This is a field trip day held for homeschool students and their families. This session is Exploring Merry Lea Teaching Farm and is open to students k-12th grade. The field trip will start and end at The Farmstead Pavilion (2152 S 425 W, Albion, IN 46701). 

PRICING

• Students: $7 each 
• Adults: $3 each
• Younger Siblings: Children 4 & under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Registration and payment is required two weeks before the field trip and is non-refundable.

LOGISTICS

• Pack a lunch and water bottle
• Please Wear:
  • Long pants or other protective clothing to prevent scratches, insect bites and poison ivy.
  • Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes that can get dirty, wet or muddy. 
  • Raincoat or poncho if rain is forecasted.
  • Appropriate clothing layers for the day’s weather and temperatures.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP
We value homeschool educators for their ability to make field trips fun and educational.
Parents and chaperones are encouraged to:

• Model curiosity and wonder. Participate in the program activities with students as you’re comfortable.
• Facilitate student exploration by allowing students to ask and answer questions themselves.
• Ask students questions like, “What do you think?” or “How can we find out?” to foster problem-solving and inquiry learning.
• Help direct students’ attention to current activities and lead by example for the group.
• Limit cell phone use for pictures only. If a call or text is urgent, please step away temporarily.

EXPECTATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION & CONDUCT 
We expect all students to demonstrate respect for fellow students and teachers at Merry Lea. Outdoor education involves exposure to some natural hazards like trips and falls, insect bites and stings and irritating plants. Merry Lea educators try to minimize these risks. It is imperative that students listen to directions in order to maintain safety out on the trails and inside the facilities. 
Thanks for all your hard work to prepare for a homeschool field trip here at Merry Lea, we know it’s a lot of work. Thank you in advance!