Senior Elementary Homeschool | Fall 2026 & Full Year 2026-27
Fall Only: Thursdays | September 10, October 8, November 12
Full School Year: Thursdays | September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13
Our Senior Elementary Homeschool Program is designed for students ages 9-11 to delve deeper into the natural world. Alongside experienced naturalists, students will explore habitats including the shore of Lake Michigan, ponds, prairies, and forests. We offer a variety of interactions with nature such as hikes, field data collection, and live animals.
September 10, 2026 | Amazing Insects and Their Relatives
An amazing 80% of the animals on earth are insects and their relatives. We’ll sweep the prairie with field nets and visit the pond to strain for pond creatures. By spending time in each habitat, we’ll discover these creatures’ adaptations that help them survive and learn about their contributions to the Earth’s ecology.
October 8, 2026 | Land, Wind, and Water – Interactions that Form Our Landscape
Our land was shaped by forces long ago and continues to be formed by these forces today. At the shoreline of Lake Michigan, students will discover the concepts of weathering, erosion, and deposition, and search for examples of chemical and physical change, including evidence of Wisconsin’s glacial past.
November 12, 2026 | Owls: Nocturnal Raptor Study
Students will have the opportunity to observe the Center’s live owl ambassadors, as well as study skins and artifacts, to identify owl characteristics and adaptations that make them such unique and successful hunters. Additional discovery is highlighted through pellet dissection and in outdoor field studies.
View the full year’s offerings here. At this time, you can purchase the full year or fall only.
Full School Year (September – May)
Member: $240 | Non-Member: $345
Fall (September – November)
Member: $80 | Non-Member: $115
REGISTRATION DETAILS
A completed student profile, which includes a health history and emergency care plan, is required for each participant prior to registration. We require a new student profile prior to each school year.
