Field Trips
As Christians, we realize how important it is for us to make a witness for Christ in all that we do, including field trips. Please review these Field Trip Guidelines to help us be considerate of the people and places that allow us to visit them, as well as each other.
2010 - 2011 Field Trips
August 2010
IMAX DOLPHINS & WHALES
SEPTEMBER 2010
DESOTO CIVIC CENTER "THE SECRET GARDEN"
OCTOBER 2010
BROWN FAMILY FARM
NOVEMBER 2010
TEEN NIGHT - GAMES
January 2011
ICE SKATING AT THE ZOO
FEBRUARY 2011
HISTORIC DESOTO COUNTY MUSEUM HERNANDO
FUTURE FIELD TRIPS
DINSTUHLS
MISSISSIPPI FISH HATCHERY & EDUCATION CENTR
MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDENS
STRAWBERRY PLAINS AUDUBON PARK
Pink Palace Crafts Fair
Children's Museum of Memphis
Fire Museum of Memphis
2005 - 2006 Field Trips
May 2006
Memphis Zoo
Classical piano and pipe-organ demonstrations at
Independent Presbyterian Church
April 2006
Memphis Botanic Garden ∙ Nature's Candy Store
March 2006
University of Memphis ∙ Herff College of Engineering
Freedom Train stage production, combined with
a guided tour of Memphis landmark Haven House
February 2006
Olive Branch Humane Society
January 2006
University of Memphis ∙ Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
November 2005
University of Memphis ∙ Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Mississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation
October 2005
Biblical Resource Center & Museum
Trees by Touliatos Nursery's ∙ Nature Center
Weather, Pollution, and the Environment program
Cedar Hill Farm
September 2005
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace
Olive Branch Post Office
Sorghum Fest at Burton's Sugar Farm
August 2005
Elvis Week at Sun Studio
Field Trip Guidelines
- Make reservations on time with the field trip coordinator. If there is any money involved, please turn it in ahead of time. Please don't wait to pay on the day of the field trip unless you are instructed to do so. Don't expect to attend any field trip that requires reservations if you haven't made the appropriate arrangements.
- You can prepare ahead for the field trip by discussing in advance with your children things to observe, questions to ask, appropriate behavior, etc. Please maintain a "don't touch" policy with your children unless the field trip is very interactive (like making pizzas, or modeling clay).
- Modest dress is always appropriate, for both children and adults. You will be notified if any special conditions require a particular mode of dress.
- Try to be about 15 minutes early for every field trip.
- Parents are expected to attend field trips with their own children unless arrangements are made for another parent to supervise your children. Any time you send your child with another parent, you must let the field trip coordinator know in advance. Your child's behavior and safety are your responsibility.
- We have made it a policy to present our contact person for each field trip with a token of our appreciation — a batch of homemade cookies, even a thank-you card, is always appreciated. Please volunteer to participate in this ministry to those outside the homeschool community. If you do volunteer, please make sure to follow through with your commitment.
- Pre-paid fees for field trips may not be refundable.
- A field trip will be cancelled automatically if public schools are closed due to poor weather conditions.
Any OBCHE activity may have additional, specific guidelines
imposed by the appropriate coordinator.
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