Any info on when the next Homeschool Day might be? - The DIS Discussion Forums

sandynd · 02-11-2013, 01:07 PM

There may be a chance for me to take my DD down this year, but I would love to be able to take her to the Homeschool event. I know January's is over for the year but I haven't heard anything about any more scheduled days. Fingers crossed for late October - that would be an awesome time to go for so many reasons!

EagleScout · 02-14-2013, 06:07 AM

The week after Labor Day has the festival of joy/night of joy concerts - Christian music, etc. They intentionally schedule it at that point because most public schools have gone back, and homeschoolers can set own schedule. There are clearly lots of homeschoolers there at that time, but not sure if an "official" homeschool "event" - and obviously if you homeschool for different reasons, then may not appeal to you. Good luck!

EagleScout · 02-14-2013, 06:10 AM

Sorry for confusion - just saw on D website there are days with education programs, etc. You probably mean that - not just a day when there happen to be hschoolers at park.

CaptainBarbossa · 02-14-2013, 08:58 PM

I would be interested in this as well. Subscribing for updates

Svhadden · 03-06-2013, 11:47 AM

Every year, we plan our trip around The Ultimate Field Trip, an event started almost a decade ago by homeschooling families. This event isn't planned/executed by Disney, though. However, the planners are authorized WDW TA's.

UFT takes place the week of Labor Day, and as a pp said, that's because school is back in session, NOJ takes place that second weekend, etc. We absolutely love it. Park attendance is at its lowest, and having the opportunity to meet and mingle with homeschoolers from all over the country is a blast. They plan several meet ups and special events for the kids. It's really a great opportunity

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Zbugz · 03-06-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Svhadden

Every year, we plan our trip around The Ultimate Field Trip, an event started almost a decade ago by homeschooling families. This event isn't planned/executed by Disney, though. However, the planners are authorized WDW TA's.

UFT takes place the week of Labor Day, and as a pp said, that's because school is back in session, NOJ takes place that second weekend, etc. We absolutely love it. Park attendance is at its lowest, and having the opportunity to meet and mingle with homeschoolers from all over the country is a blast. They plan several meet ups and special events for the kids. It's really a great opportunity

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Where can I find out more about the Ultimate Field Trip? We are homeschoolers and always up for a "field trip".

cefcdana · 03-06-2013, 03:22 PM

We are schedule to go there for the first time this year! Looking forward to it

Here is a link about it: http://theultimatefieldtrip.com/

I can PM you the lady we booked through. Super super helpful and nice and very thorough.

02-11-2013, 01:07 PM	#1
sandynd Rookie Desperado Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 322	Any info on when the next Homeschool Day might be? There may be a chance for me to take my DD down this year, but I would love to be able to take her to the Homeschool event. I know January's is over for the year but I haven't heard anything about any more scheduled days. Fingers crossed for late October - that would be an awesome time to go for so many reasons! __________________ January 2011 - POP, free QSDP - Daddy couldn't make it May 2009 - CBR, DxDP, room! - DD's 7th birthday December 1990 - One day in MGM Studios

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CaptainBarbossa You're off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be monsters... Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 14	I would be interested in this as well. Subscribing for updates __________________

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Svhadden Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Orleans area Posts: 210	Every year, we plan our trip around The Ultimate Field Trip, an event started almost a decade ago by homeschooling families. This event isn't planned/executed by Disney, though. However, the planners are authorized WDW TA's. UFT takes place the week of Labor Day, and as a pp said, that's because school is back in session, NOJ takes place that second weekend, etc. We absolutely love it. Park attendance is at its lowest, and having the opportunity to meet and mingle with homeschoolers from all over the country is a blast. They plan several meet ups and special events for the kids. It's really a great opportunity . __________________ Vanessa 5/1981 Off property--first visit! 9/2008 Pop 9/2009 Pop 9/2010 Pop 9/2011 POR 9/2012 POR

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02-14-2013, 06:07 AM	#2
EagleScout Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 280	The week after Labor Day has the festival of joy/night of joy concerts - Christian music, etc. They intentionally schedule it at that point because most public schools have gone back, and homeschoolers can set own schedule. There are clearly lots of homeschoolers there at that time, but not sure if an "official" homeschool "event" - and obviously if you homeschool for different reasons, then may not appeal to you. Good luck!

02-14-2013, 06:10 AM	#3
EagleScout Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 280	Sorry for confusion - just saw on D website there are days with education programs, etc. You probably mean that - not just a day when there happen to be hschoolers at park.

03-06-2013, 03:22 PM	#7
cefcdana Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 62	We are schedule to go there for the first time this year! Looking forward to it Here is a link about it: http://theultimatefieldtrip.com/ I can PM you the lady we booked through. Super super helpful and nice and very thorough.