preschool (3-5 years)
Your preschoolers will thrill at the age-appropriate, fun projects we offer at the Cayton.
Each project begins with a captivating story to set the stage, followed by a process-based art activity designed to enhance their skills in alignment with the California Preschool Foundations.
Summer Field Trip Reservations for June-August 2025 are now open.
PERFORMING ARTS
Art Is For Everyone
Children will dive into the world of Gerald the Giraffe in Giraffes Can't Dance by Andreae and Parker-Rees, a tale of determination and rhythm. After the story, they'll bring their creative vision to life by crafting their very own dancing jungle animal. For those eager to explore further, there's an optional performance art collaboration where they can showcase how their animal might move, celebrating the joy of storytelling and artistry.
S-E Domain: Self, Social Interaction; Language Domain: Listening & Speaking, Reading; English-Language Development: Listening, Speaking, Reading; Visual & Performing Arts; Physical development Domain
VISUAL ARTS
Taco Tummy Trouble
Students will enjoy the story Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin followed by a fun open art project. They'll explore the magic of color mixing while creating and naming their very own unique potions designed to soothe a dragon's upset tummy.
S-E Domain: Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding, empathy and caring, group participation; Language Domain: Concept about print, vocabulary; Math Domain: Number sense, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression
SCIENCE
Loving Lava
Prepare for excitement as we delve into Harry and the Hot Lava by Chris Robertson. After the thrilling story, get ready to explore the world of sensory science as we concoct our very own slime creations.
S-E Domain: Self-Awareness, Self-regulation, Social & Emotional understanding empathy and caring, initiative in learning, group participation, cooperation, responsibility ; Language Domain: Language use and conventions, vocabulary, grammar Concept about print, phonological awareness, alphabetics and word/print recognition, comprehension and analysis of age appropriate text, literacy interest and response; History Domain: Sense of time; Science Domain: Scientific Inquiry, physical sciences; earth sciences; Visual & Performing Arts: Artistic Perception, Creative Expression
Fine Print
Actual field trip schedules may vary depending on the arrival of groups. Los Angeles traffic is unpredictable! Please allow ample time for your drive to the museum. If you are late, we CANNOT extend your field trip time, and museum playtime may be shortened.
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Memberships, discounts and promotions do not apply to Field Trips
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NO REFUNDS will be granted for groups that cancel within two weeks of the scheduled visit
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NO REFUNDS will be granted for any child or adult chaperone that has prepaid, but does not attend on the day of visit
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Any excess funds that cannot be refunded will be considered a museum donation
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