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2017 Fall/ Winter

The Evelyn Burrow Museum is located on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama

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52-55 Connecticut

56-69 New Jersey

Evelyn Burrow Museum in Alabama is featured on the front cover.

Outside Back Cover: Destination Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Inside Front Cover: Kalamazoo Nature Center, Michigan

Inside Back Cover: Greek Peak Mountain Resort, New York

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A museum of fine and decorative arts located on the campus of Wallace StateCommunity College in northcentral Alabama, near OurLady of the Angels Shrine ofthe Most Blessed Sacrament.

MusEuM Hours of opErationtuesday-friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed sunday-Monday,

and college holidays.admission is free and group tours

are welcome.ContaCt inforMation

phone: (256) 352-8457 E-mail:

[email protected]: burrowmuseum.org

The Evelyn BurrowMuseum

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FEATURED SITE - ALABAMA

The Evelyn Burrow Museum presents a unique collection of decorative arts from the Victorian era to modern times, from fine examples of delicately crafted porcelain to artful everyday wares.

This extraordinary collection includes more than 5,000 objects primarily of porcelain and pottery, glass, and bronze, highlights of which are displayed thematically throughout the museum. Visitors are invited to share Mrs. Burrow’s appreciation for the decorative arts, her passion for collecting, and her particular love of horses in this exhibition.

“We are delighted to present this exhibition of decorative arts from the

collection Mrs. Evelyn Burrow so generously donated to the college, in the

new museum that bears her name. May the Evelyn Burrow Museum delight

and inspire you on your first visit and on many future visits with the same

sense of beauty and wonder that inspired Mrs. Burrow in her collecting over

more than 60 years.”

- Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Wallace State President

The Evelyn Burrow Museum is located on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala., in The Ottis and Evelyn Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. The Burrow Museum frequently hosts traveling exhibits from other museums as well as shows by artists.

Visit burrowmuseum.org for a calendar of events,

or call 256-352-8457 for more information.

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www.chattzoo.org/education/studentsLearn more at:

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The Chattanooga Zoo is a natural classroom —

a place where humans and animals form deep

connections. Our intimate, innovative exhibits

allow guests to get up close with our animals

to gain a better understanding of the natural

world. The Chattanooga Zoo offers wide-

ranging educational offerings, including formal

public classes in the forms of holiday, spring break and summer camps plus on-

going family and early learning classes. Our Home School Series includes two

events each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Each visit is different than

the last! Homeschool Family Days is a three-hour event specifically designed

for homeschool families. We want to help inspire our youth to further immerse

themselves into the natural world as well as meet some other families with

similar interests! Our next Home School Day will be in Spring 2018 March 23rd.

Its theme is “Animal Care and Exploration,” and will focus on learning all about

the animal care our zookeepers provide daily to our Zoo animals! Activities

will include picking up “poop”, getting trained like an animal, and exploring

enrichment making with our zoo educators and keepers! There will be two

formal programs, one informal meet-n-greet, snack and drink available, a

craft, special animal chats, and a self-guided learning activity that leads you

throughout the zoo.

In addition to our Home School series, we also offer fun group activities such

as overnights. Have you ever wanted to “snooze in the Zoo”? Well, now you

can! Overnights include a guided tour of the zoo, fun hands-on educational

programming, and special animal encounters. Come visit us today to see a

variety of animals, including jaguars, tamarins, snow leopards, red pandas, sand

cats, and many more! Check out our website for available programs and even

more information at chattzoo.org!

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From dynamic tours and interdisciplinary programs to interactions with professional artists, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum offers an unparalleled learning experience for homeschool students of all ages. With over 2.5 million artifacts in its growing collection, the Museum offers students an opportunity to engage the history that shaped country music and American culture.

Guided tours of the Museum’s one-of-a-kind archival video and audio elements, instruments, interactive touchscreens, and more, provide a multi-layered learning experience for all types of learners.

The stories told by the Museum’s exhibitions are expanded on with hands-on programs, including instrument demonstrations, songwriting sessions, and other unique opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the vibrant history of the music.

In addition to museum experiences, students can tour the Historic RCA Studio B, located on Nashville’s Music Row, and stand where Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, and others made their landmark recordings.

Next, students can dive into the history of letterpress printing on an interactive tour of Hatch Show Print, a working letterpress shop founded in 1879. Participants will even have the chance to hand ink and print the final color on their very own commemorative poster.

Students will also enjoy the Taylor Swift Education Center – a space for hands-on experiences that are connected to the Museum’s mission to preserve and interpret country music. Every weekend, students can examine artifacts, learn instrument basics, create art, and more.

The Museum offers classroom support through distance learning with its flagship songwriting program Words & Music. The program provides students a rich learning experience that culminates in an interactive workshop with a professional songwriter.

Everything at the Museum is a learning experience. Whether you’re an aspiring songwriter, history buff, or music aficionado, the Museum has something for everyone.

For more information, visit www.countrymusichalloffame.org/education,call 615-416-2001, or email [email protected]

MOVE, GROOVE, AND LEARN AT THE

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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DISCOVER WHAT YOU CAN LEARNExperience a world of possibilities! Make your Zoo visit unforgettable:

• The Zoo is excited to offer special Home School Days every second Monday of the month (Sept. – May).

• Home school groups of ten or more may also add an Educational Experience as a part of their day. Choose from any of the MetaZoo classes or add one of our exciting Guided Tours.

Details at louisvillezoo.org/education

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The Louisville Zoo is a living classroom — a place where nature comes to life.

Over 134 acres offer students of all ages a place to discover the most exotic animals on the planet while walking amid lush botanicals. The Louisville Zoo offers engaging formal public classes in the forms of holiday, spring break and summer camps plus on-going family and early learning classes.

Home School Days are every second Monday of the month from September through May. Home school groups of 10 or more can add an Educational Experience as part of their day or add an exciting Guided Tour.

Summer Camps in June and July are geared for Pre-K through grade 6 plus Teen Tuesdays. Classes and camps include up-close animal encounters.

Zoo guests can experience three Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) award-winning exhibits: the multi-species rotational Islands exhibit which is home to Sumatran orangutans, Sumatran tigers, babirusa, tapirs and siamangs that rotate in and out of three outdoor exhibits and one indoor enclosure. See western lowland gorillas in the round at the award-winning Gorilla Forest which is home to ten gorillas including 1 ½ year-old Kindi. Polar bears, grizzly bears, seals and sea lions call Glacier Run home, the Zoo’s most recent award-winning exhibit. Students can also get nose-to-nose with lorikeets, feed a giraffe, ride a camel (ships of the desert) and a pony, take a train ride, climb the ropes courses and or go for a spin on the antique carousel.

Weekends in October, visit “The World’s Largest Halloween Party” from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy your Zoo magically transformed into a living storybook with costumed characters and trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo for kids 11 and under.

For two weekends in December (December 9-10 and 16-17), Santa is making a special stop at the Louisville Zoo and he’s bringing a bunch of his North Pole friends along too. Join the holiday cheer with Frosty the Snowman, as he leads children of all ages in a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Be a part of Santa’s workshop where elves help families create a wonderful holiday craft that can be enjoyed for years to come.

For more information on all educational programs at the Zoo, please visit louisvillezoo.org/education.

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OHIOKENTUCKY / OHIO

Featuring 5 Beautifully restored Jet Warbirds!

Phantom 550, a McDonnell-Douglas F4D; Panther 1, a Grumman F9F in Blue Angel Colors; SAC1, a Lockheed T-33 honoring the Strategic Air Command, and F-111F from the 1986 Raid on Libya and a NASA T-38 Talon flown by every man to walk on the moon!

“Our mission is to insure that these stories are not forgotten, and to ignite the dreams of generations to come!”

Call today and schedule your tour. 270-421-4885 Located at Basil Griffin Park - pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it!

