ChristusG Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I want to start taking my girls on more field trips, but most places seem to require groups (zoo classes, hospital tours, etc). My mind is drawing a blank, but what are some good places that I can take my girls myself? We have two different groups that we can do field trips with, but sometimes I'd like to just go on my own time as well, in addition to those. We have a nice zoo that we've been to often, and our museum of science is just okay. I try to hit festivals when they come to town. Where does your family go on field trips to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Museums, science centers, state and national parks, memorials... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Depending on where you live, you could try one of the "Kids Love..." books by George and Michele Zavatsky. They haven't done all the states yet, but there are several. I have Kids Love Ohio and Adventures Around Cincinnati by Laura Hoevener and Terri Weeks. They list a lot of places in the area that I've never heard of. I made a list of all the free and low cost places I'd like to take my dc. Once you find the book for your area, see if your library has it. Kids Love books at Amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 museums state parks and national parks nature centers caves theater When the kids were younger, we did something every single weekend. I have never been on a field trip with a group, that would be pure horror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2an2 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 it really depends on your area and what is around you. You might check local dams, parks, check w/your community center for ideas, museums are great field trips, vet clinics (there's one in our area that will allow you to watch surgeries through a viewing window), animal shelters, pet stores (for viewing animals of study or interest), if your near an ocean - tide pools, maybe a local post office (some in smaller areas are not as picky). Good luck! Hope you find some fun things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMOm Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 This year I've taken my kids to... 1. A Patrick Dougherty stickworks sculpture at a local college campus (free) 2. The Rembrandt exhibit at our state's Art Museum. 3. The state History Museum and the state Natural Science Museum 4. The Titanic Exhibit at our local Science and Nature Center 5. our state Zoo. 6. (tomorrow we are going to) Mummies of the World Exhibit 7. (next week we are going to) Abraham Lincoln Exhibit at a local living history attraction 8. Colonial Life living history re-enactment 9. Several small county and city historical museums within a 90 minute radius 10. Several plays (Best Christmas Pagent Ever, Freedom Trail and Charlotte's Web) 11. Later in the spring we will go to a Raptor Center (we've been doing birds for nature study this year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 This year we have gone to the Air and Space Museum, the Museum of American History, the NC Transportation Museum, one of the children's museums here, our local science center, the apple orchard, some local historical sites,and a local educational park with "talking" trees. We plan on going to the zoo, the aquarium, and more historical sites when the weather is warmer. It really all depends on what is in your area. Our local fire departments will let just one family in for a tour if they aren't busy. We also plan on taking our vacation this year near Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 art museums nature centers state parks We also love little county museums, sometimes housed in old railway stations or courthouse basements. Do you have a university nearby that has an associated art gallery or concert hall? Sometimes you can attend factory tours that are open to the public. Does your newspaper have a weekend guide? I have found that to be a great place to get info on exhibits and museums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 locks (preferably not raining) salmon hatchery museums depending upon age - universities have open houses plays in the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photo Ninja Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Local festivals, both at parks and fairgrounds (Scottish Festivals, etc.) Emergency services fairs, open houses (Police station, Fire station, Search and Rescue, etc.) Renaissance Faire Wildlife Rescue center, zoos Caves (guided tours) Behind the Scenes tours at animal parks, zoos, etc. (Have to pay for these) Taylor Guitar Factory, chocolate factory, other factory tours (some have planned tour times you just sign up for) Ranger led tours and walks through Regional Parks and National Parks (usually with a specific focus such as Native American life, local wildlife, birds, reptiles, or plants) Concerts in the park, Shakespeare in the park (free, bring your own blanket or chair) Any museums I can find (We visited the Donner Party Museum during a fierce snowstorm. It was too blizzardy to snowboard that day, so we went there instead. That was impacting.) Living History days at various locations Observatories Plays, concerts, performances at several theaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Some places that give tours to school groups will let a family join in with another group. Also, don't be afraid to ask about being a 'field trip' with just your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Local festivals, both at parks and fairgrounds (Scottish Festivals, etc.) Emergency services fairs, open houses (Police station, Fire station, Search and Rescue, etc.) Renaissance Faire Wildlife Rescue center, zoos Caves (guided tours) Behind the Scenes tours at animal parks, zoos, etc. (Have to pay for these) Taylor Guitar Factory, chocolate factory, other factory tours (some have planned tour times you just sign up for) Ranger led tours and walks through Regional Parks and National Parks (usually with a specific focus such as Native American life, local wildlife, birds, reptiles, or plants) Concerts in the park, Shakespeare in the park (free, bring your own blanket or chair) Any museums I can find (We visited the Donner Party Museum during a fierce snowstorm. It was too blizzardy to snowboard that day, so we went there instead. That was impacting.) Living History days at various locations Observatories Plays, concerts, performances at several theaters omg! I'm so jealous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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