Children’s Programs

Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with each class consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and guided nature walks. Handouts for parents with extension ideas and projects are provided for follow up at home.

Date: April 1, 8, 15
Time: 1:00 pm
Topic: Critters in Our City
Description: What animals can find the food, shelter, water, and space they need to live in our neighborhoods and cities? Come build a squirrel feeder and a bird bath to help our backyard friends and learn about urban wildlife.
Fees per student: $55 M / $85 NM per three-week unit
Register for the Spring and save! $231 M / $375 NM
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Choose an age group:

ages 5-8

Home School April Unit at 1:00 p.m. (5-8)

This class is full and now closed to registration. Please contact the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center to inquire about available openings.

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ages 9-12

Home School April Unit at 1:00 p.m. (9-12)

This class is full and now closed to registration. Please contact the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center to inquire about available openings.

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Upcoming programs in this category include:

7 September

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Ears

September 9 - 23

Children’s Programs

Home School September Unit: Eat or Be Eaten

21 September

Children’s Programs

Webelos: Forester (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

5 October

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Eyes

12 October

Children’s Programs

Webelos: Naturalist (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)

2 November

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Noses

9 November

Children’s Programs

Bears: Sharing Your World w/ Wildlife (9:00 - 11:00 am)

November 11 - 25

Children’s Programs

Home School November Unit: Mammal Study

December 2 - 16

Children’s Programs

Home School December Unit: The Amazing Body

7 December

Children’s Programs

Tadpole Troopers: Amazing Fingers

14 December

Children’s Programs

Children’s Programs

Webelos: Forester (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

Cub Scout Wolves: Your Living World (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.)