The Community Team is dedicated to enhancing the homeschooling experience for families by offering events and activities that are challenging for parents to organize independently. By fostering connections with the school staff and other families within the Cottonwood community, we strive to create a supportive network that enriches the homeschooling journey. We provide diverse and enriching experiences that add value to our students’ education and turns homeschooling into a collaborative and adventurous endeavor for all involved.
Become Part of a Connected Community
We believe community makes our homeschooling experiences that much better, and field trips are one avenue to get there! Our school-sponsored field trips bring your child’s education to life. From the arts to athletics, science to living history, and nature to outer space, we explore the world around us together to enhance learning and build community.
Each month during the school year we offer approximately two dozen opportunities to connect with other homeschooling families, including field trips, park days, and special events. And the fun doesn’t stop in summer! Our Family Liaison Team offers regular park days and a limited number of free field trips in the summer so kids can stay connected.
Check Cottonwood WeGo to see all the field trips and events offered each month!
How do you sign up for a field trip? Who can join us?
Where can I find the calendar of upcoming trips?
Find all these answers and directions on the Field Trip Page! Including our downloadable Field Trip Journal and an amazing array of educational resources that extend the learning from our school-sponsored trips and events!
Community Connections Each month our Community Coordinators provide opportunities for students and parents to gather for unique events that build community. Our teacher-led field trips bring your child’s education to life. From the arts to athletics, science to living history, and nature to outer space, we explore the world around us, together. We also host all-school events that bring families together. Prior events have included a science fair, a spelling bee, and a maker’s market. See the event calendar below for details.
We are committed to lifting the voices of those who may not have historically been recognized or valued, and providing diverse perspectives on both historical and current events. Through monthly workshops and events, we create opportunities for conversation and understanding, as well as supply tools to help staff and families take actionable steps toward positive change. Visit the Everybody Belongs page to explore more.
We nurture social, emotional, and physical wellness, in addition to academic excellence, to maximize your child’s holistic growth and future success. We do this through Mindset Mondays, workshops for students to learn about the 7 Mindsets, Parent Education, our weekly SELF Talk newsletter, and support.
Connect
Connect provides frequent, flexible, free, and accessible opportunities to CONNECT with other Cottonwood families. These events cultivate the opportunity to meet new friends, find your tribe, and feel truly connected in our community. Meet your Family Liaison Team!
Connect Events
Our Family Liaisons hold weekly park days in multiple cities where families can have fun and liaisons are available to answer questions and provide guidance on homeschooling with The Cottonwood School. The Lending Library van is also at each park once a month, making it easy for parents to pick up and return curriculum and materials.
Parent & Student Advisory Council
The Parent & Student Advisory Council was created by The Cottonwood School as a formal way for parents to engage with their school and each other. It is meant to encourage participation in school policy discussions and programs offered and to represent family perspectives to school leaders. The council also supports parents to be leaders and advocates in their children’s education.
Elk Grove CCG: Fairytale Town September 2, 202511:00 am - 1:00 pm Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
This is an Elk Grove Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Elk Grove CCG, check out the Elk Grove CCG Interest Form.
Painting w/ The Curious Brush September 3, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm The Cottonwood School, 3921 Sandstone Dr Suite A, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Quarry Park Adventures: Session 1 September 4, 202511:00 am - 1:00 pm Quarry Park Adventures, 5373 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Quarry Park Adventures: Session 2 September 4, 202511:30 am - 1:30 pm Quarry Park Adventures, 5373 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Quarry Park Adventures: Session 3 September 4, 202512:00 pm - 2:00 pm Quarry Park Adventures, 5373 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Kayaking in N. Lake Tahoe September 5, 202512:30 pm - 2:30 pm Tahoe Vista Recreation Area and Boat Launch, 7010 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Slavic-Speaking CCG: California Pizza Kitchen September 8, 20258:00 am - 10:30 am California Pizza Kitchen, 1735 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA
This is a Slavic Speaking Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Slavic Speaking CCG, check out the Slavic Speaking CCG Interest Form.
Tie-Dye T-Shirt Extravaganza September 8, 20259:30 am - 12:30 pm Harry Crabb Park, 1000 Scarborough Dr, Roseville, CA 95661, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Roseville Area CCG: Xtreme Craze September 8, 20251:00 pm - 3:30 pm Xtreme Craze, 6694 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95765, USA
This is a Roseville Area Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Roseville Area CCG, check out the Roseville Area CCG Interest Form.