Visit the Aviation Attraction in Kentucky!Honoring the Aviators of South Central Kentucky and their Aircraft

1825 Three Springs Rd. Bowling Green KY. 42104 www.aviationheritagepark.comFacebook: aviation heritage park

/FairfieldCAC | www.Fairfield-City.org/CAC

Cultural events, programs, and classes for all ages, year-round.

411 Wessel Dr. | Fairfield, OH 45014 | 513-867-5348

Nature Programs Performing ArtsEducationTechnology & ScienceArts & Crafts

Visit www.Fairfield-City.org/Classes

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Join us for our monthly Homeschool program! Our hands-on courses cover a variety of natural science and biology themes,

and are specifically designed for homeschool families. $4 per child; free for TWC members

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Fun & Learning at Campus Martius and the Ohio River Museums

Campus Martius Museum and the Ohio River Museum invite your homeschool group

to explore hands-on history!

For as little at $3 per student, your group can experience what 18th century life was

like. Our education programs are designed to help teachers reinforce Academic

Content Standards through a variety of hands-on, interactive programs that can be

arranged to fit any schedule.

These programs supplement early Marietta and post-Revolutionary War frontier

history for grades 3-8, though programs can be adjusted to any age. Our year-round

programs satisfy Ohio Academic Content Standards in social studies. Some may

integrate math, science and language arts as well. We can tailor our programs to fit

your State’s Academic Content Standards as well!

Group Programs at Campus Martius Museum include but aren’t limited to:

Candlemaking, Pioneer toys, Pioneer clothing, Silhouette drawing, Military defense,

Surveying, Weaving, Farming, Cartography Skills, Wildlife, Native Americans,

Underground Railroad, and more.

Group Programs Available at the Ohio River Museum, one block south of Campus

Martius, include but are not limited to: A tour of the century-old W.P. Snyder, Jr.

towboat; How streams are formed, flood plains, effects of erosion; Variety of historical

boats large and small, their purpose and artifacts; History of Ohio Wildlife; & Human

impact on our rivers and streams can be addressed in multiple programs.

Groups are welcome to reserve either of our museums for educational programs,

tours, events or sleepovers. Reservations can be made by contacting Campus Martius

Museum at 740-373-3750 or 1-800-860-0145 or [email protected].

Educational rates apply to groups of 20 or more. Smaller groups may be accomodated

at the discretion of the Education/Program Director.

For more information about our programs and workshops please visit

campusmartiusmuseum.org

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MICHIGAN MICHIGAN

Join KNC for Homeschool Adventures!

Second Thursday of every month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Join our naturalists to explore native Michigan habitats, study and recognize seasonal changes in plants and animals, and learn data collection methods from KNC’s own researchers! Every month our educators will lead a new project based adventure, taking students on different trails to study the phenology within diverse habitats.

Students will be encouraged to continue recording their observations throughout the year! Keep an eye on our website for supplemental materials to help you continue the conversation at home.

Participating children 4-17 must be registered for the program, but all ages are welcome to these engaging and family friendly monthly sessions.

Programs are designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the natural world through fun hands-on experiences, and each session will provide exciting opportunities for students to explore the scientific process in the field!

This is a program for the whole family! Adults are asked to remain with the group and join in for the adventure!

Register by calling (269) 381-1574 ext. 24 or visit the website at naturecenter.org.

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School & Group Programming with KNC!

Give your homeschool group a one-of-a-kind experience with the Kalamazoo Nature Center! Schedule your tour group for a visit to the Kalamazoo Nature Center! KNC offers special program rates for home school and scout groups, as well as school programs!

PROGRAMS AT KNC INCLUDE:

• Interactive program options, from Astronomy to Zoology, geared for any age group from Pre-K to adults;

• Live animal ambassadors, including our amazing Birds of Prey;

• Hands-on programs that explore seasonal themes with 1,100 acres of habitat and history to discover.

To qualify for the group rate there must be a minimum of 10 people who are part of an organized group. Groups must register seven days in advance of their visit. For questions about youth and adult group registrations or to register, please call (269) 381-1574 x24.

Call the Kalamazoo Nature Center Registrar at (269) 381-1574 ext. 24.

KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER 7000 North Westnedge Avenue • Kalamazoo, MI 49009

PHONE (269) 381-1574

naturecenter.org

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PENNSYLVANIA Ski Areas Association

The Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association is pleased to announce the 2017-18 Pennsylvania 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass Program. Last year almost 14,000 students participated in this healthy and exciting program, which offers 4th & 5th graders, in and out of state, an opportunity to ski FREE in Pennsylvania at 20 different participating ski areas. Each Snowpass program includes the following:

One Adult Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package (for accompanying adult) at 50% off retail value

One complimentary Child’s Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package (includes beginner lift, lesson and equipment rental) and

Three complimentary child’s day lift tickets to each of the 20 participating member resorts. That amounts to over 64 free days of skiing or boarding this season! Note: use of the Snowpass does require the purchase of a full-price adult lift ticket; blackout dates and paid adult lift restrictions also apply.

The goal of this program is to provide an affordable and effective means to introduce 4th and 5th graders to the sports of skiing and snowboarding, creating life-long participants of winter sliding fun. Also, to remind families that spending time together in the mountains is HEALTHY and FUN… a great alternative to television and video games.

Visit www.skipa.com/hs and complete the 4th & 5th Grade Snowpass application. Have handy the most recent grade level curriculum and/or a child’s birth certificate, a 2” x 1½” color photo and a $30 non-refundable processing fee before December 1st. $35 after December 1st.

Check the website at www.skipa.com/hs for further information including paid adult lift restrictions and blackout dates or call the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association at 570-443-0963 then ski or ride to your heart’s content at any or all of the participating resorts. Boot up and join us for a winter of family fun!

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No science lab in your basement? No problem! Visit us for:

• Workshops specially designed for homeschoolers.

• Science-themed summer camps and holiday camps with full- and half-day options.

• Science sleepovers – after an overnight adventure, spend the whole next day exploring the Science Center!

Visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org or call 412.237.1637 to learn more.

Bring your homeschooler to

Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh

to experience four oors of hands-on

exhibits— including roboworld®,

H2Oh!, USS Requin (SS 481)

submarine, BodyWorks, and the

NEW Ropes Challenge exhibit

in Highmark SportsWorks®!

Participants receive a certi cate c p eti n at t e en eac

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Experiment with us!

Experiment with us!

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Carnegie Science Center

Just for Homeschoolers Fall 2017

Programs available for kids ages 6-14Don’t have a chemistry lab in your basement? Fear not, parents. Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh is your resource for bridging the gap between science instruction and student understanding.

Our special homeschool workshops are tailored for a variety of ages and provide educational programming, hands-on discovery, and time to socialize with other young scientists.

Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of each workshop

We also offer stimulating holiday camps and Science Sleepovers (an overnight adventure – plus, wake up the next day and explore four floors of interactive exhibits!).

We’ll help your kids understand how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) relates to everything in our world, and we’ll get them thinking about STEM careers you may never have imagined.

Join us for hands-on, age-appropriate science lessons and exhibits to foster curiosity and discovery in support of what your kids are learning at home. Discover different forms of electricity, everyday uses of polymers, experiment with roller coasters and explore distant galaxies – just to name a few.

Inspire your student to climb to new heights on the new Ropes Challenge course in Highmark SportsWorks®. Learn how your body and brain work together, along with the laws of physics, to navigate obstacles and zoom down a zipline in this exciting new exhibit.

Our exhibit, BodyWorks, along with our BodyStage, uses interactive exhibits, live stage shows and in-gallery demonstrations to explore blood, bones, brains, senses, and body systems. Come pump a heart, stretch intestines, fool your senses, make a skeleton dance, see actual preserved human organs – and more! And have you visited our H2Oh! exhibit? It’s all about our rivers and the science of water, teaching children about fluid dynamics, watersheds, the environment, and local animals.

Be sure to spend some time in our XPLOR Store, where there’s a wealth of science kits and books for all ages

All of this – and there’s no mess for you to clean up!

Visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org to check out our upcoming programming, or call 412.237.1637.

