Homeschool Multi-Day SerVacations
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Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown, VA
3 day/ 2 night - Jamestown, Williamsburg, Yorktown, & Busch Gardens - Tour Jamestown Settlement - Tour Colonial Williamsburg, the Revolutionary City. Explore the nation's largest living history museum. From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the political and cultural center of Britain's largest colony in the New World. - Discovery Lab at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point, VA. Discovery Labs provide fun, family-friendly experiences and lifelong learning. Each lab focuses on a specific topic through a series of stations that provide hands-on activities. Participants look through microscopes, observe live animals, partake in crafts and games, and view research posters. Both VIMS faculty and students participate as speakers, sharing their research with the general public in an intimate setting. - Sunset Cruise aboard the Schooner Alliance in Yorktown. Enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise aboard the Schooner Alliance named for the French and American Alliance that was instrumental in winning the war of Independence in 1781. The Alliance sails the majestic York River and Chesapeake Bay. - Experience Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Ask about adding Norfolk or Newport News to discover ship-building and the military.
Philadelphia/Hershey/Lancaster/Gettysburg
- Liberty Hall and the Liberty Bell - Faith and Liberty Discovery Center - Hershey Park - Hershey Farms - Hershey Chocolate Factory Tour - Amish Country - Gettysburg Battlefield
Louisville, KY
Your students will love the Derby City as it’s loaded with history, sports, and famous attractions! Here are just a few: - Tour Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum with special experiences like making your own derby hat, backstretch tour to meet the horses and jockeys, “The Amazing Race” movie and more! - Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Tour where kids will learn how the world-famous baseball bats are made and receive their own authentic souvenir mini-bat! - Visit the Falls of Ohio, the site where Lewis and Clark passed through Louisville, where you’ll experience a history and science lesson from a biologist on wildlife, geology, fossils, and more. - Welcome Reception at Louisville Slugger Field during a baseball game. (During the season) - Historic Louisville bus tour with an expert certified native guide, featuring Louisville’s collection of historic homes, Lincoln Memorial Waterfront Park, bourbon history, derby time in Louisville, and much more! - Private meeting with President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary who will tell their story to the children, including reciting the Gettysburg Address or Emancipation Proclamation. - Belle of Louisville Riverboat Dinner Cruise - Derby Dinner Playhouse Performance - Frazier History Museum - Muhammad Ali Center - Louisville Zoo’s world-famous gorilla exhibit
Chattanooga, TN
- See Rock City! - Ruby Falls - Lookout Mountain, Point Park, Battles for Chattanooga - Incline Railway - Chattanooga Choo Choo, Terminal Station - Tennessee Aquarium - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - Riverboat Dinner Cruise
Pigeon Forge, TN
“Holly Dolly Christmas” “Smokey Mountain Student Adventure” - Dollywood - Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede - Dinner Shows - Skyland Ranch - Smokey Mountain Bus Tour - Mountain Church Tour & Storytelling - The Titanic Museum - Beautification Project at The Island at Pigeon Forge or Seniors Outreach Ask about tours specifically for performance groups
Nashville, TN
- Grand Ole Opry with Post-Show Backstage Tour - General Jackson Showboat - National Museum of African American Music - Country Music Hall of Fame - Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage - Belle Meade Historic Site - Historic RCA Studio B & Recording Session - Nashville Evening Musical Production Ask about our special singer & songwriter classes and workshops for aspiring artists!
