Brookgreen Gardens Homeschool Explorer Program is a themed program that is designed to offer exciting, hands-on, standard-based lessons about nature, history, and art. Most programs will include tours of exhibits, live animal presentations, S.T.E.M. challenges, and make-and-take crafts.

Our standards-based program is designed for children 4 years - 8th grade.  No children under 4 years old may attend. Parents are required to interact with their children throughout the various presentations, stations, and fun experiences!

Cost is $7.00 per student. (Member status does not apply.)

Only one parent/teacher per family may attend the program, and with free admission. 

Maximum: 10 Families - Preregistration is required. No unregistered families will be admitted on the day of the program. If program is full, your name will be placed on a waiting list. Payment will be made at the Admission Plaza on program date. Receipt must be brought to registration table at the Lowcountry Center Complex. If you are unable to attend the program, please email jcirino@brookgreen, so we can advise one of our families on the waiting list. Repeated failure to do this will result in your being red flagged from the program!

Please submit one registration form per family or group.  Returning families attending subsequent homeschool programs may send email noting students’ names and grade levels.

Animals Around the World

September 23, 24

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Travel through our Lowcountry Zoo and learn about native and non-native species. Explorers will determine major features unique to each of the five vertebrate classes and facts about amazing animals from each. Before program completion, Explorers will enjoy a scavenger hunt to learn about Endangered Species and complete crafts to reinforce the day’s objectives.

Sculpture Adventures

October 7, 8

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Explorers will journey through our Botanical and Sculpture Garden to uncover fun information about different animals, sculpture mediums and artists. Explorers will enjoy S.T.E.A.M challenges and crafts that will apply the day’s lesson.

Predator vs. Prey

October 21, 22

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Come on the hunt to uncover predators and prey in native habitats. Through games, crafts, and a guided tour, Explorers will learn about adaptations, food webs, and the circle of life.

Wetland Warriors

November 4, 5

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Take a hike behind the garden wall to learn about different wetlands and their unique features. Explorers will identify the flora and fauna within them and why they need our protection.

Strange Things

November 18, 19

10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Nature is filled with mind-blowing phenomena and fascinating creatures. Discover interesting facts, complete S.T.E.A.M challenges and create unique crafts to find out about the stranger things in life.

For any questions, please contact Joyce Cirino at jcirino@brookgreen.org or at (843) 235-6049.