Mission San Juan Capistrano

The field trip to Mission San Juan Capistrano is one of my favorite ever. First of all, it ties in with the fourth grade curriculum. While studying about California and the establishment of the 21 missions statewide, it is exciting for the students to visit an actual one. Second, San Juan is a beautiful structure, the church and the grounds are well maintained and enjoyable for the visitors. Third, we end our field trip with lunch at Dana Point, where the kids can enjoy some of the beach. It's an excellent field trip!