, with school funding being limited, a field trip is often too expensive. The Mission is grateful to private donors and grants that make this program possible. To get involved or donate, visit missionsjc.com or call Barb Beier at (949) 234-1323. Make a donation today!

To apply for the Mission’s Adopt-A-Class Scholarship, please mail, fax or email a letter addressed to the Mission’s Group Bookings, Attention: Adopt-A-Class with the following information:

• School contact information

• Letter on school letterhead, stating your needs including number of people in group, type of programming desired and if transportation is needed

• Details of the percentage of students on the free or reduced lunch program

• Your contact information

After this information is received and reviewed with the Executive Director, a determination of funding available versus the funding needed by your school is evaluated. We cannot consider your school until the complete proposal is received. A letter will be sent to you with the decision of whether the Mission is able to award all, part, or none of the field trip. The decision is based largely on the proposal’s completeness and percentage of students receiving a free or reduced cost lunch.

The vision behind the “Adopt-A-Class” scholarship program is to create a pool of restricted funds that allows the Mission to provide free tours based upon a school’s financial need. Teachers from Title 1 (low income) schools can contact the Mission’s Group Bookings at (949) 234-1306, and request an “Adopt-A-Class” Tour. Teachers will be asked to provide in writing information to support that their school does not have the necessary funds to enjoy a field trip to the Mission. If the school is interested in securing funding for one of the education programs (such as Journeys to the Past, Making the Grade or Mission Matters), or transportation, please indicate that as well.

The Mission Preservation Foundation encourages all schools to book tours in the Fall when there is more availability. To date, over 42,000 students have been adopted by generous supporters. It is recommended that Adopt-A-Class scholarship program applications be sent in no later than January 1st. Adopt-A-Class tours are not able to be scheduled for the months of May and June.

Adopt-A-ClassAdopt-A-ClassBRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE FOR A 4TH GRADER

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Funding for schools in need

Visit the Mission Store

10%

TEACHERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNTTurn in your “pre-shop forms” located inside this brochure or bring your students to the Mission Store after your field trip and receive a FREE membership with 10% discount all year long!

CAMINO CAPISTRANO

BUS PARKINGORTEGA HIGHWAY

MISSION MATTERS

MAKING THE GRADE JOURNEYS TO

THE PAST

ENTRANCE

CLASS LOCATIONSMaking the Grade - Discovery Cube, Orange County Mission Matters Journeys to the Past Ocean Institute, Dana Point Entry - West Gate

MAP OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO AREA ATTRACTIONS Historic Train Depot Historic Town Center Park Los Rios Historic District and Park Download map and guide at missionsjc.com

POINTS OF INTERESTWelcome Video (Located at Soldiers Barracks and Sala Mission Clubhouse Curiosity Carts (Tuesdays and Thursdays, Subject to availability)Native American Basket Weavers (1st and 3rd Wednesdays, Subject to availability) Picnic Area Museum Rooms The Serra Chapel Ruins of the Great Stone Church Mission Treasures Exhibit: West Wing

DRIVING DIRECTIONSUse our address for GPS:

26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano 92675

From The North From the Los Angeles area take the 5 South

and exit Junipero Serra or Camino Capistrano.

From The South From the San Diego area take the 5 North

and exit Junipero Serra or Camino Capistrano.

From the San Bernardino Area Take the 215 South to the 91 West to the 55 South to the 5 South

and exit Junipero Serra or Camino Capistrano.

From the 15 South Take it to the 91 West to the 55 South to the 5 South

and exit Junipero Serra or Camino Capistrano.

MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CALIFORNIA LANDMARK #200

WEST GATE

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TEACHERAPPRECIATION

DAYFREE ADMISSION

as of July 2015

2nd SaturdayEvery Month!

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HOUSE RULES at the Mission Please help us keep the students safe and having fun by following our

BEHAVIOR CODE:• Listen to the docent.

• Stay on the paths.

• Walk; don’t run.

• Sit only on benches; do not stand

• Do not lean, climb or touch arches and adobe walls.

• Keep all hands and feet out of the fountains. Don’t stand on fountain.

• Use indoor voices inside the Museum rooms and Serra Chapel.

BEHAVIOR CODE FOR PARENT CHAPERONES:• Turn off your cellphone. Please!

• Position yourself among the students and help maintain a good environment for learning.

• Listen to your Buddy Guides.

• Don’t leave for coffee and get upset when you can’t find your group.

• Refrain from private discussions during tours and classes.

• Pay before admission.

• Help with unruly students.

