2008 Home School Programs 2009

For nearly 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 2008-2009 school year, four days have been designated 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, for our Home School Days.  Please arrange a babysitter for these younger family members. 

In addition to  Home School Days, we offer public programs 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  page of this website, in our Public Program brochures and in our Home School Program brochure.  Some are Mommy and Me programs which allow children as young as 3; others are open to all ages. 

Home school groups 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

Fossil Study:  Thursday, February 19, 2009; 4 pm
 
Review fossil formation and discuss what fossils might be found in Middle Tennessee and why.  Examine specimens in the Owl's Hill collection, then spend time searching the Owl's Hill trails for fossils and using a field guide to identify your finds.  Designed for children in fourth grade and older.  Cost: $7/child, $7/adult; pre-paid reservations required.

Visitors will learn to identify native trees, study tree rings, find out how fire affects the forest, discover how wood from different trees is used, learn how to plant a tree then enjoy a hotdog dinner in the lovely Owl’s Hill Gathering Pavilion.   Prepaid reservations by February 25, 2009.  Cost:  $10/child, $5/adult.  Arrival by 4:30 allows time to enjoy all activities and dinner.  Children receive a sapling to plant at home.

Earth Day Celebration, Friday April 17, 2009; 3:30 pm

Discover common household items for green-cleaning, make a terrarium, “tour” a hybrid car, participate in a Can Stomp and a Recycling Race, learn Earth Day songs, view examples of items made from recycled materials, paint an Earth Day banner then enjoy a hotdog dinner in the lovely Owl’s Hill Gathering Pavilion.  Designed for first through fourth grade. Cost: $10/child; $5/adult.  Pre-paid reservations by April 1, 2009

Group Education Programs

Home school groups 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.

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