FALL 2024 DATES: OCTOBER 17 & NOVEMBER 12
Don Lee Center is welcoming all families to join us during our Home School Day! We will be hosting two homeschool days this Fall 2024 season on October 17 & November 12.
We Are Looking Forward To Seeing You Soon On These Fun Filled Days!
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Check-In begins at 9:00am at the Fellowship Hall. Arrive no later than 9:45am)
Price: $15.00 per student ages 5-17 + $10.00 per person ages 5 & up for a Don Lee Lunch (lunch optional)
•Online Registration Required (see below)
•Space Is Limited, Sign Up Now!
Interested in a Don Lee Lunch during your visit?
Only $10.00 per person ages 5 and up!
For more information contact Katie at fieldtrips@donleecenter.org
COMPLETE DETAILS FOR HOME SCHOOL DAY:
Home School Day at Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (Check-In begins at 9:00am at the Fellowship Hall. Arrive no later than 9:45am.)
Price: $15.00 per student ages 5-17 + $10.00 per person ages 5 & up for a Don Lee Lunch (lunch optional)
Don Lee Center is welcoming Home School families to join us during our Home School Day! In the morning groups will be split up based on age and will be lead in specific classrooms (descriptions listed below). After lunch, there will be open activities for families to visit at their own pace, those include canoeing, pond exploration and river exploration.
Registration is required. Check in will begin at 9:00am at the Fellowship Hall. Arrive no later than 9:45am.
Age Groups are 6 - 9, 10 - 13 and 14 - 17 year olds. Each morning activity period will be tailored to the specific age group.
Date: November 12, 2024 - History Day!
Registration open now!
- Native Americans: Explore coastal NC tribes and their relationship with nature and the river, as well as how they influence our current culture
- Pirates: Experience life as a pirate living and hiding out on the NC coast through a pirate simulations game, the pirate code of ethics
- Settlers: Go back in time to the early 1700s to experience life as a coastal NC settler
Afternoon Open Activities:
- Fishing: Learn the historic and economic importance of fishing in NC, while going fishing in the river and creek
- Fossils: Become a paleontologist through a simulated fossil dig and explore history through these fossilized record
- Archery: Learn and practice the basics of using a recurved bow and arrow
From 12:15pm - 1:00pm we will have a lunch break. Feel free to bring your own picnic lunch or join us for a Don Lee Lunch.
A Don Lee Lunch is $10.00 per person. Lunch will include fried chicken, mac and cheese or mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, desert and a drink. If you are eating a Don Lee Lunch, report to the Dining Hall immediately following your last morning activity.
After lunch, there will be open activities for families to visit as they wish.
What To Bring: We will be outside for most of the day so please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks and lunch if you choose to bring your own. The activities often involve water, you will not be submerged but we do encourage water shoes or a change of shoes.
Our Camp Store will be open from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. We have snacks, drinks, a variety of clothing items and souvenirs. Cash and credit cards accepted.
To register for this event please click below. Registration is required.
Payment is due upon registering.
Registration Instructions:
Sign in with an existing Don Lee account or Create an Account.
Account Type = Individual/Family – If you are registering as a larger group please email or call us.
Enter information for the primary adult contact. Scroll down to Login Information and Create a Password. Click Create Account.
Next click Add a Person to My Account. Start with all additional adults attending. Once information is entered click Save Person. Now add all children attending ages 6 - 13. When finished click Save Person.
Next Make a Family/Small Group Reservation.
Select Session – Home School Day. You will have the option to sign up for box lunches in the registration process.
Please read directions carefully for the following steps. When you arrive to My Cart please review your reservation carefully to make sure you have registered the correct family member and have registered for the correct number of meals. At times orders are duplicated. Proceed to Check Out, enter your information, and Process Order.
Cancellation Policy: If you are no longer able to attend please contact Katie (contact information below) by October 10, 2024 for the October 17 date and November 5, 2024 for the November 12 date. If the Don Lee Center needs to cancel this event due to weather you will receive an email 24 hours prior to the event.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
If you have any questions please contact Katie by email at fieldtrips@donleecenter.org. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Are you interested in participating in a full day of hands-on, educational classes and activities at the Don Lee Center? Find out more information about field trips by visiting our School Programs page. https://donleecenter.org/school-programs/