Homeschool Program

Are you looking to add spark to your child’s homeschool science experience?

Join us for an out-of-this-world homeschool adventure! Activities are designed to be active, hands-on, open-ended explorations that require creative, out-of-the-box thinking—the kind of thinking that has always fueled the imaginations of scientists, artists, makers, mathematicians, and creators.

This year, our focus is on space science. Students will explore a different topic each month, starting big—learning about the universe around us—and working their way back to Earth and the ways Earthlings have discovered all the information covered during the year.

Classes will meet twice a month at the Discovery Center on the first and third Mondays, with the option of two meeting times for each class. The first meeting time is from 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the second is from 12:30 - 1:30 PM. Families can sign up for either class, and your student’s meeting time will be the same for all classes.

After the first class of the month, there will be the option to add a planetarium show to the day. Tickets to the show are $7 per person and are free for members and children ages 2 and under. Each month will feature a show related to that month’s topics, with two showtimes available. The first show will start at 11:15 AM and the second at 1:45 PM.

Reserve your space today!

To sign up, download and fill out the above registration form, and send your form to Kellee Duckworth, Director of Visitor Services, at kduckworth@starhop.com.

Students can be registered for one or both semesters. The registration fee of $115 per semester is due at the time of sign-up (Discovery Center members receive a 10% discount). The preferred payment method is by check made payable to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, which can be mailed to us at 2 Institute Drive, Concord, NH 03301 or dropped off at the front desk during operating hours. We can also accept payment by card over the phone or at the front desk.

Have questions about the registration process or what the program entails?

For registration questions, contact Kellee at her email above or call 603-271-7827 x116, and for content questions, contact our Education Department at education@starhop.com or call 603-271-7827 x117.