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This page is for sharing activities and events that either you plan or that are open to all of the public to attend, which would be of interest to homeschool families, we strive to make this a resource where we can come together enjoying activities and local events. Please be specific as to time, place, location including the county and if there is any cost associated with the event. If there is a limit to a activity you are planning or a minimum number required please include this information also. This is also the place to post CLASSES you wish to offer to our homeschool community please feel free to have time date and cost and length of session include other information such as city, county, etc... where the class is being offered.
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Patuxent Research Refuge Homepage
Home School Days Registration Baltimore Museum of Industry
Homeschool Work Shop Museum of Art
Baltimore Zoo Homeschooler free
Baltimore Zoo homeschool Series
Ice Skating Tucker road Ice Rink
Programs at Patuxent Research Refuge
Brookside Gardens
Saturday Morning Story Time Conducted by Brookside Gardens Volunteers
Children will love these fun, garden- and nature-related stories. Each week features a different story followed by a simple craft. Please note that some story times may be held outside.
Saturdays, October 2-December 11,'04 10a.m.-10:30a.m.; Repeated 10:30a.m.-11a.m.
Free; Ages 3- 6; no registration required.
Story time is held in the Visitors Center Children’s Classroom.
Brookside Gardens is Montgomery County's incomparable, award-winning 50-acre public display garden situated within Wheaton Regional Park, at 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton MD, 20902. Phone: (301) 962-1400
ConEd Kids Home Schooling Classes for homeschoolers at Howard community College Enrichment classes for Home schooled youth for ages 7 -15rs. Homeschoolers Winter classes 2005 schedule
Formally known as Explora World in Columbia off Dobbin road is giving a Homeschooling discount of 25% with proof of homeschooling. Many Pathsof Natural Learning membership card or MHRN membership cards are accepted.
The 2nd Monday of the month and the 3rd Wednesdays of the months are set aside of homeschooling groups. This is a nice place to gather for moms. It's nice to have a place to go on those cold days or hot summer days. You can bring snacks. They do have a snack bar but not sure
when it's open. It may only be weekends but they also have a couple vending machines. Tuesdi
PlayWiseKids -The Smart Way to Play
Port Discover Grant days 1.75 per person
I need to know how many total children and adults contact me Tuesdi by e-mailing me at TX3harmon@msn.com
Kristie Gulick at 1 140 864 2664. There are plenty of grants.
Home School Days Registration Baltimore Museum of Industry
Baltimore Museum of Industry call 410.727.4808 x132
Space is limited and registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Checks should be made payable to the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
I am registering my child/ren for the following date(s):
Home School Day! It's that time of the year again folks! Time to begin registration for the
Baltimore Museum of Industry's HOME SCHOOL DAYS ! Come and join us for a fun
filled day of learning just for Home Schoolers! Participate in our hands on and
interactive programs. You can sample activities like the Kids Cannery,
Children's MotorWorks, and In My Neighborhood. Check out our website for more
information on our programs! www.thebmi.org http://www.thebmi.org/
September 20th, 2005 January 10th 2006 April 18th 2006
Students ages 5 to 13 are welcome to sign up. The cost is only $5.00 per child.
All parents are free of charge! Activities will last from 10:00 am -12:00 pm on
each day. Email or call Stephanie Cavill, Education Tour Coordinator to register your
children! 410.727.4808 ext. 117 or tours@thebmi.org mailto:
tours@thebmi.org
1415 Key Highway Inner Harbor South Baltimore, MD 21230 call 410.727.4808 x132
Homeschool Work shop Walters Museum of Art
Walters homeschool calendar of events Click for the entire list of events
Homeschool Workshop Look, Listen, and Shake! Thursday, March 3, 2005 1:30 - 3:30
cost: Member's child $5; Non-member's child $10
Discover the music of the Middle Ages and explore the musical instruments of the ancient world. Join us as we listen to the music of different periods, listen to the role musicians and their music played in society, and then make your own instruments. Looks like music - sounds like fun!
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Phone registrations will not be accepted. For more information and a registration form for homeschool workshops please email
eblumenthal@thewalters.org with your mailing address or fax
BAPA Imagination Stage ! The teacher-artists at Imagination Stage are dedicated to nurturing the creativity of every student in a supportive classroom environment. At the younger levels, every class uses a multidisciplinary approach which integrates music, movement, drama and the visual arts to help children express themselves, foster self confidence and interpersonal relationships.
