Brookgreen Gardens Homeschool Explorers Program
The Homeschool Explorers Program at Brookgreen Gardens offers children aged 6 to 10 years an exciting and educational experience. Each themed session features hands-on, standards-based lessons about nature, history, and art. Activities may include tours of exhibits, live animal presentations, S.T.E.M. challenges, and creative crafts to take home.
Program Details:
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Age Range: 6 to 10 years
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Parent Participation: Parents are required to actively participate with their children throughout the program.
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Registration: Opens at 12:01 a.m. on the Wednesday, two weeks before the program date (e.g., September 27 for the October 11 or 12 programs).
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Program Fee: $7.00 per student (Member discounts do not apply).
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Parent Admission: One parent/teacher per family attends for free.
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Age Restriction: No children under 6 years old or over 10 years old are allowed to attend.
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Capacity: Limited to 50 participants (students and parents). Pre-registration is required—no walk-ins will be permitted.
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Payment: Payment is due at the Admissions Plaza on the program day. Please bring your receipt to the registration table at the Lowcountry Center Complex.
Registration Process:
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Please submit one registration form per family online via the "Register Here" link below.
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If you are unable to attend, please notify us by emailing jcirino@brookgreen.org so that we can accommodate a family from the waiting list. Repeated no-shows without notice may result in being red flagged for future programs.
Program Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Gate opens at 9:30 a.m.)
Spring 2025 Homeschool Plan
Location: Leonard Pavilion | Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Planet Protectors
May 14th & 15th
In this immersive program, students will explore the vital roles of pollinators, plants, and natural resources—and discover how to protect them. They’ll learn about endangered species and even meet some critically endangered friends at the Lowcountry Zoo! Young conservationists will also discuss practical ways to help protect plants, animals, and our local ecosystem in everyday life. This engaging program aligns with South Carolina State Science Standards, making it a perfect fit for future environmental stewards.
SC State Standards
Science: K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
2-LS2-2. Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.
3-LS4-4. Make a claim about the effectiveness of a solution to a problem caused when the environment changes and affects organisms living there.