See also: Field Trip Reference Guide

Paul’s words in Galations 6:9-10 remind us to never quit seeking to bless others. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

Physical Activities Ideas

Bowling Kyrene Lanes – Opens at 9 a.m. (2 games & shoes for $6)

Ice Skating Polar Ice – 2nd Friday of the month is homeschoolers day

Hiking Squaw Peak trail hike to the summit, South Mountain, San Tan Mountain, etc. (1 – 2 mile hike)

Biking

Roller skating Skateland Chandler

Special park McCormick/Stillman Railroad Park

Miniature golf Golfland

Laser tag Laser Quest (Alma School & Baseline)

Volleyball Meet at a park

Cave or mine tour

In a Home Ideas

Chess club Monthly, ages 13 & up, all you need is lots of chess boards and snacks

Book club Monthly, you set an age, it can be for both parent & child

Movie night Popcorn, snacks and a predetermined movie (so people know ahead of time)

Mother-daughter craft/outing Arrange an organized craft (hat making, ornaments, pins, stamping, etc.), take turns hosting

Father-son outing Model rocket launching, laser tag, etc.

Other Ideas

Moms of teens lunch Supportive discussion

Christmas book exchange Party for kids or adults

Christmas ornament exchange Party for kids or adults

Ice skating w/meal and games to follow Party for kids or adults

Field Trips Ideas

Museums Science, historic, airplane, etc.

Symphony Phoenix, Mesa

Plays (theatre) Hale Theatre, college plays, etc.

IMAX Located at Arizona Mills mall, Arizona Science Center, etc.

Zoo Out of Africa, Wildlife World, Phoenix Zoo, etc.

Crime lab/sheriff’s office

Bookbinding company

Candle factory

Restaurant/bakery Cookie store, donut shop, BBQ, etc.

Wild West town

Professional baseball game Arizona Diamondbacks

Candy or chocolate factory Cerreta

Corn maze

Organic farm

Historic park/national monument Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, etc.

Botanical garden Desert Botanical Garden

Arcosanti Shows a different way to live, trying to stress a clean environment

Historic walking tour in Scottsdale Begin at the Little Red Schoolhouse

Ghost town tour

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Observatory tour

Service Projects

St. Mary’s Food Bank

Operation Christmas Child

Salvation Army Christmas Warehouse

Garage sale benefit