Available Classes in - 2019-20 Van Trips Swanston
The Mission Oaks Van Tour Program is designed for the adventurous traveler looking to get around the amazing hot spots of Northern California in under a day's time. A wide variety of trips are planned throughout the year to leave from our Mission Oaks and Swanston Community Centers. Energetic and friendly drivers take extra time and attention to plan fun and memorable trips where riders can see new things while making new friends and memories.
Trip Information: All Van Tour Trips are in a 15 Passenger van. Seating is assigned by the order that the riders register. Seating is chosen by riders the day of the trip. Costs for trips typically include all transportation costs, and any extra fees will be noted in the trip description. Sign up today and be ready for your next adventure!
Refunds/credits and cancellations: Occasionally, trips are cancelled by the District due to not enough enrollment or unforeseen "acts of God". Trips cancelled by the District will result in either a credit for future trip, or a full refund, which will be mailed by check within 4-6 weeks. Customers that cancel trips for any reason will only receive a refund if their seat can be resold, otherwise no refund will be given. To request a refund call 916-488-2810. Request for refunds must be submitted a minimum of 7 (seven) working days prior to the trips departure. This is subject to a $5 or 10% administrative fee.

Class Name / Desc.	Date/Time	Max#	Open	Fee	Sign Up
Calaveras Big Trees State Park 5/27	05/27/2020 to 05/27/2020 Wed 9:00am-5:00pm	12	8	$39.00	Registration Closed
Trip leaves from the Swanston Community Center, 2350 Northrop Ave., Sacramento. Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of Giant sequoias. This grove includes the "Discovery Tree", also known as the "Big Stump", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852 Additonal Cost: Bring cash for lunch at Angels Camp Registration Deadline: Monday May 25th, 2020
Mare Island & St. Peter's Chapel 5/30	05/30/2020 to 05/30/2020 Sat 8:30am-5:00pm	12	12	$38.00	Registration Closed
Trip leaves from the Swanston Community Center, 2350 Northrop Ave., Sacramento. We will visit the historic Mare Island Chappel, and indoor museum. This will entail either a 1.5 hour slow walk and standing to hear our guided tour leader tell us about the rich history of the ship building town OR visit just the museum and dry docks depending on riders personal choice. Additonal Cost: Bring money for lunch in Benica Tour options:  Option 1: Bring $20 cash for Island 1.5 hour guided tour of St. Peter's Chapel and indoor museum. Option 2: Bring $5 cash for large indoor Museum and the drydocks Registration Deadline: 5/22/20.
Muir Beach and Overlook 5/23	05/23/2020 to 05/23/2020 Sat 9:00am-5:00pm	12	12	$38.00	Registration Closed
Trip leaves from the Swanston Community Center, 2350 Northrop Ave., Sacramento. This quiet cove, beach, and lagoon tucked into the coastline, three miles west of Muir Woods, is a favorite spot among locals. You can go up to the newly completed, multi-use Dias Ridge trail- on a ridgeline above Muir Beach. The overlook picnic site is scenic but windy, so remember to carry layers. If you are afraid of heights avoiding the overlook is recommended.  Additonal Cost: Bring cash for lunch Registration Deadline: Thursday May 21st, 2020