Easy Summer Field Trips for Your Homeschool

Summer field trips have been a consistent tool in my toolbox to beat boredom and get in some sneaky learning. Living on a cattle farm and having a library full of nature studies, you’d think boredom wouldn’t be an issue at my house, but all kids get bored here and there.

A summer break from homeschooling and the usually favorable weather make it a perfect time to take field trips even if your kids aren’t bored. But, if I’m being honest, the off-season of summer can get a little monotonous for me, too. So, one of my favorite ways to keep the learning alive – yet stealthy – is to take field trips with my kids during the summer.

Summer field trips are fantastic boredom busters and summer slide evaders, offering you the freedom of travel that you may not have had during the school year. They take the pressure off of the learning and allow for fun to take center stage.

Still, I don’t necessarily refer to them as “field trips” – that runs the risk of someone figuring out the potential for learning outside of school time. Instead, I casually mention that I’d like to make a day of it at this exhibit or meet up with friends at that location.