Homeschool Program
About The Classes
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.
Classes meet twice a month on the first and third Mondays, with the option of two sessions for each class.
The morning session is from 10:00 - 11:00 AM and the afternoon session 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 throughout the year.
Be aware that to best serve our students, each class has a capacity of 15 students.
Registration & Cost
Early Registration (For Active Discovery Center Members) begins: June 17, 2026
Open Registration begins: July 1, 2026
Please note: To register a camper, please fill out the registration form linked below. Upon completion of this form, we will send you an invoice via email and reminder of payment. Please note that registration and your student’s spot are not confirmed until payment in full is received. Once payment is received, you will receive confirmation via e-mail of enrollment.
Students can register for one or both semesters however, we recommend registering for both semesters to secure your student’s space in the Spring Semester. The registration fee, $115 per semester, is due at the time of sign-up. Discovery Center members receive a 10% discount.
Add A Planetarium Show
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. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk during homeschool session days.
For questions about registration, please reach out to Sam Wiehe, Visitor Services Lead, at swiehe@starhop.com
For questions about curriculum, please reach out to Wallis Boram, Education Coordinator, at education@starhop.com
Homeschool Policies
Homeschool Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the start of Semester 1 - Fall are eligible for a full refund. For entire year registrations, if you no longer wish to participate in Semester 2 - Spring, to receive a partial refund you must cancel before December 31, 2026. Cancellations made after these dates are not eligible for a refund, except in cases of documented emergency. To request a cancellation, families must notify us via e-mail.
Homeschool Class Cancellation Policy
In the event that a class must be canceled due to illness, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, the primary contact for each enrolled student will be notified by email as soon as possible. Due to scheduling and staffing limitations, makeup classes are not available for canceled sessions. In the event of cancellation, teachers will send out supplementary curriculum-based materials for students to complete.
If class is cancelled due to inclement weather specifically and the opportunity to move to a virtual session is possible, your student's teacher will reach out via e-mail with log-in instructions.