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Date(s) - Wednesday, April 4, 2018
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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A Tiger Salamander, a beautiful Barred Owl and an opossum are just some of the animals you will see live at the Nature’s Ninjas exhibit. We will get to interact with some of the animals (I will be fine just watching from afar) and also watch a live show with an expert!
Event: Bäckermann’s Country Market Tour
Venue: Bäckermann’s Country Market, 260 US Highway 64, Whiteville, 38075
Suggested age: Kindergarten through adult, but all family is invited to attend.
Date: Friday, March 23, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Schedule: Meet at Bäckermann’s at 9:15 a.m. to check in with the event leader. The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Admission: Admission is free for children and adults.
Parking: Parking is free at Discovery Park of America.
Lunch: You may purchase lunch, which includes a sandwich, chips, one cookie and a drink, for $6.50. You will have the option of turkey, ham or bologna and wheat or sourdough bread. The lunch purchase is optional, but don’t miss a Backermann’s meal. People drive the distance to purchase the quality meats and fresh baked breads. You will also be able to purchase other lunch and store items the day of the field trip.
See other Bäckermann’s Country Market field trip dates and times:
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Reservation deadline: Reservations will be accepted through Friday, March 9, 2018, which is the deadline or until spaces fill. You will receive an e-mail response once your reservation is confirmed.
Homeschool Roster has made special arrangements for us to attend as a group for this field trip. The field trip is open to those currently or considering homeschooling and their families. Please feel free to share the event with other homeschoolers.
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Come and see the 2017 spring traveling exhibition from Italy, Da Vinci Machines and Robotics! Guests will walk through the life and works of Leonardo Da Vinci and interact with the machines he made before the world was ready. Innovation at its beginnings. All ages are encouraged to come and see this spectacular exhibit, and may even be inspired to become a modern-day Da Vinci.
Event: Discovery Park of America (DPA) Featuring Da Vinci Machines and Robotics Traveling Exhibit
Venue: Discovery Park of America, 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, 38261
Suggested age: DPA has areas for all ages, so bring everyone in the family along. There are plenty of other activities besides the featured exhibit to enjoy, so make plans to attend the field trip. The ‘Da Vinci Machines and Robotics Traveling Exhibit’ may appeal more to third grade through adult.
Date: Friday, April 21, 2017
Time: 10 a.m.
Schedule: Meet at the Discovery Park of America at 9:30 a.m. to check-in with the event leader. We will be given entry promptly at 10 a.m.
Admission: Tickets for the park and the “Da Vinci Machines” exhibit are $14 for children, ages four through students (college, with ID), and $18.50 for adults.
Ticket admission to the park only is $9 for children, ages four through students (college, with ID), and $15 for adults.
Note: If you have a DPA membership and want to use it, you may join the field trip, but you will not be able to enter with our group. We will be given early admittance and you will have to manage the purchase of your own special exhibit and special attraction tickets. Please list any special needs, including food allergies, dietary restrictions, ADA accessibility concerns and student health needs.
Special Attractions Tickets
Earthquake Simulator – $4.30
Starship Theater – $4.30
The Tower – $4.30
All three attractions – $10.90
Lunch
Student Lunch: (turkey or ham with cheese on white or wheat bread, chips, drink and two cookies – $6.60
Adult Lunch: Six inch turkey or ham sub, chips, drink and two cookies – $11
Note: Only sack lunches purchased through DPA will be allowed to be eaten in the park or in the lunchroom. You will have in/out privileges, so you may leave the park and eat lunch in your car or at a local restaurant.
Schedule: Meet at the Discovery Park of America at 9:30 a.m. to check-in with the event leader. We will be given entry promptly at 10 a.m.
Reservation deadline: Reservations will be accepted through Friday, April 14, 2017. Once the spaces fill, reservations will close. To make a reservation, click here to e-mail Homeschool Roster your request. Please include the number of children and adults that will attend as well as if they will see “Da Vinci Machines”, any special attractions and if you would like lunches. You will receive an e-mail response the following weekend confirming receipt of your reservation. No reservation funds will be issued after Friday, April 14, 2017.
Homeschool Roster has made special arrangements for us to attend as a group. The field trip is open to those currently or considering homeschooling and their families. Please feel free to share the event with other homeschoolers.
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