Old Mission Santa Barbara and La Huerta Garden Tour

**Please note, we are launching our new reservation system, if you experience any issues or glitches while booking this field trip, please let us know by emailing or texting one of us:

Javier Rivera 626-620-1129

Paige McKinney 949-395-9887

Please text for fastest response.

Make sure you read this full post and all directions before proceeding with your order. If you are planning to use Charter School Instructional Funds for all of your spaces, DO NOT ENTER A CREDIT CARD NUMBER, if it is asking you for a payment then you did not follow the directions for using Instructional Funds. Please go back and read the directions again.

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Join us on November 30th, 2017 at 10:15 AM for a field trip to Old Santa Barbara Mission.

This docent-led tour provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Mission system, Franciscan friars and Alta, California. Includes the Sacred Garden, Historic Cemetery, Mission Church, nine-room Museum of historic artifacts and interpretive displays, and a special visit to our lush Historic La Huerta Garden, which features a collection of heirloom and historic plants that once grew during the Mission era.

For those who would like to join us, immediately after the tour, we will walk across the street to a grassy park for a bring your own picnic lunch.

Space is limited so register early to secure your spot! Registration closes on November 29th, 2017 at 12:00 PM unless sold out prior to that date.

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A few things to keep in mind about field trips:

1) Field trip space is always limited, signing up for a trip is your promise to us and other families that you will attend. Unfortunately no-shows and last minute cancellations don't allow enough time for families who wanted to attend, but ended up on the wait-list, to be able to show up in time for check in.

2) There are no refunds given once the event or field trip closes for registration. If you need to request a refund while the event or field trip is still open for registration, please request your refund from your Eventbrite account. If you need directions on how to request the refund from your account, please see the screen shot included on the FAQs section of Inspiration Station: https://www.homeschoolconcierge.com/frequentlyaskedquestions

3) If on the day of the trip you have an emergency or something comes up please send a text message or place a call to the host listed for the event or field trip as soon as possible to let them know that you are not able to make it. We understand that things happen fast and you may not be able to text or call until later in the day, but it is important that you let us know why you were not able to attend. We do track the families that do not show up for events and field trips.

If the same family “no-shows” with no communication 3 times then that family is added to our “no-show watchlist” and will be moved to the “waitlist” of the next trip they sign up for, and contacted by the host . After proving that they can attend and communicate for three (3) trips their name will be removed from the “no-show watchlist”

Please know that we have had to add this policy because having multiple families “no-show” impacts our relationship with venues, can cause some venues to cancel portions of our visit, and takes up valuable space for events and field trips that other families are waiting to attend.

4) There is no need to print or bring any Eventbrite tickets with you the day of our event or field trip. The host will be able to check you in by name. Eventbrite tickets only serve as your reservation with us, they will not be able to be used to gain you access into the venue.

5) Our field trips and events are open to all homeschoolers.

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FAQs:

Is there on-site parking available?

Yes, parking is available.

What are the check in procedures?

Please check-in with Arlene De Anda & Lorie Hochberg, both event hosts will be located by the main entrance.

We arrived after a long drive but have not met up with the group yet, where are the nearest restrooms?

Restrooms are located inside Old Mission Santa Barbara.

Is there any other important info I may need to know before arriving?

Please arrive by 10 AM if signs up have closed, if you would like to attend by paying out of pocket. (Cash Only)

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip?

Yes, families are encouraged to bring a snack or lunch, immediately after the tour, families will walk across the street to a grassy park for a bring your own picnic lunch.

What is the age range for this event or field trip?

This event is open to students in Kindergarten - 12th grade.

My child is special needs what accommodations are available for this event or field trip?

Please reach out to the event host if you need any special accomdations.

What's the refund policy?

Families may cancel and receive a full refund ONLY while the field trip is still open for registration. If you need to cancel while the field trip registration is open please request a refund through your Eventbrite account.

To request a refund, go to Tickets in your Eventbrite account, find your order, then select "Request a Refund." Refunds can take up to 5 business days to show on your account.

If you have trouble requesting the refund or have additonal questions please use the "Contact the Organizer" link through Eventbrite at the bottom of the event posting.

Once the field trip registration has closed there are no cancellations or refunds available because at that point the final numbers and payment have been submitted to the venue.

If you have an extenuating circumstance please contact the event host.

Can I pay out of pocket for our spaces?

Yes, families wishing to join us who want to pay out of pocket will select their tickets by using the arrow button on right side of each ticket option to select how you will be paying for each ticket you need. Any tickets you need to pay out of pocket for will be charged through your shopping cart and you will be able to pay online using your credit card through Eventbrite.

Can I pay using my student's charter school funds?

Yes, please continue to read for further instructions.

Please note: PayPal invoices will be sent to families who mistakenly registered using Charter School Instructional Funds if it is found that the student/child is not currenly enrolled, does not have sufficient funds or if they have signed up more adult/chaperones than allowed by their enrolled charter school.

How do I specify how I am paying for our spaces?

Please read all the info about this field trip, take the time now to add this event or field trip to your family calendar, please follow all the prompts when registering and be sure to enter all requested information.

1) Before you proceed to register for this event or field trip, please decide how many tickets you will be reserving using Charter School Instructional Funds and/or the number of spaces you need to pay for out of pocket.

2) You will click the green "Tickets" button in the upper right of the event posting. This will open the ticket selection window.

3) You will then use the arrow button on the right side of each ticket option to select how you will be paying for each ticket you need. Please select the number of tickets you need to pay for out of pocket (Full Price) and/or the ones you need to pay for using Charter School Student Instructional Funding (Free).

If you are requesting to use Charter School Student Instructional Funding, please note that this does not indicate the order is free. Your Student's Instructional Funding account will be reviewed for available balance and funds will be withdrawn based on your order request about one week prior to the trip date.

4) If you are selecting to pay for chaperone tickets to this event or field trip using your Student's Instructional Funds please know that they can only be used to pay for up to two (2) adult chaperone tickets max, per charter school family. This policy varies from school to school, please verify with your school what their policy is.

Inspire Charter School student/chaperone ticket limits:

1 enrolled student in your family attending the trip = 1 total chaperone ticket paid by funds.

2+ enrolled students in your family attending the trip = 2 total chaperone tickets paid by funds.

5) Any other adults and non charter enrolled children planning to attend with you, must pay out of pocket for their space. As referenced above PayPal invoices will be sent to families who mistakenly registered using Charter School Instructional Funds if it is found that the student/child is not currenly enrolled, does not have sufficient funds or if they have signed up more adult/chaperones than allowed by their enrolled charter school.

6) You will continue through the registration process and will notice that the total amount due should only reflect any out-of-pocket payments you need to make. All of the charter students and allowable charter chaperones you are reserving tickets for will be deducted from your total. This process will allow you to pay for any self-pay out of pocket tickets, in one transaction using your credit card through Eventbrite.

7) You will have 30 minutes to complete this transaction, after which time if you have not completed the transaction, your tickets will be returned to the queue.

8) If you have successfully completed the registration process you will recieve an automatic order confirmation in your email inbox. You can also log into your Eventbrite account at anytime to check what events you have signed up for.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Arlene de Anda

Email: arlene@inspireschools.org

Phone: 909-856-8914

We look forward to field tripping with you!!