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Join the experienced education staff at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery for our 2025-2026 Homeschool Days!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

General Information - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • We will be hosting STEM based programs that will cover content aligned with grade levels Kindergarten through 8th grade.
  • When registering, please be aware that programs are held at different times because they are adapted for certain content understanding. The programs will be divided by children with a Kindergarten-3rd grade content understanding and a 4th -8th grade content understanding. There will be some programming that is suitable for all ages/grade levels, Kindergarten through 8th grade. Please read the descriptions of each program to learn more.
  • Homeschool programs with unique monthly themes will occur on the 2nd Monday of the month from September through May (excluding December).
  • A self-led hands-on activity for PreK and younger will be available during most programs.
  • Registration and prepayment are MANDATORY in order to participate and secure a space in the programs.

Program Dates, Times, & Age Groups

We are hosting STEM based programs with content aligned to grade levels Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

  • Homeschool programs with unique monthly themes will occur on the 2nd Monday of the month from September through May, excluding December.
  • Programs are held at different times and grouped together based on the following grade level understandings:
    • Pre-Kindergarten-2nd grade
    • 3rd-5th grade
    • 6th-8th grade
  • Some programs are suitable for all ages. Please read the descriptions of each program to learn more.

Cost & Registration

Registration and prepayment are REQUIRED to participate and secure a space in the programs. Please read the following information about program registration:

  • $5 program fee per participant.
    • The program fee CANNOT be paid the day of the program.
  • Registration will CLOSE at 11:59PM the day before the program.
  • The registration window for each program will OPEN at 9:00AM on the date of the prior month’s program.
    • Registration for our September program will open on Monday, August 11th, 2025 at 9:00AM.
  • You must fill out a registration form and pay for each child who will be participating in the program to reserve their spot.
  • All participants and non-participants in the program must pay museum admission in addition to the program fee for the participant.
  • There are several options for paying for museum admission which include:
    • General Admission
    • Boonshoft Membership
    • Museums for All
    • Reciprocal Membership from another institution
    • AAA Discount
    • State Farm Discount
    • Military Discount

Program & Museum Guidelines

  • Please allot time to pay for your museum admission at the front desk and get to the classroom space. We recommend at least 10 minutes.
  • Programs will start and end at the time they are listed on the registration page.
  • Late arrivals can still join a program, but the end time will remain the same as it is stated on the website.
  • There are no refunds for late or no arrival.
    • If there is space in another program time for the appropriate age/understanding level of the participant, they can join at the discretion of the presenter.
  • · All children under the age of 16 must have an adult with them at all times while exploring the museum.