October ~ Port Hudson Homeschool Day

October 14, 2016, we went out to Port Hudson State Historic Site for their homeschool day.  They had several stations set up to teach about the Civil War.  They included women in the war, medical practice, musket firing and uniform requirements, cannon firing, soldier rations, native soldiers in the war, and the Navy battle at Port Hudson.  This field trip never disappoints, as there is always so much to learn.

After visiting the stations, several of us stayed on the grounds to picnic, play, hike, and visit the museum.  It was a beautiful day to be outside.  The trip proved to be quite a good homeschool day filled with history, physical education, and visiting with friends.

 

 

 

 

(Post by Debbie H.)

November ~ Bayou Cajun Homeschoolers Corn Maze Day

In November, we had a private day set up at the Cajun Country Corn Maze.  Our group was able to enjoy the maze, the pavilion for a picnic, along with all of the other activities available at the maze.  It always provides hours of fun for everyone!!!

    

    

    

     

  

    

  

    

    

September ~ St. George Fire Department Training Center

Back in September, St. George Fire Dept. Training Center set up a multiple education days for our group.  We were able to tour their facilities.  The fire fighters has different stations set up for the kids to rotate through to see the different trucks along with the inflatable smoke house.  The kids were able to get in the trucks and ask all the questions they wanted to the firemen.

While the younger kids were rotating through the different stations, the middle school & high school kids were taken to the fire truck simulator so they could practice driving a fire truck.

We had a great time.  The firemen were incredible with the kids and they sent them home with goodies too!