Tour Group InstructionsTour Group InstructionsCancellation, late arrivals, and refund policies

1. Arrive and pay 15 minutes before your tour! 2. Teacher (or group leader) must sign and date confirmation form and return with 50% deposit no later than 30 days prior to scheduled tour date.3. Money for your school/group must be tallied before you pay. One complete form of payment is due upon arrival. 4. Only one person is to register and check in at the Gatehouse before admission. Please keep your school/group outside or waiting on the bus.5. Students and chaperones must wear name tag at all times while on Mission grounds. 6. All members of your group must enter at the same time. 7. Guided Tours: A. Docents are volunteers; we respect their individual schedules. Be 15 minutes early. B. Docents will not wait more than 30 minutes for a late tour. C. Have your group divided into equal smaller sized groups of 20-25 students before your arrival.8. Students and parent chaperones are required to pay for all Education Programs and admission for tours. The rate is the same. Teachers are free.9. Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your tour, you must provide 10 business days notice prior to the date of your scheduled tour or you will be billed.

Please contact: Group Bookings Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Phone at (949) 234-1306 When canceling a tour, please keep for your records the date you cancelled, the name of the person you spoke with and your cancellation number.10. Late Show/No Show Policy: A. A 100% charge will apply for NO SHOW groups or groups who fail to cancel 10 business days prior to their scheduled visit. B. LATE SHOWS will be billed 50% of all education programs that are cancelled the day of the tour. 11. Parking: A. Bus parking is available on Camino Capistrano, located on the West side of the Mission on the Mission side only. B. No bus parking is permitted on Ortega Hwy. C. No bus parking is permitted in front of local merchants located on Camino Capistrano. D. Car parking is available in the paved parking lots, located on El Camino Real, on East side of the Mission. Street parking is also available.

Disclaimer: All visitors/students to Mission San Juan Capistrano are advised that their photo may be taken by Mission marketing staff for future promotional purposes as part of the effort to raise awareness of the Mission. Any photos are used in Mission San Juan Capistrano publications only. Names are not provided. Attendance at the Mission implies consent.

If our staff can be of any assistance to you or your parent volunteers, please let us know by visiting the Guest Services staff. It is our pleasure to be of service as you enjoy the day here at the Mission.

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Mission Student “Package Experience” Includes student admission, FREE audio tour, access to our onsite backpack program, passport explorer and mission resource book. *Not applicable to field trips Purchase at the Gate House for $12 (value $18)

Special 4th Grader Q&A Sessions “FREE”Offered every Saturday & Sunday at 3:30 p.m. by the Father Serra Statue. Learn all the facts you need to know for your Mission Report. FREE with admission.

Student Bundle Kit by mail For students unable to visit the Mission, the kit includes Mission San Juan Capistrano Report Workbook, Adobe Brick Making Kit, a medallion and the passport explorer. Available for purchase online at missionsjc.com for $20.

4TH GRADER CALIFORNIA MISSION REPORT PACKAGES 3 WAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR MISSION REPORT

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ROSA MENDOSA, TEACHERPARK AVENUE ELEMENTARY

“Wonderful educational experience to our 4th grade students. Good way to reinforce social science state standards.”

TESTIMONIALSINSTRUCTIONAL

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information and tips,please visit

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DEBBIE HOLASH, TEACHER CESAR CHAVEZ

“All the hands-on activities were enjoyed by the students.”

LEGACY OF SAINT SERRA

EXHIBITDebuting September 21Mission San Juan Capistrano is honored to debut its newest exhibit opening this fall in time for the September 23 canonization ceremony making Blessed Father Serra a saint.

The Legacy of Saint Serra exhibit will be on display in the recently conserved historic Sala building which dates back to the Mission’s founding period in the 1790s.

The exhibit will explore Serra’s early life as a scholar, his journey to the Americas, his missionary training in establishing nine of the 21 California missions, his legacy and his significant role at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

Artifacts that will be on display in the exhibit include a statue of Father Serra by Juan de Avalos (1986), 18th century Spanish painting of Our Lady of Refuge, the Patroness of both Californias, the Mission’s original baptismal shell used by Serra, a reproduction of the cross Serra wore and was buried with, and more.

The exhibit will be on display daily in the historic sala from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Junipero Serra

Award Winning Audio Tour Digital audio tour in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Vietnamese.

Backpack Resource Program Available Daily • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Curiosity CartsTuesdays & Thursdays • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Garden ToursWednesdays • 10:15 a.m. and at 10:45 a.m.

Guided Tours Monday through Friday 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Weekends 11:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

Homeschool Family DayEvery 3rd Wednesday of the Month

Koi Fish FeedingDaily • 12:45 p.m.

Mission Clubhouse Open Daily • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Native American Basket Weaving Wednesdays (1st & 3rd of each month) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Panning for Gold, Adobe Brick Making and Arrowhead Necklace Weekends • 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Teachers Appreciation DaySecond Saturday every month

Always at the MissionKIDS ACTIVITIES AND HANDS-ON LEARNING

LEGACY OF SAINT SERRA EXHIBIT DEBUTING THIS FALL ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

YOUR FIELD TRIP

NOW!FOR FREE

ADMISSION AND CLASSES!

Plan

26801 Ortega HighwaySan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675www.missionsjc.com

IN THE YEAR OF THE CANONIZATION OF BLESSED FATHER SERRA