Academic Activities Near Me

Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours. In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert spots on an easy walk near State Street—sunny, stylish, and built for maximum flavor with minimal effort. You’ll enjoy samples + full scoops at every stop, so you’re not just tasting… you’re actually getting fed. Skip the guesswork. This route is intentionally curated for contrast: creamy classics, bright fruit-forward options, gelato-smooth textures, and a specialty stop that feels uniquely Santa Barbara. Each stop earns its place—no filler. Between bites, you’ll stroll palm-lined streets and Spanish-style scenery with plenty of photo moments. Your guide keeps it smooth with quick local insight and smart recommendations, so you finish full, relaxed, and already knowing where to head next for drinks, dinner, or sunset. Group size is intentionally limited to keep it social and never crowded.

Experience the Oregon Coast on an intimate 8.5-hour small-group tour from Portland, limited to just six guests. Visit Astoria’s famous Goonies House, scenic hillside viewpoints, the Astoria-Megler Bridge, and Pier 39’s historic cannery museum. Continue to Fort Stevens State Park to explore Battery Russell and the Peter Iredale shipwreck, then enjoy the coastal beauty of Indian Beach, Ecola Point, Cannon Beach, and iconic Haystack Rock. Enjoy convenient door-to-door transportation and an English-speaking driver-guide, with Mandarin Chinese available on request. This shared tour may include other travelers and is family-friendly, with infants ages 0-2 traveling free when included in the booking and complimentary child safety seats available. Please note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and some stops involve sand, gravel, stairs, and short walks, requiring guests to enter and exit the vehicle independently.

SJAWP Novel Writing Program: Writer’s Salon & Workshop Calling all teen writers who want a community with whom to share writing without the commitment of a full length course! Our Teen Writer's Salon is a space in which students can write alongside other teens and workshop writing while making friends with other budding novelists. Our Writer's Salon will meet three times this fall for live zoom sessions that begin with a prompt and writing warm up followed by student readings of works in progress. We have built this space to allow students to stay connected to our Teen Writer's Institute programs and to experience the writing community offered by our Novel Writing Program. There will be no set lectures or assignments; rather, in this course, students will write together and receive peer feedback in a process facilitated by our author in residence, Hannah Jayne. Come join us and walk away with notes on a piece of writing, a peer group connected by the common pursuit of a creative writing life, and a clearer idea of how to make writing fit into your busy lifestyle! Zoom Classes will be held on Saturdays with tentative dates: September 19 October 24 November 14 December 12 from 10:30AM-12PM

Outcome Introduces beginners to programming fundamentals, focusing on logic, coding, and systems through hands-on Python activities. Students build a strong foundation for further learning. Students learn core skills like problem-solving and pattern recognition by tackling relatable challenges such as optimizing a store checkout line showing how these abilities apply across fields from tech to medicine to the arts. We begin with practical problems before introducing technical concepts, ensuring students grasp the “why” behind what they learn. This hands-on, engaging approach sparks creativity, builds confidence, and equips students with versatile skills for any future path.

Outcome Introduces beginners to programming fundamentals, focusing on logic, coding, and systems through hands-on Python activities. Students build a strong foundation for further learning. Students learn core skills like problem-solving and pattern recognition by tackling relatable challenges such as optimizing a store checkout line showing how these abilities apply across fields from tech to medicine to the arts. We begin with practical problems before introducing technical concepts, ensuring students grasp the “why” behind what they learn. This hands-on, engaging approach sparks creativity, builds confidence, and equips students with versatile skills for any future path.

Tutree offers personalized 1-on-1 math tutoring for students from elementary to high school, led by STEM-accredited tutors. Each session is tailored to your child’s level—whether they need help with homework, exam prep, or building strong fundamentals. At just $25 per session, we provide flexible scheduling, progress tracking, and the option to switch between math, coding, and English. Start with a free online trial to see how Tutree helps students improve confidence and results fast.