Field Trip Ideas For Homeschoolers

Academic Enrichment

Virtual

• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tour

• NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory online exploration

• Google Arts & Culture virtual museum tours (Louvre, British Museum, etc.)

• Khan Academy’s “Explore the World” live sessions

• Monterey Bay Aquarium live animal cams

• The Virtual Tour of the Anne Frank House

Outdoor

• Local history museums or cultural heritage sites

• Science centers and planetariums

• University campus tours (arranged for homeschoolers)

• Archaeological site visits

• Historical reenactment events

Arts & Culture

Virtual

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “MetKids” interactive exhibits

• Virtual Islamic Art Museum tour (Doha or Kuala Lumpur)

• Online calligraphy classes (Arabic, Japanese, etc.)

• Ballet and orchestra live streams (Royal Opera House, Berlin Philharmonic)

• Virtual tours of Islamic architecture landmarks (Alhambra, Hagia Sophia)

Outdoor

• Outdoor art festivals and craft fairs

• Cultural heritage festivals

• Street art walking tours

• Outdoor theater or musical performances

• Islamic cultural center visits

STEM & Innovation

Virtual

• Virtual science lab simulations (PhET, Labster)

• Space Center Houston virtual mission tours

• Engineering challenges with online kits (Brilliant.org, KiwiCo)

• Live online coding workshops

• 3D printing design and modeling tutorials

Outdoor

• Maker spaces with guided workshops

• Observatory stargazing nights

• Renewable energy sites (wind farms, solar parks)

• Local robotics competitions

• Science fair events or exhibitions

Islamic Studies & Community Life

Virtual

• Live-streamed Qur’an recitation competitions

• Virtual Hajj and Umrah experience tours

• Islamic history webinars

• Interactive Seerah storytelling sessions

• Virtual Islamic art and geometry workshops

Outdoor

• Mosque architecture tours (with permission)

• Islamic heritage museums

• Eid prayer in a large Muslim community

• Local Islamic charity volunteer days

• Graveyard visit (to reflect on akhirah)

Sports & Physical Activity

Virtual

• Online martial arts or self-defense classes

• Virtual yoga for kids

• Online dance or movement workshops

• Live-streamed sports training drills

• Virtual Olympic Games archives and documentaries

Outdoor

• Hiking or cycling trails

• Community sports days or tournaments

• Horseback riding lessons

• Rock climbing or bouldering

• Kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding

Sports & Physical Activity

Virtual

• Online martial arts or self-defense classes

• Virtual yoga for kids

• Online dance or movement workshops

• Live-streamed sports training drills

• Virtual Olympic Games archives and documentaries

Outdoor

• Hiking or cycling trails

• Community sports days or tournaments

• Horseback riding lessons

• Rock climbing or bouldering

• Kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding

Academic Enrichment

Virtual

• COSI (Center of Science and Industry)—Explore via Ohio Learns 360, featuring engaging science content with Ohio-focused alignment. Ohio Learns 360

Outdoor

• Ohio History Center & Ohio Village—Dive into interactive exhibits and experience 19th-century life through living-history immersion.

• The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology—Hands-on STEM, glassblowing, history, and creativity in Newark.

• COSI (in-person)—A hands-on science experience located in Columbus.

Nature & Environment

Outdoor

• Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park—Prairie restoration, bison habitat, biodiversity exhibits, and Fort Ancient mound.

• Highbanks Metro Park—Limestone bluffs, nature center, sledding hill, trails, and preserved indigenous earthworks.

• Blacklick Woods Metro Park—Old-growth beech-maple forest, wetlands, nature center, diverse habitats, and wildlife viewing.

• Stratford Ecological Center—Educational farm and nature preserve focusing on sustainable farming and conservation.

• Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens—Indoor/outdoor botanical exhibits and nature education.

• Olentangy Caverns—Cave exploration, wildlife, gem mining, educational maze, and petting zoo.

• Slate Run Living Historical Farm—an 1880s farming experience with hands-on chores and animal interactions.

• Ohio Wildlife Center—Wildlife rehab, learning, and conservation-focused education.

• Dawes Arboretum—Tree science, nature walks, and conservation-themed outings.

• The Wilds (Ohio)—Open-air safari through a conservation park with wildlife, guided tours, and immersive learning.

Arts & Culture

Outdoor

• Ohio History Center & Ohio Village—Rich in cultural and historical exhibits with immersive experiences.

• Stratford Ecological Center—Combines artful nature with farm life and sensory learning.

STEM & Innovation

Virtual

• COSI via Ohio Learns 360—Virtual science programs emphasizing experiments, engineering, and science concepts. Ohio Learns 360

Outdoor

• COSI (in-person)—Hands-on STEM exhibits in Columbus.

