Photography Scavenger Hunt at Hart Park- Heartland Charter School

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

Join us for a fun, hands-on photography adventure at Hart Memorial Park in Bakersfield!

This family-friendly field trip is open to homeschool students of all ages and their parents/guardians. Students will explore the park while completing a photography scavenger hunt designed to encourage creativity, observation, and a new way of seeing the world around them.

Students will receive a list of photography challenges and will spend approximately forty minutes exploring the park and capturing photos using a camera, tablet, or smartphone. Challenges may include finding interesting textures, patterns, colors, nature, reflections, unique shapes, wildlife, and creative compositions.

No previous photography experience is required! Younger students can participate with their parents' help, while older students can challenge themselves to think more creatively about composition and storytelling.

📷 What to Bring:

● Camera, smartphone, or tablet with a camera

● Comfortable walking shoes

● Water

● Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)

● A parent/guardian to accompany each student

This is a family participation event, so parents are encouraged to join in, take photos, and enjoy the hunt alongside their students!

Come ready to explore, be creative, and discover how many great photographs you can find at Hart Memorial Park!

Please note: Students must remain with their parent/guardian throughout the activity. Participants should follow all park rules and stay on designated paths and safe areas. Hart Memorial Park includes the Kern River. The scavenger hunt will not be located near the Kern River. Families should use particular caution around all waterways.

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

What are the check-in procedures? You will meet Mrs. Harl near the Peacock House/Nature Center at 8000 River Road, Bakersfield, CA. 93308. Check-in will start promptly at 10:30. I will have a Heartland t-shirt, a green Heartland backpack, and of course, my camera!

Who may attend? All ages are welcome. Every attendee needs a ticket. This includes infants.

Is there on-site parking available? Hart Memorial Park is a public park. There is plenty of free parking in the area where we will be meeting.

Can we pack snacks or lunch for this event or field trip? Yes. Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch t o enjoy after the field trip is over.

How do I contact the event organizer?

Name: Magie Harl

Phone number: 661-432-1981

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.