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The ghosts and ghouls of Phantom Fright Nights will rise again from their slumber on autumn nights. Enjoy your favorite rides and half a dozen haunts in an unforgettably

creepy carnival atmosphere. Pair your evening with a pre-scare dinner and a screening of “Friday the 13th” in our 4-D Theater – if you dare!

Since this event is a little too creepy for our younger fans, the park will offer a new daytime event – Happy Hauntings, dedicated to autumn fun and the gentler side of Halloween. The whole family can participate in pumpkin decorating, hay rides, and more.

After a brief break, the goblins give way to gingerbread as Christmas comes to Kennywood! More than a million Holiday Lights will illuminate the park with holiday color. A spectacular holiday light show surrounds the lagoon with color and carols, choreographed to the sounds of the season. Enjoy your favorite rides, yuletide choirs, cookie

decorating, an enchanting miniature train display, and a chance to give your list to Mr. Ho Ho Ho himself – Santa Claus! Start out your evening with Dinner with Santa – a tasty buffet meal with the man of the hour. Make new holiday memories as only Kennywood can!

Just because the summer is over, that doesn’t mean that the

Kennywood fun is over!

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Attention homeschoolers, teachers & students! Fallingwater invites you to participate in its annual Design Challenge for students 8 to 13 years old. Experience the architectural design process just like a real architect while learning about Fallingwater and the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

For more information: www.fallingwater.org/design-challenge/or email [email protected]

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Interactive … Educational … Fun!

Your students will experience weather the way they never have before by“becoming” a tornado, “making” a thunderstorm, stepping into ourWeather Emergency Shelter, watching a cool weather video, and muchmore! Also, ask about the op on of visi ng with Punxsutawney Phil!

201 N. Findley St.Weatherdiscovery.org

Call today to arrange your visit - 814-938-1000 or e-mail [email protected].

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The Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg, PA (just south of State College), offers visitors a remarkable view of American and European history through the lives of 8 generations of Boals who lived here. The Boals were prominent on the local, state, federal, and international stages. In the Boal Mansion, guests see a unique collection of original furnishings and artifacts, while an informed docent provides a lively discussion during the 1.5- to 2-hour guided tour. You experience Colonial America, learn about a thriving economy during the 1800s, and discover the many contributions of the Boal family to their community. In the Columbus Chapel, you view treasures from Renaissance Europe, including the most extensive collection of Columbus artifacts in North America.

The arrival of David Boal and his family from Ireland in 1789 marked the beginning of a long history of business, political, educational, military, and multicultural endeavors in which the Boals and their fascinating relatives were involved. Some of those far-flung relatives include: Richard Henry Lee, proposer and signer of the Declaration of Independence; Napoleon Bonaparte; General James de Trobriand; Simon Bolivar; and Theodore Davis, who discovered the tombs of Tutankhamen’s grandparents!

Christopher Columbus is certainly the most intriguing relative visitors find at the Museum. In 1908, Colonel Terry Boal’s wife, Matilde de Lagarde Boal, inherited from her aunt Victoria (widow of Diego Columbus) the contents of the Columbus family Chapel. Today you walk through the huge, carved wooden door into another time and learn about the beautiful paintings and sculptures, rich vestments, and the two pieces of the “True Cross.”

The Museum is open May 1–October 31, Tuesday–Sunday, 1:30–5:00 pm. Group tours can be arranged outside regular hours and year-round by reservation at 814-876-0129. Adults, $10; adults in groups of 10 or more, $8; children 6 to 17, $6; active members of the military, free.

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www.pioneertunnel.com

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train2001 Walnut Street, Ashland, PA 17921

(Then follow the “Coal Mine” sign to Pioneer Tunnel – 1 block)

We hope to see you soon at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train!

P i oneer Tunnel Coa l M i n e & S T e aM T r a i n

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train is a truly unique educational experience for home school groups. We offer two tours: our authentic steam train ride and our anthracite coal mine tour. Each guided tour takes about 30/35 minutes to complete, and is suitable for people of all ages. Our tours are handicap accessible, and we can accommodate any class size.

During the guided tours, your class will learn about the history of anthracite coal mining, tour the inside of an underground coal mine, and hear the tale of the historic Centralia Mine Fire, which still burns today. Students participating in the tours will learn about Pennsylvania History, Geology, history of the Industrial Revolution, and the evolution of Child Labor Laws. This valuable hands-on experience, can be integrated into additional lessons after the tour.

In our gift shop we have a variety of educational and affordable merchandise for purchase including rocks, books, and youth toys. After your tours, your group can use our picnic area and playground to enjoy a packed lunch.

We are open 7 days a week April 1st - October 31st

Please call us today to book your field trip this season! Discounted rated are given for school trips.

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The Anthracite Region of Pennsylvania offers the visitor a wealth of enlightening and entertaining history. Start your journey at Pioneer Tunnel with an intimate introduction to the natural resource that fired the Industrial Revolution.

A trip through Pioneer Tunnel today brings back some of the early miner’s lore - his way of life. You’ll ride 1800 feet into Mahanoy Mountain darkness on a mine motor to see glistening seams of coal as he did and feel the drops of water falling on your brow. The temperature inside the mine averages 52 degrees, so a sweater or jacket is recommended. The tour lasts about 35 minutes. Deep inside the mine, you will alight from your car and follow your miner-guide as you are told how coal is mined. Your guide will point out the numerous coal seams and describe various configurations of passageways. The tour is educational as well as entertaining. Later, you’ll emerge from the darkness, having seeing history unfold in front of your eyes.

Travel back through time on an old-time narrow-gauge steam locomotive, the Henry Clay. Built in the 1920s, The Henry Clay takes you on a scenic three-quarter mile ride around the

side of Mahanoy Mountain to show you another kind of mining called strip mining. You’ll also learn about the Centralia mine fire as you gaze across the valley to find smoke rising out of the ground. The entire tour lasts about 30 minutes.

Both rides are handicap accessible and appropriate for all ages.

For groups of 10 or more, we do prefer you’d make an advance reservation for your group. This reservation should be done at least one week in advance. For groups less than 10, reservations are not required. To arrange a group tour, email us at [email protected] or call 570-875-3850.

We have a community park and playground area here on the Pioneer Tunnel grounds for you to enjoy your lunch, whether you purchase it here, or pack a picnic lunch.

We hope to see you soon at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train!

www.pioneertunnel.com

P i oneer Tunnel Coa l M i n e & S T e aM T r a i n

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Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble was founded in 1978 to establish a resident professional ensemble for the production of quality entertainment and educational programs for the region, and to promote the arts. In 1980, BTE purchased the Columbia movie theatre in downtown Bloomsburg and reopened it in 1983

as the Alvina Krause Theatre, named in honor of the legendary acting teacher who was the Ensemble’s founding inspiration.

Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is unique in the United States and rare in the world; a resident ensemble that has over 30 years of experience together, BTE is comprised of both founding and new members to make up one of the most celebrated groups of artists in theatre. American Theatre Magazine calls BTE “a perfect illustration of commitment to place.”

With over 150 years of combined professional experience, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble remains committed to bringing professional theatre to our region.

BTE Theatre School brings children together to create, invent, laugh, and inspire.

BTE Theatre School helps families and educators in northeast Pennsylvania give their children an opportunity to explore theatre arts in a nurturing, creative and inspiring environment through affordable year-round workshops, classes, and summer camps for ages 3 to 100!

For more information on scheduling classes or programs, or attending our camps or workshops, please contact Education Director Amy Rene Byrne at

[email protected] or phone at (570) 784-5530.

Our School Matinee Program and our Theatre In the Classroom (TIC) touring program share classical and contemporary plays as well as original adaptations of world folk literature and history with our young audiences. Through the power of live theatre we foster an appreciation for the arts and for theatre as a resource for living while opening a window on the world.

Contact School Programs Director Paula Henry for more information about our School Matinees, Project Discovery performances, and Theatre in the Classroom (TIC) Touring production at [email protected] or (570) 458-4075.

