What to Expect
What Your Child Will Experience
A two-part class that builds real understanding through vocabulary and experiments.
Technical Concepts
Learn key wave vocabulary and how waves function — crests, troughs, wavelength, amplitude, and more.
Experiential Learning
Do a hands-on experiment that connects theory to real ocean waves — making science tangible and unforgettable.
Class Structure
Three Steps to Ocean Understanding
Learn
Wave Vocabulary & Concepts
Kids explore what waves actually are — crests, troughs, wavelength, frequency — with engaging, age-appropriate explanations.
Explore
Hands-On Experiment
A guided experiment brings vocabulary to life. Kids observe, test, and discover how waves behave in the real world.
Connect
From Theory to Real Ocean Waves
Everything clicks as kids draw a direct line between what they learned and the actual waves they see at the beach.
Why Illuminate Studios
Rooted in the Ventura Community
This class is part of a proprietary suite of integrated family enrichment curricula developed by Patrick Sullivan for the Ventura community — combining innovative children's play with developmental programming to create experiences that are meaningful, joyful, and scientifically grounded.
Experienced Educator
Created by an experienced Ventura educator and small business owner with deep roots in the community.
Community-Focused
Curriculum designed specifically for Ventura families, built around local values and learning goals.
Science-Based Learning
Hands-on, inquiry-driven activities grounded in real physics and ocean science.
Getting Started
How It Works
Reserve Your Spot
Sign up online in minutes. Spots are limited to keep the class small and hands-on.
Arrive 5 Minutes Early
Come a little early for easy check-in. We'll get everyone settled and excited.
Enjoy the Adventure
Your child dives into 45 minutes of wave science, vocabulary, and a hands-on experiment.
Illuminate Studios · Ventura, CA · hello@illuminatestudiosventura.com