Think Summer 2025: Field Trips, Fun and Unforgettable Memories!
This summer has been nothing short of enriching for Think Together students. From cheering at baseball games, to exploring science museums, to developing new skills in dancing and cooking, California youth across the state made the most of their break with hands-on learning and meaningful adventures. Think Together served more than 25,000 students this summer at over 270 program sites, helping prevent summer learning loss while creating unforgettable memories.
Here’s a peek at Think Summer 2025:
Los Angeles Metro 🌞
Fenton Charter Public School scientists tapped into their curiosity at the Discovery Cube, where interactive science exhibits brought learning to life. Budding scientists and engineers explored topics such as recycling, ocean life, physics and plant science through hands-on activities, sparking curiosity that extended beyond the classroom.
Fourth grader Mackenzie shared, “It’s important we learn about science for the classes we will take in the future. This field trip is helping us learn about things we haven’t seen yet.”
East Los Angeles County 🦕
El Rancho Unified School District led a busy summer full of golf, tech learning, and fossil exploration! Elementary students traveled through time at the La Brea Tar Pits, where they learned about the Ice Age, saw fossils up close and explored the only active Ice Age fossil site in the world.
Through the Latina Golfers Association, middle school girls learned the fundamentals of golf and heard from Councilwoman Dr. Monica Sanchez, who inspired them to dream big and chase their goals.
Technology and engineering were the main highlight of the day at SoFi Stadium where middle schoolers explored behind-the-scenes of the tech that creates the magic of the large stadium. They also participated in a career panel with SoFi Stadium professionals to learn about various career paths.
Orange County and Southeast Los Angeles County 🍓
Green thumb enthusiasts from Lynwood Unified School District got their hands dirty in the garden to learn about healthy eating while students from Compton Unified School District explored agriculture at Tanaka Farms.
High school coders from Compton USD also embarked on a summer activity of their own at the WeWork HQ, where they held their culminating Hackathon event. The high schoolers collaborated in teams with tech mentors and presented projects to industry professionals to showcase their creativity through coding and explored various career options in the STEM field.
Aspiring engineers at Vista Charter Public School explored STEM through the construction of a zipline with PIMCO and the Child Creativity Lab, learning how creative thinking and problem-solving are closely intertwined. Their innovation was put to the test as they created zipline carriers capable of transporting a ball safely from one end to the other.
Paramount Unified School District learners were inspired by innovation and discovery at the California Science Center, where interactive exhibits encouraged students to imagine the possibilities of future technology.
The Desert 🎢
A trip to Knott’s Berry Farm delivered thrills and laughs for Hemet Unified School District high schoolers with roller coasters, games and summer treats. As part of the Energy in Motion Tour, Think Together high schoolers learned about the physics of motion and energy transfer through rides like Supreme Scream, Wipe Out and Hang Time, gaining front-row seats and skipping the lines to witness science in action.
Palm Springs Unified School District campers created their own Camp Day event, complete with a campsite aesthetic, friendship bracelet making, a s’mores station and camp-style games such as potato sack races, cup stacking and volleyball.
Riverside County 💃
Dancers from Moreno Valley Unified School District were active and creative in classes at the Dance Academy. Jurupa Unified School District elementary golfers teed off in glow-in-the-dark fun at Glo Mini Golf.
Curious scientists from Val Verde Unified School District explored natural wonders at the Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center and took a trip to the Discovery Cube. There, students experienced hands-on exhibits like the “Sea Lab” and “Dino Quest,” where they explored marine biology, prehistoric anatomy and animal behavior in engaging and interactive ways.
San Bernardino County 🐍
From meeting slithery new friends during a reptile show to laughing along with a ventriloquist performance and cooking up creativity at Sauté Academy, Colton Joint Unified School District summer learners stayed engaged in hands-on fun.
Wild Man Dan introduced kindergarten through sixth-graders to reptiles and arachnids from across the globe, helping them overcome fears and learn about backyard wildlife.
“I really liked learning about all the interesting animals; my favorite was the scorpion,” shared fourth grader Evalyn.
At Sauté Academy, young chefs practiced safe cutting techniques, learned to whip cream by hand and assembled their own fruit pastries.
“It was fun to make the pastries because I’ve baked with my grandma and this reminded me of doing that with her,” said sixth grader Jackson.
San Gabriel Valley ⚾
It was all smiles and stadium snacks during an Angels Game outing, where eighth grader Jayden from Baldwin Park Unified School District was invited to step onto the field and start off the game with a “Play Ball!” announcement.
In Azusa Unified School District, kindergarten through eighth–grade students ventured into a day packed with STEM activities at Main Event. It was a unique learning experience as it was done in an arcade-style setting, where they learned the science behind their favorite games and math lessons using pizza!
“I liked how we got to play and learn at the same time,” shared fourth grader Frank. “I didn’t know there was so much math and science in pizza and games!”
High Desert 🎸
Victor Elementary School District scholars showcased their out-of-this-world creativity by designing space-themed parade floats using their summer camp parade kits filled with all the necessary materials to bring their astronaut ideas to life.
Elementary schoolers from Hesperia Unified School District explored their passion for music at the After School Music Academy, where they learned the basics of drumming and built confidence through performance-based learning.
Northern and Central California 🐛
In Vacaville Unified School District, kindergarten through sixth-grade students dove into imaginative weekly themes like bugs, underwater wonders, friendship and sports heroes. These themed experiences sparked curiosity, creativity and meaningful conversations, giving students new ways to connect with one another and the world around them.
At Think Together, summer isn’t just a break from school; it’s a chance to keep curiosity alive, ignite new passions and help students keep their minds active to avoid summer learning loss. By providing enriching programs and meaningful experiences during the long break, Think Summer ensures kids return to school confident, inspired and ready to learn.