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Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, founded in 1958 by Marjorie Berlin Fink, is dedicated to fostering the art of theatre dance, primarily classical ballet, through education and performances. This 49th consecutive production of The Nutcracker will feature approximately one hundred cast members composed of dancers from Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and adult community volunteers. Professional guest dancers will be announced on our website!

This year’s production will again be enhanced by live music, The Southside Sinfonietta, conducted by Eugene Albulescu, as well as a children’s choir, composed of Lehigh Valley school students.

A School Performance Guide is available for educators to use to prepare their students ahead of time about The Nutcracker ballet, music, and the arts. The guide includes ideas for classes studying this ballet, the history and storyline of the ballet (based on the tale by E.T.A. Hoffman), an article about Tchaikovsky’s music, and many other interesting features. The students are encouraged to draw and write about what they see at the performance. We have countless numbers of thank you notes and drawings that students have sent to us. For some children, this may be the only opportunity they have to see a ballet production of this type.

For more information about our organization or to receive a School Performance Guide, please e-mail [email protected], or call our office at 610-865-0353. You may also visit our website www.bglv.org to find out more about us.

Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley/ Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Special Discounted Rate for School Students!Call 610-838-2257; E-Mail [email protected]

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GREEN VALLEYS WATERSHED ASSOCIATION at Welkinweir

1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown, PA 19465Located in scenic East Nantmeal Township,

northern Chester County

Cross-curriculum learning for ages 4 through 12

• Hands-on study • Exploration of Welkinweir’s diverse habitats

• Science demonstrations and more!

A variety of programs are available!

Visit www.greenvalleys.orgfor program flyer and fees.

Contact [email protected] 610-469-8646 to schedule a program.

Green Valleys Watershed Association’s Environmental Education Programs

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A trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is sure to inspire learning in children of

all ages. From the rich history that can be found throughout the town and

the hallowed battlefield, to the idyllic countryside that houses a vibrant fruit

growing industry, the Gettysburg area has much to offer to those looking for an

unforgettable, educational experience.

Regardless of the time of year, there’s always something to do in Gettysburg.

There are plenty of museums that dive into the history and aftermath of the

Battle of Gettysburg, each focusing on a different angle such as the civilians’

experience during the battle or the life of a soldier during the Civil War.

Get an immersive, hands-on experience with the many living history

demonstrations. Talk with a soldier or a civilian of that time to get a personal

account of what happened during those three days in 1863.

You can tour the battlefield on your own at any time by car or foot, schedule a

tour with a licensed battlefield guide on a bus or even hop on a bicycle, Segway,

horse or carriage to experience the hallowed grounds.

Appreciate Gettysburg’s presidential history in Soldiers’ National Cemetery

where President Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address, or visit the farm of

President Eisenhower and learn about his and the first lady’s lives.

Just outside of Gettysburg is the Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve where children

can explore a variety of habitats and participate in the education programs

that are offered. Stop by the many farmers markets during the growing and

harvesting seasons to tour the facilities and learn about food production in

Adams County.

No matter the time of year, a trip to Gettysburg is sure to leave you inspired.

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INSPIRE STUDENTS WITH A TRIP TO

Explore interactive STEM-based exhibits in Harsco Science Center, view an immersive film

on our four-story screen in Select Medical Digital Cinema, get hands-on in one of our Discovery

Labs, or any combination of the experiences listed!Visit whitakercenter.org to plan your field trip today!

Contact our Group Sales Coordinator at [email protected] or call 717-724-3862 for more information.

Located in downtown Harrisburg at 222 Market Street Open Tuesday – Sunday

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Your students will love a field trip to Whitaker Center, Harrisburg’s premier center for education and entertainment. We offer a host of different programs that will compliment your in-class lessons with standards-based activities to get students involved in learning and excited about the process.

Explore stimulating, STEM-based exhibits in Harsco Science Center, view a captivating documentary on our giant, four-story screen in Select Medical Digital Cinema, get hands-on in one of our Discovery Labs, or any combination you’d like. At Whitaker Center, it is our goal to inspire your students to fall in love with science, technology, and the arts.

For a complete list of program details and to identify what elements you would like to include in your visit, please visit

whitakercenter.org/field-trips.

For operating information and further assistance in planning your visit, contact our Group Sales Coordinator at 717-724-

3862 or [email protected].

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Welcome to Go ‘N Bananas Family Fun Center Get ready for hours of over-the-top fun activities in our jungle-themed and climate controlled miniature indoor amusement park. With unique activities such as our Sky Trail Ropes Course and Laser Tag, Go ‘N Bananas provides homeschoolers with a great place to meet Physical Education requirements!

Go ‘N Bananas is the perfect place for a variety of events from Kids Birthday Parties to Corporate and all-age Group get-togethers.

Ballocity: Explore three levels of blasters, vacuums, fountains and cannons that propel, throw, raise and dump thousands of colored foam balls!

Ropes Course: Test your strength and agility through the amazing Sky Trail obstacle courses! (the only one of its kind in Lancaster)

Spin Zone: Drive “like crazy” where it’s legal to bump other cars!

Laser Tag: Learn to navigate team dynamics with our 24-player, two-level urban adventure combat arena for maximum excitement!

Laser Frenzy: Test your agility in this arcade-style laser maze with mirrors, haze and effects!

Mini Bowling: Fun for the entire family and no need to change shoes!

Game Zone: Arcade with more than 50 state-of-the-art games! Visit our Redemption Center to turn your game points into gifts!

Congo Café: Visit our 85-seat dining area featuring a full-menu with Pizza, Burgers, Salads, Snacks & much more!

Location: We’re located at 1170 Garfield Ave., in Lancaster, PA (behind the Sheets at Manheim Pike and Dillerville Road).

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., Fridays from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m., Sundays from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Prices: We offer an array of all-inclusive day passes, or the option to pay for individual attractions. No admission charge to observers and of course FREE parking!

For more information call (717) 287-5000 or visit www.gon ananas.com.

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Visit LancasterHistory.org’s Campus of History and Wheatland, home of 15th US

President James Buchanan

Connect with Pennsylvania’s only US President James Buchanan, who served just

prior to the Civil War. Take a special hands-on tour of the mansion and explore unique

touchable objects from a time when there was no running water, no electricity, and

the only bathroom was an outdoor privy.

After your tour, consider taking one of our many interdisciplinary modules which

combine Wheatland’s history with fun real-life applications to challenge students’

mathematical, artistic, creative, and critical thinking skills. Students can play detective,

writer, artist, or advertiser as they further explore Victorian life. “It’s Elementary,

Watson” asks students to use deductive and inductive reasoning to determine the

use of Victorian Age artifacts. “It’s a Dog’s Life—A Day in the Life of Lara” is a creative

writing activity. And, “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” introduces students to symmetry

as they sketch the Presidential mansion. “Digging Deeper” is a workshop that uses

primary sources in Historical Research. A second workshop “Sleuthing through the

Past” asks students to play the detective in search of clues as they examine estate

inventories.

Just across the lawn you’ll find the headquarters of LancasterHistory.org—home to

multiple galleries, a Research Center with historic Archives, and a Museum Store. Not

to be missed--the exhibition: FREEDOM: “to secure the Blessings of Liberty” where

students explore the many faces of freedom gained, freedom denied in Lancaster

County. Unique objects, manuscripts, and artifacts tell the stories of struggle, survival,

joy and hope from Penn’s Holy Experiment through the 21st Century.

Spend an hour or spend the day and enjoy strolling through the Arboretum or

sharing a picnic on the lawn. To schedule your group tour or special module, contact

Stephanie Townrow at [email protected] or call 717.392.4633

and ask for Stephanie.