50 Corridor CCG: Fika Arts Master Class September 9, 20251:30 pm - 3:30 pm Fika Arts Studio, 8536 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
This is a 50 Corridor Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the 50 Corridor CCG, check out the 50 Corridor CCG Interest Form.
Giants Game + STEM Day September 10, 202510:00 am - 4:00 pm Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Everybody COUNTS at Cottonwood! (Math Day) September 12, 202510:30 am - 12:30 pm The Cottonwood School, 3921 Sandstone Dr Suite A, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Slavic-Speaking CCG: Black Chasm Canyon Tour September 15, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark, 15701 Pioneer Volcano Rd, Volcano, CA 95689, USA
This is a Slavic Speaking Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Slavic Speaking CCG, check out the Slavic Speaking CCG Interest Form.
Roseville Area CCG: Galaxy Game Cafe September 15, 20251:00 pm - 3:30 pm Galaxy Game Cafe, 7700 Sunrise Blvd Suite 1900, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA
This is a Roseville Area Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Roseville Area CCG, check out the Roseville Area CCG Interest Form.
Elk Grove CCG: Zoppe - An Italian Family Circus September 16, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
This is an Elk Grove Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Elk Grove CCG, check out the Elk Grove CCG Interest Form.
Apple Treat Challenge @ the Park September 18, 202510:30 am - 12:30 pm Stone Creek Community Park, 3625 Spoto Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Motorworks at the CA Auto Museum September 18, 202510:30 am - 12:30 pm California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Zumba Fiesta September 18, 202512:30 pm - 1:30 pm 5460 5th St, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Tahoe Treetop Adventures (Tahoe Vista) September 19, 202511:45 am - 2:00 pm Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks, 6600 Donner Rd, Tahoe Vista, CA 96148, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
TEENS: Back-to-School BBQ & Hangout September 19, 202512:00 pm - 2:30 pm Harry Crabb Park, 1000 Scarborough Dr, Roseville, CA 95661, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Sacramento CCG: State Capitol Tour September 22, 202510:00 am - 11:30 am California State Capitol Museum, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
This is a Sacramento Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Sacramento CCG, check out the Sacramento CCG Interest Form.
Soccer Clinic #1 September 22, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Kammerer Park, 8801 Upbeat Wy, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Tahoe Treetop Adventures (Tahoe City) September 22, 202511:00 am - 2:00 pm Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks, 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Roseville Area CCG: Roller King September 22, 20251:00 pm - 3:00 pm Roller King, 889 Riverside Ave, Roseville, CA 95678, USA
This is a Roseville Area Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Roseville Area CCG, check out the Roseville Area CCG Interest Form.
50 Corridor CCG: Covenant Farm Experience September 23, 20251:30 pm - 4:00 pm 1240 Moccasin Trail, Placerville, CA 95667, USA
This is a 50 Corridor Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the 50 Corridor CCG, check out the 50 Corridor CCG Interest Form.
Art Studio Tour + Demo w/ Sarah Sense September 24, 202512:00 pm - 1:30 pm 1150 Plum Tree Ln, Penryn, CA 95663, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Aerospace Museum + STEM Class September 25, 202510:00 am - 12:00 pm Aerospace Museum of California, 3200 Freedom Park Dr, McClellan Park, CA 95652, USA
Check out event details and register for all open events on Cottonwood WeGo. Log in using your Hawk's Nest email and password, or follow these steps to get set up.
Academic Achievement Celebration: EDH/Folsom Area September 26, 202511:00 am - 1:00 pm Promontory Community Park, 2700 Alexandra Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, USA
Academic Achievement Celebration: Rocklin/Roseville Area September 26, 202511:00 am - 1:00 pm Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 5th St, Rocklin, CA 95677, USA
Sacramento CCG: Sacramento Zoo September 29, 202510:00 am - 11:00 am Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
This is a Sacramento Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Sacramento CCG, check out the Sacramento CCG Interest Form.
Roseville Area CCG: Sky Zone Roseville September 29, 20251:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 384 N Sunrise Ave, Roseville, CA 95661, USA
This is a Roseville Area Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Roseville Area CCG, check out the Roseville Area CCG Interest Form.
50 Corridor CCG: Leatherby's Creamery Tour September 30, 20259:30 am - 10:30 am Leatherby's - Family Creamery, 2455 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
This is a 50 Corridor Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the 50 Corridor CCG, check out the 50 Corridor CCG Interest Form.
Elk Grove CCG: Painting at Pinot's Palette September 30, 20251:00 pm - 2:30 pm Pinot's Palette, 8962 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
This is an Elk Grove Cottonwood Community Group event. For more information about joining the Elk Grove CCG, check out the Elk Grove CCG Interest Form.