BAPA's Imagination Stage offers classes to homeschoolers. "Create a Character" for 2nd and 3rd graders, Structure Course Calendar Click here to view a PDF of our Fall Course Schedule Registration Policies
Baltimore Zoo for Homeschoolers Free when you Re-register
The Baltimore Zoo is open to home-schoolers FREE, when you pre-register with them. Simple procedure...Call Pat at the Baltimore Zoo Education Department 410-396-6164,
http://www.baltimorezoo.org/07-pdfs/school_visit_res-form.pdf she
will send you a registration form, you send it back to her with the planned date of your visit, she sends you the FREE admission pass. If it rains, you call, reschedule, and reuse your pass. This is a grant from the State so they need us to do the red-tape thing! I spoke to the zoo and this free offer is only week days . You may pre
register more then one day and make copies of the form and give to a friend so you can meet up separately or combine them and meet at the gate. Thanks to the Urban family for passing this along . Tuesdi
Baltimore Zoo homeschool Series
Baltimore Maryland Homeschool Series : Registration begins August 1st.
Contact information 410 396 6164 The Maryland Zoo Dept. of Education
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore offers a series of educational programs for Home School students. Sign up for as many sessions as you like, but be aware that space is limited and pre-registration is required. Registration for these programs begins on August 1. Call to check on
availability before mailing registration and payment.
Basic Series
Primary Level Sessions (for ages 5-7)
· Focus: Animal Kingdom
· Time and Dates: 1:30-3:00 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month, Sept. -Dec. and March - April
· Fee: $10/student/session
Intermediate Level Sessions (ages 8-11)
· Focus: Ecological relationships between animals and their environments
· Time and Dates: 1:30-3:30 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of the month, Sept. - Dec. and March -April
· Fee: $12/student/session
Secondary Level Home School Program (ages 12-15)
· Focus: Student participation in ecological research simulations
· Time and Dates: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month, Sept., Nov. and March.
· Fee: $12/student/session
HOME SCHOOL BASIC SERIES PROGRAM TOPICS
a.. Month Primary Intermediate Secondary
b.. September The Animal Kingdom Natural Cycles Animal Behavior
c.. October Insects Plant Ecology
d.. November Fish & Amphibians Animal Ecology Population Studies
e.. December Reptiles & Dinosaurs Animal Behavior
f.. March Mammals Endangered Species Conservation Issues
g.. April Birds Aquatic Ecology
Advanced Series (offered once every 2 months except January and February)
Primary Level Sessions (for ages 5-7)
· Topics: See table below
· Time and Dates: 1:30-3:00 p.m., 3nd Wednesday of the month,- Oct., Dec., March
Fee: $10/student/session
Intermediate Level Sessions (ages 8-11)
· Topics: See table below
· Time and Dates: 1:30-3:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month, Oct., Dec., March
· Fee: $12/student/session
Secondary Level Home School Program (ages 12-15)
· Topics: See table below
· Time and Dates: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month, Oct., Dec., March
· Fee: $12/student/session
Month Primary Intermediate Secondary
October Animal Senses Big Cat Ecology Zoo Career Paths
December Plants and Animals African Giants Animal Enrichment
April Animal Olympics Animal Enrichment Animal Heal
The Goddard Space Flight Center will be opening its doors from 1000 AM -600 PM on Sat 31 Jul 04 for families to enjoy food, live entertainment, rocket and robotics demos, facilities tours, and hands-on educational opportunities. Goddard's website is www.gsfc.nasa.gov. http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/jasont/commday.html
Maryland Ice Skating - Piney Orchard Call for Ice-skating schedule
We can offer "Learn To Skate Classes" that includes 30 minutes of instruction and rental skate. Each "Class Series" will be 5 session for $55 per student for the series. We can start the first Series on January 9th. Please let me know if your Home-schoolers would be interested in this program.
Contact
Linda Monney
410-672-7013
Gary Cremen Piney Orchard 410-672-7013x101
Home School Classes and Open Skate
Fridays 12:00-1:30
Lessons -- 5 weeks--$60.00. Includes 1/2 hour lesson, 1 hour practice and
rental skates.
Series #1 Jan. 14 - Feb. 11 2005
Series #2 Feb. 18 - Mr. 18 2005
Series #3 Mr. 25 - Apr. 22 2005
All dates are subject to change due to the Washington Capitals practice schedule.
Thanks Gary Cremen Piney Orchard 410-672-7013x101
George R. Moxley Jr. Enterprise Facility Manager goerge.moxley@pgparks.com
Tucker Road Ice Rink (301)-265-(8)1525(office) (301)-265-1526 (fax)
Tucker Road Ice Rink
No web linkNotice To All Home School Skaters
We are happy to announce that the home school skate at Tucker Road Ice Rink is being held every Thursday & FridayThe home school skate will be from 9:30am-11:30am.
The fees, which include admission and skate rental
Is $4.00 for P.G. & Montgomery County Residents and $5.00 for Non-Residents.
