Aquarium Adventure: Sharks & Rays- Heartland Charter School

Registration window September 16, 10:00 a.m. -September 20, 7:00 p.m.

Squid Science & Aquarium Adventure

Get ready for an unforgettable, hands-on marine science experience!

Students will step into the role of Marine Scientists as they dive into the fascinating world of ocean life through an engaging squid dissection lab led by expert educators. This up-close experience gives students the opportunity to explore real anatomy, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of how ocean animals live and function.

Students will also enjoy time exploring the aquarium, observing marine life up close, and making real-world connections to what they’ve learned. Depending on scheduling, groups may participate in the lab before or after their aquarium exploration.

This field trip is thoughtfully designed to extend beyond the day. Students will build curiosity beforehand through optional pre-trip resources, and continue the learning at home with a hands-on Ocean Dig Kit and a “Marine Scientist Mission.”

This is more than a field trip—it’s a chance for students to explore, discover, and experience science in a meaningful and memorable way. Join us for a day of curiosity, connection, and ocean discovery!

Please note: To meet aquarium capacity guidelines, we are limited to one chaperone per family.

Ticket cost:

• Students $27.00
• Chaperones $15.00

*The price for tickets paid with a credit card will be slightly higher due to the Ticketbud processing fee.

May I pay using my student's planning amount? Yes! You can pay for your student's ticket and one chaperone ticket with your student's planning amount. Reminder: Only one chaperone ticket per family may be purchased using planning amounts. 

What are the check-in procedures? Please check in with India at the aquarium's front. We will be let into the event around 9:55 a.m., so arriving by 9:45 a.m. is ideal.

Who may attend? This field trip is geared towards students in K-6th grade, but all Heartland students are welcome. Younger siblings who are not enrolled are NOT allowed to attend due to limited space in the aquarium. Only one chaperone per family is allowed. If you purchase a ticket for a child who is not enrolled or a second chaperone ticket, you will not receive a refund.

Is there on-site parking available? Free street parking is available throughout Avila Beach. San Juan Street, 1st Street, San Francisco Drive, and Avila Beach Drive are nearest to the aquarium.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? No. There is a playground nearby where you can enjoy food and snacks after the field trip.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: India Dastic

Phone number: 415-250-4951

Email address: [email protected]

You must have a student enrolled at Heartland Charter School to attend this event. We verify enrollment for all attendees.

How to Reserve Your Spot

To officially join us on this field trip, you must complete both steps of our registration process. Please follow these directions carefully:

Step 1: Check out on Ticketbud

Complete the checkout process here on Ticketbud. This initiates your reservation. *If you want to pay with your student funds, please reserve tickets labeled "Paid with student funds through Procurify".

• Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation from Ticketbud once your order is complete.
• Tip: If you do not see the email within a few minutes, please check your Spam/Junk folder. If you cannot find a confirmation email from Ticketbud, you did not successfully reserve tickets.
• Action: Once you have your confirmation, move immediately to Step 2.

Step 2: Place your Order in Procurify

Your spot is not confirmed until an order is placed in the Procurify system for students who are enrolled in Heartland and their chaperones. You do NOT need to place an order in Procurify for siblings who are not enrolled.

• Search: Log in to Procurify, search the name of this field trip in the catalog, and complete your order as you would for any other educational resource.
• Note: Do NOT place a Procurify order for siblings who are not enrolled in Heartland.
• Deadline: You must place your Procurify order within 3 days of your Ticketbud registration.
• IMPORTANT! Registration Requirement: To avoid losing your spot, both steps must be completed. Failure to place an order in Procurify within the three-day window will result in removal from the attendee list, and funds will be manually deducted from your account.

Heartland events are designed for families to attend together. Students need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone. If your student will be attending with another family, please email the field trip host to let them know once you complete your registration. Chaperones must be the legal parent or 25 years and older. All chaperones must be healthy, ethical people with the skills to be responsible adult chaperones.

Please review our Field Trip Refund & Attendance Policy!

To ensure we can provide these experiences to as many students as possible, please review our commitment and refund guidelines before registering.

All Sales are Final

• No Refunds: Once a ticket is reserved or purchased, we cannot offer a refund for any reason, including illness, scheduling conflicts, or a change of plans.
• Non-Transferable: Tickets are tied specifically to the student account used at registration. They cannot be sold, gifted, or transferred to another family.

The "No-Show" Policy

Because Heartland pre-pays many venues based on Ticketbud headcounts, an unused ticket is a direct loss of school resources.

• Fund Deduction: If a family reserves a spot and does not place an order in Procurify, the student's planning amount will still be manually deducted from their Procurify account, and the student will be removed from the attendee list.
• Loss of Access: Families who are frequent "no-shows" may lose access to future field trip registrations. We track attendance to ensure that limited spots go to families who are committed to attending.

Professional Courtesy: If an emergency arises, and you truly cannot make it:

• Notify the Lead Teacher: Please email the organizing teacher as soon as possible.
• Why it matters: This prevents the entire group from waiting at the venue entrance for your arrival, keeping the educational program on schedule for everyone else.

Our Goal: By only registering for events you are fully committed to, you help us keep our field trip program sustainable and open to all students.