Ohio Homeschool Field Trips
Farm School Experience: A Homeschool Field Trip in the Hocking Hills of Ohio!
Over 20 Free Homeschool Age-Tiered Hands-On Learning Classes for Engaging Homeschool Experiences!
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Join us for Farm School, a full day of enriching homeschooling activities designed around real farm life, agriculture, homesteading, nature study, traditional skills, food, animals, engineering, and problem solving. This hands-on Ohio homeschool event offers plenty of opportunities for students to get their hands dirty!
At this Ohio homeschool event, homeschooling kids won’t just learn about farm life; they will actively experience it. They'll meet farm animals, explore traditional food skills, investigate farm mysteries, tackle engineering challenges, learn about wildlife, create projects to take home, and discover just how much science, history, math, and practical learning take place on a homestead.
The Farm School Experience by The Homestead Homeschool caters to children from elementary through middle and high school, providing age-appropriate experiences that transform the farm into one larger hands-on classroom.
Don't miss these Ohio homeschool events happening @ The Vinton County Fairgrounds!
Homeschool Admission Only $10 Per Carload!
Click the link below to see class descriptions, schedule, get tickets, and register for classes.
Farm School Experience Homeschool Event
Farm Petting Zoo
Learn About Horses
Learn About Horses
Join us for a free homeschool event where children can meet farm animals up close! This is a wonderful opportunity for those engaged in homeschooling to learn more about the fascinating creatures that call a farm home. Our Farm School will host two half-hour Petting Zoo sessions, and participants can purchase cups of animal feed, making for an enjoyable outing. Whether you're part of Ohio homeschool events or interested in a homestead homeschool experience, this gathering promises fun and educational moments for everyone.
Learn About Horses
Learn About Horses
Learn About Horses
Meet a horse and learn about these amazing farm animals while discovering more about horse care and handling. As part of our free homeschool activities, children will also have the opportunity to enjoy a ride on a miniature horse. This fantastic experience is perfect for families engaged in homeschooling or those searching for exciting Ohio homeschool events to enrich their homestead homeschool journey.
Goat Milking
Learn About Horses
Foraging Hike & Taste
Where does milk actually come from? Join us for this engaging free homeschool event, where you can meet the goats, learn about their care, and experience goat milking up close. This hands-on experience is ideal for families interested in homeschooling and homestead homeschool practices. Plus, there will be plenty of time for some baby goat fun, making it a delightful option among Ohio homeschool events!
Foraging Hike & Taste
Foraging Hike & Taste
Foraging Hike & Taste
Take learning into the field with The Homestead Homeschool's free homeschool offerings! Children will explore wild plants during a guided foraging hike, discovering that useful and edible plants may be growing all around them. This experience, part of our Farm School plan, includes the opportunity to taste appropriate foraged finds. It's a fantastic addition to your homeschooling journey and a wonderful way to connect with nature during Ohio homeschool events!
Applesauce Making
Foraging Hike & Taste
Applesauce Making
Experience the harvest season the old-fashioned way with our free homeschool activities! Children can actively take part in the process of washing, peeling, coring, chopping, cooking, mashing, and tasting applesauce as it simmers outdoors over an open flame. This immersive hands-on experience is ideal for families engaged in homeschooling or those seeking creative homestead homeschool ideas. Don’t miss out on the exciting Ohio homeschool events that celebrate the joys of the harvest season!
Farm First Aid
Foraging Hike & Taste
Applesauce Making
The goat hurt her leg, and something isn't right with the cow. An injured chicken needs help, and somebody left a dangerous mess in the barn! Kids can become Junior Farm Safety Helpers through this hands-on role-playing adventure that is perfect for free homeschool activities. They'll investigate simulated livestock injuries, learn to notice changes in animal behavior, and practice basic first aid concepts using models, all while engaging in their homeschooling journey. This program is also a fantastic fit for any Ohio homeschool events or as part of a comprehensive homestead homeschool curriculum.
Network Membership Has Its Perks!
Homesteading and Homeschool Freebies!
The learning and connection with fellow homeschoolers shouldn't end after the annual Ohio homeschool events. Join The Homestead Homeschool Network to access a wide array of resources, including survival books, homesteading books, planners, logs, journals, cookbooks, and a comprehensive free homeschool curriculum tailored for families embracing homestead homeschooling.
You CAN become a homesteader homeschooler, no matter how many acres you have!
Our ultimate guides, handbooks, cookbooks, and journals will teach you how to:
- Grow your own food.
- Identify and utilize medicinal herbs.
- Raise small-scale livestock on your homestead—regardless of your location—and learn how to butcher and preserve meat!
- Master the art of canning the produce you grow and raise.
- Set up your very own permaculture garden.
- Understand the value of livestock manure and learn affordable composting techniques for creating your own system.
- Gain insights into bartering and discover how mastering these skills can help you save money while meeting your family's needs without relying on store purchases—especially beneficial during uncertain times.
Contact Us
Have Questions? Contact Us Anytime!
For inquiries about our hands-on homesteading events, free homeschool curriculum, or workshops on survival skills, please reach out to the Heritage Skills USA homestead team via email at thehomesteadhomeschoolohio.com. You can also contact Tara Dodrill directly at 740-596-4037 for any questions related to our homestead homeschool resources, homeschooling events, and other Ohio homeschool events.
