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Taste of Ohio History : A Guide to Historic Eateries and Their
Recipes
- (Taste of History, 2)
by Debbie Nunley, Karen Jane Elliott
- For those who want their history and to eat it, too!
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Ohio
Field Trips
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Cleveland.com
- Family
Show your youngsters what Cleveland has to offer.
Dayton
Kids Corridor Alliance
The following organizations offer a variety of "family-friendly"
activities and events throughout the year.
Ohio Tourism
Tons of places to visit in Ohio from the Bureau of Tourism. Special
kids section for help with Ohio-related research.
Take Off! Home
Schooling Field Trips
We are a group of home schoolers from the central to NE Ohio
area who get together for field trips. All home educated families
are welcome to join us. Check out the website for reviews and
information about previous field trips. We service many counties,
including Holmes, Tuscarawas, Trumbull, Summit, Portage, Stark,
Wayne, Medina, Cuyahoga, Columbiana and more. There is no cost
or obligation to join us.
Art
Cleveland Museum
of Art
Children's page. Find craft projects about Egypt and the Medieval
ages. The permanent collection - including the Armor Court and
the Egyptian Collection - is always free. 11150 East Boulevard,
Cleveland, 216-421-7340
Toledo Museum of
Art
The museum is free and very comprehensive. From Ancient Art to
something an artist made yesterday! They offer classes to children
and adults (kind of expensive) and even have a school of design
on the premisis. They also have a classroom dedicated to children
and families that is open 4 days a week... I could go on forever!
Recommended by Alicia McD.
Aviation
Dayton Air Show
Held in July. Dayton is the Birthplace of Aviation and
home of the powered flight inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright.
International Women's Air
& Space Museum
The museum is a repository of information about Women in aviation
and space. Burke Lakefront Airport, Room 165, 1501 North Marginal
Road, Cleveland. (216) 623-1111
Children's Discovery Museums
Boonshoft Museum
of Discovery
We are a place where play and learning come together so that
visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world. 2600
DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, (937) 275-8431
Health
The
HealthSpace Cleveland
Plan to join in at the Junior Medical Summer Camp. 8911 Euclid
Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-2039 , (216) 231-5010
Mohican Leadership
Challenge Course
Low and high ropes courses using experiential learning. Special
homeschool programs. 709 South Market Street, PO Box 320, Loudonville,
OH 44842-0320, 419-994-4896, 800-251-4071.
History
Hale Farm &Village
This is a big favorite of mine. I love this farm! The people
who live here, really do a wonderful job of acting the part of
their character. It is a farm and village in the 1800's. The
virtual tour is just photos and a short discription, but it's
neat! ~Amy. Bath, Ohio. (800) 589-9703.
Johnny Appleseed Heritage
Center
We are having a large Birthday Party for Johnny Appleseed on
September, 30, 2006 at 7:00. There will be story tellers,
singing, and a large birthday cake for all to taste and of course,
Johnny Appleseed will be there to spin some true tall tales of
his own. Johnny will be handing out apples to all as they leave
the Center. (419) 368-1812
SunWatch Indian Village
Learn about the arts and crafts used by Native Americans, then
make them! Offers special classes for homeschoolers. 2301 West
River Road, Dayton , Ohio. (937) 268-8199
Wayne County Historical Society and Museum
Offers educational outreach programs to homeschooled children. 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster, Ohio 44691
Natural Areas
Cleveland Metroparks
Offers programs for homeschoolers at different reservations. At the CanalWay Center we offer at least one program every month with different topics where home school kids can signup and attend for free.
Toledo MetroParks (especially Oak
Openings Preserve)
This place is great. It has wetlands, sand dunes, a pine forest,
ponds, etc. Everywhere you look there is a learning opportunity
waiting to happen. Plus the MetroParks offer classes for free
or a nominal charge to all age groups. Recommended by Alicia
McD.
Natural History & Science
Cleveland Museum of Natural
History
Whether you've been here before, or you're a first-time visitor,
you won't want to miss our new planetarium. It's simply out
of this world! Sit back and relax as we shoot you to another
galaxy! 1 Wade Oval Drive, University Circle, Cleveland. (216)
231-4600
McKinley Museum
Our interactive history and science exhibits encourage visitors
of all ages to explore fossils, dinosaurs and the lives of historic
people. P.O. Box 20070, Canton, (330) 455-7043
Museum of Natural
History & Science
Seasonal attractions. At Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western
Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45203 , (513) 287-7000.
Toledo Zoo
This is the best zoo I've seen. A huge array of interesting animals
(I've seen a lot of zoos that seem to have 500 types of goats
- this isn't one of them!) There is also a lot of history here,too.
They have special homeschool
program September through May. Recommended by Alicia McD.
Science & Industry
COSI Ohio's Center
of Science & Industry
The exhibition areas - Adventure, i|o, Gadgets, Life, little
kidspace, Ocean, Progress, and Space - each provides experiences
for all age levels that creatively combine science facts and
learning through play. 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, (614)
228-COSI
COSI Toledo
COSI is a dynamic center of hands-on science, learning
and fun where visitors enjoy extraordinary learning opportunities
as they are immersed in larger-than-life experiences. 1 Discovery
Way, Toledo, (419) 244-COSI
Great Lakes Science
Center
Emphasis on the interdependence of scientific, environmental
and technological activities in the Great Lakes region. 601 Erieside
Ave, Cleveland, (216) 694-2000
National Inventors Hall
of Fame
Within the museum, you can spend hours wandering through worlds
of innovative genius in the exhibits, and explore new worlds
at the Inventors Workshop. 221 South Broadway, Akron. (330) 762-4463
Vacations
The Country
School
Farm experiences and wilderness adventures for children, teens
and families. Spend the summer on a homeschooling family's farm
in Holmes County, Ohio.
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Love Ohio : A Parent's Guide to Exploring Fun Places in Ohio
With Children...Year Round!
by George Zavatsky, Michele Zavatsky
- Ideas from factories, farms, zoos, and so many... gosh, never
thought of going there... ideas! Complete with addresses, numbers
and web sites... so you can find out more before you travel.
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- Off
the Beaten Path Ohio : A Guide to Unique Places
- (Ohio: Off the Beaten Path, 8th Ed)
by George Zimmermann, Carol Zimmermann
- Devoted to travelers with a taste for the unique, this easy-to-use
guide will help you discover the hidden places in Ohio that most
tourists miss - unsung, unspoiled, and out-of-the-way finds that
liven up a week's vacation, a day trip or an afternoon.
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Education Magazine
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articles on a variety of subjects, interesting and informative
columns by experienced homeschoolers, and reviews of the best
new homeschooling resources. An excellent source of support and
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