Activities for CASAs and Children
Joyful Footsteps
Saturday, September 30
11 a.m.-2 p.m. (see bus boarding departure time below)
Blue Apple Ranch
(Must park at Mt. Woodson Elementary School,17427 Archie Moore Road, Ramona)
The Toby Wells Foundation staff and board will once again host CASAs and their case children at Joyful Footsteps, an event filled with horseback riding, hay rides, rock wall-climbing, hat-making, face-painting, live music, and plenty of food. Please note that we must park at Mt. Woodson Elementary School so that we do not disturb the horses. Voices for Children has arranged free transportation to and from the school to the event. Arrive at Mt. Woodson Elementary by 10:40 a.m. as the bus will leave the school promptly at 10:45 a.m. There are no restrooms at the school where we will board the bus, so prepare accordingly. RSVP to CASAkids@speakupnow.org.
THE LOT Movie Theater
The LOT Movie Theater is offering (1) free movie voucher for anyone who signs up using their e-mail address. You’ll then receive an e-mail with a voucher code. After you receive the code, you will visit their website to reserve your seat for whichever movie you’d like to see! CASAs: You may use the free movie voucher for your case child, but will have to purchase your own ticket. CASAs can take their case children to see G, PG, or PG-13 rated movies only. Click here for more information.
Adventure Kids in Egypt Exhibit
In Adventure Kids in Egypt, a children’s exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Man, visitors experience what it is like to be a modern archaeologist discovering the remnants of Ancient Egypt and then see real mummies and authentic Egyptian artifacts. Visitors will be able to make finds in the exhibit’s dig site and learn about the artifacts and how mummies are made. The exhibit features an interactive computer game to teach users about the right tools for archaeological explorations. Visitors can also dress up in ancient Egyptian garb or as an archaeologist, construct a pyramid of wooden blocks, and more. The museum, located in Balboa Park, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other current exhibit subjects include monsters, graffiti, and, for ages 13 and up, cannibalism. As a new partner in the Fostering Culture program, the museum offers free admission for CASAs and their case children; just show your CASA badge.
Japanese Friendship Garden
VFC received a donation of free passes to the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. The garden sits on a 12-acre plot and offers educational programs, exhibits, and events designed to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. The garden features stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings, and the Tea Pavilion. Please email CASAkids@speakupnow.org to request passes.
Free Passes to LEGOLAND
Through our special partnership with LEGOLAND California and Merlin’s Magic Wand, CASAs and their case children can receive free admission to the amusement park. Each child may visit the park only once through this program. Email CASAkids@speakupnow.org to request your tickets. You must include CASA’s full name, CASA’s zip code, and child’s first name, last initial, and age.
20% Discount for CASAs and Case Children at Woodstock Pizza!
Woodstock Pizza has generously offered to give a 20% discount and free Cinnabread to CASA volunteers and their case child(ren) when you dine-in or carryout at two participating locations. Simply show your CASA badge at checkout to receive the discount at either location! Thank you to Woodstock Pizza for this fun outing opportunity!
Participating locations include:
Woodstock Pizza San Diego: 6145 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
Woodstock Pizza Pacific Beach: 1221 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
Check Out Red Tricycle SoCal For Outing Ideas
With the spending limit on CASA outings, we’re always on the lookout for fun and free activity ideas to share. Red Tricycle SoCal is a great online resource to find fun kid-friendly activities and cool ideas for things to do, eat, and see with children in San Diego County. View its calendar of upcoming events here. Check out its “Top 12 Free (or Cheap) Things to Do in San Diego” article here.
Voices for Children’s Fostering Culture Program
Thanks to our Fostering Culture partners, CASA volunteers and their case children receive free admission to any of the museums listed below. Simply show your CASA badge and visit as often as you like!
Click on any of the following partners for more detail on each museum’s programs and upcoming events!
Participating Museums:
Barona Cultural Center & Museum
Coronado Historical Association
Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum
The Lux Art Institute
Mingei International Museum
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Museum of Making Music
The Natural History Museum *pass includes 3D movies
The New Children’s Museum
San Diego Air and Space Museum
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
San Diego Hall of Champions
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Museum of Man
The Water Conservation Garden
Tijuana Estuary and Junior Ranger Program