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2010 Home School Programs 2011

 

Special Events Guide. 

 Home School Guide.


 
Hunting for salamanders.

For two decades, Owl's Hill has provided educational nature and environmental programs for students of all ages throughout the Middle Tennessee area  During this time, we have hosted numerous home school students and look forward to increasing our services to this segment of the educational system. 

For the 2009-2010 school year, Owl's Hill has designated certain days as  Home School Days.  The programs on these days are designed for mixed ages, and are not subject to our usual minimum group fee, giving families and small groups access to more programs.  Morning programs may be followed by lunch or a snack in our orchard picnic area at no additional charge;  however, since we do not have trash pick-up service, you must remove all your own trash.  As with all of our school and scout programs, our insurance does not allow children under 4, including babies.  Please arrange a babysitter for these younger family members. 

In addition to  Home School Days, we offer Special Events throughout the year which are suitable for  families or groups.  Again, there is no minimum fee; the charge is per/person.  These programs are listed on the Family Programs and Mommy and Me pages of this website, in our Special Events Guide and in our Home School Program brochure.  Many of these programs are open to all ages; some have age restrictions.  Please check the listings carefully.  Some of these upcoming programs are:

Summer Nights at the Hill;  Aug.13 from 5:30-8:30
Mommy & Me: Happy Birthday, Mrs. Tittlemouse; Sept. 20 from 10-11:30

Larger groups of home school students are welcome to register for education programs not offered as a Home School Days as long as the group is the appropriate age for the program.  There is a minimum fee of $75/group payable in advance.  Programs offered as Home School Days may not be available.

If you are a home school Field Trip Coordinator, you may appreciate the tips at this web site:  JelleyJar.com


2010 Home School Days 2011

 

A micrathena spider repairs her web.
Home School Day: Hanging by a Thread
Friday, September 10, 2010
10-11:30 am

By September, the eight-legged web weavers we know as spiders are out in full force, trying to hold the summer insects at bay.  Learn about their amazing skills and the important function they play in our ecosystem.  Find out about the many different silken traps they weave and why they are not caught themselves.  Designed for age 4 through third grade.  Cost: $7/person.
Yes, this is a caterpillar!
Home School Days:  Raising Butterflies from Scratch
Thursday, May 19, 2011
10-11:30 am

Are you tempted by the glitzy ads for "caterpillar" kits promising to demonstrate the butterfly life cycle for your children?  Did you know that the butterflies raised from these kits can spread parasites in the local butterly populations?  And that  they are all the same kind of butterfly.?  Register for this program and we will show you how to educate and entertain your child with a variety of eco-safe local butterflies for very minimal expense.  Spring is the perfect time to get started; this is an activity that can fascinate all ages throughout the summer and into autumn.  Some species even over-winter in a chrysalis!  Pull out your camara and prepare to document your studies.  Appropriate for ages 4 and older.  Cost: $7/person

Special Events Guide.

 Home School Guide.


Group Education Programs

Home school groups are welcome to register for education programs not offered as a Home School Day as long as the group is the appropriate age for the program.  There is a minimum fee of $75/group payable in advance.  Programs offered as Home School Days may not be available.

REQUEST A DATE FOR A GROUP PROGRAM 

Education programs offered this year: To view programs appropriate for your students, click on a link below or download the appropriate program guide: 
                                
                                                                                 Preschool (4's and 5's)      Third Grade 
                                                                                 Kindergarten                         Fourth and Fifth Grade                     
                                                                                 First Grade                             Middle School
                                                                                 Second Grade                       High School             

                                                

  



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July 28, 2010.

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