Informational Events and Tours

Discover what makes La Jolla Country Day School special! We invite you and your family to connect with our community and experience what it means to be a Torrey. With opportunities to visit campus or join us virtually throughout the year, we look forward to getting to know you.

Questions? Please contact us at admission@ljcds.org or 858-453-3440.
 

Open House

Now Boarding: Country Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Do more than see what makes La Jolla Country Day School special—step into the classrooms, programs, and spaces that bring our community to life.

Explore The Hub for Human Impact
Step inside our newest space for innovation, creativity, and collaboration! Discover laser cutting, robotic arms, 3D printing, forging, robotics, and more as you explore a place where Torreys of all ages are empowered to think boldly, tackle real-world challenges, and connect what they learn to the impact they can make.

Take a Walk Down Torrey Athletics Lane
Meet the student-athletes and coaches who carry forward the legacy of excellence in Torrey Athletics. Connect with representatives from every CIF sport, discover what it means to be a Torrey athlete, and catch our storied women’s varsity basketball program in action during a scrimmage! Led by Hall of Fame coach Terri Bamford, the Torreys have earned national rankings and a reputation as one of California’s premier programs.

Take Center Stage at Four Flowers Theater
Get a front-row seat for a rehearsal of SpongeBob, this fall’s Middle School musical, from 10 a.m.–noon! Then, from noon–1 p.m., go behind the scenes as our Upper School theater tech students bring the SpongeBob set and lighting to life. Discover the creativity, collaboration, and technical artistry that make the magic of theater possible.

Step Into the Classroom
From our youngest Tiny Torreys to Upper School students, experience learning firsthand through interactive academic lessons across disciplines. Join our incredible faculty and current LJCDS students to see how curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections inspire students to think deeply, explore boldly, and discover what they’re capable of.

Discover What’s Possible
Hear from Head of School Jeff Terwin, Ph.D., as he shares our vision for cultivating opportunities that empower students to turn their passions into purpose and their purpose into impact.

And that’s just the beginning!

Follow your curiosity, explore new possibilities, and discover where an LJCDS journey can take you.

From here, anywhere.

Join us for a tour of our campus 

Campus tours for families applying for the 2027–28 school year are now available. Click on the appropriate grade range below to make an appointment. Please complete the inquiry form before registering for a tour.

If you are visiting from out of town and would like to schedule a tour during your stay, please contact us at admission@ljcds.org. 

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our beautiful campus!

Parent and Guardian Campus Tour
Lower School | Tiny Torreys–Grade 4
Early Childhood Center & Kindergarten (Age 3–K)
Lower School (Grades 1–4)

Family Campus Tour
Middle and Upper School | Grades 5–12
Middle School (Grades 5–8)
Upper School (Grades 9–12)

Virtual Division Information Sessions

Learn more about our division-specific educational philosophies and programs.

Early Childhood Center Virtual Information Sessions (12–1 p.m.)
  • December 10, 2026
  • January 28, 2027
Kindergarten - Grade 4 Virtual Information Sessions (12–1 p.m.)
  • December 9, 2026
  • January 27, 2027
Middle School Virtual Information Sessions (12–1 p.m.)
  • November 17, 2026
  • December 8, 2026
Upper School Virtual Information Sessions (12–1 p.m.)
  • December 3, 2026
  • January 21, 2027

Inside LJCDS

Conversations about the ideas that shape an LJCDS education.

What makes the LJCDS student experience unique? It starts with how we see young people—their potential, well-being, passions, and ability to make a difference.

Join current students, parents, educators, and school leaders for conversations about the ideas and values behind an LJCDS education. Explore how academic achievement and well-being go hand in hand, why students are encouraged to pursue multiple passions, and how learning becomes an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Each conversation offers a closer look at not just what happens at LJCDS, but why it matters. Attend the conversations that interest your family most, or join us for the full series throughout the admission season.

Your Path to LJCDS
Understanding Admission and Financial Assistance
Featuring: LJCDS Admission Team 
Watch the Recording

Scholar, Artist, and Athlete of Character
Where passions won’t have to compete
Featuring: Jeff Terwin, Head of School; Robert Grasso, Director of Athletics; Robert Wagner, Director of the Arts

Watch the Recording

Learning to Thrive

Why well-being is essential to student success and how LJCDS supports every student.
Featuring: Michelle Hirschy, Director of the Wellness and Learning Center
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7–8 p.m.
Register

The Family Experience
An LJCDS Parent Panel: How families engage, connect, and partner
Wednesday, January 13, 2027, 7–8 p.m.
Register

The HUB for Human Impact and Ambition at LJCDS
Why wait to prepare students for the world in which they will inherit
Featuring: Colleen O’Boyle, Associate Head of School
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, 7–8 p.m. 
Register

The Torrey Student Experience
A Student Panel for All Prospective Families: Hear directly from Upper School students as they share the experiences, opportunities, and relationships that have shaped their LJCDS journey
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 7–8 p.m.
Register