These classes include staff-facilitated, hands-on experiences designed for homeschool students using inquiry-based learning and critical-thinking.
To make a reservation, call 585.697.1942. Pre-registration is required. You must register two weeks in advance. All programs require a minimum enrollment. If the minimum is not met two weeks prior to the scheduled start date, the program will be
cancelled. There is no member discount for homeschool programs. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in.
Homeschoolers are also eligible to enroll for our current school offerings as a group. Visit our For Teachers page to find out more.
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to learn about Homeschool Discovery Stations.
• Cost: $10 per student with an adult.
• Adult assistance encouraged.
• Classes are designed for children in grades 2-4 but with adult assistance can be made appropriate for children in grades 1-6.
• For more information on the class content, call Kara Verno at 585-271-4552 x377.
Discovering Weather
Grades 2-4
Learn all about convection. Experiment with static electricity to make lightning. Become a water molecule and travel through the water cycle. Make a bracelet to take home!
Monday, April 8, 2013 10-11:30am Course # T874
1:30-3pm Course #T875
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 1:30-3pm Course #T876
Solids, Liquids and Gases
Grades 2-4
Explore the states of matter. Perform hands on experiments to compare and contrast solids, liquids and gases. Learn about polymers and make slime to take home!
Monday, April 15, 2013 10-11:30am Course # T877
1:30-3pm Course #T878
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 1:30-3pm Course # T879
Rocks, Fossils and More
Grades 2-4
Examine fossils from the RMSC collection. Sort rocks into their three groups and learn about their mineral make up!
Monday, April 22, 2013 10-11:30am Course # T880
1:30-3pm Course #T881
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 1:30-3pm Course # T882
Insect Investigations
Grades 2-4
Explore the wonder of butterfly metamorphosis. Learn how insects communicate and meet the live critters that make their home in the RMSC Carlson Inquiry Room!
Monday, April 29, 2013 10-11:30am Course # T883
1:30-3pm Course #T884
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 1:30-3pm Course #T885