Rancho Los Cerritos has developed a new program for youth groups in the greater Long Beach area. The Rancho Adventure Program is an enrichment opportunity that will expose local youths to early California and Long Beach history in an entertaining and educational manner.
According to Rancho Los Cerritos Education Director Meighan Maguire, “The Rancho Adventure Program’s engaging tour format–which adds historic chores and games to a fast-paced tour of the site’s 1844 adobe house and gardens–will appeal to young visitors and allow them to better understand what daily life was like on a 19th century California rancho.”
The Rancho Adventure Program is staffed by high-school volunteers.
“Our RLC Teen Docents spent countless hours this past fall learning about California history. They are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with scout groups, home schools, after-school clubs and other youth groups interested in local history,” Maguire said.
This program is offered Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. through June. Admission is free, but reservations should be made at least three weeks in advance.
For reservations call (562) 570-1755. The Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is located at 4600 Virginia Road in Long Beach.