LancasterHistory.org

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The Christian C. Sanderson Museum A Man’s Life, A Nation’s History

An eclectic array of art, military memorabilia, presidential artifacts,

local history and

collectibles. History like you’ve never

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Ski or ride at New York Ski Areas for FREE*Visit iskiny.com

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THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE PROGRAM

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Welcome to Computer Adventures!Give Your Kids A Head-start On Their Future

We are dedicated to providing children ages 6 through 16 access to technology in a safe, fun, educational and most importantly confidence building environment.Children learn logic, problem-solving and programming, while expressing their creativity through the projects in our classes. Children, parents and teachers all find our classes to be exciting and challenging.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?We teach! Many computer classes use a computer-based curriculum. We believe that children learn best when taught by teachers. Our classes encourage interaction among the students and teachers, and foster friendships while allowing the students to move at their own speed.

Our teachers are background checked for your children’s safety and are professionally trained. We hire the best teachers who have experiences with teaching children, an aptitude for technology, and share our philosophy that the best way to learn is through FUN!

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EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUMOur course material consists of leading edge technology.

OUR CURRENT CURRICULUM SET INCLUDES: 3D Modeling 3D Printing

Animation App Development

Digital Graphics Electronics

Game Design Minecraft

Programming Robotics

We offer private group classes and public group lessons for the following programs:

camps such as summer camp, holiday break, winter break, spring break etc

enrichment classes such as morning, lunch, after-school, weekends etc

events such as parties, specials etc individual tutoring/lessons

PRIVATE GROUP CLASSESYou organize a group of students, and we will coordinate with you on the venue, dates and times that are convenient for your group. The instructor will come with all the equipment needed.

PUBLIC GROUP CLASSESOur summer camp is located at 605 Millwood Road, Mount Kisco, NY. During the year, we offer after-school enrichment classes at the Armonk Rec Center and Harrison Rec Center.

COMPUTER ADVENTURES 37 Carlton Drive, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

914-218-8175 • [email protected].

www.computeradventures.com

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Greek Peak Mountain Resort

is your ultimate year-round

destination in New York.

We have an award winning

lodge that will make you

feel as comfortable as at

home. Our Northwoods-

style hotel offers nine distinct room configurations with majestic

mountain and lake views. Adults will enjoy multiple dining options,

while children play in the Bear Foot Den Activities Center.

We offer the best skiing in

Central New York with a special

new program, Terrain Based

Learning™. Our team of highly

qualified instructors are dedicated

to providing you with the best

beginner lesson programs in the

country. From the equipment we

provide you, to the terrain within our Learning Center, everything about

your lesson experience has been specifically designed to ensure your

success and enjoyment. Our instructors will have you up and making

your first turns from day one and will help you build the fundamental

skills for a lifetime of on-snow fun.

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If you want to enjoy winter without hitting the slopes, we have just what

you’re looking for. We have 20 lanes of tubing so you can have fun in the

snow with friends and family.

Family fun activities start with

adrenaline pumping ventures at

our Outdoor Adventure Center. We

offer Zip Lining, High Aerial Ropes

Course and a Mountain Coaster.

It is 84 degrees year-round with

over 500 feet of slides in Cascades

Indoor Waterpark that is open to the public. With our 41,000 square-foot

park, we have 150,000 gallons of pure water fun that include wave pools

and hot tubs.

You can escape from the stress of

everyday living at Waterfalls Spa

and salon. Based on the principles

of Feng Shui, you are sure to

leave with harmony and balance

restored.

From the slopes to the spa, from

hiking adventures to splashing

into Cascades Indoor Waterpark, Greek Peak Mountain Resort truly has

something for everyone.

Greek Peak Mountain Resort is conveniently located just minutes from

Interstate 81 in Cortland, N.Y. We hope you allow your journey to begin

with Greek Peak Mountain Resort and leave with traditions that will last

a lifetime.

greekpeak.net

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at theWorld Awareness CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Bring your classroom to life with our interactive exhibits!

89 Warren StreetGlens Falls, NY(518) 793-2773

Open Thu-Sat 10-3Sun 12-5

worldchildrensmuseum.org

PLAY-BASED LEARNING HAPPENS HERE

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The World Awareness Children’s Museum

invites you to enrich your curriculum at their

interactive museum designed for children

to explore the diverse cultures of our world

in downtown Glens Falls, New York. Come

and enjoy a visit to a cafe in Paris, learn how

to farm and prepare food in Mexico, explore

the Amazonian rainforest in Brazil, or have

tea in our Japanese tea room. Guests can

also see beautiful works of art created by children from all around the world, and

make pieces of their very own in the Express Yourself Art Studio! The Museum offers

many different workshops, from crafting to storytime, all with the focus of educating

children on different cultures. “The Museum is a

way for homeschoolers to bring school lessons

to life, with plenty of play-based learning

opportunities”, says our director Kate Austin-

Avon. “We encourage repeat visits to deepen

the educational experience with each trip.” The

Museum is also ideal for birthday parties and

we will work to accommodate each family’s

need. Go and discover the world!

89 Warren Street Glens Falls, New York • (518) 793-2773

FALL/WINTER HOURS 10 AM - 3 PM Thursday - Saturday • 12 PM - 5 PM Sunday

www.worldchildrensmuseum.org

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67 Main Street, Essex CT 06426 | 860.767.8269 ctrivermuseum.org

Connecticut River Museum

DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND’S GREAT RIVER

INVESTIGATE

EXPLOREthe geology, geography &

ecology of the River.

LEARN

the River and its people, past and present.

Science & Social Studies in the Museum & on the River.

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Discover the exciting history and spectacular environment of New England’s Great River at the Connecticut River Museum, located in beautiful Essex, CT. The Museum is open year round, offering changing exhibits, boat cruises, canoe/kayak rentals, Summer Adventure Camps and more.

Come for a Family Exploration

Bring your family and explore the exhibits! Climb aboard a replica of the Turtle submarine and find out what it was like to be a submarine pilot during the American Revolution. Walk all 410 miles of the River as you travel our vertical gallery filled with fantastic aerial photos and a whimsical mural of the River. Learn the stories of people and the River from Native Americans through the present in our three floors of exhibits, don’t forget to take a boat trip on the River itself.

Participate in a Homeschool Workshop

The Museum offers monthly programs for Homeschoolers, September – June. Programs explore the history and environment of the River Valley and take place in the galleries and waterfront campus, on vessels, at nearby sites, and at Bushnell Farm in Old Saybrook. Connect to the past with primary documents; collect micro-organisms in a plankton trawl to analyze under a microscope; participate in the daily life activities of a colonial farm; learn how to sail a schooner; or take a boat trip in search of bald eagles!

Plan a Special Program for Your Group

The Museum is happy to plan a program for your homeschool co-op or larger collaborative. Programs can be 90 minutes to full day experiences and can include programs from our standard school offerings or be custom designed to meet your specific learning goals. Please call the education department at least 2 weeks in advance to plan your program.

For more information visit ctrivermuseum.org, or call 860.767.8269.

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For over 25 years, Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts has offered the local community opportunities to expose their youth to live theatre experiences. In that time, more than 40,000 students in pre-K through 12th grades have traveled from throughout Fairfield County and beyond to attend the Quick’s School Matinee Series.

In addition to offering study guides to augment the learning experience, the Quick offers educational workshops and hands-on learning with many of our artists each year. Lori Jones, Director of Programming and Audience Development shared, “The Quick is committed to providing incredible arts experiences to audiences of all ages, but we are particularly focused on arts education for young people in our communities as we believe that live arts experiences not only enhance their learning, but ignite creativity and offer a new view of the world around them.”

Performances for the 2017-18 season feature professional touring companies and artists including Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia in Guess How Much I Love You & I Love My Little Storybook, Childsplay presents Go, Dog. Go!, and TheatreworksUSA in The Lightning Thief.

In addition, high school students often visit the Quick as we offer broadcast screenings live in HD of National Theatre Live in London which shares restagings of classic works and premieres of new plays.

The Quick also expands beyond the stage offering a variety of summer camps and educational programs for youth that encourage creativity and hands-on learning in a variety of art forms.

Attend performances! Tickets are $10, with one complimentary ticket with every 10 purchased. Questions? Please email us at [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.quickcenter.com/education or call the Quick Center Box Office at 203-254-4010 or toll-free 1-877-ARTS-396.