Amish Country, IN & OH
Holmes County, Ohio: - drive in or fly to Akron/Canton Airport - Ohio Star Theater - “Dear Soldier Boy” - The Amish Heritage Center - Yoder’s Amish Home - Lunch in an Amish Home - Victorian House Mansion and Museum - The Farm at Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek Cheese - Keim Home Center, Lehmann’s Hardware Store - Coblentz Chocolate Elkhart, IN: - Amish Interpretive Center - One room schoolhouse - Watch Amish craftsmen make buggies, baskets, toys, and more. - “Day in the Life of Amish Women” - Engage with Amish cooks and learn all their secrets for cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, and baked chicken! - Tour dairy farms and animal parks. - Weave your own baskets, roll your own soft pretzels. Optional Add On’s : - Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum - Tour of Notre Dame & South Bend
Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, KY
- Ark Encounter, be transported back in time to meet Noah and his family, who lived aboard the ark and cared for the animals during the flood. At 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, you should prepare to be amazed! - Explore Ararat Zoo, see exotic animals from around the world including lemurs, kangaroos, emus, and ostriches. - Creation Museum, where the true story of creation comes to life - Tour the Rainbow Botanical Gardens - Experience the Planetarium & Observatory - Volunteer with Answers in Genesis Ask about the “Wonder of Christmas” Tour
Secrets of South Georgia Agritourism
Available in May & June and September & August Thomasville, GA: - Sweet Grass Dairy - Dillons Candy Shop - Pebble Hill Plantation Albany, GA: - GW Long Farms, tour the farm and get a lesson on how they produce over 30 vegetables. Guests will have a chance to pick! - White Oak Pastures tour of facility, eat at White Oak Pastures Store & Restaurant - Albany RiverQuarium for a behind the scenes “Dinner at the Aquarium” - Volunteer at the Community Gardens - Tour Resora and eat lunch catered from The Breadhouse and hear from the founder of this incredible non-profit! - Chehaw Zoo for an animal feeding signature experience - Dinners at Blackbeard’s and Austin’s Firegrill Tifton, GA: - Georgia Museum of Agriculture, guided tour experience and lunch. Contact us for a full itinerary and an optional train ride add-on.
Fort Myers, FL - Edison Museum
- Historical revelations at the Edison & Ford Winter Escapes - Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Key West Express Ferry - Island Tours - Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - Mystery Dinner Train - Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium - ECHO Global Farm, spreading the love of God in Word & Seed
Myrtle Beach, SC
Biology, Ecology, & Culture - Brookgreen Gardens, one of America’s premier gardens and a National Historic Landmark - Gullah Geechee Presentation, your native tour guide is fluent in the Gullah language and familiar with many Gullah customs. - Lowcountry Creek Pontoon Boat Excursion where you will pass historic rice fields, now home to alligators, waterfowl, and osprey - Show at Alabama Theatre Ask us to discuss adding on Beaufort and even Charleston.
Boston - Plymouth - Cape Cod, MA
Can Include: - Freedom Trail - Old North Church - Boston Common - Faneuil Hall - Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum - Quincy Market - Fenway Park - Boston Duck Tours - Plymouth Rock - Plimoth Patuxet Museum, Classroom Experience - The Mayflower - Volunteer at Lucy’s Hearth, Potter League, or Save the Bay Add: Cape Cod & Newport, RI
Washington, DC
“Capital of a Christian Nation Tour” “Civil War to Civil Rights” “Women of Washington” “African American Heritage Tour” “Homes of the Presidents” “Christmas in our Nation’s Capital” Including: - National Archives - Capitol Building - Night time monuments tour - Museum of the Bible - African American History Museum - Supreme Court - Smithsonian Air & Space Museum - Pinstripes Entertainment Center - Visit The Wharf - Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon - White House Photo Stop - Arlington National Cemetery Additional custom stops can be made and additional museums/exhibits are included based on the tour theme.
