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For serious rockhounds, amateur fossil hunters,
gem queens & More!

Located in historic downtown San Juan Bautista, California
209 Third Street, 95045     (831) 623-4441

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For Teachers & Students!
 
Add value to your 4th grade field trip to Old Mission San Juan Bautista with a Rock Cycle Class at TOPS.
Students are treated to a 25 minute interactive presentation on the Basic Rock Cycle, receive a starter rock collection,

and have fun with a 15 question Rock & Mineral Scavenger Hunt. Download your Scavenger Hunt & Answers Below!   

Classes are $30 for up to 30 students per session. For $30 each child gets a starter rock collection of 4 stones including
one igneous, one metamorphic, one either sedimentary or a fossil, and a serpentenite.

For an extra $3.25 per child, we will provide each child with a Basic Rock Collection Card that has a total of:
18 stones including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. View Basic Rock Collection Card

For larger groups, multiple classes can be arranged.
If a class only wishes to participate in the scavenger hunt forgoing the Rock Cycle Class it is free,
just print the forms below and have fun!

Note: The scavenger hunt is designed to support knowledge of the basic rock cycle.


Download Scavenger Hunt & Answers
One week advanced notice is recommended for student groups visiting the store
for the scavenger hunt to insure proper staffing is available.

To register your class please call (831) 623-4441 or email us!


Watch a clip of a

4th Grade Rock Cycle Class!