The following field trip
opportunities are available! Please sign up via the event listings on our Big Tent Group
http://www.bigtent.com/groups/funschool. These are
being offered through Funschool and are not affiliated with the Crystal Lake
Park District.
Wed,
10/7/09
A Day Out in
Schaumburg!
10:30-Noon Join
us to tour the Rainforest Café in Schaumburg.
The tour includes a presentation by their “zookeeper” and a tour of the
livestock and information about the exhibits at the restaurant. Then we’ll
enjoy a plated lunch! $9 for children under 10, $10 for children over 10 and
adults. RSVP by SEPT 23rd! via our Big Tent group!
http://www.bigtent.com/groups/funschool
1PM-4PM Next,
join us at Legoland for the Homeschool Discount Day! Each family must register
for this portion of the trip separately. In the comment section, put that you
would like to attend the demonstration with Funschool at 2:PM, second choice
2:45PM. Sign up here: http://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.de/Chicago/us/schools/homeschool_days/new_page
BY September 23rd!
Wed, Thurs, Fri –
10/14/09-10/16/09
Fall Camping Trip
at Starved Rock!
Come for a day or
stay for 2 nights! Starved Rock State
Park offers something for everyone! www.starvedrockstatepark.org
Experience the
fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock
State Park. Year-round you
can enjoy hiking
along the nature trails or viewing the many spectacular
overlooks along the Illinois River, and it’s just an easy 2
hour drive from McHenry County. We have reserved the Youth
Camp
Area. Yes, we will miss
regular classes this day, but we will be studying North
America that week and what better way to do that than to get out and
explore some of our amazing geography! There are also several events sponsored
by the visitors center. Check out their website for all the details. Based on the participation, we will decide how to handle meal
prep. We can also help families connect to share camping equipment if
needed.
Cost: $4 per
person for 1 night, $6 per person for 2 nights. Day visitors -
FREE
RSVP by
OCTOBER 1st. via our Big Tent group!
http://www.bigtent.com/groups/funschool
Friday, 10/30/09
– 11AM
The Magic Ofrenda
at Metropolis Theater in Arlington
Heights
Book by Christina
Biggs, music and lyrics by Mike Descoteaux
To celebrate El Día de los
Muertos (The Day of the Dead), young Anjelita visits her goofy Grandpa Juan in
Mexico. He tells Anjelita and her
brother Mateo all about this celebration honoring loved ones who are no longer
living. Along the way, Anjelita meets painter Frida Kahlo and lots of singing,
fun-loving spirits who help her learn all about her Mexican heritage. Recommended for grades K-3 but all ages
welcome. $9/per person – children who will not occupy a seat are free. RSVP by
OCTOBER 1st! via our Big Tent group!
http://www.bigtent.com/groups/funschool
The theater is
within walking distance of the Metra station if anyone wants to make an
eco-friendly trip of it. There are also plenty of restaurants to visit for
lunch and the Little Village Play
Place is nearby. www.littlevillageplayplace.com
Coming in
December – A trip to the Museum of Science and Industry! Students enter free
and there are reduced pricing on Omnimax and Smart Home events. Plus take
advantage of MSI Learning Labs! Details coming
soon!
