Raptor Center Field Trip

We are fortunate to have the Carolina Raptor Center so close by. We've done a couple field trips there and they are always fun. The girls dissected owl pellets in class and then were able to see the owls in real life!

Earth Day

For Earth Day we took a field trip with our CC group to the Energy Explorium at Duke Power. The had The Animal Guy come with many of his animals. It was very interesting and one of our favorites. Kiley left wanting a blue tongued skink for a pet. The Animal Guy suggested it as a pet since she is allergic to cats and dogs. I won't even go into it, except to say, they have sharp teeth!

Presidents Day Field Trip

We went with some fellow CC'ers to the Charlotte History Museum. It was really great. There are so many places to visit in our area, I really need to get on the ball! They had exhibits on the White House and the Presidents. Since we are studying American History this year, it fit in nicely. Obviously, there were also exhibits on Charlotte's history. They also have the largest bell and ground level and the oldest house in Mecklenburg County.

Operation Christmas Child

On December 1st, we took a field trip to Operation Christmas Child. It really was a great experience. The kids all brought a shoebox filled with gifts and they explained what happens from there. The girls were able to fill in and color a sheet telling all about them and include their address, so maybe they'll get a letter one day?

It's amazing to see how much goes into this ministry! Many of these kids have never received a gift, ever! How different our life is from most of the world!

Did I mention October was field trip month??

Craig took the girls to The Amazing Maize Maze. They ended up on the hunt with the McCoys. They had a great time, although I think it took 2 and 1/2 hours to get through it.

October was field trip month.

Later in October we went to Riverbend Farms pumpkin patch. This was the best place we've been yet for pumpkins. Lots to do. They had emus, bison, billy goats, horse, cow, turkeys, play area made from farm equipment and a grain silo, indian and bee areas, and a HUGE slide! It was a blast, we spent most of the day there and came home with lots of pumpkins.

Apple Orchard Field Trip

In October, we went on a field trip to Apple Hill Orchard with Classical Conversations. It was lots of fun! They showed us how they sort the apples, make apple cider, and all about bees. Bees are brought in to pollinate the fields. Did you know that the female bee feeds the male? Interesting.....