Field Trips

Gorman is happy to offer school-wide sponsored  field trips for students this year. We have also included a list of locations and ideas for you to pursue on your own. Field trips are a great way to spend time together, motivate, learn and improve understanding!

Field Trip Coordinator Contact: fieldtrip@gormanlc.org

Field Trip Ideas

Families must RSVP with the following information:

1. Students names and grade level
2. Other IMMEDIATE family members wishing to attend and their relationship/ages
3. Contact phone number
4. Mailing address
5. IST name
6. Field trip being reserved

Tuesday, April 30, Japanese Heritage Museum, Los Angeles

Please  RSVP by Sunday, April 21st  to fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above. Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page. Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.  Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, May 6th. No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another. Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

We will check in at 9:30 a.m. Gorman pays for all Gorman students attending but families are responsible for parents and minor siblings. Adults are $6 and Children are $4. Parking is city parking—there are some nearby parking lots for various fees as well as some metered parking on the street.

This is a fabulous museum with recreated scenes and structures from the Japanese Detention Camps and many interactive displays. Many of the docents lived in the camps as children during World War 2 and share their personal experiences with students and parents—truly powerful. Our group will also enjoy learning origami in the traditional Japanese technique as well as Taiko drumming. Both children and adults will LOVE the drumming and get to participate in a drumming concert.

Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings. Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination. Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Past Field Trips

Thursday, April 25th, University of Southern California… with the added bonus of The Natural History Museum
Grades 9th-12th

The tour at the University of Southern California will include a one hour guided walking tour, highlighting the programs and services. You will get a glimpse of what it would be like to be a USC student.

Our tour begins at 11:00 am sharp! Students need to arrive by 10:30 am. Park in parking lot “X” (All day parking is $10.00 cash per vehicle). Students should meet at the Tommy Trojan Statue. After the tour, you may walk around and explore more of the campus. You may also purchase a lunch on campus or bring a sack lunch. Wear comfortable walking shoes, water to drink, and hat if needed.

After our campus tour and lunch time break, we will walk to the Natural History Museum of LA in Exposition Park from 2:15 to 5:00 pm. Group admission is free! Visit the new Dino Hall, see the North American Mammal Hall and many other interesting exhibits!

3500 S. Figueroa Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90089
Park in lot “X” at gate 3, which is at Figueroa Ave, and McCarthy Way

Please contact Lynnette Coutts for reservations no later than April 18th, 2013. 909-307-6312 ext 261 / lcoutts@gormanlc.org / 1826 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA 92374

Please see this flyer for more information.

Wednesday, April 10 at 9:30 a.m.  Riley’s Farm “Old Joe’s Homestead”, Oak Glen

Please RSVP by Monday, April 1 to  fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above.  Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page.  Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.   Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, February 25.  No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file.  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another.  Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

We will check in at 9:30 a.m. as a group and go through the experience together. Gorman pays for all Gorman students attending but families are responsible for parents and minor siblings at a cost of $9 per person. Parking is free. 

Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings.  Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination.  Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Thursday, March 7 at 9:30 a.m.  Whale Watching, Newport Beach

Please RSVP by Monday, February 25 to  fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above.  Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page.  Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.   Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, February 25.  No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file.  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another.  Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

We will check in at 9:30 a.m. as a group and get on the boats. Gorman pays for all Gorman students attending but families are responsible for parents and minor siblings at a cost of $11 per person. Parking is wherever you can find it—usually payable in quarters or debit card.

Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings.  Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination.  Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Friday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park

Please RSVP by Monday, February 4 to  fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above.  Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page.  Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.   Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, February 11.  No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file.  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another.  Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

Children in Grades 1-4 will be experiencing a Native American workshop including a tour through teepees and other dwellings, making a craft, hearing stories, and watching a tribal dance and song ceremony. After the workshop, kids will be taken into the Knott’s Berry Farm park for ONE ride as a group. Parents are welcome, but unfortunately absolutely no younger siblings may attend the workshops or enter the park. No exceptions!

Children in Grades 5-12 will be experiencing Liberty Hall, attend the Continental Congress and witness our Declaration of Independence by the 13 colonies, learn how to create thread and cloth, and explore Liberty Hall. After the workshop, kids will be taken into the Knott’s Berry Farm park for THREE rides as a group. Parents are welcome, but unfortunately, absolutely no younger siblings may attend the workshops or enter the park. No exceptions!

If your child is comfortable attending the workshops and going into the park for their included ride(s), you may bring younger siblings and explore the grounds of the field trip area or go shopping in the numerous shops in front of Knott’s Berry Farms but may NOT attend the workshops or enter the park.

If your family would like to purchase an all-day pass for Knott’s you may do so for $29.75 for children 3-11 or for $34.75 for anyone over 11 years old. Gorman will pay $11.75 for each enrolled Gorman student. You must indicate by the RSVP date if you wish to purchase an all-day pass. If parents are attending the workshop and ride(s) with their student, your fee is $11.75

Parking is $15 cash paid when you enter the parking lot.

