Beaver Golf Lessons
From the time my son was walking, I was encouraged to get him involved in sports like football or basketball as early as possible. While that seemed logical, I was not sold on the idea of a contact sport. Golf, on the other hand, I could support and my son has been playing since he was 4. He is now 8 and competes in tournaments.
I highly encourage all parents to expose their children to the sport and Glen Beaver's homeschool group golf series is a great way to do it. His classes are currently being offered at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach and Dyer Park in Riviera Beach (about 5 minutes from the Turnpike Beeline Exit). Visit HomeschoolGolfPalmBeach.com for more information.
I highly encourage all parents to expose their children to the sport and Glen Beaver's homeschool group golf series is a great way to do it. His classes are currently being offered at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach and Dyer Park in Riviera Beach (about 5 minutes from the Turnpike Beeline Exit). Visit HomeschoolGolfPalmBeach.com for more information.
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Columbus Foundation
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The Columbus Foundation provides tours of historical replicas of The Nina and The Pinta. They crew members actually live on these ships and when they dock at ports they allow visitors to step aboard and learn how Christopher Columbus and his crew would have lived while exploring new lands.
They were docked in Jupiter in the Spring of 2019 so we went with our Classical Conversations Group. It was a great way to bring our curriculum to life. The ships are a sight to see and the crew members were so delightful and very engaging with the children. |
Crayola Experience
I know this one is not in Palm Beach County but so many families visit Orlando I thought I would share. I visited the Crayola Experience prior to starting my home education journey and we loved it. My son loved seeing how crayons are made not to mention getting to name his own crayon. There are so many little fun craft projects available that can even make most adults smile. We have returned twice since and I can honestly say we have experienced all that there is to the max.
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Creation Studies Institute
When I learned about the Creation Studies Institute Museum I could not wait to schedule a field trip because it tied-in perfectly with our Classical Conversations Scripture Memory Work Genesis 1:1-27. Warning, this one is in Broward County. They offer a number of different experiences for your children and all of them help your child to build a biblical worldview. As a parent, I appreciated the hands on approach to learning that they offer. If you are not willing to make the trip to Deerfield Beach, they will bring the experience to you in Palm Beach County. Call 954-771-1652 for details.
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Jupiter Creamery
Our trip to Jupiter Creamery was organized by Parents Educating Children. It was so refreshing to see a small farm. My son was overjoyed the entire time. He had the opportunity to feed and groom the cows, learn how to milk a cow, chase chickens and pet a pig in his pen. He was even surprised to learn that milk could be used to make soap. We are thankful to Suzie for her willingness to share her knowledge with us.
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center
This is one of the places I kept hearing about but had yet to experience. We were already in the area visiting the Nina and Pinta replica ships at Harbourside Place so we hopped over to Loggerhead Marinelife Center for the 2:00 pm tour. Unfortunately, it was sold out so we opted to tour the facility on our own. The volunteers are a wealth of information and their passion for the sea turtles is evident. My son was able to participate in the Junior Vet Lab which was free and incredibly fun. If you are interested in formal homeschool options they offer monthly options as well.
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McKee Botanical Garden
It seems a little nutty to drive all the way to Vero Beach to visit another botanical garden but I am so glad we joined Parents Educating Children for this trip. McKee is very different from Mounts. The history of this little gem is fascinating and the new play area was designed so artfully. Who knew there was so much to learn about orchids and bamboo?
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Mounts Botanical Garden
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I had visited Mounts Botanical years prior when they hosted the Lego brick creations. It is very peaceful to walk through. Parents Educating Children organized this visit which included a tour and a lesson on how to plant tomatoes. My son and I turned this experience into a little scavenger hunt since were were studying the differences between a monocot and dicot. |
Navy Seal Museum
After a visit to McKee Botanical Garden, I decided it would be a great opportunity to visit the Navy Seal Museum on the way back to Palm Beach County. It is a small attraction with a big punch. Not only did we learn about the history of what is now called the Navy Seals but my son was able to explore some hands on exhibits including the obstacle course. Had I known, it was situated a few steps from a tranquil beach I would have packed a picnic lunch.
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Parents Educating Children
In my initial stages of researching homeschool activities, I stumbled across the Parents Educating Children website and was excited to see that a group of homeschool parents gathered once a month at a park in Wellington not far from where I live. Even more exciting was the fact that they were hosting a meeting for new homeschool parents. Upon my arrival, I was greeted warmly by the leaders of group. The meeting was informative but also very encouraging. Listening to stories about students now in college and beyond who were once homeschooled gave me the confidence boost I needed to press onward with my journey.
The monthly park meetings are free of charge but if you join the organization for a small annual fee of just $35, you gain access to planned field trips. Simply register, pay and show up the day of the event. There are other benefits as well.
The monthly park meetings are free of charge but if you join the organization for a small annual fee of just $35, you gain access to planned field trips. Simply register, pay and show up the day of the event. There are other benefits as well.