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Skylands Ice World, Home of the Skylands Kings Hockey Club, Camp Skylands and the Skylands Skating Academy is committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Whether you visit us for many of our hockey leagues, tournaments, skating activities, or are a first time visitor, our goal is to provide you with an experience that meets or exceeds your expectations.

Skylands is fully outfitted with two snack bars, featuring Tim Horton’s coffee and baked goods, Parisi Speed School, a Performance Training Facility, and ProVere Physical Therapy, to fully encompass the complete athlete.

Skylands has beginner through advanced programs for all your hockey, figure and recreational skating needs. We partner with United States Figure Skating, USA Hockey, the NY Rangers and the NJ Devils for fun and exciting programming options. Classes and Leagues are offered year round, and Public Skating is offered daily.

Since 2006 Camp Skyands Summer Camp has been offering campers a fun and safe experience that strives to build good character, develop leadership

skills and make lasting friendships in a supportive and engaging environment, while participating in skating daily!

Skylands Ice World, Route 23 in Stockholm www.skylandsiceworldnj.com

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The Kidsbridge Tolerance Center in Ewing, NJ, provides an interactive learning environment where students grow in social-emotional skills including: EMPATHY, EMPOWERMENT, DIVERSITY APPRECIATION, BULLYING PREVENTION, RESPECT FOR OTHERS AND SELF-REGULATION.

We now offer TWO options:1. Center - Traditional field trip to the Kidsbridge

Tolerance Center in Ewing, NJ- up to 4 hours 2. Mobile - A mobile outreach program of a series of

three to five sessions presented at your site

Either way, your students will learn and have fun!

Would You Like Your Children to Benefit From Improved Social-Emotional Skills?

Customized Programs for Homeschooled Youth Preschool to 8th Grade

CONTACT USKidsbridge Tolerance Center 999 Lower Ferry Rd., Ewing, NJ 08628-3228 609-771-0300

KIDSBRIDGE PROGRAMS• Evidence-based and developmentally-appropriate

programs• Preschool, Kindergarten, & 1st grade (Mobile ONLY)• Summer Programs available• After School Programs, grades 3-6 (on school closure

days)• Camps, Scout Troops, Youth, & Interfaith Groups,

ages 5-12

All Kidsbridge programs include:• Small group activities to engage all students• Games, theater, art, movement and mindfulness• Empathetic and enthusiastic adult facilitators• SEL or Social and Emotional Learning; teaching the

WHOLE child

www.kidsbridgecenter.org

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THE TIME IS NOW. It is difficult to ignore what happened in Charlottesville - prejudice, stereotypes and hate rearing their ugly heads. Youth are confused and scared by what they see/hear on the news and social media. As parent educators, it is our responsibility to shine a hopeful light, and to help them to understand the transformational power of respect, kindness, and diversity appreciation.

And while we can have conversations as adults, we need to UP our game with kids by creating more UPstanders. Charlottesville can – and should -- inspire all of us to do more.

Kidsbridge provides interactive, thought-provoking learning activities where children and teens collaborate with trained facilitators to explore tolerance, diversity appreciation and empowerment issues.

Specially attuned to home school families, Kidsbridge will customize social emotional skill programs to be fun, interactive and engaging. Parents can be included too. And most important, if Ewing, NJ is too far for your students to travel, Kidsbridge’s mobile outreach program can come to you; just assemble between 20 and 35 kids.

Kidsbridge is a safe and fun place where every participant learns how to:

• Examine bullying, name-calling, prejudice, discrimination and exclusionary behavior

• Recognize stereotypes and increase empathy• Practice bullying prevention, personal empowerment and helper/ally

techniques• Become an “UPstander” rather than a bystander• Mindfulness activities, to reduce stress and anxiety

Since 1996, Kidsbridge was and still is the only youth-dedicated tolerance center in the United States. It is a unique environment for preschool through eighth grade students and home school/ youth groups/summer camps to increase empathy, empowerment and diversity appreciation while learning bullying/cyberbullying prevention strategies.

www.kidsbridgecenter.org and click on the Educators Portal

or call to inquire 609-771-0300

“I learned not to make fun of kids, no matter where they are from.” – Emily, Elementary school

“I can do Kidsbridge exercises to reduce stress. I can release the tension throughout my whole body.” – Stuart, Elementary school

“Kidsbridge really understands the home school parent educator. They worked with me to customize a social emotional program for all of our kids - at different developmental

levels. Thanks for ‘getting’ home school.” – Donna R.

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2017-2018 AT ROXEY BALLETRoxey Ballet is a world-class, all-inclusive contemporary ballet company located in Lambertville, New Jersey. Founded by professional dancers Mark and Melissa Roxey in 1995, this nonprofit company features a diverse roster of local and international dancers.

This year, Roxey Ballet kicks off its 23rd season of dance with a series of In-Studio events including “Tutus and Tiaras” and “Brown Bag Ballet”. Fall and Winter Main Stage Performances include “Dracula” and The 23rd Annual Holiday Classic “Nutcracker”. Additionally, Roxey Ballet offers a range of dance education programming.

DRACULA • October 20-29“Dracula” will be held at Canal Studio Theatre in Lambertville, New Jersey. Dracula is the perfect way to spend the Halloween Season. The performance features contemporary choreography, brilliant videography, striking minimalist sets, lavish costumes and world-class artistry. Get ready to experience this scary ballet!

ROXEY BALLET’S NUTCRACKER • November 25-December 3Roxey Ballet will perform its 23rd Annual American Holiday Classic “Nutcracker” at The College of New Jersey’s Kendall Theater. Join Clara and her friends on her enchanting voyage meeting magical mice, giant rats, marching soldiers, swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. Children should plan for a special visit from Santa and his jolly friends! A school matinee performance will be offered on December 1st. Tickets to this show are $15. To reserve, contact [email protected]. A specially tailored, sensory-friendly performance will take place on December 2nd.

EDUCATION AND RESIDENCIESFor 23 years, Roxey Ballet has been building bridges through dance to all communities, including students of different abilities. Educational residencies and performances include Dance to Learn, the signature anti-bullying program “Celebrating Diversity”, and Wheels and Bodies in Motion. Spring 2018 Main Stage Performances will include “Carmen” and “Mowgli”. For tickets and more information, visit www.roxeyballet.org or call 609-397-7616.

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Family fun for everyone!

Whether it’s Learn to Skate, Intro to Hockey, Public Skating, Birthday/Group

Parties, Figure Skating, Competitions, Ice Shows, In-House Hockey, Travel

Hockey, Girls Hockey, Adult beginner through advanced Hockey, and even

summer Learn to Skate and Hockey Camps, ProSkate has year-round fun for

the whole family!

Our clean, family friendly facility has 2 ice surfaces. One NHL size rink and

one of the only Olympic size rinks in the New Jersey area! On our third floor

we have our Upper Edge Fitness Center which overlooks both rinks. Parents

can watch their child participate in their skating or hockey activity while on

one of our fitness bikes, treadmills, or using our machines and free-weights.

We have a full service café and private party rooms available to host your

birthday/group skating parties!

All students in our Homeschool Program will be taught and tested under

the USFSA (United States Figure Skating Association) Basic Skills Program.

Beginners will start with the basics of the proper way to fall and get up as

well as basic forward and backward skating. More advanced students will

progress to jumps and spins. Students will be tested at their individual level

on week 5 of classes and will receive a copy of their USFSA testing to add to

their homeschool portfolio. On week 6 of classes students will participate in

their Olympic events followed by an awards ceremony!

Our Homeschool Program is directed by Monica Hale. Monica is a Master

Rated PSA Professional who is also a former homeschool mom of 2! She

is thrilled to provide this instructional and fun program for your students

during the excitement of an Olympic year!

Please contact Monica at [email protected] to schedule your

preferred class day/time.

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iPlay America, located in Freehold, is New Jersey’s largest indoor theme park! With almost 4 acres of indoor family fun, iPlay America features rides, games, attractions, eateries and so much more!

