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Homeschool Programs

Mark your calendars for another exciting year of Homeschool Monday programs at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! Each month we offer a new set of classes that will focus on a particular topic, include hands-on activities and feature live animal encounters or guided Zoo tours. Classes are repeated each Monday of the month. Topics change monthly so you can visit again and again!

ABOUT HOMESCHOOL MONDAY:
Who can attend the programs?

Homeschool children ages 5–13 with an accompanying adult. A maximum of 25 students per class applies.

When are the programs offered?

Programs are offered most Mondays of each month, September through May, at 9:30am for the 5- to 7-year-old program, 10:45am for the 8- to 10 year-old program, and 12:00pm for the 11- to 13-year-old program. The dates are listed below. Programs are 45 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The cost is $9 for Riverbanks members, $12 for the general public. Admission for one student and one accompanying adult is included, and covers staffing and materials. This rate applies ONLY to those taking part in the program. Regular Zoo admission rates apply to those not participating.

How do we participate in the programs?

Register online at least 4 days in advance of the class (the Thursday before class date). Pay the program fee ($9 Riverbanks members, $12 general public) online, print off your ticket, and show your admission ticket at any admission gate on the class date. Once you enter the Zoo on the class date, please proceed to the Education Center 10 minutes prior to the class time. The program teacher will meet you and your student(s) in the lobby of the Education Building, where your admission ticket will be collected by the instructor. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

If you have any questions feel free to call the Education Department at 803.779.8717 x1224 or you can email Gerilyn Kim.

FALL 2010 CLASS SCHEDULES:
FOR AGES 5-7 @ 9:30-10:15AM (click each class title for more information)
+ Ears to You Dates: Sep 13, 20 & 27
+ Lights Out! Dates: Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25
+ Weather or Not Dates: Nov 1, 8, 15 & 29
FOR AGES 8-10 @ 10:45-11:30AM (click each class title for more information)
+ Tale of the Tail Dates: Sep 13, 20 & 27
+ Weird, Wild, and Wonderful! Dates: Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25
+ Beastly Brains Dates: Nov 1, 8, 15 & 29
FOR AGES 11-13 @ 12:00-12:45PM (click each class title for more information)
+ The Eco-Puzzle Dates: Sep 13, 20 & 27
+ Creatures of the Night Dates: Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25
+ Down Here! Dates: Nov 1, 8, 15 & 29
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