Science of Peace Lab enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to its unique structure, it is no longer an a – la- carte enrichment program. Spaces are intentionally limited and the program is designed to foster your peacemaker’s vision.
Science of Peace Lab will utilize various community spaces and community members, encouraging individuals, at times, to work beyond their comfort zones. All waivers must be signed before the start of the session. If a particular waiver is not signed, guardians are responsible for alternative setting, transportation, and supervision during the time of the activity, and students may not participate. A brief itinerary is listed here to provide you with details and responsibilities of support in the SoPL program outside of on-site drop off and pick up.
By signing all waivers, you agree to provide transportation to specific alternative sites of opportunity (noted in the itinerary) within the drop-off window and agree to the experiences offered within the location. You also agree to understanding that our group will be in public, connecting with those in the public sector, and capable of walking/ moving independently up to four miles in the day.
Click here to access the 4 required waivers to participate in SOPL.
Students must bring a daily, packable snack/ sustenance during the first week of the course and we will often be off-site during presumed breaks. Students may bring an optional snack during the second week of the course. Part of the course design in Week 2 includes student groups making a snack for their cohort. Students must bring a cold lunch daily. No lunch will be provided. An optional and highly encouraged part of the course includes a final day of potluck-style lunch, in which a sign-up list will be created.
General Itinerary
Monday, July 22 –
- On – Site visitor. Topic/Theme: Nature Journaling (A Peaceful Place Inc.)
- Off – Site visit. Topic/ Theme: Reading to Youth in classrooms (Montessori in Redlands) (walk 0.1mi)
Tuesday, July 23
- Off Site Visit: Topic/ Theme: Animal Service, activity, interview (PetsMart Redlands 7-day-adoption Center, Guardian Angel Rescue)
- Drop off and waiver required
- Off Site Visit: Topic/ Theme: Interview, activity, Entrepreneurship (Le Chat Noir Cat Cafe)
- Walk to site, options to purchase cafe items, and waiver required ( walk 0.7mi)
- Walking from site to Grove School (walk 2.1 mi)
- On – Site Visitor – Topic/ Theme: Mapping (ESRI, TBD )
Wednesday, July 24
- Off Site Visit: Topic/ Theme: Hike, Environmental Conservatorship, interview, activity (Redlands Conservancy, Cocomaricopa Trail, Martin Lemon)
- Drop off Required, hiking-wear, optional water experience
- Walking from site to Grove School ( walk 3.9mi)
- On – Site Visitor – Topic/ Theme: Canva Digital platform (Canva, )
Thursday, July 25
- Off – Site Visit: Topic/ Theme: Community, Environmental Conservatorship, Beach clean up (Huntington Beach*)
- Outdoor wear, optional beach play/ water experience (up to 2.5 mi)
- Driving from site to beach and returning to site
Friday, July 26
- Off- site Visit: Topic/ Theme: Community connection, Family Service (Redlands Family Services, Leah Rios)
- Drop off Required and waiver is required.
- Walking to Grove School (walk 2.1mi)
- On – Site Visit: Topic/ Theme: MM Journaling (TBD, )
Monday, July 29
- On – Site Visit: Grove/ Farm School: Interviews, Service (TBD)
- On – Site Visit: Movement and Life Coaching (TBD)
Tuesday, July 30
- On – Site Visit: Grove/ Farm School: Interviews, Service (TBD)
- On – Site Visit: Movement (TBD)
Wednesday, July 31
- On – Site Visit: Grove/ Farm School: Interviews, Service (TBD)
- On – Site Visit: Movement (TBD)
Thursday, August 1
- On – Site Visit: Grove/ Farm School: Interviews, Service (TBD)
- On – Site Visit: Movement (TBD)
Friday, August 2
- On – Site Visit: Grove/ Farm School: Interviews, Service (TBD)
- On – Site Visit: Movement (TBD)
- On – Site: Potluck Style Lunch
- On – Site: Parent Presentations 1:00 – 2:30 (*subject to change)
- Families invited on-site to view projects.
*updated 4/1/24. Information including times, dates, and individuals are subject to change.
Click here to access all required waivers