Field Trips
Underground Railroad Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:38pm.PLACE: Underground Railroad, 16-18 East Union St., Burlington
DATE: Friday, October 15th
TIME: 2:00P
COST: FREE! (they will be selling refreshments)
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
This is part of the Burlington County Passport Program. Space is limited.
The museum-quality exhibit area provides a comprehensive overview of the Underground Railroad which flourished throughout Burlington County before the Civil War.
For more information Visit http://ugrrburlington.webs.com.
Palmyra Cove Nature Center Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:28pm.PLACE: Palmyra Cove Nature Center, 1300 Route 73, Palmyra
DATE: Tuesday, October 19th
TIME: 10:00a-12:00p
COST: $8.00 per student; payment is due by September 27th
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
This is center is part of the Burlington County Passport Program.
The Park is an ideal place for environmental education. The Environmental Discovery Center houses interactive displays that offer opportunities to learn about the wide array of plants, birds, and other wildlife to be found in the Park. Also, the EDC has displays and information on the historical importance of Palmyra Cove and the neighboring Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Environmental Education Programs are available to any grade level and work in conjunction with the school's curriculum to design lessons that correspond to specific sites in the Park.
Environmental Education at Palmyra Cove is:
* Hands on for children
* Standards-based
* Interdisciplinary
* Programmed for kindergarten through adult
* Personalized for each individual group
For more information visit www.palmyracove.org/education/index.asp.
Burlington County Historical Society Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:19pm.PLACE: Burlington County Historical Society, 454 Lawrence St., Burlington
DATE: Wednesday, October 6th
TIME: 10:00a-12:00p
COST: $5.00 per person; payment due by September 14th
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
This tour is part of the Burlington County Passport Program.
In this program we welcome you and your class to the 1750's, as you meet a merchant who once lived in this very house and experience what life was like in the 18th century.
This tour combines living history with a hands-on workshop and scavenger hunt. It can be expanded into a half-day adventure with a picnic lunch and walking tour of town.
Cedar Run Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:08pm.PLACE: Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford
DATE: Wednesday, September 29th
TIME: 1:00-3:00p
COST: $8.00 per student (must have 15 children to for this price); payment due by September 13th
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge is part of the Burlington County Passport Program.
Tails & Trails – Meet the animals that reside at Cedar Run. Compare characteristics of our mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Become a nature detective on our Pine Barrens trail and explore the habitats of these animals.
Visit www.cedarrun.org for more information.
John Woolman Memorial House Field Trip - LW MEMBERS ONLY
Submitted by Administrator on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 9:02pm.PLACE: John Woolman Memorial House, 99 Branch St., Mt Holly
DATE: Tuesday, September 21st
TIME: 1:00p
COST: FREE!
RSVP: Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
This house is part of the Burlington County Passport Program. Space is limited.
Founded by Amelia Mott Gummere in 1915, the John Woolman Memorial Association operates a historic house in Mount Holly, New Jersey located where John Woolman's apple orchard once stood. At the time, historic houses were proliferating in honor of military heroes, and Amelia felt the need for a memorial to a man of peace.
FIELD TRIP: Historic Peachfield House & the Old School House
Submitted by Administrator on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 2:47pm.PLACE: Peachfield and Old School House
DATE: Tuesday, August 31st
TIME: 2:00pm at Old School House, Peachfield to follow (be there 15 minutes early)
COST: $10.00 per stundent; adults are free
RSVP: By 8/20 to Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com.
Space is limited. Please bring cash on the day of the trip. Please DO NOT RSVP unless you are serious about attending.
Seining the Bay Field Trip
Submitted by Administrator on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 12:36pm.PLACE: Island Beach State Park
DATE: Wednesday, August 4th
TIME: 10:30a-12:30p Beach and lunch
COST: $6.00 per car
SEINE THE BAY – (1:00p – 1:45p) A seine is a large net that is used to catch fish and other aquatic animals. Walk to Barnegat Bay and join us as we seine. All ages welcome! Water shoes (no flip-flops) are required to pull in the seine.
FISH TANK FEEDING FRENZY (2:00p – 2:30p) Fish and other aquatic animals that are caught on our seining tour are used to stock the fish tanks... Learn about the fascinating food web that makes Barnegat Bay an extremely valuable estuary. All ages welcome!
They have showers and a food stand!!
Email Sharon Patterson at sspaterson76@yahoo.com if you would like to attend. Everyone will meet in the parking lot at 10:25am at Beach 1.
Liberty Island and Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Trip
Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 05/23/2010 - 6:05pm.DATE: Tuesday, September 7th
TIME: Ferry departs from Liberty State park at 9:00am so be there no later then 8:30 for time to go though security (similar to airport security); Our time to visit the statue will be 11:00.
COST: $12.00/adult; $5.00/Childen 4-12; This price includes inside the pedestal only! If you would like to climb to the crown the price is $15.00/adult & $8.00/child
RSVP: By June 1st to Sharon Patterson at sspatterson76@yahoo.com
Seeking Interest for Sesame Place Trip
Submitted by Administrator on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 9:09pm.I am planning on going to Sesame Place with my family on Monday, June 7th. Tickets to Sesame Place cost $53 plus tax for ages 2 and up. If there are 15 or more people going, they cost $25 (this includes tax.) So, if anyone else is interested in joining us, here's what you need to know:
1) You must contact me via email by May 10th benfranc01@yahoo.com if you want to go and let me know how many tickets you need.
2) If I have 15 people interested, I will give you my address. I will need you to mail me $25 per ticket you need BY May 17th.
3rd Annual Homeschool Tubing Trip
Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 6:26pm.This event is not a Living Water sponsored event. It was originally posted on the West Jersey Homeschoolers Yahoo Discussion Group. If you would like to join this discussion group, visit http://yahoogroups.com/group/westjerseyhomeschoolers and click on the JOIN THIS GROUP button.
Wednesday, July 14th...does this sound good for our annual homeschool tubing trip? I'll be collecting $14.95 per person, no matter what age, this month. It's cheaper than last year if I pay them by the 30th of April. This includes your tube and BBQ meal. Check out www.delawarerivertubing.com for any questions or concerns you might have. It is located in Frenchtown, NJ and takes about an hour and a half to get there. Our meeting time will be 11 am. Swim shoes are a must. Bring family and friends too! Who's interested?
Allison Martino
vicalex96@yahoo.com
