Real World Learning!
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!
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Join us for some year-end fun!
Funtown/Splashtown
Join other homeschoolers for a day of fun and relaxation on our annual trip to Funtown/Splashtown USA. At Funtown USA, fun comes in all shapes and sizes. From thrill rides to kiddie rides, there is fun for all ages. The huge selection of games, shops and family fun-filled activities provides excitement for everyone! Or, cool off and enjoy family splashing fun! Splashtown USA is filled with slides, pools, and splash pads, ensuring fun for everyone! Reserve time in the sun and cool off from the summer heat.
Where: Funtown/Splashtown USA, Rt. 1, 774 Portland Rd., Saco, ME
When: Friday, August 2, 2024 (rain date Friday, August 9)
Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm (must arrive by 11:15 to qualify for discounted rate)
Cost: $40 (everyone 38" and above, including adults)
Grade: All Ages
Deadline to Register: July 26, 2024
Ecology Boat Cruise
Join us for a hands-on journey that will spark your curiosity and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the natural and historical wonders of the Kennebec!
Depart on an exciting adventure with our educational cruise along the Kennebec River! Get ready to discover the secrets of the river's natural history as we navigate its scenic waters.
Where: Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath
When: Monday, August 26, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am (Arrival time 9am)
Cost: $22 Students, $35 adults
Grade: All Ages
Deadline to Register: August 19
Accompanying HOME Unit Study: Harvest the Sea
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Join us for two programs at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Students will participate in the Sense of Wonder Walk as well as Apple Cider Pressing. One entry fee allows you access to both programs.
Where: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, 105 Botanical Gardens Drive, Boothbay
When: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $10 Students, $12 adults
Grade: All Ages
Deadline to Register: September 20
Accompanying HOME Unit Study: Purchase either Apples, or Maine Ecosystems, or both to extend your study of these subjects in conjunction with your trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Additional Details:
Sense of Wonder Trail Walk (K-8th) – Students will explore the web of life in our forest ecosystem through the lens of author, marine biologist, conservationist, and seasonal Maine resident, Rachel Carson. Teachers who sign up for this program will receive a book about Rachel Carson to share with their class before the field trip.
Apple Cider Pressing (PreK-6th)– Students will learn about the botanical and cultural history of apples as they participate in making apple cider with an old-fashion press.
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* 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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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.