"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
Walt Disney
Upcoming Adventures
Victorian Nutcracker Annual Holiday Tradition
Join us for Maine Homeschool Field Trips' Annual Holiday Tradition!
We will be attending the full length dress-rehearsal of the Victorian Nutcracker! Joined together with other homeschoolers we are a spectacularly large group that gets some of the best seats in the house- Orchestra Pit center!
Winter Respite 2020
We will be traveling just 2 hours southwest of Portland to Great Wolf Lodge New England in Fitchburg, MA. Join other homeschoolers & unschoolers for a break from the cold and some community building! The indoor water park is warm and inviting. There are thrilling big slides and mellow lil' slides, a fun wave pool for everyone and an indoor/outdoor hot tub for Adults (and kiddos with adult supervision), PLUS so much more!
Boston Children's Museum Exploration
March 2020, Join us for Maine Homeschool Field Trips' Spring Boston Children's Museum Exploration Trip!
We will be catching the 8am morning Amtrak Downeaster out of Portland Maine and traveling down to Boston. We will independently explore the Boston Children's Museum- returning to Portland on the 6:15pm train. Included in this trip is round trip Downeaster tickets from/to Portland, and Museum entrance fee.
Registration opens November 2019.
Museum of Science Exploration
April 2020, Join us on the morning Amtrak Downeaster out of Portland to the Boston Museum of Science- returning on the 6:15pm train. Included in this trip is round trip Downeaster tickets from/to Portland, museum entrance fee and one show (your choice Butterfly Garden or IMAX).
Registration opens December 2019.
Funtown STEM Day! Trip
Past Adventures
New England Aquarium Exploration
Join us for Maine Homeschool Field Trips New England Aquarium Exploration Trip!
We will be catching the 8am morning Amtrak Downeaster out of Portland Maine and traveling down to Boston where we will have lunch in historic Quincy Market and then explore the New England Aquarium- returning to Portland on the 6:15pm train. Included in this trip is roundtrip Downeaster tickets from/to Portland and Aquarium entrance fee.
Homeschool Portfolio Reviews
Black Heritage Trail and the Freedom Trail self-guided tours
Join us as we explore the Black Heritage Trail, the Freedom Trail, and the historic Quincy Market! The Black Heritage Trail: a 1.6-mile walking tour that explores the history of Boston’s 19th century African American community who primarily lived on the north slope of Beacon Hill. The Freedom Trail: a 2.5-mile red-brick walking trail that will lead you past more than 16 of Boston’s historical sites.
Salt Pump Climbing Series
Join us for 6 weeks of indoor rock climbing at the beautiful, sunny, Salt Pump Climbing Co facility in Scarborough. Climbing builds self esteem, confidence, strength, flexibility and FRIENDSHIPS!
Mt Washington Cog Railway
The Mount Washington Cog Railway is a narrated 3-Hour-Round Trip train ride to the summit of Mount Washington on a historic and awe-inspiring railway. Averaging around 1 hour each way, you have 60 minutes to explore and take in the Summit of Mount Washington, including the Sherman Adams Visitor Center. Inside the Visitor Center is a museum, post office, small snack bar and 360° views of the surrounding areas including up to 5 states, Canada and the Atlantic Ocean!