School Tours

We look forward to welcoming you and your students this school year! Rancho Los Alamitos offers engaging 3rd and 4th grade field trip programs that complement California’s history and social science curriculum. School visits are always free of charge. Explore the opportunities below!

3rd Grade

Students listening to a presentation by a Tongva educator at Rancho Los Alamitos
Children listening to presentation by Tongva educator.
In-Person

Tovaave: A Tongva Cultural Program

Tovaave: A Tongva Cultural Program teaches the culture and history of the Indigenous people of the L.A. Basin, the Tongva-Gabrielino people. 3rd grade students will be meeting Tongva educators on Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:15pm and complete a hands-on activity.

Our in-person tours are currently full. Please refer to our virtual tours or contact [email protected] to be put on the waitlist.
Educator welcoming students at the Povuun'nga site along the Jacaranda Walk
Jacaranda Walk at RLA.
Video Series

Tovaave: An Online Tongva Cultural Program

This video series for 3rd grade classes includes a teacher orientation, a series of student videos created by Tongva Educators, and an interactive student journal. 

This virtual program is asynchronous. You and your students will work through it at your own pace.

Teachers and families can also extend the experience with Seeing Puvuun'nga: A Tongva Walking Tour, our self-guided audio tour.

4th Grade

Students walking through the historic gardens during a Footprints on the Land tour
Students walking through the gardens.
In-Person

Footprints on the Land

Footprints on the Land is a docent-led tour on Wednesdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm exploring California history throughout the historic site. 4th grade students will complete a tour and hands-on activity.

Our in-person tours are currently full. Please refer to our virtual tours or contact [email protected] to be put on the waitlist.
Rancho Los Alamitos docents live-streaming a virtual program for students
RLA docents live stream with students.
Virtual Live Program

Footprints on the Land

Virtual tours for 4th grade are 1 hour on Zoom taking place on Fridays with start times anytime between 9:30am and 11:30am.
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This virtual tour is a live program where students interact with Rancho staff and volunteers through an online platform.
Limited Bus Scholarships are Available for In-Person Field Trips:
  • Must be a Title 1 school.
  • Teachers must arrange their own bus, and the district's transportation department is reimbursed for the scholarship amount.
  • One bus is provided per field trip.
  • After you have made your field trip reservation through the above links, email [email protected] to inquire about a bus scholarship.

Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions about signing up.