• The Works combines art, history, and technology in an interactive setting.

Virtual Field Trips (Statewide; Ohio-based)

• Toledo Museum of Art, Providence Metropark, Gorman Heritage Farm, Cincinnati Museum Center, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Cleveland Museum of Natural History offer virtual programs via Ohio Learns 360.

Food & Fun

Al’s Delicious Popcorn

Al’s Delicious Popcorn is a family-owned and operated business located in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1985,

we have over 30 years of popping experience! During the past 3 decades, we’ve worked hard to perfect our popping techniques and recipes. Our dedication has paid off, and today we are proud to offer popcorn lovers over 65 varieties

of delectable gourmet popcorn!

1500 Bethel Road

Columbus, OH 43220

P: (614) 451-7677 or

1 (800) 396-7010

E: store@alspopcorn.com

HOURS

Monday - Saturday

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday- CLOSED

https://alspopcorn.com/

Anthony-Thomas Candy Company

In about an hour, tour groups can experience candy making from start to finish in our

152,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art candy factory. Opened in May 1995 & conveniently

located off I-270 in West Columbus, Ohio. For info & scheduling tours, please call 877-226-

3921. Group tours by appointment only.

1777 Arlindgate Lane

Columbus, OH 43228

Hours: Free Open House Tours Tue & Thurs 9:30 AM-2:30 PM; Factory group tours for 10+

Mon-Fri, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., by appointment only.

Admission: Free Open House Tours Tue/Thur.

Telephone: (614) 272-9221

Website: http://www.anthony-thomas.com/Tour.html

Indoor Bounce Houses and Trampoline Parks Around Columbus

SuperGames

535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd

Columbus, OH

SuperGames is a large warehouse filled with all kinds of inflatables. With

bounce houses, obstacle courses, joust, rock climbing, air hockey, and more, SuperGames

offers a lot of indoor fun for the kids. Throughout the year, SuperGames offers open play

times on certain days of the week.

Cost: $10 per child

Blue Monkey

591 Hill Rd N

Pickerington, OH

The bounce house is just the beginning at Blue Monkey's indoor inflatable facility. Kids

can also enjoy an interactive sports arena, slides, an obstacle course, and a Wacky KidZone

with more climbing, sliding, and games. The space specializes in parties and events, but

limited open jump hours and special events are periodically available.

Age: 3-12

Cost: Contact for open jump pricing

Trampoline Xtreme

5745 Chantry Dr

Columbus, OH

Known as Columbus's largest trampoline park, Trampoline Xtreme offers open jump,

dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, battle ball, free falling, parkour, air bags, ninja warrior,

arcade, and more. You can book online or walk in.

Cost: $10/30 minutes - $22/2 hours; lower rates available for kids under 7

Rockin' Jump

5625 Shier Rings Rd

Dublin, OH

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Rockin' Jump is the ultimate trampoline park. With open jump trampolines, dodgeball,

basketball, jousting, stunt bag, tripwire, challenge course, and climbing wall, Rockin'

Jump has something for everyone. Special jump times for preschoolers are offered each

week. You can book your jump time online or walk in.

Cost: $10/30 minutes - $26/2 hours for open jump

The Bounce Club

3967 Presidential Pkwy

Powell, OH

The Bounce Club offers families fitness and fun. Several open jump times are available

for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jump N Tumble classes are offered for kids looking to learn hand-eye coordination

movements and following directions. And for adults looking to stay active, consider

taking one of the Fit Jump classes.

Cost: $10-$14 per hour for open jump

Get Air Columbus

3708 Fishinger Blvd

Hilliard, OH

Get Air Trampoline Park offers jumping fun for all ages. In addition to a large area of

side-to-side trampolines, Get Air also has dodgeball, foam pit, a fidget ladder, slack line,

basketball, and a ninja course. Most of the activities are designed for kids and adults over

46" tall, but Get Air also has a Kiddie Court for those under 46". You can book your time

online or walk in.

Cost: $9 - $14 for 1 hour, up to $17 - $25 for 3 hours

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

459 Orange Point Dr

Lewis Center, OH

As the world's first trampoline park, Sky Zone is dedicated to providing you pure joy in

flying high. Sky Zone offers open jump, SkyFit fitness classes, ultimate dodgeball, and a

foam zone. Sky socks are required. You can buy tickets online or walk in.

Cost: $15/60 minutes - $23/2 hours

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

7679 Plain City-Dublin Rd

Dublin, OH

If you are looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Kileville, Columbus

and Northwest Columbus, Powell, and Dublin area, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure

The park will be the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the

ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the

next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you will see why we are more than

just a trampoline park