Tour of CSUB & CSUB Swim Meet- Heartland Charter School

Registration window October 8, 10:00 a.m. -October 14, 7:00 p.m.

Dive Into College Athletics at CSUB!

Give your students an unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at college athletics with a special visit to California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB), led by the CSUB swimming and diving team’s head coach and members of the team!

During this exciting educational field trip, students will tour the CSUB campus alongside the CSUB head coach and divers, gaining an inside look at college life and what it takes to compete at the collegiate level. The coach and student-athletes will share their experiences and provide an authentic perspective on balancing academics, athletics, time management, goal-setting, and life as a college student.

The experience will then come alive at a CSUB swim meet, where students can watch collegiate swimmers and divers compete at a high level. Rather than simply watching a sporting event, students will have the opportunity to observe teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, perseverance, and the dedication required to succeed as a student-athlete.

What Makes This Experience Exceptional?

-A guided CSUB campus tour led by the swimming and diving team’s head coach and members of the team.

-A firsthand look at college life and athletics, giving students the opportunity to see what a university experience can look like.

-Direct exposure to collegiate student-athletes, providing positive role models and insight into the commitment required to compete at the college level.

-An educational look at balancing academics and athletics, including time management, goal-setting, discipline, and dedication.

-A behind-the-scenes perspective on swimming and diving, helping students understand the training and preparation involved in collegiate competition.

-Positive college exposure, helping students see college as an attainable and exciting goal.

This field trip is designed to be more than a day on a college campus—it is an opportunity for students to experience college, meet inspiring student-athletes, explore possibilities for their future, and see firsthand what dedication and teamwork can accomplish. Students will leave with new knowledge, memorable experiences, and a greater understanding of the academic and athletic opportunities available to them after high school.

May I pay using my funds? This event is FREE!

What are the check-in procedures? Parents will meet outside the Hillman Aquatic Center at 1:30. I will have a table set up to check families in and give students their swimming stickers.

Who may attend? This field trip is geared toward middle and high school students; however, all ages are welcome. Every attendee needs a ticket. This includes infants. Only one chaperone per family.

Is there on-site parking available? Families will park in the Hillman Aquatic Center parking lot.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? Yes.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Autumn Ybarra

Phone number: 951-385-6330

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. All field trips and events, even free ones, must be ordered in Procurify. Please follow these directions carefully:

Step 1: Check out on Ticketbud

Complete the checkout process here on Ticketbud. This initiates your reservation.

• 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 primary chaperone. You do NOT need to place an order in Procurify for siblings who are not enrolled or for additional chaperones.

• 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 Attendance Policy!

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

Tickets are Non-Transferable

• 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

• 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.