We not too long ago took a household journey to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN, and since my daughter is sufficiently old to now take pleasure in and do a number of points of interest and museums, we regarded into doing among the native points of interest. I used to be pleasantly shocked to search out that there have been MANY homeschool reductions we might get which allowed us to afford to do a number of issues as a substitute of only one or two and rely on some subject journey days throughout our journey!
I had seen a submit about homeschool reductions in that space in a homeschool Fb group and did some fast googling to search out some extra data. So so far as discovering reductions I might ask in any homeschool or native group that you’re in what reductions others have discovered. Additionally, attempt googling your native space or the realm that you’re touring to to see if you could find reductions. And it additionally wouldn’t harm to attempt calling forward and even asking on the ticket counter if they provide any type of reductions. Some points of interest/museums have sure days put aside on their calendar designated as “homeschool days” and also, you’ll have to attend throughout these dates to get the low cost – others could provide the low cost all yr lengthy.
So far as the best way to get the low cost – many locations would require proof. We reside in GA and need to file a declaration of intent to homeschool with the GA Division of Training annually – I simply printed off that kind as proof. It’s a authorized doc that you need to use to get a driver’s license, and many others. Each state could have completely different guidelines and necessities, and most locations will take that as proof of being enrolled as a homeschooler. You can even be part of the House Faculty Authorized Protection Affiliation and get skilled instructor and scholar ID playing cards by them. Which ought to can help you get many of the instructor reductions/freebies supplied at many retail shops and eating places.
I’m going to maintain a working record of scholar and instructor reductions you may get as a homeschooler on this submit and preserve including to it as I discover extra. If in case you have a reduction you understand about in your space or in an space you vacationed in, please remark and I’ll be glad so as to add it!
Homeschool attraction reductions (costs efficient as of 2024 and topic to alter)
(I’ve linked the web sites of every of those points of interest – please double test dates/charges and if it’s essential to reserve forward earlier than going.)
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, TN space
- Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg – affords as much as 60% off homeschool tickets all yr lengthy. We LOVED this attraction, and the worth was very inexpensive with the low cost. Pupil tickets- reg $19.99 – however $10.99 with homeschool low cost, grownup tickets – reg $39.99, however $19.99 with homeschool low cost.
- Wonderworks – affords homeschool days and charges throughout January-February – this was a number of enjoyable too with some scientific and climate experiments. Common value $33.99 a ticket however solely $13.99 with homeschool discounted tickets/
- Wilderness of the Smokies – affords a number of discounted homeschool days all year long
- Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Nation – affords a month’s price of homeschool days within the fall with deeply discounted tickets as much as 60% off! Pupil tickets recurrently $92 – however solely $41 with homeschool days discounted tickets.
- All Ripley points of interest in Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg provide reductions.- Imagine It or Not!: $15.00+tax– Mirror Maze: $6.00+tax
– Haunted Journey: $9.00+tax
– Tremendous Enjoyable Zone Laser Tag: $9.00+tax
– Tremendous Enjoyable Zone Indoor Mini-Golf: $7.00+tax
– Davy Crockett mini golf: $9.00+tax
– Outdated MacDonald mini golf: $9.00+tax
– Shifting Theater: $9.00+tax
- Alcatraz East Crime Museum – affords discounted homeschool charges in the course of the month of January and February on weekdays when college is in session.
- Titanic Exhibit – affords particular charges to homeschool and in addition an training information.
- Prime Bounce and Crave Golf Membership – provide free homeschool days within the fall – discover data on their fb web page.
Sweetwater, TN
Athens, TN
Knoxville, TN
- Muse Knoxville – affords homeschool registrations for academic applications
Greenville, SC
- Huge Air Bounce – discounted days and instances in the course of the week for homeschoolers
Myrtle Seashore, SC
- Ripleys Aquarium – affords discounted homeschool tickets – Little one (3–5): $6 per particular person, Little one (6+): $15 per particular person, Adults: $25 per particular person
Atlanta, GA
- Georgia Aquarium – affords discounted tickets and applications on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from September by March – referred to as Tuesdays within the Subject. Should reserve upfront and present letter of intent or proof. Homeschool Little one: $17.00. Homeschool Grownup: $31.95
- Associates of GA state parks – discounted membership which has many advantages statewide at state parks
- Atlanta Historical past Heart – affords homeschool low cost days and applications all through yr
- Atlanta Zoo – affords discounted charges year-round for homeschoolers – should purchase tickets forward. $17.99 a scholar.
- Atlanta Botanical Backyard – Could 17 homeschool day with $10 tickets
- Atlanta Financial Museum – free for teams of 10-30 folks – should reserve forward.
Kennesaw, GA
Orlando, FL
- Legoland – affords discounted tickets – ELIGIBLE DATES: August 21, 2023 – Could 31, 2024 on Monday – Fridays, excluding holidays and peak instances. Blockout dates could apply. Beginning at $19.99 + tax (if relevant) per scholar Beginning at $34.99 + tax (if relevant) per grownup
Retailer and on-line service reductions
- Adobe – get first yr for $19.99