So tell all of your friends and come on out to Tucker Road Ice Rink for the "COOLEST" experience in town. Tucker Road Ice Rink 1770 Tucker Road Ft. Washington, MD 20744 301--265-1525
8246 Telegraph Road Odenton, MD 21113 Phone: (410) 551-7100
Time: 1:00 - 4:00PM mist be finished by 4 pm 1 and 3 Tuesdays of the month
Join other homeschoolers for ten pin bowling at Greenway Bowl (www.greenwaybowl.com) in Odenton. This will be held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 1-3 PM. The cost is $1 per game for children and $2.00 per game for adults. Shoes are included in this
rate. Lane bumpers are available. No reservations needed--just show up and tell them you are there for homeschool bowling.
Programs at Patuxent Research Refuge
Patuxent Research Refuge Public Programs For monthly calendar of events please check their web site . I'm no longer going to be posting each months programs I will forward the list to the MHRN yahoo group. Thank You Tuesdi
College Park Aviation Museum The museum includes an open 1˝ story exhibit area which highlights a display of unique aircraft and objects relating the history of early aviation at the College Park Airport. The museum regularly updates its exhibits and offers new programs every day. Events include model and kite-making workshops, aviation crafts, a Santa Fly-In, Flight Night for Halloween and the Peter Pan Club for three to five year olds. Adults enjoy regularly scheduled lectures by aviation experts and the Hollywood Flyers Film Series. The museum houses a non-circulating library available to visitors for research and browsing during regular museum hours. Sign in at the front desk for access.
Admission to the museum
· $4 for adults
· $3 for seniors
· $3 per person for groups of 10 or more, and
· $2 for children and students (children under 2 are free) The College Park Aviation Museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm (except major holidays)
List of Resources for Activities, Museums, Places of Interest, Movies
Movies Search Just place your zip code and find any theater playing the movie your looking wanting to see. Check show times and get preview rating information.
***NEW*** John Fishback Nature Programs Home Page
***NEW*** Irvine Nature Center: Stevenson, MD
*** NEW*** National Museum of the American Indian Grand Opening September 21
***NEW*** InterAct Story Theatre: performances, workshops for children, staff development, educational products, after-school programs,
5900 Symphony Woods Road
Columbia, MD 210
IMAX Theaters and Einstein Planetarium National Museum of Natural History
National Air and Space Museum - Albert Einstein Planetarium Air and Space Museum
nd - Welcome Calendar of tourism and events in MD.
Wild Life and Wild Places at The Baltimore Zoo
Patuxent Research Refuge Homepage
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Educational Programs
Environmental education On Site...Explore the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding wetlands and forests with our hands-on education programs. For more information about each program, visit our website at www.serc.si.edu or contact Jane Holly at hollyj@si.edu or 443-482-2216.
Mid-Atlantic Fossil and Nature Adventures Join us for exciting fossil collecting and nature adventures! Collect fossils with real
paleontologists- some of whom are world renowned Attend nature trips led by scientists and naturalists. Trips are great for adults without children, and for families with
children ages 5 and up.
The Goddard Space Flight The Visitor Center at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center offers many unique programs, special events and presentations that highlight Goddard's contributions to America's Space Program. Goddard Space Flight Center contributes to the knowledge of the Earth and the universe through scientific discovery from space to enhance life on Earth. Come visit us to hear lectures, see exciting model rocket launches, and participate in one of our fun filled children's programs. We offer something for every one... The Goddard Visitor Center hours are from 9am - 4pm, Monday through Friday. To schedule an educational program click here.Bring the excitement of NASA science into your learning environment through the vast variety of materials and workshops available at NASA Goddard Education Resource Center (ERC).The ERC at Goddard offers a wide variety of opportunities for educators at all levels of instruction including the primary, secondary, and university levels. The ERC provides educators with NASA related instructional materials suitable for use in the classroom. Much of the material is free. Resources include: curriculum materials, classroom activities, lesson plans, computer programs, posters and publications. Find out more!