If you have to cancel for ANY reason after the RSVP date, you will be responsible to reimburse Gorman for all unused RSVPed slots (including students) as Knott’s has indicated we will have to pay for the entire amount we confirm 2 weeks prior to our trip.

Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings.  Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination.  Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Wednesday, January 9 at 9:00 a.m.  California Science Center, Los Angeles
Grades 6-12—Cow Eye Dissection Lab
Grades K-5—Boats and Balance Lab
Family and students—Space Shuttle Endeavor Tour

Please RSVP by Monday, December 31 to  fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above.  Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page.  Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.   Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, December 31.  No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file.  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another.  Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

We will check in at 9:00 a.m. as a group and enter together. Once inside, students will attend labs during their allocated time while families are free to enjoy the museum and grounds at their leisure. ALL attendees will have a designated time to tour the space shuttle Endeavor. Once the labs and Endeavor tour are over, families are free to leave whenever they wish.

Gorman pays for the lab fee of $8 for all Gorman students attending, family members attending are free though parking is $10 CASH ONLY upon entering the parking lot. If a family has to cancel for any reason, they will have to reimburse Gorman for any unused student lab fees of $8 per student.

Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings.  Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination.  Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Wednesday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m.  Forever Wild animal rescue sanctuary, Hesperia

Please RSVP by Monday, December 3 to  fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above.  Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page.  Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.   Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, December 3.  No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file.  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another.  Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

We will check in at 9:00 a.m. as a group and enter together.  We will be taken on a tour as groups.  Gorman pays for all Gorman students attending but families are responsible for parents and minor siblings at a cost of $6 per person.  Parking is free. Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings.  Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination.  Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Tuesday, October 30, 9:30 a.m.  Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach

Please RSVP by Monday, October 22 to  fieldtrip@gormanlc.org with the information required above.  Please submit a permission slip for all students and minor siblings attending and all parents and siblings 18 and older must sign the chaperon portion of the form on the second page.  Please mail all completed forms to the address on the form.   Field trip forms MUST be received into the 1826 Orange Tree Lane address no later than Monday, October 22..  No one is allowed to attend field trips without their permission slips on file.  If you have submitted a permission slip for your child already this year, you do not need to submit another.  Please note that ALL MINOR CHILDREN (students and non-students) must have a permission slip on file and adults attending must have signed in the Chaperon Agreement portion on Page 2 of the permission slip.

We will check in at 9:30 a.m. as a group and enter together.  Once inside, families are free to enjoy the aquarium and grounds at their leisure and may leave when they wish.  Gorman pays for all Gorman students attending but families are responsible for parents and minor siblings at a cost of $6 per person.  Parking is $8 per vehicle (that is the field trip discount rate as opposed to the regular parking fee of $15). 

Please keep in mind that all field trips are strictly limited to students, their legal guardians, and their MINOR siblings.  Though we would love to accommodate any extended family who would like to attend, we must adhere to the requirements of our destination.  Once a family has RSVPed with all the information required above, a confirmation e-mail will be sent.

Must-have to attend…

1. All minors (including babies in the arms) must have the attached field trip permission slip turned in to the Gorman office at 1826 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, CA 92374. FAXES AND EMAILED COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED as original signatures must be on each permission slip for each minor. Be sure to read the permission slip so you know what you’re signing!
2. One form per year is required for each minor attending. After submitting the attached form once, only RSVP e-mails are required to attend additional trips throughout the year. Woo hoo! All attendees aged 18 and over (unless an enrolled GLC student) MUST sign the chaperone portion of the permission slip.
3. Families must RSVP to fieldtrip@gormanlc.org. As soon as they receive a confirmation e-mail back from the field trip coordinator (either Kari Haloviak or Shawana Rentz), they are CONFIRMED and responsible for any associated fees. If a family needs to cancel, they must cancel by the date posted in their confirmation e-mail. If they have to cancel, for ANY reason after that date, they will be responsible for all confirmed admissions (including students) unless a replacement can be found for their slots. Families must RSVP with the following information:
   1. Students names and grade level
   2. Other IMMEDIATE family members wishing to attend and their ages.
   3. Contact phone number
   4. Mailing address
   5. IST name
4. All field trip questions and communication can be answered by referring to the website or by e-mailing fieldtrip@gormanlc.org. Phone calls will not be returned but e-mails will.
5. If permissions slips were not turned in with registration paperwork, they MUST be mailed to the office and arrive a week before any scheduled field trip. No forms will be accepted at a field trip location as that slows the entire process AND the field trips may be lead by various Gorman employees.
6. Numbers are limited on these wonderful learning opportunities. Field trip reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once capacity has been reached, a waiting list will be compiled.
7. In the past, student behavior has been exemplary. If that should not prove to be the case for any student this year, poor behavior will result in that student and his/her family being denied attendance on all remaining GLC field trips.
8. Transportation to and from each field trip is the responsibility of each family attending. Though we meet at each destination at a designated time and participate as a group, Gorman is unable to provide transportation for students due to our wide geographic service area.