West Kern Oil Museum- Heartland Charter School

Registration window: January 11, 10:00 a.m. -January 18, 7:00 p.m.

Step inside a place where Kern County's history comes alive. Our upcoming field trip to the West Kern Oil Museum invites students to explore the story of oil, innovation, and community that shaped this region for generations.

Why This Visit Matters:

Oil has powered California's growth and changed the way people live, work, and travel. At the West Kern Oil Museum, your student will see how this industry began, how it evolved, and how it continues to influence science, economics, and daily life today.

What Students Will Learn:

● The science behind oil: How it forms, how it is found, and how it is extracted from the earth.

● Engineering and innovation: How early drilling tools and techniques developed into the modern methods used in the field.

● Local history: How the oil boom transformed West Kern's towns, workers, and families.

● Economics and society: How energy shapes jobs, communities, and global markets.

● Environmental responsibility: How the industry balances production with safety, regulation, and environmental stewardship.

What Makes This Experience Exceptional:

● Guided exploration led by knowledgeable museum educators who connect exhibits to everyday learning.

● Hands-on activities designed to make complex ideas concrete and memorable.

● Discussion opportunities that encourage students to think critically about energy, history, and their own future.

● Connections to curriculum in science, history, math, and civics, giving students a richer understanding of what they are studying.

May I pay using my funds? This event is FREE! (A Procurify order is not required.)

What are the check-in procedures? Families will meet the HST, who will be wearing a Heartland shirt, at the front entrance.

Who may attend? This field trip is geared toward students in grades K-12. Younger siblings may NOT attend. Only one chaperone per family is allowed.

Is there on-site parking available? Parking is free in the parking lot.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? Food is not allowed in the museum.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Debbie Hall

Phone number: 661-301-8317

Email address: [email protected]

You must have a student enrolled at Heartland Charter School to attend this event. We verify enrollment for all attendees. If the venue and the field trip lead allow it, siblings of an enrolled student may attend. Each sibling must be registered through Ticketbud. This includes infants. Children who are not the siblings of enrolled students cannot attend.

Check out on Ticketbud:

Complete the checkout process here on Ticketbud.

• It is important that you provide the name of the person who will be using each ticket when registering. Don't reserve all of your tickets using your name. (We do not recommend using the option that allows you to copy data from another attendee.)
• Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation from Ticketbud once your order is complete. 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.

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.