Christmas Update

  I am sorry for the long hiatus from posting, but once the holidays hit, it is BUSY here! : )  in the meantime, many of you have let me know about activities coming up and I wanted to fill you in.

FIRST. Those of you wanting to see the DaVinci exhibit this month, (see prior post) you will need to call ahead to get the special rate. I did not realize that and apologize for the confusion.

SECOND. There is a group called bricks4kids coming to the FDL area for a homeschool group, and they are opening it up for older children, ages 3rd grade and up, to attend. 

The class will meet December 18th from 9:30-11:00 at Youth for Christ in FDL.  The cost will be $5 per child.  If you are interested please contact Alexa at walnutrd@hotmail.com by December 9th.  

If you want more info on this class, visit this site.

http://www.bricks4kidz.com/wisconsin-appleton-kaukauna/

 

THIRD. The marsh trip for December has been cancelled due to no snow. There will be a trip rescheduled in the future. 

FOURTH. I am trying to line up a field trip to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, either for this month or next. I would love some input if this would be something you are interested in or not. Email me, Leah, at sfran123@msn.com to let me know.

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Fall Events!

  I have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm that you all have shown about the group! And I apologize for the lack of postings lately...

But I have MANY opportunities to share with you all!

If you wish to be a part of any or all of these things, please follow the instructions for each individual thing, as each activity is different.

Homeschool Ballet

Lindsey Geer, a homeschool mom, has been working with Dance Now Studios in Beaver Dam, to organize homeschool ballet classes.  Below is the information we have as of now, the details still need to be worked out, depending on how many participants there are. 

HS Ballet 1 (5-7 yr olds) 30 minutes. 4 - 6 children will be $25 per month per child

HS Ballet 1: 7 - 10 children will be $20.00 per month per child

HS Ballet 2 (8-13 year olds) 45 minutes. 4-6 children will be $35.00 per month per child
HS Ballet 2: 7 - 10 children will be $28.00 per month per child

Class will be on Wednesdays 3:00pm and 3:45 pm, s

tarting December 5th. If you have an interest in this, please contact Lindsey at Gary_Geer@hotmail.com 262-244-0867

Homeschool Day at the History Museum at the Castle in Appleton

November 8th - Homeschoolers History Day: da Vinci's Machine in Motion from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Leaders will be given a written guide to help lead their students through the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit with more than 40 models of da Vinci machines.

Cost: $3.50 per student; One chaperone for every household is free, regular admission cost for each additional chaperone ($15 per adult or $7.50 for members)

The Museum has opened up a second day for this offer on December 11.

Jill Wagner is going with a group in November, and if you wish to join them, contact her at spellboundacres@att.net. You do not have to be with a group to get the discounted price.

For more information visit this site: http://www.myhistorymuseum.org/machinesinmotion.html

Origami Demonstration at Waupun Public Library

I know this is last minute, but there will be an origami artist presenting at Waupun Public Library 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 24. All are welcome, no registration required.

A November field trip post with be up shortly. I am looking at planning a community service field trip in December for those interested, but I would love some ideas of what we could do for that. 

Horicon Marsh Center - Part 1

Location: Horicon Marsh International Education Center
                  N7725 Hwy 28
                  Horicon, WI 53032 (between Horicon and Mayville)
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Time: 10:00am (Session is from 10 to 12)
Cost: FREE! 
Suggested Attire: Clothes that can get dirty.
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2012. Please give #attending and their ages.

Additional Information: This is one of three trips, arranged by Jill Wagner, that is specifically for homeschoolers. On this first trip, the children will "Hunt for Habitats" with a naturalist from the Center. 

Other trips planned are as follows:
December 10, 2012- Animal Tracks
May 8, 2013- Birding Basics

The Fun Stuff: As a testimonial, my girls and I went to the first one last year and had a great time! It was hands-on and so interesting... The marsh is an amazing resource so close to home. The naturalist did a great job engaging the kids! And they really do put on a top-notch program.

 After the class, you can look inside the center and see all the neat things they have to offer. Or you can explore more of the trails along the marsh. The are picnic areas at the center, if you wish to do lunch there.

Would you like to go along? Leave a comment below with the information requested, or email me at sfran123@msn.com by September 24, 2012. 

The Little Farmer

 

Location: The Little Farmer 
                  N9438 Hwy 151
                  Malone, WI 53049 (5-10 min. north of Fond du Lac)
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time: Check-in is at 9:55. Please be a few minutes early, as they seem to be quite punctual in their program. The tour should run about 1hour 15 minutes.
Cost: $3.00/person (caramel apples are 1.25/person) Payment to Leah Franklin-TLF will not accept individual payment.
Suggested Attire: Clothes to get dirty in.
Registration Deadline: September 10, 2012

 

Additional Information: Due to late frost, apple production is down significantly. We will still get to do much, but be aware that TLF has to adjust their program because of it.

If you would like to purchase special "school tour" caramel apples, I must know before the tour per TLF instructions. They are $1.25 each.

The Fun Stuff: Our trip to The Little Farmer includes
Barn Classroom Time- We will learn a lot about gardening... And we may even get to plant something!
Bee Room- Observe a bee hive and learn all about bees and how they help food production.
Apple House- See how apples are taken from picking to the sales floor.
Orchard- We will ride the hay wagon to the orchard. If apples are available at reachable levels, we will get to pick one!

Not to mention all the other things to do! There is a gift shop with bakery, small petting zoo, play
area, picnic areas, corn maze... You could make a fun day of it! Visit their link on our sidebar to learn more about The Little Farmer.

Want to join us? Just comment below or email me at sfran123@msn.com. Make sure to include how many are coming and if you want caramel apples, how many.

Welcome!

Welcome to our group! I have been trying to decide the best way to share field trip info with you, and since I know a little about blogging (and it is free!), this is a good place to start.

Come here to see what field trips are on the docket, both initiated by myself and others. I will try to keep links to trip sites on the side bar.

You can let me (and others) know if you are coming on a particular trip by commenting on that trip or sending an email to me or the person planning the trip. Make sure to include your name, number attending, and any additional information the planner asks for.

Hopefully this will be easier than it sounds. If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to let me know.

Oh! Are you wondering what this is? I will back up a little then...

Eager Beavers is a homeschool field trip network. This is basically a forum to let area homeschool families know about field trips that others are planning. Going in numbers and being classified as a "school group" is so helpful in getting in on educational experiences in many different places. Besides, it gives us all a chance to know each other better, our children get to learn together, and all without the big commitment to a homeschool group.

I am very excited for my family to begin learning and adventuring with yours!