Homeschool

October 8, 2025

Classroom: The History of…

Ages 6–8 | Prehistoric Marine Life
Discover some of the strange and magnificent creatures that lived in our ancient oceans.

Ages 9–11 | Shipwrecks
Explore some old shipwrecks to uncover their stories and find out how they benefit marine life.

Ages 12–14 | Science Fiction
Find out how marine science has influenced and been influenced by science fiction.

Cost
$22 per child

October 29, 2025

Field Experience: Mystery at The Florida Aquarium

Ages 6–14 
Follow the clues to solve a fun interactive Mystery at The Florida Aquarium.

For field experiences, we ask that each student be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. While registration isn’t required for parents or chaperones, please note that field experiences start promptly at the listed time, and we recommend arriving 15 minutes early. To ensure the best experience for all students, we kindly ask that childcare arrangements be made for siblings and that only one adult accompanies each child. Exceptions can be made for one parent accompanying two registered children within the homeschool age range (e.g., twins, multiple children ages 6–14).

Cost
$30 per child

January 14, 2026

Classroom: Adaptations

Ages 6–8 | The Great Animal Challenge
Answer questions as you learn some fun facts about marine life in this game show style adventure.

Ages 9–11 | Extremophiles
Some animals thrive in areas where others wouldn’t survive. Create your own extremophile and put it to the test in an extreme environment.

Ages 12–14 | Seasonal Changes
In some areas of our planet, weather can create extreme changes throughout the year. Find out how animals survive in these dynamic environments.

Cost
$22 per child

January 28, 2026

Lab: Sea Turtle Conservation

Ages 6-14

Learn about the challenges sea turtles face and how you can help them.

Parents/chaperones, do you want to learn and enjoy this lab along with your homeschool student? You can. Just register yourself along with your child to enjoy this phenomenal program. Parent/chaperone attendance is optional; however, you must be registered if you wish to join us in the classroom.

Cost
$30 per child

February 11, 2026

Classroom: Habitat Focus

Ages 6–8 | Amazon River
Explore the Amazon River to discover its secrets and learn about the plants and animals that live there.

Ages 9–11 | Mississippi River
The Mississippi River might be muddy, but that doesn’t mean that animals don’t call it home. Learn about this diverse and important American river system.

Ages 12–14 | Madagascar
Islands often produce some of the strangest creatures on Earth. Discover the fantastic creatures that call Madagascar home.

Cost
$22 per child

February 25, 2026

Lab: Alligator Safety

Ages 6–14

Learn about these important and amazing reptiles and how we can live with them safely.

Parents/chaperones, do you want to learn and enjoy this lab along with your homeschool student? You can. Just register yourself along with your child to enjoy this phenomenal program. Parent/chaperone attendance is optional; however, you must be registered if you wish to join us in the classroom.

Cost
$30

March 11, 2026

Classroom: Conservation

Ages 6–8 | Rescue and Rehabilitation
Many organizations play a role in rescuing and rehabilitating animals like sea turtles and shore birds. Find out how this process works as you role-play being a rescuer.

Ages 9–11 | Aquaculture
Farming fish can be a great way to help threatened and endangered species. Discover what is involved in this interesting process.

Ages 12–14 | Penguins
Learn about the amazing world of penguins. Find out what threats they face, and how humans can help.

Cost
$22 per child

March 25, 2026

Field Experience: Sawgrass Lake Park

Ages 6–14

Explore the boardwalks and learn about wildlife at one of Pinellas County’s most amazing parks.

For field experiences, we ask that each student be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. While registration isn’t required for parents or chaperones, please note that field experiences start promptly at the listed time, and we recommend arriving 15 minutes early. To ensure the best experience for all students, we kindly ask that childcare arrangements be made for siblings and that only one adult accompanies each child. Exceptions can be made for one parent accompanying two registered children within the homeschool age range (e.g., twins, multiple children ages 6–14).

Cost
$30 per child

April 8, 2026

Classroom: Science

Ages 6–8 | Forensics
Science is one of our greatest tools for solving mysteries. Put your skills to the test as you learn about the cool science of forensics.

Ages 9–11 | Physics
The science of physics helps us define how things act in the world. Explore the world of physics through experiments and demonstrations.

Ages 12–14 | Oceanography
The ocean is more than just the animals that live there. Oceanography is the study of the ocean as a whole.

Cost
$22 per child

April 29, 2026

Field Experience: Photography at the Florida Botanical Gardens

Ages 6–14

Bring your camera, any camera, and join us as we learn about techniques to get great photographs of butterflies, bees, lizards, and more.

For field experiences, we ask that each student be accompanied by a parent or chaperone. While registration isn’t required for parents or chaperones, please note that field experiences start promptly at the listed time, and we recommend arriving 15 minutes early. To ensure the best experience for all students, we kindly ask that childcare arrangements be made for siblings and that only one adult accompanies each child. Exceptions can be made for one parent accompanying two registered children within the homeschool age range (e.g., twins, multiple children ages 6–14).

Cost
$30 per child

May 13, 2026

Classroom: Careers

Ages 6–8 | SCUBA
Many careers incorporate SCUBA diving as part or most of the job. Learn about some of these underwater career options.

Ages 9–11 | Education
Teaching people about animals and the environment is critically important for the future of our planet. Learn about some of the details of this amazing and rewarding career.

Ages 12–14 | Environmental
If you are passionate about helping the environment, an environmental career might be right for you. Learn about some of the options for careers in this important and rewarding career.

Cost
$22 per child

May 27, 2026

Lab: Squid Dissection

Ages 6–14

Work in teams of three or four to explore the inside and outside of squid anatomy.

Parents/chaperones, do you want to learn and enjoy this lab along with your homeschool student? You can. Just register yourself along with your child to enjoy this phenomenal program. Parent/chaperone attendance is optional; however, you must be registered if you wish to join us in the classroom.

Cost
$30 per child