New Jersey
Field Trips
Annotated Lists
Jr. Explorers Club for Homeschoolers
A parent-sponsored, free field trip club for homeschooled children of all ages. We go on monthly field trips to fun, educational locations in PA, NJ, DE & NY.
NJ Homeschool Hangout
Our members are from all over NJ...from the Northern tip to the Southern tip. We have meetups all throughout NJ and the surrounding area. Some of our meetup locations will be in Northern, Central, and Southern NJ and also NY and PA.
Zestive - NJ, of
Course!
Ideas for field trips and even gardening tips in the Garden State.
Aquariums
New Jersey State Aquarium
Learn about interesting animals and their exciting habitats found
in our exhibits. 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, (800) 616-JAWS
Astronomy
Planetarium
at County College of Morris
The Planetarium includes over 100 optical systems, of which 32
project over 4,200 stars. It has shows almost every month, including
some shows speciically designed for children. Occasional "Jazz
Under The Stars" planetarium shows are scheduled with live
musicians. 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ 07869. Call 973
328 5076 to make a reservation.
The
Newark Museum
The Museum complex,
the largest in New Jersey, weaves together 80 galleries of art
and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, gift shops, cafe, auditorium,
sculpture garden, schoolhouse and the Ballantine House. 49 Washington
Street, P.O. Box 540, Newark, NJ 07101-0540, (973) 596-6550.
Site navigation doesn't work in some browsers.
Educational Retreats
Inn
The Gardens Bed & Breakfast
Try one of our home-school weeks scheduled during June and September
that are planned with you in mind. Meet other homeschool
families and take advantage of fun tours at this seaside resort.
History & Culture
Fosterfields
Living Historical Farm
NJ's first "living historical farm" has year-round
tours and special events. Not a replica, Fosterfields is a working
farm, using the tools, techniques, and materials of a turn-of-the-century
farm. Located in Morristown, NJ.
Historic Allaire
Village
Numerous special events and educational programs are offered
at the village year round. Located in Monmouth County. (732)
919-3500
Howell Living History
Farm
A time machine that takes you back to the year 1900. Off Rt.
29 two miles south of Lambertville. (609)737-3299.
Museum of Early
Trades & Crafts
Exhibits, programs and special events, with a special emphasis
on educating and entertaining children of all ages. Located in
Madison, NJ
New Jersey
State Museum
From fossils to fine art, from Native American tools to the finest
silver, from quilts to comets, from prehistory to the future,
the New Jersey State Museum is four museums in one and offers
a galaxy of experiences for every member of the family. 205 West
State Street in Trenton.
Industry
Franklin
Mineral Museum & Mine Replica
The Franklin Mineral Museum has over 4,000 species and 3 dump
areas to investigate - a wide range of geological, mineralogical,
archaeological, and historical themes to offer its visitors.
Open weekends in March, daily April to November. Located an hour
from NYC at 32 Evans Street, Franklin, Sussex County, NJ.
Sterling Hill Mining
Museum
A world famous underground zinc mine in northwestern New Jersey
open for tours to all. Located in Ogdensburg, an hour from NYC.
Music
Bay-Atlantic
Symphony
We offer very inexpensive educational concerts for students in
Atlantic, Cumberland and Cape May counties. Concerts are performed
at Cumberland County College in Vineland, and at Stockton College
in Pomona. We welcome homeschoolers to our entertaining performances.
(856) 451-1169.
Nature
Cape May
World renowned for bird watching, because it is one of the largest
breeding grounds for neotropical migratory shore birds in the
world. This is a monthly magazine site, with new articles monthly.
Turtle Back Zoo
Noted for its reptile house and alligator exhibit. West Orange,
NJ.
Regional Guides
Pine Barrens of New
Jersey
Whether you're down for the day, here for a vacation, or just
a "piney" looking for something new and exciting to
do, there's bound to be something here to interest you.
Science Centers
Liberty Science Center
Those viewing this link on A to Z Home's Cool and their families are offered a discount of $3.00 per person. To take advantage of this offer, make a copy of this offer and present it to the LSC Box Office. Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305. Coupon Code: A301. *Savings offer expires December 31, 2008 and cannot be combined with any other offers. Save $3 per exhibition ticket or combination ticket purchase up to five guests for a maximum savings of $15. Tickets must be purchased in a single transaction at the Box Office or by phone. Tickets are only valid for date purchased. Tickets purchased in advance must be picked up at the Will Call Window on the day of your scheduled visit.
Theatre
Bickford
Theater at Morris Museum
The Morris Museum presents theatre for young audiences on the
stage of their 312-seat Bickford Theatre. 6 Normandy Heights
Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 Bickford Theatre Box Office 973.971.3706
Homeschoolers can also arrange to attend the "classroom
intermission" performances during the week.
Paper
Mill Playhouse Children's Theatre
Homeschoolers may be most interested in "on school time"
performaces (Group Sales Coordinator, at 973.379.3636 ext. 2438).
In addition to these and year-round performances, Paper Mill
offers Theatre school and a summer theatre program. Brookside
Drive, Millburn, NJ 07041, Box office 973-376-4343
Pax Amicus Castle Theatre
Presents day time and evening performances of children's shows
and Shakespeare. 23 Lake Shore Drive, Budd Lake, NJ 07828 Box
Office (973) 691-2100 - Main (973) 691-4900 - School & Group
Sales.
|