17,000 Years of Continuous Human Habitation
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site. American Indians first came here during the Paleo-Indian period hunting Ice Age mammals. Many different American Indian cultures occupied this land for thousands of years. Around 900 CE, the Mississippian Period began. They constructed mounds for their elite, which remain today.
1207 Emery Hwy
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 752-8257
Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area, Lumpkin – Who says all field trips have to occur in the daytime? The regular astronomy events at this state park will allow homeschooling stargazers to learn about the night sky and view stars and planets via telescopes. (Oh, and there is plenty to do in the daytime here, too!)
The Playful, Science-Based Path to Kindergarten Reading Readiness
Jumpstart Kinder is a complete, parent-led early literacy curriculum for children ages 0–5, designed by a 30-year master teacher and reading specialist. This step-by-step program transforms parents into confident teachers through short, play-based lessons that systematically build phonemic awareness, phonics, blending, reading, and early writing skills—in just minutes a day.
Unlike rigid programs, Jumpstart Kinder is uniquely adaptable to each child’s learning pace. Its multi-sensory, mastery-based approach makes it an ideal fit for children of all learning styles, including children with dyslexia. Parents can slow down, repeat, or extend activities based on their child's needs, ensuring every child builds a strong, confident foundation.
Perfect for homeschooling families seeking a structured yet fun and joyful curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading. Jumpstart Kinder equips adults with scripted lessons, demonstration videos, and printable tools—so teaching early reading feels simple, effective, and rewarding, helping to build confident readers from the ground up.
Atlanta, GA
30350
Savoy Automobile Museum offers engaging field trips and educational programs for both school groups and homeschool families. Through guided tours and hands-on activities, students explore automotive history, design, and innovation in a fun, inspiring setting. Join us for a journey that sparks curiosity and connects learning to the real world!
HOME SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Homeschooling takes time, preparation, and dedication! Let Savoy support your teaching journey by integrating our programs into your lessons. Together, we can form a strong team—and turn learning into an exciting adventure.
For more information or to schedule your group, visit https://savoymuseum.org/school-programs/.
For more information or to schedule your group, visit https://savoymuseum.org/school-programs/.
FULL THROTTLE FORCES
Grade: Kindergarten, Second Grade, Fourth Grade
Georgia Standards: SKP2.a, b; S2P2.a, b, c; S4P3.a, b
WHEELS, LEVERS, AND
GEARS, OH MY!
Grade: Kindergarten, Fourth Grade
Georgia Standards: SKP2.b, S4P3.c
WACKY ENGINEERING
Grade: Second Grade
Georgia Standards: S2P1.b
HEAT ON WHEELS
Grade: Third Grade
Georgia Standards: S3P1.b
SPARK MANIA
Grade: Fifth Grade
Georgia Standards: S5P2.a, b, c
POLLUTION SOLUTION
Grade: Sixth Grade
Georgia Standards: S6E6.b
MOTION COMMOTION
Grade: Eighth
Georgia Standards: S8P3.b
ENERGY IN MOTION
Grade: Eight Grade
Georgia Standards: S8P2.a, b
HIGH SCHOOLERS
Looking for a field trip for high schoolers? Give our Group Scheduler a call to discuss your learning objectives. We’ll then explore options based on your group size and available spaces to create an engaging and educational experience.
30120
Sora is an alternative hybrid high school where students get to decide what and how they want to learn. Faculty serve as resources and guidance counselors for students, exposing and connecting them to opportunities and new subjects. Overall, Sora is an environment where students are allowed to develop independence and exercise creativity in a way that’s unmatched by traditional schools.
St. Simon’s Lighthouse Museum, St. Simon’s Island – There are so many lesson tie-ins with lighthouses, aren’t there? Seafaring history, navigation, coastal tides, architecture, and, of course – – what it would be like to work as a lighthouse keeper! But, even if you aren’t studying any of those, a field trip to this site will still be a homeschool outing to remember!
Both indoor and outdoor learning experiences await your family at this 313-acre preserve set aside by the University of Georgia. There are more than five miles of nature trails to explore as well as a tropical conservatory.
Our vision is to be a garden that celebrates the best in southern horticulture, natural heritage, and culture through excellence in gardening displays and practices, and stewardship of healthy natural eco-systems.
As a unit of Public Service and Outreach at the University of Georgia, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia creates and nurtures an environment for learning, inspiration and engagement through horticulture, conservation, science based programs and lasting partnerships.
706-542-1244 garden@uga.edu
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S. Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA 30605
The Breman Museum, Atlanta – Are you studying Middle Eastern countries or the Holocaust? Or perhaps your homeschoolers would like to peek into the rich history of another culture? Either way, this museum will introduce you to pivotal moments in the history of the Jewish people.
https://www.thebreman.org/
1440 Spring Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30309678-222-3700
With its focus on education, Jewish history, culture and arts the Breman Museum features exhibitions, events, programs, tours, museum store and genealogy resources. Its Holocaust exhibition tells the story of this tragic time in Europe through the eyes and experiences of survivors who eventually made their home Atlanta. Additional exhibition space is dedicated to Southern Jewish history, culture and arts.
More than a Holocaust Museum
The Breman Museum examines the Holocaust through the lens of the Four Rs by focusing on the stories of: Jewish Resourcefulness: Despite threats of reprisal and death, Jews opened underground schools, libraries, soup kitchens, and infirmaries. Jewish Resistance: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was the first urban revolt in occupied Europe. It lasted more than a month, longer than the defense of many European countries, and inspired other Jewish uprisings. Jewish Rescue: Jews knowingly put themselves in danger to support and save other Jews. Poet Hannah Senesh parachuted into occupied Yugoslavia to rescue Hungarian Jews slated for deportation to Auschwitz. Jewish Resilience: Despite losing everything, including their families and all worldly possessions, Holocaust survivors put down roots in new lands, pursued education, mastered professions, opened businesses, and raised familie
The Homeschool Consortium’s model is to bring beloved teachers together under one roof, each teacher independently offering classes with a reputation for being engaging – even fun! – as well as academically suited to all kinds and levels of learners. They partner with parents to help parents help their kids reach their fullest potential.
They are a community of people from a wide range of worldviews and religions and are all committed to learning to treat each other with respect.
Kennesaw, GA
30144
Jennifer Henn, The Homeschooler’s Helper, has years of experience teaching and encouraging parents on how to successfully homeschool for their family's needs and lifestyle. She homeschooled her distinctively different children for 19 years and has coached countless others. Jennifer is a storyteller who puts her audience at ease through stories of triumphs and trials. She believes that with help, anyone can homeschool.
Author of Take the Mystery Out of Homeschooling: A How-To Guide, teacher of Homeschooling for Excellence 101, volunteer with Thrive Special Needs ministry, a homeschool consultant, and the event planner for the Southeast Homeschool Expo, Jennifer’s experience makes her a favorite speaker in the Atlanta area.
Along with homeschooling, Jennifer teaches parenting classes as individual workshops or retreats. Whether homeschooling or not, she desires all families to parent with direction and grace that leads to enjoyable relationships during the teen years and beyond. Jennifer has over 30 parenting hacks published in Focus on the Family magazine.
She and her husband, Gary, live in Metro Atlanta, GA. They’re transplants to the South who raised three kids infused with Georgian traditions. When Jennifer isn’t helping homeschoolers or hanging out with family, she relaxes on her front porch by tending to plants and admiring nature.
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