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.)
Nature’s Palette: Art Inspired by the Outdoors
October 9 & 10
Leonard Pavilion
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Ages 6- 10
Unleash your creativity with Nature’s Palette, a program designed for children ages 6-10 that merges art, nature, and horticulture. Young artists will craft unique works of art using natural materials such as leaves, flowers, and stones. They'll explore the fascinating world of cyanotype printmaking, using sunlight and plant materials to create stunning blueprints. The session also delves into the rich history of botanical illustration, showing how artists have captured the beauty of nature for centuries. This program aligns with South Carolina Visual Arts standards, focusing on artistic expression and techniques, and offers a perfect blend of creativity and outdoor exploration.
Visual Arts Standards: Standard 1.VA.CR.1, Standard 2.VA.CR.2, Standard 3.VA.CR.3
Science Standards: Standard 4.L.5, Standard 5.P.2
Garden Detectives: The Science of Plants
November 13 & 14
Leonard Pavilion
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Ages 6- 10
Join us on an exciting journey into the world of plants with our Garden Detectives program. This immersive experience combines horticulture, science, and nature, inviting students to explore Bethea’s Garden through a sensory-rich tour. Young detectives will identify a variety of plants during a scavenger hunt, honing their observation skills. They'll get their hands dirty with seed planting activities, learning about the life cycle of plants and the process of photosynthesis. The program also highlights the importance of native South Carolina plants and their role in our ecosystem. Aligned with South Carolina Life Science standards, this program is perfect for budding botanists eager to explore the wonders of the plant world.
Science Standards: Standard 3.L.5, Standard 4.L.5, Standard 5.L.4
Social Studies Standards: Standard 3-1.3, Standard 4-1.3, Standard 5-1.1