Step inside the City of iPlay America and you will enter a world of fun like no other! ALWAYS FREE TO ENTER, you can fly, race, ride, play, spin and climb- all indoors! Challenge your friends to an epic battle of laser tag in the two-level Cosmic Battle Laser Tag Arena, take flight on Kite Flyer and Sky Scraper, spin around on the bumper cars and race around the iPA Speedway go-karts! Visit Bill’s Garage, the newest themed area, featuring the all new Freedom Rider Spinning Coaster and NJ’s largest indoor rope course! As you walk around the park, you will also find plenty of rides for the younger guests, you can try your luck at midway style games, and the 4D theater is a multi-sensory experience not to be missed! In the middle of it all, you’ll find the arcade with over 250 video and redemption games, including favorites like skee ball and basketball, along with some of the newest games available!

To satisfy everyone’s appetite, iPlay America offers Boardwalk style fare from hot dogs and pizza, to cotton candy, fried Oreos, frozen yogurt and funnel cakes! The Grind Coffee Shop features hot and cold espresso drinks, specialty frozen treats and plenty of snacks! If you are looking for a more formal meal, sit and relax on iPlay America’s Game Time Bar & Grill porch that overlooks city square. Enjoy delicious favorites on its American menu where you are sure to find something to please every palate!

No matter who wants to have fun — or how they want to play — the City of iPlay America is The Ultimate Everyday Getaway where you can Get Inside the Fun!

iPlay America is located on Route 9 at 110 Schanck Road in Freehold, New Jersey.

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Reinforce your homeschooler’s love of science and instill stewardship for the environment with the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC). Located on Sandy Hook, NJ where direct access to ocean, estuarine and barrier beach environments are all possible in one visit, NJSGC offers homeschool groups the opportunity to explore key coastal habitats and core science concepts through “hands-on,” inquiry-based learning experiences. Our full day, guided field trip programs are suitable for all grade levels and can accommodate small and large groups. Each program is interdisciplinary, supports STEM, history and social science literacy, and is correlated to state and national curriculum content standards.

Field trip activities include using a seine net to observe fish and other marine life or deploying a plankton net to collect microscopic organisms. Shovels and sieves are used to uncover bottom dwelling animals from the sediments of Sandy Hook Bay. Each group will work with an experienced NJSGC instructor and all sampling equipment from nets and test kits to chest waders are supplied.

At the ocean, homeschooler’s will be introduced to the beach as a natural habitat and will hike a portion of the beach to collect seashells and learn about the organisms that made them. Waves, tides, currents and other oceanographic forces that shape our shoreline will be discussed along with the connection the ocean has to weather, climate and all life on earth. At the beach, students will also be able to observe a well-vegetated dune system and learn how this natural feature can protect inland areas from the forces of coastal storms.

The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium is a not-for-profit group dedicated to increasing knowledge and stewardship of New Jersey’s coastal environment. For more information, visit our website at njseagrant.org or call us at 732-872-1300, ext. 13.

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1761 Rt. 9 Toms River, NJ 08753Museum Hours: 10am - 3pm Open Year-Round: Tues - Satwww.insectropolis.com

- Junior Entomologist I & II

- Fantastic Fossils

- Monarch Butterfly Workshops

- Group tours available- Programs & special events for homeschoolers

NJ’s ONLY insect zoo & learning center

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The Delaware Ag Museum in Dover, DE has created specialized educational programs that meet state standards just for Homeschoolers from K-12. Visit our website for complete details.www.agriculturalmuseum.org.

Delaware Agricultural MUSEUM & VILLAGE

Cultivating Fields: Nurturing minds

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Educating Dancers For Life Since 1956.

wilmingtonballet.org • 302-655-1004

Ballet ● Pointe ● Contemporary ● Musical Theatre

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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE • (302) 658-2400 • WWW.HAGLEY.ORG

Explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in our 235-acre classroom.Visit www.hagley.org for program information and education resources.

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Hagley Welcomes HomeschoolersHagley Museum is the site of the original black powder works

of the DuPont Company, founded in Delaware in 1802 and

powered by the natural resources that surrounded it. Today

it is a place that inspires innovation, set on 235 acres of wooded rolling hills along the

rushing Brandywine River. Here, for more than 200 years, the DuPont Company and family

experimented, innovated, and pursued the American dream. Today educational programs are

offered for homeschoolers to deepen students’ understanding of science and technology.

For decades, Hagley has welcomed schoolchildren, from kindergarten to high school, for

hands-on, experiential learning through science, technology, and history programs. At Hagley,

students will satisfy their “STEM-tation!” through interactive programs that emphasize the

engineering of water power, simple machines making work easier, and materials and their

physical properties. Through Hands-on History programs, students will experience nineteenth-

century life and the Industrial Revolution while understanding their impacts on today’s world.

A visit by a homeschooler prompted Hagley to create Engineering Endeavors, which introduces

middle schoolers to different branches of engineering. “A homeschool parent approached

Hagley, after visiting our site, wanting a more in-depth experience for her eighth grade son

at Hagley,” said Jeff Durst, Education Program Manager. “Recognizing that there was a need

for such a program, we created Engineering Endeavors and first offered it to homeschool

students.” The six-week workshop series includes hands-on demonstrations, explorations

of Hagley’s extensive property, and open-ended challenges for participants. Engineering

Endeavors, offered in the spring and fall, is open to homeschoolers in grades six-eight.

Hagley offers seven programs that get kids active and outdoors, introduce them to historical

characters, and challenge them with hands-on activities and experiments. All Hagley school

programs are available to homeschool groups.

Visit www.hagley.org/education for details or call Jeff Durst

at 302-658-2400, ext. 285.

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ANNAPOLIS MARITIME MUSEUM

The award-winning education programs of the Annapolis Maritime Museum

are delivered by a dedicated team of environmental educators. They are

happy to work with interested parents or homeschooling groups to design a

day of learning that will engage students and meet educational goals.

AMM recently expanded its education facilities to include a 12-acre urban

park located across Back Creek from the Museum. A renovated building

on the site has been converted into classrooms just steps away from the

water, creating the perfect environment for kids to learn and connect with

the Bay.

All AMM school programs are available to homeschool students year round.

Visit www.amaritime.org for a complete list of offerings or call 443-214-

5872.

Decades ago, the McNasby Oyster Packing Plant welcomed weary watermen,

exhausted from a long day’s work, to its docks. Oysters were hauled, counted,

and sorted, then brought inside to be shucked, cleaned, and canned in Tiffany-

blue tins. It was a true example of the power of the Chesapeake Bay to provide

for the people of the Annapolis region.

Today you are more likely to hear the laughter and buzzing of inquisitive children

than the sounds of watermen – though they do stop by to share their knowledge.

Touching oysters and crabs, kids excitedly ask questions as they gain an

understanding of the critical importance of the Chesapeake Bay in an outdoor

classroom accompanied by fresh air and lapping waters.

Just like the watermen of the Bay, eager learners can head out to the Museum’s

docks to check oyster cages. Seining along the living shoreline allows students

to see first-hand the habitat supported by the local oyster reefs – allowing them

to make connections between ecology, culture, and history.

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Bring History Alive with a field trip to the REGINALD F.

LEWIS MUSEUM of Maryland African American History

and Culture. Explore over 400 years of history and

culture with one of our signature tours: Heritage Tour,

Paths to Freedom or Fight for Justice. For art lovers,

check out our Maryland Collects: Jacob Lawrence

School Tour and art experience which aids students

in discovering the prints of storytelling artist Jacob

Lawrence. For more details contact group reservations

at [email protected] or 443-263-1831.

830 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202

www.lewismuseum.org

IG/ Twitter: @lewismuseum

THE

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OF FREDERICK COUNTY24 East Church Street Frederick, MD 21701

Experience. Educate. Engage Destination History Events!

Educational programs and tours for children and

adults are available from the Historical Society.

www.frederickhistory.orgFredCoHistory on Facebook and Twitter

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• Homeschool groups with students of varying ages create a very authentic one-room schoolhouse experience.

