Learner Engagement Program

This fall, our online learning community came together to celebrate the magic of apples with a vibrant and hands-on Apple Festival! Students explored the apple life cycle, tasted different apple varieties, decorated apple pops with creative toppings, and planted apple seeds in decorated pots. Each child also took home a seed kit with soil and instructions to continue the planting experience at home. The event blended science, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Online learners participated in a variety of thrilling carnival games, indulged in mouth-watering food and ice cream, and won fantastic prizes. Almost 200 students and families did not miss out on this amazing celebration!

Under the guidance of Topaz Martofel, a skilled balloon artist, online learners explored the basics of twisting and knot tying. Learners were provided all the necessary materials, including balloons and pumps. Learners received hands-on experience creating five unique designs: Butterfly, Bumble Bee, Dog, Flower, and Sword. This workshop sparked creativity and brought plenty of smiles as they learned the fun art of balloon twisting!

Our online learners had the opportunity to attend a Creative Expressions Art Workshop! They explored various artistic techniques, from sketching to painting, and expressed their unique visions on canvas. By experimenting with brush strokes and applying varying pressure to the brush, they added depth and texture to their artworks. The highlight of the event was creating an adorable Emu!

Our online learners enjoyed a delightful trip to Hershey's Chocolate World! They had the chance to create their own candy bars, witnessing the transformation from flowing chocolate to solid treats. They selected their favorite ingredients and designed personalized wrappers!

Learners explored the captivating world of freshwater ecosystems with the 'Discovering Stream Ecosystems' workshop! Through scientific investigation and environmental stewardship, learners gained insights into the crucial role these ecosystems play in our natural world.

Learners had an exciting adventure at Humane Pennsylvania! They engaged in enjoyable, age-appropriate activities, explored the intriguing facility, and interacted with some of the friendliest animals. This perfect blend of learning and hands-on experience was a memorable day for everyone!

Students redesigned their school logo or created a logo of their choice. This exciting event provided a platform for students to showcase their artistic talents and design skills, allowing them to craft a new school logo or any logo they desired.

Students had an incredible time learning about the history of making maple syrup! 🌳🍁 We discovered how to identify sugar maple trees, tapped them to collect the sap, and transformed it into delicious syrup. This hands-on experience was a fantastic opportunity for our online learners to dive into the fascinating syrup-making process. And guess what? It left us all craving even more maple syrup!

Online learners learned the importance of reptile care, past decisions that influenced the future of reptiles, diversity in the reptile world, and, most importantly, how each reptile had a unique personality.



After the presentation, students had hands-on time with each reptile and had the opportunity to ask questions.

Online learners enjoyed a morning of fun, strategy, and camaraderie as they celebrated the joy of board games. Participants brought along their favorite board games to share, made new friends, and strengthened their connections within the online learning community.

LLVS Online Learners visited the PA College of Art and Design Campus in Lancaster City for a college overview and a walking tour.  After touring the campus, online learners and their families took a quick trip to Rock Lititz and visited the PACAD classrooms there.

LLVS Online Learners had the opportunity to tour the Fulton Theatre. The tour shared with the learners Fulton's rich history and offered a glimpse into how today's staff of artists and administrators create the theatre's productions. Participants were able to tour various parts of the Fulton Theatre.

Online learners participated in an engaging and educational wildlife program presented by Raven Ridge Wildlife Center. The event provided a unique opportunity for students to learn about various wildlife species, including the Eastern Box Turtles, Skunks, Falcons, Hawks, and Black Vultures. They learned about each species' habitats, behaviors, and conservation efforts. 

LLVS online learners were invited to the 3rd annual Winter Celebration! Learners participated in a gingerbread man decorating contest where first, second, and third place received prizes! LLVS online learners could also participate in craft stations, including reindeer clay pots, popsicle magnet trees, snowflake creations, candy trees, and more!

LLVS Online Learners visited the Main Campus of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology for an admissions overview and a walking tour. Thaddeus Stevens showcased the following areas of study:

• Electrical

• Masonry

• Piping and Plumbing

• Cabinetry and Wood Technology

• Carpentry Technology

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• Refrigeration

LLVS Online Learners visited the Elizabethtown College Campus for an admissions overview and a walking tour of the campus with a student Blue Jay Ambassador.  Students in attendance visited the dorms, psychology building and spoke with professors, the fitness center, student dining, and Baugher Student Center.

