Real World Learning and Fun!
Field trips can enhance learning, increase interest and help to solidify concepts. Besides all that, they're fun! Join HOME at various locations throughout the year for some real-world learning experiences!
If you need some financial assistance in order to participate in a HOME field trip, please feel free to apply for a scholarship. HOME has a limited amount of funds available for this purpose thanks to some generous donations! Contribute to this fund to support homeschool families in need!
Coming up next...
HOMEschool Spirit Week!
Show us how you are participating in HOMEschool Spirit Week to win prizes! Make sure to take pictures or create videos to show how your family celebrates each day. Share them with HOME (via email or Facebook)! You'll be entered to win 4 tickets to check out Mr. Drew and His Animals Too!!
Where: In your own homeschool, homeschool group, co-op, etc.!
When: September 15 -19, 2025
Time: Anytime throughout the week!
Age: All ages
Additional Information:
September 15th: Favorite Character and Back to Homeschool Field Day at Slovenski Camps
Dress as your favorite character from a book, movie, or TV show to kick off the school year with some fun and creativity. Come and celebrate with us at Slovenski Camps and gather with other homeschoolers, too! (If attending the field day, be sure to bring extra clothes for active play.)
September 16th: Future Career Day
Show off your dreams and aspirations by dressing as the professional you hope to be in the future. Whether it’s a doctor, scientist, artist, or astronaut, this is your chance to shine!
September 17th: Crazy Hair Day
Let your hair run wild! Get creative with your hair – the crazier, the better. It’s a fun day to express yourself and let loose!
September 18th: Teacher Swap
Ever wondered what it would be like to homeschool mom and dad? Here’s your chance! Students and teachers can swap roles for the day. Get ready for some fun and surprising lessons!
September 19th: Community Service Day
Spirit Week wraps up with a day of giving back. Participate in a community service project to make a positive impact on those around you!
Maine State Aquarium
Come and learn about the Gulf of Maine through a docent guided interactive program! Tour the aquarium and all of its Gulf of Maine critters and visit the 10x6 foot touch tank. Educators will guide our group through the marine museum where Piccolina, the humpback whale skeleton is located. Our group will also have the opportunity to take the guided tour along the tidal salt marsh and stream!
Location and Directions: Maine State Aquarium
Date: Friday, October 24 or
Thursday, October 30, 2025 (This date is now full!)
Time: 10:00am
Lunch: Picnic tables are available for those who have packed a lunch!
Cost: $6 per person (2 and under FREE)
Please pre-register for this event by October 24.
Accompanying Unit Study: Maine's Rocky Coast
Recommended Age Range: All Ages!
For More Field Trip Ideas...
Maine offers endless opportunities for field trips. Be sure to join the HOME Field Trip Forum on Facebook as a resource for ideas, news and updates on what's happening around our state.
HOME Field Trip Registration Information (if applicable)
Mail-in Form
* HOME Event Refund Policy - Registration fees may be refunded up to the registration deadline for any HOME field trip. No refunds will be made after the registration deadline. In the event that you must cancel, please consider making your fee a donation to HOME rather than requesting a refund! If an event must be canceled or rescheduled for any reason, HOME will notify participants. Refunds will then be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on whether or not the event is rescheduled.
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