• Students take on the identities of students who would have attended Seneca Schoolhouse in the 1880s and learn reading, writing, and arithmetic from a costumed schoolmarm.

• The four-hour school day (September - May) also includes learning the history of the time, schoolhouse chores, singing old-fashioned songs, recitation, outdoor games, a spelling bee, and acting out 19th century punishments.

Festive Christmas and Thanksgiving themed classes are also available during the months of November and December.To learn more or to schedule a field trip, please visit our website at www.historicmedley.org, call 301-407-0777, or email us at [email protected]

Attend an 1880s school day in Poolesville, Maryland at the historic

SENECA SCHOOLHOUSE

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P.O. Box 292 217 N. Locust Street Floyd, VA 24091-0292

Phone: 540-745-FCHS (3247) Audio Tour: 540-585-3070 email:[email protected] http://www.floydhistoricalsociety.org

Celebrating Floyd County, Virginia

Open April through December: Thursday, Friday Noon to 4:00 pm and Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or by appointment

FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM














































Floyd County HistoriCal soCiety MuseuM

P.O. Box 292, 217 N. Locust Street Floyd, VA 24091-0292

Phone: 540-745-FCHS (3247) Audio Tour: 540-585-3070 Email: [email protected] www.floydhistoricalsociety.org

— OPEN APRIL THROUGH DECEMBER — Thursday, Friday - Noon to 4:00 pm and Saturday - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm or by appointment


Homeschool Group Leaders… Receive a FREE hard copy of every Home-

schoolers Guide to share with your Group as soon as it is published. Simply

email your name, the name of your group, and your mailing address to:

[email protected] to be added to our mailing list. There is

never a charge to homeschoolers for any of the Homeschoolers Guides!

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Virginia888.493.7386newport-news.org

Minutes to Williamsburg, A short drive to Virginia Beach.

Victory Arch

HistoryANDTHE Great Outdoors

Ships,

Learn About

JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT & AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN

SEPTEMBER 9-24, 2017 Immerse your family in

hands-on history at these two museums that tell

the story of America’s beginnings. Touch reproduction artifacts.

Explore re-created living-history areas. Interact

with costumed historical interpreters and learn all

about Jamestown, America’s first permanent English settlement,

and the American Revolution.

Contact Group Reservations at (757) 253-4939 or [email protected] to book programs. Visit www.historyisfun.org/learn/homeschool-scouts/homeschool-program/ for more information, including details about homeschool daily rates.

historyisfun.org

History Is Fun!

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Historic downtown Fayetteville, NC 910.643.2779 www.asomf.org

AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM

For school group information please contact the museum’s visitor service coordinator at 910.643.2768

Normandy, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan Just a few of the places that have brought out the best in

America’s sons and daughters.

Closed Mondays and Federal Holidays. Open Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran’s Day.

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The Airborne & Special Operations Museum provides an exciting educational experience and preserves the legend of airborne and special operations forces.

Visitors learn how the 48 volunteer members of the U.S. Army Test Platoon proved that soldiers could land on the battlefield by parachute and carry out tactical missions. The story is told of how, in the summer of 1940, the platoon developed training methods and tactical concepts that remain valid to this day, and in three years, the work of the fifty volunteers grew to a force of tens of thousands.

The museum presents the story of the genesis of airborne and special operations forces and their intertwined evolvement over the past six decades. From their inception, American airborne and special operations forces have continued to make dramatic and lasting contributions to our national security. Visitors learn how these remarkable soldiers carried out missions of classic strategic and tactical significance behind enemy lines. Time after time the heroic efforts of these airborne units were responsible for turning the tide of history, and those efforts are recounted at the museum.

The museum serves as a premier educational medium for active-duty personnel, their families, veterans and civilians of all ages. It serves Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, and the entire country. The museum preserves and interprets the unique heritage of airborne and special operations forces for future generations, ensuring that “the legend continues.”

The extensive exhibits, large-screen theater production and motion simulator provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the legend. The museum provides special programming to enhance the curriculum of school children, emphasizing values education, and presents targeted educational programs developed for active-duty military personnel.

The museum incorporates core values as part of its educational program, teaching how personal actions and character have direct impact on the course of our society and our world. The museum allows us to realize that history is not something that happened to someone else a long time ago -- it is the story of who we are right now and why we, as Americans, are able to enjoy liberty and freedom.

The Airborne & Special Operations Museum, located in Fayetteville, NC, is part of the U.S. Army Museum System.

AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM

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Education DayOct. 20thIt’s living history and perfect for homeschool students. The event is for public and home-school students 4th grade and up. Reservations required.

All Hallowed Eve Ghost Walk & Illusion ShowOct. 28Take a tour of the ghostly side of the park! If you enjoy ghostly tales and folklore, this event is for you. Faire Wynds provides a dazzling show. Reservations required.

Christmas in the BackcountryNov. 25Learn how colonists observed Christmas in the backcountry. The buildings will be open for visitors to tour and there will be demonstrations. Bring the family to enjoy life in the 18th century! The Mercantile will be open with handmade gifts for sale. This is a FREE event.

Funding assistance provided by Aiken County through accommodations tax funds.

MEET THE RATCATCHER AT THE COLONIAL TIMES EVENT!

The Living History ParkNorth Augusta, South Carolina

Find out more at www.colonialtimes.us

Colonial Times: A Day to RememberOct. 21-22Watch our colonial past come to life through demonstrations and living exhibits. This is a FREE event.

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Where History Lives and Breathes

The Living History Park was the site of the former water-works department and had been overgrown and neglected for years. Donated materials and labor, grants, and a great deal of love, attention, and effort have turned this eyesore into an attraction for visitors in a tranquil setting complete with a natural spring. Since taking over management, OTPA has developed the following structures appropriate to the early colonial period of the area (1735–1785):

26Years

Living

History

Park

• Falmouth Post and Print Shop • Norwood House (entrance) • Livery (restrooms, kitchen, and office) • New Windsor Cabinet Shop • Village Mercantile (gift shop) • Sign of the Ram (Toy Maker) • Colonial Barn (used for weddings,

dances and special events) • Glass House • Grist Mill • Corn Crib • Covered Bridge

• Apothecary • Spring House Tavern • Willow Springs Meeting house • Spring House • Blacksmith’s forge • Smoke house • Bake oven and bee hive oven • Slave Cabin • Two log cabins (Backwoods and

Thompson’s Academy) • Sensory Garden & Herb Garden• Educational / Picnic Shelter

October 20 Educational Day (Reservation required. 4th grade and up only)

October 21–22 Colonial Times “A Day to Remember” 26th year

October 28 “Spirits of Hallowed Eve”—Illusion Show & Ghost Walk

November 25 “Christmas in the Back Country”

April 21–22, 2018 Colonial Times “Under the Crown”

April 20, 2018 Educational Day

The Living History Park is a 501-c-3 non-profit & operated by all volunteers and our major events are free.

See www.colonialtimes.us for more information

HISTORY lives if you tell the stories—Hope you elect to be a part of the story.

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The 2017 Fall/Winter Homeschoolers Guide to Great Field Trips and Family Vacations - ad for Storyland Theatre, Inc.P. O. Box 14875, Augusta GA 30919-0875 706-736-3455 7/13/17

Beware What You Ask of a Fairy (a musical) 10/24-28/2017

The Frog Prince (a play with puppetry) 1/23-27/2018

Special Rates for Home Schools

[email protected]

706-736-3455

at Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre, Augusta U.

Sleeping Beauty (a musical) 3/20-24/2018

Storyland Theatre Our 30th SEASON

Celebrate History, the Arts

& Architecture

Built c. 1899, this former Catholic church is one of the finest examples of

Victorian masonry and boasts stained glass windows & Italian

marble altars. It is a popular venue for art exhibitions, concerts, festivals &

more. Free self-guided tours & a Gift Shop available.

SACRED HEART CULTURAL CENTER

1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA, 30901 706-826-4700 | SacredHeartAugusta.org

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