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Home School Programs

Mark your 2008 – 2009 calendars for another exciting year of Home-School Monday programs at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden! Each month we offer a 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 5–12 with an accompanying adult. (There is no minimum or maximum number of students that can attend.)

When are the programs offered?

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

How much does it cost?

The cost is $10 per student (includes free admission to the Zoo for the student and one accompanying adult). 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 ($10.00) 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 your students in the lobby of the Education Building. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

If you have any questions feel free to call the Education Department at 803.779.8717 x1140 or you can email rreeves@riverbanks.org.

2008-09 DATES: AGES 5-8 (9:30AM) AGES 9-12 (11:00AM)
Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29 Down on the Farm Builders
Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27 Creepy Crawlies Fighters & Biters
Nov 3, 10 & 17 Wild City Thinkers
Dec 1, 8, & 15 Wild Holidays Wild Holidays
Jan 5, 12, 19, & 26 Take Cover Junior Zookeeper: Birds
Feb 2, 9 & 23 Red, White, & Pink: Animal Valentines Junior Zookeeper: Mammals
Mar 2, 9, 16 & 23 Early Bloomers Junior Zookeeper: Amphibians & Reptiles
Apr 13, 20, & 27 Play with your Food Egg-sploration
May 4, 11, & 18 Talk with the Animals Talk with the Animals
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