Brookgreen Gardens Homeschool Explorers Program
The Homeschool Explorers Program at Brookgreen Gardens offers children aged 5 to 13 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: 5 to 13 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 5 years old or over 13 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.)
Fall 2025 Homeschool Plan
Location: Leonard Pavilion | Time: 10:00AM - 12:30PM
September 10 or 11
Critter Classification
Why do scientists group animals the way they do? Join us for an exciting program and discover how animals are classified based on their characteristics, from mammals and birds to reptiles and amphibians! Through a variety of interactive activities students will explore the fascinating world of animal taxonomy and learn how to classify critters.
2-LS4-1. Make observations of plants and animals to compare patterns of diversity within different habitats.
3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.
October 8 or 9
Creepy Crawlies
All about bugs! Join us for this exciting program where students will learn all about insects, their habitats, lifecycles, and the important roles they play in nature. From pollinating plants to breaking down waste, these tiny creatures are mighty helpers.
K-ESS2-2. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function together in a system to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
November 12 or 13
Wild About Art
Calling all artists, join us for a fun filled day about appreciating art! Students will explore the sculpture garden, discuss various forms of art, and create their own artwork to take home.
VA.R NL.5.1. I can identify an object that is the subject or main idea of an artwork.
VA.CR AH.2. I can create a body of work that represents my personal style through a range of approaches, use of material, techniques, and processes.