Homeschooling Field Trip Ideas: Adventure!

Homeschooling field trip ideas open the door to an endless variety of adventures...and it's never too early to begin planning. Participation in trips can be enjoyed in several ways. A family can:
*plan its own excursion
*participate in community club activities for homeschool students (YMCA, library, local Parks and Recreation Department, nature center, etc.)
*join with a homeschool
support group
*do all three!
**********--Many locations are free or only charge nominal fees.
--Most homeschoolers participate as families.
--Most Chambers of Commerce have lists of interesting places. Contact and tour information is provided. Also check the yellow pages and local paper.
--Most facilities welcome visitors.
--Make reservations well ahead of time and stay in close contact with the person making arrangements for the facility.
--Note--if you're going with a homeschool co-op--Usually almost all of the Moms accompany their children on the homeschooling field trips. Just double check that you have
plenty of chaperones.
--Important! Remind students to remember their manners. For lots of folks, you are the face of homeschoolers.
--Afterwards, be sure to send a "Thank You."
Whichever, the children will enjoy and benefit immensely.
Just a small sampling of points of interest:
- dairy farm
- apple orchard
- berry picking at a blueberry or strawberry patch
- zoo
- bee farms
- aquarium
- nature centers
- botanical gardens
- art gallery/museum
- theater--children and otherwise
- orchestra concerts geared toward youth
- bank
- hospital
- library
- fire/police station
- factory
- museum--natural history, airplane, toy, science, etc.
- war memorials/battlefields
- presidential library
- "Old Town" (recreated town of earlier times)
- historical houses
- seasonal activities--pumpkin patch, hay ride, Christmas concert, etc.
- Most colleges and universities have valuable collections and/or well-done museums. It's worth a call.
Try these homeschooling field trip ideas. They're the ticket to learning, fun and adventure.
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