100+Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers

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As we head back to school many of us will also be thinking about what homeschool field trips we may take with our kids this year.  Our homeschool group has taken some great ones and I am listing them below. I also asked my readers and fellow bloggers to share their BEST field trip ideas as well.

The Great Outdoors

Pack the kids up and head out into the great outdoors. There are tons of fun things to do. Here are a few suggestions.

• Kayaking
• White Water Rafting
• Geocaching
• Botanical Gardens
• Local State Parks and Forests, many of these have Nature Specialists that can give your kids hands-on experiences.
• Local lake and explore
• Cave Tours

Historical sites in your area

This one may take some digging but it is well worth it. For example, we found an old house in our neighborhood we didn’t even know was available for tours after checking with our county tourist center. It was an AWESOME trip. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Homes of the founders of the area
• Local Cemetary
• Battlefields
• Historical Reenactments
• Old Schoolhouses

Community Service Centers

Children need to learn how to serve others, and one way they can do this is by visiting areas that offer community service experiences. Some examples are:

• Local Humane Society
• Animal Rescue Centers
• Animal Shelter
• Food Bank
• Salvation Army
• Red Cross
• Homeless Shelter

Fun Trips

Field trips don’t have to be “educational”. I remember numerous times in school going to places like Kings Island, or a water park. Why can’t homeschoolers do the same?

• Movie Theatre
• Amusement Park
• Bowling Alley
• Local Ball Parks
• Ball Games for colleges, pro teams, or other sports-related activities
• Ice Skating
• Roller Skating Rink
• Skiing
• Swimming Pool

 

Fine Arts

Often times our homeschools are lacking in this department. Why not make up for it with a field trip? Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Children’s Theatre or  other performances geared towards children
• Symphonies or other Musical Performances
• Art Gallery
• Holiday performances or special occasion activities
• Local Festivals
• Pottery Studio

Love Animals?

Or maybe your kids do! Why not encourage that love with field trips that fit their interests?

• Zoo
• Aquarium
• Alpaca Farm or another farm that makes their own wool/fiber
• Dairy Farm
• Goat Farm
• Horse Farm
• Farm of a family in your homeschool group or neighborhood
• Bird Sanctuary
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Government Workers

Learn about politics, safety and more by visiting sites that teach about our legal and judicial system as well as military personnel.

• Local Court House
• Local Jail
• Military Station
• State Capitol

Career Oriented

Have a child who already knows what he wants to be when he grows up? Or maybe a child who has a lot of ideas but wants to really see what the job is made of? Field trips based on career interest are a great idea!

• Local Bakery
• Dog Groomer
• Manufacturing Facility
• Food Processing or Packing Facility
• Dental Office
• Automobile Dealer
• Eye Doctor
• Lumber Mill
• Veterinary Office
• Travel Agent
• Black Smith
• Paper Mill
• Local Photography Studio
• Real Estate Office

Community Workers

Kids love seeing workers in action and a unit study on community workers and helpers is very popular for elementary aged children. Finish up the unit with a visit to one of these places.

• Ambulance or Life Squad
• Fire Department (October is Fire Safety Month)
• Post Office

Media Outlets

Have a child interested in publication or media? Take them to one of these places and let them talk to those who do the work every day!

• News Station
• Daily Newspaper
• Radio Station
• Music Recording Studios

Other Great Ideas

These trips fit into lots of different categories. There is no doubt that they are all fun, hands-on, and great field trip ideas!

• Pizza Place (We’ve done this twice and both times the kids were able to make their own pizzas!)
• Local bank
• Fitness Center
• Local College
• Museum
• Planetarium
• Hospital
• Airport
• Local Apple Orchard
• Local Pumpkin Patch
• Glass Blowing Shop
• Local Cafeteria
• Jewelry Repair Shop
• Ceramics Shop
• Library
• Recycling Center
• Water Treatment Plant
• Train Station
• Fish Hatchery
• Visit a Ghost Town
• YMCA
• Local Supermarket
• Craft Store
• Car Show
• Air Shows
• Space Museum

What would you add to this list? Are any of these your favorites?

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PS: Want to showcase your homeschool pride while out and about on your homeschool field trip? Grab a Homeschooling My Tribe T-Shirt. Share with your homeschool group and rally around homeschooling together  😉