Cocoa Beach, FL - Kennedy Space Center
KSC: - Chat with an Astronaut - Come face-to-face with space shuttle Atlantis - learn about NASA’s Heroes & Legends - explore the Apollo/Saturn V Center, home of the massive 363 ft rocket that took us to the moon - tour NASA areas behind the gates - take a guided bus tour Cocoa Beach: - enjoy relaxing at the beach - welcome dinner beachside - visit the world famous Ron Jon Surf Shop - explore the Cocoa Beach Pier
Panama City Beach, FL - Marine Biology & Ecology
- Replant Sea Oats with an expert conservationist - Visit to Gulf World for a special Dolphin Interaction, Sea Lion Show, private meet and greet with the trainers, and much more! - Airboat Eco-tour and Alligator Experience - Beachfront Hotel
Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, AL Civil Rights
Expert led tour by a civil rights trail tour director. Selma, AL: - Selma Interpretive Center - Walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge with civil rights tour guide. Montgomery, AL: - Rosa Parks Museum - Dexter Avenue Baptist Church - Eat South Downtown Farm - Freedom Rides Museum - Dinner at Baumhower’s Birmingham, AL- “Dinner Table of the South”: - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute - 16th Street Baptist Church - Kelly Ingram Park - Pizza at Post Office Pies - McWane Science Center - McFly’s Bird Shoppe
Huntsville, AL Rocket City - Astronaut for a Day at Space Camp
- Full Day Space Camp experience for the whole family at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Huntsville Museum of Art - Weeden House Museum - Huntsville Botanical Gardens - Burritt on the Mountain - Volunteer at Downtown Rescue Mission, Operation Green Team, or Every Child Has a Story - Alabama Constitution Hall Park - Civil Rights Walking Tour
Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC
Savannah: - Historic Savannah Tour - Dinner at Lady & Sons Restaurant - Gospel Dinner Cruise - Wormsloe Plantation Program & Bonaventure Cemetery TOur - Dinner at River House Seafood - Low Country Tour with Ardsley Park, Victory Drive, Byrd Cookie Company, & Tybee Island - Dinner at the Pirates’ House Charleston: - Historic Charleston Tour - Middleton Place Gardens - Tea Gardens - Dinner at Charleston Crab House - Fort Sumter Tour & Cruise - Dinner at Mrs. Rose’s Fine Dining - Boone Hall Plantation Tour with House, Grounds, and Gullah Culture Presentation -Patriot’s Point with Yorktown
Atlanta, GA
- MLK Historic Site, Civil Rights - Georgia Aquarium - World of Coca Cola - Engineer for a Day at Georgia Tech - College Football Hall of Fame Experience and more…
Dallas, TX Faith-Based with ‘His Story: The Musical!’
Inspired by listening to the soundtrack for 'Hamilton' while on a mission trip in Africa, 16 year-old homeschool student Anna Miriam Brown says God impressed on her how powerful this art of bringing history to life could be in telling the story of Jesus as well. When she sat down to write the music, it just flowed out of her. His Story: The Musical was born and is now playing just outside Dallas, TX. See this Full Itinerary by clicking Multi-Day Tours in the menu bar and scroll down to “Deep in the Heart” Getaway to Dallas which includes multiple faith-based attractions suitable for families. We also can provide an additional day extension to Homestead Heritage in Waco where there are several fascinating programs that are hands-on including blacksmithing, pottery, and weaving!
St. Augustine, FL
- Tour the oldest European settlement in the U.S. (1565) - Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - Castillo de San Marcos, Pirate Treasure Museum and more! - Volunteer with Salvation Army - Lightner Museum Contact us for specific tour itineraries.
Wildcatter Ranch Experience
Deluxe Bus Transportation from your location or DFW. A 2-night unique escape from your big city, Wildcatter Ranch is located in the heart of beautiful North Texas Hill Country. A SerVacation at Wildcatter is the perfect way to give back and getaway, and is a great learning experience for your little cow-pokes! - Enjoy Hiking Trails - Feed the Longhorns - Group trail ride - Cowboy Lunch - Ranch Tour, rough and bumpy! - Roping and Horse Grooming - Campfires, S’mores, & Cookouts - Infinity Swimming Pool & Hot Tub - Fort Belknap & Old Post Office Museum
Included
- Deluxe Transportation
- Tour Director with Homeschool Experience
- Expert Local Guides
- Suite Style Hotel Accommodations
- All Breakfasts, some lunches and dinners.
- Admission to all Attractions and Tours
- Pre-Trip Learning Resources and Post-Trip Project Ideas
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Homeschool Family Day Trips in Central Florida
Are you looking for meaningful , curriculum-based travel experiences with hands-on learning opportunities? Desire to show your children the importance of giving back? Our homeschool day trips combine volunteering and vacation into one, and are a unique and engaging way to supplement their classroom learning. By participating in volunteer vacations with SerVacations you are not only providing your children with unforgettable travels, but you are also instilling valuable lessons about community-building and service. And it’s not just a vacation for the kids! Parents and grandparents love the opportunity to relax for the day, meet other homeschool families, and experience new things through their children’s’ eyes. Group Leaders, please check out some of our sample tour destinations below. Tell us what you’re interested in by clicking “Ask A Question” to the right and we’ll be in touch with pricing, details, and availability, or call us at 813-498-2229 to get started planning your group’s tour. We provide you with a private URL for your tour, and take care of all the registration and payment for your group. We are adding new itineraries every week. If you have a location in mind, please let us know!
