Brookgreen’s monthly Homeschool Explorer Programs will be offered the third Thursday of each month, January throughout May and September through November.
Homeschool groups may participate in a themed program that is designed to offer lively, hands-on, standard-based lessons about nature, history, and art. Students will enjoy interactive presentations, tours of exhibits, live animal presentations, and complete a make-and-take craft.
The Homeschool Program is for children 4 years-8th grade. Parents are required to interact with their children throughout the various presentations, stations, and fun experiences! No children under 4 years old may attend.
Cost is $7.00 per student with one parent per family admitted free of charge.
Download the registration form and reserve a spot for your children today!
Please review our Homeschool Program Policies.
Please submit one registration form per family or group. Returning families attending subsequent homeschool programs may send email noting students’ names and grade levels.
information, contact Joyce Cirino, Coordinator for Education Programs, at 843-235-6049 or by using our
REGISTRATION FORM OR EMAIL MUST BE SUBMITTED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO PROGRAM TO RECEIVE SPECIAL HOMESCHOOL RATE. PARENT WILL BE CHARGED $7 PROGRAM FEE IF REGISTRATION IS NOT RECEIVED BEFORE DEADLINE.
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Homeschool Explorers Spring 2019
January 17, 2019 - 10: a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead in Literacy
Join us for a fun-filled day of literacy based S.T.E.A.M. challenges. Students will test their engineering skills as they create an escape route for Jack, a foil boat, a contraption to keep Humpty from falling apart, and more! After meeting an animal ambassador, students will create an animal of their own based on their environmental needs. Are you up for the challenge?
February 21, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Radical Raptors
Walk through the Lowcountry Zoo and learn about the birds of Brookgreen. Student will compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the vast variety of our native birds. Ever wonder how fast a hawk can dive or how an owl can fly silently overhead, here is your chance. Meet some of our raptors up-close and personal. Students will finish the day by dissecting an owl pellet and creating some radical crafts!
March 21, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Outdoor Art
Come with us through the stunning sculpture garden to learn more about American figurative sculpture and the artists who created them. Students will enjoy creating art of their own including: canvas painting, pendulum painting, and upcycled garden art. A program you won’t want to miss!
April 11, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
What’s Cracking?
We will explore the ‘egg’citing world of oviparous animals and their unique lifestyles. Not only learn about their lifecycle and fun characteristics, but come dig deep into the world of reptiles, birds, and amphibians, to learn more. Students will meet some oviparous animals; learn about how animals take care of their young, and how we can help endangered oviparous animals. Students will wrap up the day with fun crafts and ‘egg’speriments that will be fun and engaging for all ages!
May 16, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Spy Academy
Sneak through the gardens and into the world of spies. Students will complete a special mission, with a team of fellow agents, to help save local wildlife. Agents will receive training in surveillance techniques, develop a disguise, and break secret codes. Acquire the skills of a top-secret agent, while having the time of your life.