Educational Sightings in North Carolina

Fort Caswell

2010-09-03T04:24:00.000-07:00

From the website:
"Come discover the rich ecological and historical significance of Fort Caswell and the Cape Fear Region. Fort Caswell features 248 acres of historical structures, salt marsh, beach and maritime forest at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Students will work together to solve problems, improve communication skills and learn team-work while they participate in a valuable outdoor education experience. Fort Caswell offers security unmatched by hotels, with recreational options and customized meal plans to suite all your group needs. Our classroom and outdoor facilities are also available without formal programs. We provide assistance planning field trips and tours to many regional attractions. Whatever your educational goals may be, Fort Caswell can custom-fit your next day or overnight outing."

Extension Horse Husbandry

2010-03-01T10:24:00.000-08:00

Part of North Carolina State University the Extension Horse Husbandry offers programs for Youth (NC 4-H Horse Program) and Adults. Their website is LOADED with lots of information and calendar of events for all ages.

NC 4-H Livestock Program

2010-03-01T10:11:00.000-08:00

North Carolina State University
Department of Animal Science
Polk Hall, Campus Box 7621
Raleigh, NC 27695-7621
Phone: (919) 515-4467
Fax: (919) 515-6884

The 4-H Youth Livestock Program continues to grow as more and more youth incorporate their interest in cattle, sheep, swine and goats into 4-H projects. Emphasis for the various traditional and non-traditional projects continues to be focused on child development. Programs such as after school clinics and community contests draw urban kids in while events such as statewide judging contests and beef handling and management camps are attended from across the state.

As part of the NCSU Department of Animal Science, the 4-H Livestock Program offers many programs. Check out their calendar of events.

North Carolina State University
Department of Animal Science
Polk Hall, Campus Box 7621
Raleigh, NC 27695-7621
Phone: (919) 515-4467
Fax: (919) 515-6884

Home 4 School Gear

2010-03-01T10:01:00.000-08:00

Home 4 School Gear store offers "All things Science and More".

Rock & Mineral Unit Studies

Dissection Specimens & Tools

Nature Exploration

Owl Pellets

Apologia Experiment Kits

Discount Lab Supplies

Rock Tumblers, Tumble Mixes & Abrasive

Sale Pricing 5-50% every Day! FREE Gift Wrap at checkout!

Homeschool Family owned in NC since 2001

Offers Fossil Identification and Classification Classes.

Phone: (919) 417-2878

Mon- Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kindermusik and Voice of Clayton

2010-03-01T09:47:00.000-08:00

Offers Kindermusik Classes to children Newborn to age 8 and Voice Lessons for 8 years through adult (private voice, homeschool chorus and summer camps).

Located at the Riverwood Cultural Arts Center in the Riverwood Athletic Club Subdivision.

100 Cunningham Lane

Clayton, NC 27527

Atkinson's Old Grist Mill

2010-02-27T14:00:00.000-08:00

Atkinson's Old Grist Mill has been in operation since 1757. Located in rural Johnston County on highway 42 just one mile from the intersection of highways 39 and 42, they offer lots of milled products as well as educational tours.

Contact:

e-mail information@atkinsonmilling.com

phone 1-800-948-5707

Garner Parks and Recreation

2010-02-27T13:41:00.000-08:00

Garner Parks and Recreation offers various educational programs for all ages, many of the them are located at their brand new Nature Center in White Deer Park. For a listing of current events go here. Click on Programs and choose from the drop down menu.

Enjoy!

Field Trip Earth - Virtual Field Trip

2010-02-27T13:23:00.000-08:00

North Carolina Zoological Society offers a virtual field trip at Field Trip Earth. Using cross curricular 'strategies' (ie, literacy, maps, etc.), learn about wildlife conservation around the globe. There are plenty of resources for students and educators alike.

Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation

2010-02-27T12:45:00.000-08:00

Volunteer and Interm opportunities are available at the Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation located in Durham, NC. This would be a great opportunity for your child who is 18 years or older and has a heart for wildlife.

Their mission:
"The Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to providing care for sick, injured, and orphaned native North American wildlife in need of assistance and to promoting the value and importance of preserving native wildlife and its habitat to the public."

Educational Performance - Little House on the Prairie Musical

2010-02-27T12:17:00.000-08:00

The Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts will be the hosting site for the Broadway Series South musical presentation of "Little House on the Prairie Musical" during March 16 - 21, 2010.

Thursday, March 16, 2:00 pm. Join them for special educational performance at a discount rate. If you have a homeschool ask Marlene about the post-performance Q&A session. However, you must contact Marlene this week to get the discount rate. 919-819-4745

Broadway Series South

2010-02-27T11:06:00.000-08:00

Enjoy various performing arts at The Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts located in down town Raleigh. Purchase your Group Sales tickets with Marlene Leavell. Also, contact Ms. Leavell for information concerning educational performances.

Family Science Investigations

2010-02-27T10:32:00.000-08:00

Enjoy family programs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh.
Homeschool programs are available.

Contact is Debbie Huston (919) 733-7450 ext. 555

East Wake Education Foundation - Parents as Teachers

2010-02-27T10:23:00.000-08:00

The East Wake Education Foundation, a community-based non-profit that serves the families in Eastern Wake County. The Foundation was established in 1993 to serve as an advocacy agency for our area schools and to work to "...assure that every child have the opportunity to arrive at school age healthy and ready to learn."

All services are free and provided in both English and Spanish. Our program works with the entire family and early childhood services are for families with children birth to five.

Emphasis is placed on introduction to reading, improvement of listening skills and activities that enhance the gross and fine motor skills of the child. With parents, our work helps them to understand the child development stages, how positive discipline works and activities that promote healthy interaction within the family unit.

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Educator Page

2010-02-27T09:25:00.000-08:00

This link takes you to the Educators page of the NCDERN.
It provides links for kids, parents, resources, educational centers and resources, calendar of events and more.

http://www.enr.state.nc.us/html/educator.html

North Carolina Department of Environmental Education

2010-02-27T09:18:00.000-08:00

This is the link takes you the home page for the North Carolina Department of Environmental Education. They offer programs state wide. Programs maybe age specific.

http://www.eenorthcarolina.org/

Battle for the Bible - Creation Super Camp 2010

2010-02-27T09:03:00.000-08:00

Wednesday June 9 - Sunday June 13

THE ATHEISTS ARE ON THE MARCH LIKE NEVER BEFORE! Why? Because creation is also being discussed like never before, and they are worried! This series of lectures and activities will equip you and your children with the necessary tools and information to dramatically affect this world for Christ.

This time of learning and fellowship with likeminded men, women and children, will help you all fulfill your God-given roles in your families, communities and beyond.

For More Information: http://creation.com/creation-supercamp-2010

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2010-02-07T15:31:00.001-08:00

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Farm Animal Days

2010-02-04T07:51:00.000-08:00

WHEN: March 24,25,26
Wednesday through Friday (rain or shine)

TIME: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(least busy times are 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.)

WHERE: NC State University
Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory
3720 Lake Wheeler Road

(2 miles south of I-40)

WHAT: Farm Animal Days gives children a chance to see and touch farm animals and learn about agriculture; tractors will also be on display. The event is designed for school field trips (pre-school through first grade)

Register by March 1, 2010.

For more information: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/farmanimaldays/