K-8 Homeschool Adventure Courses

In each course, you will receive in-depth lab/classroom experience to add to your science learning. There will be a film for each program shown in our Dr. Phillips CineDome giant screen theater. Supplemental Pre/Post Activities will be available online. Students will be grouped by age according to enrollment. This program is designed for students and their parents. Together you will participate in the Discovery Lab Workshops, exhibits, movies, and or live shows.

Program Time

2nd Mondays of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Program Fee

$10.50 per student, $10.50 per adult.

Sample Schedule

9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Check in
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Discovery Lab Workshop
(10:00 - 11:30 a.m. for Middle School)
11:15 - 12:00 p.m. Guided Exhibit Hall Exploration
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. CineDome Film
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Self Guided Exploration and/or Lunch

Dates & Topics

Grade K-5 courses are independent and do not build upon each other.
Grade 6-8 courses are progressive and build upon each other.

Fall:

Monday, September 13, 2010
K-2 Forces of Nature (Earth Science)
3-5 Forces of Nature (Earth Science)
6-8 Forensics I

Monday, October 11, 2010
K-2 SuperHero Science (Physical Science)
3-5 SuperHero Science (Physical Science)
6-8 Forensics II

Monday, November 8, 2010
K-2 Forces of Nature (Earth Science)
3-5 Forces of Nature (Earth Science)
6-8 Forensics III

Monday, December 13, 2010
K-2 SuperHero Science (Physical Science)
3-5 SuperHero Science (Physical Science)
6-8 Forensics IV

Spring:

Monday, February 14, 2011
K-2 Spaced Out (Space Science)
3-5 Space Tek: The Next Generation (Space Science)
6-8 Earth Science I

Monday, March 14, 2011
K-2 Wonderful Water (Life Science)
3-5 Wonderful Water (Life Science)
6-8 Earth Science II

Monday, April 11, 2011
K-2 Spaced Out (Space Science)
3-5 Space Tek: The Next Generation (Space Science)
6-8 Microscopy I

Monday, May 9, 2011
K-2 Wonderful Water (Life Science)
3-5 Wonderful Water (Life Science)
6-8 Microscopy II

Homeschool Overnight Adventures

Overnight Adventure programs are a great way for your child to learn while bonding with fellow friends! Each overnight program includes; exploration of the Orlando Science Center, an age-appropriate themed workshop, a large-format film, dinner, breakfast and an unforgettable experience for you and your young scientist!

• Minimum of 50 participants is required, for booking.
• $45 per student; 1 adult free for every 10 students.
• $35 per additional adult chaperone.
• Payment must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to event program.
• A $50 deposit is due at time of registration for a Group Reservation; balance is due 2 weeks prior to scheduled event program.