Baltimore Museum of Industry
1415 Key Highway Inner Harbor South Baltimore, MD 21230
call 410.727.4808 x132 Parking on site and free 50% off admission to classes after
12:30 PM groups 10 or more Call for details 410.727.4808 x132History Alive , In My Neighborhood , Assembly Line , Kids’ Cannery ,Needles & Threads ,Design-It
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Home Page
Welcome to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Visit the Zoo - National Zoo/ FONZ
Wild Life and Wild Places at The Baltimore Zoo
Participants in SERC’s (PDF) education programs include a wide variety of groups, including school groups and homeschoolers, Boy and Girl Scouts, conference participants, nature organizations, and tourists interested in the local environmental and the Chesapeake Bay. We look forward to welcoming your group. SERC has experience providing programs for visually impaired and deaf and the programs and facilities are generally handicapped accessible. We encourage all persons and groups with disabilities to make use of the SERC facility and enjoy our programs. Please contact us to discuss how we can meet your special needs.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
7000Arundell Mills Circle Contact Kevin Burlace
Hanover, MD 21076 443 822 8195 for Matinee and school group
Live at the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts
20 West Patrick Street
Fredrick. MD.21701
601 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Audubon Naturalist Society
8940 Jones Mill Road
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Montgomery County
Patuxent Research Refuge Homepage
Maryland: National Park Guide by State
Irvine Nature Center: Stevenson, MD 410 484 2413
B & O Railroad Museum
901 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21223 Baltimore City
Soccer Dome Howard County's Premier Indoor Soccer Facility They also have a homeschool Soccer program contact them as to the details. ADULTS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY NOON TO 2 P.M. WITH ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PIZZA Cost is $4.00
without pizza, $7.00 with pizza. TOTS/PLAY GROUPS ARE WELCOME ANY WEEKDAY FROM 9 - 3 P.M. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - PLEASE BRING SOCCER BALLS FRIDAY NIGHT CO-ED 10 P.M. TILL 1 A.M. Cost is $5.00
FRIDAY - SUPERVISED SCHOOL KIDS DROP IN 4:00 PM - 5:00PM.Cost is $5.00 TUESDAY&THURSDAY WOMEN 10 AM Cost is $4.00 WEDNESDAY&THURSDAY 12 MIDNIGHT Cost is $4.00
City of Rockville Department of Recreation and Parks Climbing Gym
Call Rockville Recreation and Parks Department
240-314-8643
The Red Caboose Motel "Thomas Days", September 18 to September 26. We are now taking reservations for those days. P.O. Box 175 Strasburg, PA 17579 717-687-5000
Toll free: (888) 687-50
Brookside Gardens Children Programs seeds, how seed travel, Every plant has a habitat, Trees a treasure hunt , Plants eat too, Saturday morning story time. Even A fairy garden Phil and Rhoda have planted a garden for the wee folk! It's a garden for fairies and elves! Walk with care as you travel the enchanted path. Along the way look for mystical clues. If you are lucky you might see a fairy, elf, or two! Cicely Mary Barker's flower fairy pictures and songs are featured as well as fairy signs and trinkets hidden throughout the garden. A children's interpretive brochure with a garden game compliments the garden.
Brookside Gardens Visitors Center Children's Classroom
1800 Glenallan Avenue Wheaton, MD 20902
Open Space Arts community arts center, Reisterstown, Maryland
16 Hanover Road
Reisterstown MD 21136
410-526-9377
Address: 705 Main Street
Reisterstown, MD 21136
301-320-6668
Activities for kids On line State wide listing : Just type your state or zip code Find of activates for kids from Birthday parties , Education and Classes, Just for fun, Camps, Sports and Instructions, Places to go, Children Production, Children Services, Clubs and Extra Curricular, and Government Links
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www.skipjack.org –– cell phone 410-829-3976
A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
Sail aboard the oldest working skipjack on the Chesapeake Bay, built in 1886. Enjoy nautical tales and ecology stories from 5th-generation and world-renown Capt. Wade H. Murphy, Jr.Skipjack Rebecca T. Ruark
Whitewater Rafting Outdoor Adventures - Ohiopyle Pennsylvania
Pirate Cruises: Watermark Cruises -- Annapolis MD boat tours and party yacht charters
Skipjack H.M. Krentz Chesapeake Bay Sailing Charters
**** New**** Welcome to the Maryland Renaissance Festival
Pirate Adventures! Come aboard for a 75 minute cruise on the Severn River with views of the Naval Academy and Annapolis. Imagine your child enjoying life as a pirate while you relax and enjoy the ride. Kids get their faces painted, dress up in pirate garb, and even get tattooed! They’ll learn about the history of shipping and piracy on the Chesapeake Bay while reading a map to find sunken treasures. But watch out, we may need to fire the water cannons to ward off enemy pirates!
Pick your own fruit and vegetables at Larriland Farm
2415 Woodbine
Road Woodbine, MD. 21797
Exit 73 on RT 94
East of Mt. Airy near Lisbon
Baltimore ph # 410 422 2605
Washington ph# 301085406110
to1235 Berry Farm Ln,
Oak Grove, VA 22443
Call 804.224.9171 or 800.997 BERRY
Maize Quest @ Maple Lawn Farms: The Original Corn Maze Adventure 7 different maize's hay rides miner dirt orchards apple picking so much more really a nice field trip
Nixons Farm mystery games, ghost stories, hay rides ,bond fires, theme parties, holiday and special events ,catering . There is a lot there for kids as well as adult to do.
Crystal Grottoes Cavern
19821 Shepherdstown Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713