LLVS online learners had the opportunity to explore the North Museum independently.  Students visited and explored the Ornithology Gallery, the Shallow Seas, Paleontology Gallery, the Live Animal Room, the Nature Gallery, Geology Room, and the STEAM Art Gallery.

LLVS Online Learners had the opportunity to explore the stars and constellations in the portable planetarium Starlab. They also visited various craft stations to reinforce what they learned. Some of the craft stations were:

• Create Own Constellation - Online learners created a constellation from pretzels, marshmallows, and pipe cleaners.

• Create a Constellation Jar Lamp - Online learners created a constellation lamp from mason jars, glow sticks, and aluminum foil.

• Constellation Coloring Sheets - Coloring activities of different constellations.

LLVS Online Learners were able to visit Oregon Dairy for a day of fall fun!  Learners participated in various activities such as the strawmound playground, the straw tunnel, kids’ skid maze, skee-ball, pebble playground, jumbo jenga, jumbo connect-4, tic-tac-toe, jumbo checkers, corn hole, Hamster Wheel Races, Grainbin basketball, Tetherball, and Ring Toss!

LLVS Online Learners visited Saint Joseph's University in Lancaster for an admissions overview and a tour of the building. Students viewed multiple patient simulators and replica hospital rooms. Some of the health care simulation labs included: x-rays, phlebotomy, and sonography.

LLVS online learners and their families were able to join us for an exciting and educational field trip to celebrate the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed! This immersive program from Lancaster County Parks & Recreation transported students back in time. This hands on experience will gave learners the opportunity to use an old fashioned cider press.

The Downtown Lancaster, PA Historical Walking Tour offered a fascinating glimpse into the rich heritage of one of America's oldest inland cities. LLVS online learners guided by the Lancaster Historical Society were able to walk through key landmarks, including the historic Central Market (the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the U.S.), and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Penn Square. Along the way, participants learned about Lancaster’s colonial roots, its role in the Revolutionary War, and its importance during the Industrial Revolution. 

LLVS Online Learners were able to visit the Millersville University Campus for an admissions overview and a walking tour of the campus.  Learners were able to see all of the main buildings and get to go into a dorm room to check out the living space.

LLVS online learners, parents, and district advisors spent the day together exploring Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. The safari tour was a highlight, offering a chance to get up close to bison, elk, and deer as they roamed freely in the open fields. Walking through the park learners enjoyed a variety of exhibits, from the petting zoo to the reptile house. The visit both fun and educational. It’s a great place for families or anyone who loves wildlife.

In this workshop, LLVS online learners were able to explore the latest in VR.  With the ExpeditionsPro app, learners explored: Mount Everest, the 7 Wonders of the World, under the sea, waterfalls, and Giraffes in Africa. In the portable planetarium system, the Starlab, learners explored the galaxies, constellations, and Greek mythologies 

LLVS Online Learners spent the morning at Middle Creeks interactive visitor center. Learners were able to see a mammal program in the auditorium where various animal pellets were displayed and described. Learners were also able to participate in a hike outdoors and learned about the habitat surrounding the wildlife center.

 LLVS Online Learners shared in a  morning of fun, strategy, and camaraderie as we came together to celebrate the joy of board games.  Learners brought  along their favorite board game to share with others .  Candy Land, Connect4, Clue, Frozen Monopoly, Jenga, and Guess Who, were all a big hit with our participants! 

Fizzics presents Light and Color! So much science in this program! Investigate the visible light spectrum, including color addition and subtraction. Online learners were able to explore luminescent minerals and other objects using ultraviolet light. Find out why sunsets are red and learn about color and energy relationships. Make colored shadows and create hovering images. Learn about translucent, transparent and opaque materials. Operate zoetropes and flip books to create cartoons. Learn about refraction vs. reflection and how to make a telescope. Investigate optical fiber and its use in hi-speed broadband technology. Find out about your color vision; can you see all of the spectrum? Mix creative color-changing chemical concoctions, see illusions and more!

Constellations in the Winter Night Sky. The winter night sky has some of the most recognizable constellations, including Orion the hunter, Taurus the bull, and Gemini the twins. Once you’ve found Orion, you can easily navigate to the Pleiades star cluster, the Dog star Sirius, and many others. In this virtual event Online Learners  learned about the stars and planets visible in the winter sky, and the science and history behind these objects.

LLVS Online Learners took a tour of The PA College of Art & Design. The tour was led by student ambassadors. They reviewed the history of the college, the admissions process, degree programs, and spent time answering student questions.