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SUMMARY:Around the Bend Nature and Dip Netting Tour
DESCRIPTION:🌿🐠 Explore Nature & Marine Life at Emerson Point!\nA hands-on field trip for curious kids and families! \nJoin us for a fun and educational adventure where kids and parents will: \n🦀 Dipnet & Discover Marine Life\n\n\nUse dipnets to catch and release small fish\, crabs\, shrimp\, sea stars\, and more \n\n\nLearn about fish\, crustaceans\, and mollusks through observation and Q&A \n\n\nStudy real marine animals up close — and have a blast doing it! \n\n\n🌳 Nature Walk Through Forest & Mangroves\n\n\nPeaceful walk under the canopy \n\n\nExplore ancient Native American shell midden mounds \n\n\nIdentify native & exotic plants\, birds\, and maybe some wildlife! \n\n\n🪶 Hands-On Native American Tools\n\n\nExplore a replica collection of archaeological tools \n\n\nLearn how early Floridians lived off the land \n\n\nA great tie-in to local history and museum exhibits \n\n\n\n📍 Location: Emerson Point Preserve; 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL 34221🎒 Bring: Water shoes\, sunscreen\, lunch\, curiosity\, and a sense of adventure! \nPurchase Tickets in the shop\, First ticket is $17\, additional siblings are $15
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/around-the-bend-nature-and-dip-netting-tour/
LOCATION:Emerson Point Preserve\, 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Trader Joe's Behind The Scene Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our local Trader Joe’s\, where the kids will learn all about the history and what makes Trader Joe’s different from other grocery stores and how it all works. We will take a tour of the facility\, including the back rooms and the freezer\, where kids will experience temperatures below freezing! At the end of the tour\, each child will recieve a goody bag. We have two tours\, as we are limited to 10 kids per tour. Please RSVP for either 1 Pm or 2 PM on the Facebook group under events.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/trader-joes-behind-the-scene-field-trip/
LOCATION:Trader Joe’s\, 8111 Cooper Creek Blvd\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Myakka Elephant Ranch Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Come out for an unforgettable experience learning about our own local Elephant sanctuary! Kids and adults will get to learn all about elephants and what it takes to care for them. They will also get to touch and take pictures with the elephants! Follow this link and put code EDU10 for a discounted ticket. Be sure to pick November 15th at 11:45 am. Make sure to wear your field trip shirts so we can find each other easily on the day of the event. \nhttps://go.theflybook.com/book/867/ListView/0#/base/867/11c17f1e-5264-479b-8395-5e3dedae742b/config/13245/15812/activity
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/myakka-elephant-ranch-field-trip/
LOCATION:Myakka Elephant Ranch\, 4450 Verna Bethany Rd\, Myakka City\, Florida\, 3425
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Interactive Horse Barn Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:🐴 Horse Therapy Barn Field Trip! 🐴 \nJoin us for a heartwarming and hands-on visit to Smart with Heart — where learning meets the magic of horses! \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, November 19th🕙 Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: Smart with Heart — 4640 Co Rd 675\, Bradenton\, FL 34211 \n✨ What’s Included: \n\n\nA short introduction and safety talk on how we communicate with horses \n\n\nA horse scavenger hunt to discover colors\, markings\, and barn treasures \n\n\nGrooming and bonding time with our friendly horses and ponies \n\n\nInteractive games to learn about horse care\, body parts\, and grooming tools \n\n\nA closing reflection and optional photo opportunity with our equine friends! \n\n\n🕒 Visits typically last 1.5–2 hours\, depending on the group.💲 Cost: $21 per child👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and chaperones attend free! \n🥪 Pack a lunch! After the activities\, families are welcome to enjoy lunch together under the shaded pavilion. \nCome experience the joy\, connection\, and calm that only horses can bring! 🌾🐎
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/interactive-horse-barn-field-trip/
LOCATION:Smart With Heart\, 4640 County Road 675\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Bowling At Bowlero Bradenton
DESCRIPTION:🎳 Bowling Fun for All Ages! 🎳 \nJoin us at Bowlero Bradenton📍 4208 Cortez Rd W\, Bradenton\, FL 34210📅 Thursday\, January 23rd at 10:00 AM \nOnly $11 per bowler – includes:✨ 1.5 hours of bowling👟 Shoe rental🎮 $10 arcade card \nDon’t miss out—buy tickets in the shop on our website & RSVP under Facebook events! \nPerfect family fun day—see you at the lanes! 🎉
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/bowling-at-bowlero-bradenton/
LOCATION:Bowlero Bradenton\, 4208 Cortez Rd W\,\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip,Junior Co-op,Middle and High School Co-op,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Texas Roadhouse Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Come out and join the fun at Texas Roadhouse. We will be doing a tour of the facility and what it takes to make it all work. This field trip is for all ages; there is something for everyone to do! There will be games\, dancing\, crafts\, bread making\, and activities for older kids to serve and check out others. The price for the field trip includes lunch! Adults $11 and Kids $6. Please purchase the correct ticket and RSVP on the LAF Community Facebook page. See you there!🤠 FIELD TRIP ALERT: Behind the Scenes at Texas Roadhouse! 🍞🥩\nYee-haw! calling all homeschool families! 📣 Come out and join the fun at Texas Roadhouse for a hands-on field trip. We are getting an exclusive tour of the facility to see exactly what it takes to make it all work!\nThis trip is for ALL ages—there is something for everyone!\n✨ What to expect:\n🏢 Facility Tour: See how a restaurant runs.\n🍞 Bread Making: Learn the secrets of those famous rolls!\n🎨 Fun & Games: Dancing\, crafts\, and games for the younger ones.\n🍽️ Real Experience: Older kids will get activities involving serving and checking out guests.\n🍔 LUNCH IS INCLUDED!\n🗓 Date: Wednesday\, January 28th\n💲 Cost: Adults $11 | Kids $6\n📝 HOW TO REGISTER:\nStep 1: Purchase your tickets strictly through the website here:\n👉 https://learningandfamilies.org/shop/\nStep 2: Please RSVP on the LAF Community Facebook page so we know you are coming!\nDon’t miss out on the fun\, food\, and learning. See you there! 🤠👋
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/texas-roadhouse-field-trip/
LOCATION:Texas Roadhouse\, 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Legoland Florida Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Family Field Trip to LEGOLAND Florida! 🌟 \nJoin us for an unforgettable day at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!📅 Date: Thursday\, February 20th⏰ Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: 1 Legoland Way\, Winter Haven\, FL 33884 \n🎟️ Cost: \n\n\n$26 per child (K–8th grade) \n\n\n$41 per adult \n\n\nEnjoy a self-guided adventure through all the rides\, shows\, and attractions—no need to stay as a group\, explore at your own pace! 🏰🎢✨ \n👉 Tickets can be purchased through the shop.👉 Please RSVP under Facebook events. \nDon’t miss this brick-tastic day of fun for the whole family! 🧱💛
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/legoland-florida-field-trip/
LOCATION:Legoland\, One LEGOLAND Way\, Winter Haven\, FL\, 33884\, United States
CATEGORIES:Co-op,Field Trip,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Blueberry Picking
DESCRIPTION: LAF Field Trip: Blue Lily Farm!\nJoin us on April 17th at 10 AM for a morning of picking the sweetest blueberries in town!  Blue Lily Farm also has flowers and other fruit available.\nWhere: 30902 Taylor Grade Rd\, Parrish\, FL 34219\nCost: Free admission (pay per lb for what you pick)\nSee you in the fields! 
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/blueberry-picking/
LOCATION:Blue Lily Farm\, 30902 Taylor Grade Rd.\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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