Various Field Trip Possibilities, both near and far

Submitted by K. Moyer

Colonial Williamsburg and Homeschooler opportunities:
http://www.history.org/homeschoolers/

(It looks like this years programing may be past but you can get an idea of what they offer and check back for future programs. note by S.D.)


Valley Forge Program opportunities:
This program is designed for home school students who would like to
visit Valley Forge and get a unique
educational experience. Park rangers and costumed interpreters will
bring the past to life with special
programs and hands-on activities.

Program is offered on Thursday October 22, 2009 and Thursday May 13,
2010 from 10 AM-2PM and meets at the Visitors Center. Please reserve in
advance- no fee.
http://www.nps.gov/vafo/forteachers/edprograms.htm



Field Trips in the State of Virginia:
Here's the link for VA field trips, if you ever want to visit.
http://www.heav.org/resources/fieldtrips/index.html

Geography Program Opportunity

Sent in by V. Bird


Got this from another group I belong to.

http://www.geograph icalsociety. org/

Website is Geographical Society of Philadelphia, but Travelog films are shown at Academy of Natural Science in Philadelphia, with the trip/documentary host being present. They offer discounted price for students. Films are usually a little over 1 1/2 hours, with a 15-minute break to talk to host and see exhibits and films for sale in lobby. Some upcoming countries:

10/14-India
11/18-South Africa
2/17 -Iran
3/10- Eastern Mediteranean
3/31-North Korea
4/28-Portugal- (by Clint Denn--he narrated live, not recorded)
5/19-Perilous Passages-Cuba, Sudan, regions of conflict

http://www.geographicalsociety.org/tickets.html

Bartram Garden Field Trip Opportunity

Just letting you know about a homeschooler opportunity.

At Bartram's Garden they are having homeschooler days monthly, there is more info on their website. http://www.bartramsgarden.org/

There is a cost, but we went last month, and it was very worth it for us. October 14 will be the next date.

Sent in by Rachel O.

Added info. From Sylvia D.

Jen C. and I took our kids to Bartrum's Garden last year and we all had a blast, even without a special program. It was like being in the country without leaving the city. It is located at 54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd. here in SW Philadelphia.

There is also a wonderful children's book about young William Bartram called "The Flower Hunter: William Bartram, America's First Naturaslist" by Deborah Kogan Ray http://www.amazon.com/Flower-Hunter-Americas-Naturalist-Outstanding/dp/0374345899/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254572978&sr=8-1

This book would be a perfect addition to a visit to the Garden. It may be available at the library, I also own a copy that I would be willing to lend.

Free Children's Performances

Begins THIS weekend!

Free @ the Kimmel is starting its Children's Concert Series this weekend.

Sat, Oct 3, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Chip & Annie

Sat, Nov 7, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Bill & Tammy's Children's World Music Express

Sat, Dec 5, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Two of a Kind and the Give 'Em a Hand Band

Fri, Jan 1, 11am, 12:30pm & 2pm | Commonwealth Plaza

New Year's Day Celebration

World Music with Daria, Steve Pullara and his Cool Beans Band, and more!

Sat, Feb 6, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble

In Celebration of Black History Month

Sat, March 6, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Ohayo (Good Morning) Japan

In Association with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia

Sat, April 10, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Louie

In Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month

Sat, May 1, 11am | Commonwealth Plaza

Spiral Q Puppet Theater

For a full list of free events, visit kimmelcenter.org/free

Sent in by Beth.