Field trips are a fun way to improve your homeschooling program, get out of the house, and explore Lancaster County in more depth. Throughout Lancaster, there are many locations and fun activities to bring your children to explore and learn about...
School Field Trips
4 Fall Activities Great for Homeschoolers in Lancaster
If you are a homeschooler in the Lancaster area and are looking for educational and fun activities for the fall, there is a beautiful variety to choose from! Keep your schedule flexible and your eyes open for the opportunities below. Hiking and...
Venomous Snakes at Refreshing Mountain’s Wildlife Center
Learn About North American Venomous Snakes and More Did you know that part of our wildlife center’s collection features North American venomous snakes? Currently on exhibit are 6 species of Rattlesnakes and 2 Northern Copperheads. We also have on...
Farm Animal Experience at Refreshing Mountain
Looking for an opportunity to see what life is like on a farm? Refreshing Mountain offers guests a guided tour that will take you to each of our animal enclosures. We have horses, goats, sheep, chickens, dogs and other adorable animals that guests...
Refreshing Mountain Staff Bio for Mark Layton
Mark Layton is the Wildlife Center Director here at Refreshing Mountain, though he originally got his start at Refreshing Mountain when he was 16 years old, working in the housekeeping department. That same summer he was given the chance to work in...
Join Us For Homeschool Days at Refreshing Mountain!
Educating a group of kids in a homeschool environment has the potential to become a bit monotonous. Brighten up their day by scheduling a field trip to Refreshing Mountain's outdoor classroom! Our Homeschool Days give your group the chance to enjoy...
News Release: New Live Animal Display Brings Even More Adventure to Lancaster County
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania - A newly constructed Wildlife Center at Refreshing Mountain in Lancaster County, PA features more than 20 new live animal displays. These brand new animal displays include exotic and native reptiles and amphibians,...
Nature Education and Adventure Education Field Trips at Refreshing Mountain
School field trips at Refreshing Mountain offer an exciting adventure, engaging students in the unique nature based education program. With 80 acres of beautiful woodlands, students can participate in Earth Sciences, Peer-to-Peer development or...
Top Student Benefits of an Educational Field Trip at Refreshing Mountain
Textbooks, worksheets, lectures, reports, and projects are the mainstays of the school year. Teachers and students alike work through this daily grind, day after day. Educational field trips allow a much-needed break from the daily routine and a...
Combining Fun & Education in a PA School Field Trip
Combining both fun & education into a school field trip idea is one of the secrets to creating a perfect excursion for students. The best educational outing is one that makes an impact on a student so they remember it for years to come. While...