Sea Star Superpowers

School Year 2026-2027

Reservations for school year 2026-2027 will open in mid-September.

 

NPS/Bethany Szczepanski

Bring your students on a 2–3 hour field trip to the visitor center in Ventura Harbor. Funding may be available. Fourth grade students will investigate the structural and behavioral adaptations that help organisms grow, survive, and reproduce in the park's kelp forests.

Field trip activities

1. Welcome and orientation (15 minutes)
2. Ranger program (30 minutes)
3. Ranger-guided activities and exploration of the visitor center, native plant garden, observation tower and topographic maps (60 minutes)
4. Optional viewing of the film Treasure in the Sea (25 minutes) if time allows

Education standards

Program content supports the following Grade 4 Disciplinary Core Idea in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for California Public Schools:

• LS1.A: Plants and animals have both internal and external structures that serve various functions in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction. (4-LS1-1)

Group size

The maximum capacity for our visitor center field trips is 65 students and 10 adults per group. If you have more than 75 total participants, your group will need to be split and visit on two separate days. Chaperone Policy: One adult for every eight students.

Chaperone guidelines and responsibilities

Chaperones play a vital role in creating a safe, positive learning experience. Please review these expectations before your visit:

• Prioritize safety—this will be one of your main responsibilities.
• Support learning by helping students stay engaged with activities and speakers.
• Provide leadership and set boundaries to guide student behavior.
• Assist with snack and lunch clean up to keep the day running smoothly.
• Do not bring siblings who are not part of the class—you'll need full attention to supervise your assigned students.
• Most importantly… stay flexible and have fun! Students mirror your energy—your positivity helps them enjoy the day.

Funding

Funding for buses may be available to fourth grade classes from Ventura County schools with Title 1 status. Funds are available through an Open Outdoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation. If you are eligible, please inquire with a park representative when you submit your reservation form. This funding is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

 

How to Schedule

Sea Star Superpowers programs are typically offered between October–May. You may request a visit up to 4 months in advance.

Before you submit

Coordinate with other teachers at your school to avoid duplicate submissions.
Combine classes into one visit whenever possible (maximum 65‑students per visit).

How to Request a Program

1. Complete and submit the Education Reservation Interest Form below (NPS Form 10-1750).
   Important Note: Enter "Sea Star Superpowers" as the program title.
2. Requested dates on your interest form are not guaranteed. Once your form is reviewed by our team, you will receive an email with a link to our Microsoft Bookings calendar, where you will select an available date and time. If you have more than 65 students, you must split your group and reserve a second date.
3. A final confirmation email with your approved date and time will be sent after scheduling. If you do not receive it within four weeks, email us at [e-mail].

NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/30/2025

Learning Accommodations

Does anyone in your group need any accommodations?

Yes No

If yes, describe the accommodation need.

Next Step

School / Organization Contact Information

School / Organization Name (required)

Name of Requester/Contact Person (required)

Title / Position (required)

Contact Email Address (required)

Contact Phone Number (required)
123-456-7890 extension if any

Contact Mailing Address Country

I have a US mailing address

I have a mailing address outside the US

International Mailing Address (required)
Please include building number and street, city, state/province country and Postal Code

Mailing Address (required)

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ZIP (required)
Five digit ZIP code [99999]

Next Step

Group Details - Park Visit/ Field Trip

Name of Primary Contact Visiting if Different Than Above (optional)

Title / Position of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Email Address of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)

Phone Number of Primary Contact if Different Than Above (optional)
Format: 123-456-7890

Program Name or Subject Requested/Self-Guided

Grade Level(s) of Students (required)

Number of Staff / Chaperones (required)

Number of Students (required)

Preferred Date of Visit (required)
format mmddyyyy

My preferred date has been confirmed by the park (required)

Yes No

Preferred Program Start Time (required)

Alternative Date(s) (required)
Enter one or more dates .

Anticipated Arrival Time (required)

Anticipated Departure Time (required)

Mode of Transportation (required)

Disclaimer:

A park representative will follow-up to confirm group details once this request has been received and reviewed.

Submit my Education Reservation Request

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NPS Form 10-1750 (Rev. 04/2021)
National Park Service

OMB Control No. 1024-0228
Expiration Date 11/31/2025

Notices

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: Public Law 114-289 National Park Service Centennial Act and 54 U.S.C. 100701 Protection, interpretation, and research in System.

Purpose: To administer education programs for education audiences including but not limited to school groups, scouting groups, extracurricular groups, and home school groups.

Routine Uses: To effectively manage requests for education received by the NPS, the Education Reservation Request Form is used to collect basic education reservation information to facilitate operational aspects of scheduling groups for park education programs, including in-park education programs, ranger in classroom programs, and/or online distance learning programs.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to provide the requested information may impede the ability to grant your education reservation request.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement

We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) to provide park managers and educators the information needed to schedule and conduct education program activities. All applicable parts of the form must be completed in order for your request to be considered. You are not required to respond to this or any other Federal agency-sponsored information collection unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this collection of information and assigned control number 1024-0288.

Estimated Burden Statement

Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Park Service, 1201 Oakridge Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Do not send your completed form to this address.