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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.
2006 - 2007 Field Trips
May 2007Mud Island River Park
April 2007Memphis Zoo
March 2007Olive Branch Metro Park Airport
February 2007Ornamental Metal MuseumHigh School Musical at DeSoto Family Theater
January 2007Great Backyard Bird Count clinic at Strawberry Plains Audubon CenterRexam container-manufacturing plant
December 2006The Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees FedExForum®
November 2006The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton ExchangeDomino's Pizza ∙ in Olive Branch
October 2006 Pink Palace Crafts Fair
September 2006Domino's Pizza ∙ in Olive BranchChildren's Museum of Memphis
August 2006 Fire Museum of Memphis
2005 - 2006 Field Trips
May 2006Memphis ZooClassical piano and pipe-organ demonstrations at
Independent Presbyterian Church
April 2006Memphis Botanic Garden ∙ Nature's Candy Store
March 2006University of Memphis ∙ Herff College of EngineeringFreedom Train stage production, combined with
a guided tour of Memphis landmark Haven House
February 2006Olive Branch Humane Society
January 2006University of Memphis ∙ Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
November 2005University of Memphis ∙ Institute of Egyptian Art and ArchaeologyMississippi Wildlife Rehabilitation
October 2005Biblical Resource Center & MuseumTrees by Touliatos Nursery's ∙ Nature Center
Weather, Pollution, and the Environment programCedar Hill Farm
September 2005Wild Oats Natural MarketplaceOlive Branch Post Office Sorghum Fest at Burton's Sugar Farm
August 2005Elvis 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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