Panama City Beach 2-Night Ecology & Marine Biology SerVacation
Enjoy a fun and educational weekend in the natural vacation oasis of Panama City Beach as we volunteer planting sea oats with a marine scientist to help with erosion control and to restore coastal habitat! You’ll stay at the brand new beachfront Hyatt Place, explore marine-biology and conservation with experts at Gulf World Marine Park, take an airboat ecotour of the intercoastal marshes, and much more! Just meet us with your family in Panama City Beach and we’ll take care of the rest. These amazing all-inclusive package prices include hotel, attractions, volunteer opportunity, transportation on Saturday, expert guides, meals listed above, and all taxes and gratuity: Double: $542 per person Triple: $470 pp Quad: $433 pp Five: $412 pp Six $397 pp Single $755 pp Contact us to schedule this trip for you and your group, and we will provide you with your very own trip page where your guests can register.
Church History Tour of England featuring Pastor Barry Chesney
Join us on an enlightening journey to explore the fascinating extents of British church history with Pastor Barry Chesney of Valleydale Baptist Church, in London, Oxford, Bath, and Stonehenge! Dive into the rich tapestry of religious heritage, marvel at stunning architectural wonders, and uncover the stories behind centuries of spiritual significance. Also attend a church service and take part volunteering in an outreach event to residents of Turkey Street! Our meticulously planned itinerary will introduce you to the iconic landmarks and hidden gems that define England and have shaped the religious landscape of England and America. Led by our knowledgeable London guide and enjoying presentations from Pastor Barry who is a true aficionado of church history, you'll embark on an immersive experience that will both educate and inspire! For more information and to schedule a trip for your group, please fill out an information card and someone will be in touch.
Silver Springs State Park & Silver River Natural History Museum
You and your group will experience the wonder of Florida's very first tourist attraction and a National Landmark! Students can uncover the history of eco-tourism in Florida as they discover the biology of the world's largest artesian spring as well as the Natural, Native American, and Pioneer histories of central Florida. Enjoy the famous narrated glass bottom boat ride, gardens, lunch, and special private tours of the Silver River Natural History Museum and Florida Cracker Pioneer Village. Our adventure also includes the opportunity to be good stewards and serve the park and its rangers with a special kid-friendly park cleanup/beautification volunteer activity!
“Deep in the Heart” 3-Night Getaway to Visit “THE NAZARENE” in Dallas, TX!
This fantastic getaway is perfect for groups that are passionate about the theater, faith, and adventure! Enjoy a fun getaway to Dallas to see some of the nation’s top faith-based attractions and THE NAZARENE, a powerful immersive experience that transports visitors back 2000 years to walk the path of faith, side by side, with the Savior. Lay witness to the greatest story ever told as the most significant moments in Jesus’ life unfold in the New Testament. Enhance your experience with the DISCOVERING JESUS exhibit featuring more than 300 priceless, first century artifacts from the land and time of Jesus, including the renowned James Ossuary. Fun for all ages, this vacation is perfect for a homeschool family vacation, college youth group trip, or a couples weekend! Depending on where you are heading in from, we can arrange ground transportation or flights, and accommodations to suit your group’s preferences. Check out the itinerary below for all the other sightseeing that you can look forward to as well as an afternoon of service!
Great Wolf Lodge SerVacations
Build your group’s own adventure at a Great Wolf Lodge location near you! SerVacations is joining forces with Great Wolf Lodge to bring your group a super-family-friendly volunteer vacation. You’ll get to enjoy all of the amenities Great Wolf Lodge is famous for including their world-class indoor water parks combined with nearby sightseeing and a heartwarming volunteer service opportunity where you and your children will get to customize Build-A-Bears for local orphans or underprivileged children! Step 1: Choose your Great Wolf Lodge Location and preferred dates to visit. Recommendation: Great Wolf Lodge is offering our groups amazing discounts to book during the middle of the week! Step 2: Contact our team at SerVacations to build your group a SerVacation experience in the destination you choose. We’ll create a fun-filled itinerary complete with nearby sightseeing and dining, catered to your group’s interests and time-frame. We can help you arrange special programs and events for group meetings or ceremonies. A SerVacations tour director will be at your service throughout the trip. Step 3: Once you approve the itinerary, we will create a private registration page for your group members to register and pay. You simply relax and get ready to make memories that matter!