Homeschool programs provide homeschool families with exciting and engaging science classes offered monthly in our state-of-the-art labs and classrooms.

Taught by trained science educators, programs offer in-depth exploration of a different topic each month. With classes for three different age groups offered at the same time, siblings can come to Discovery Place together and all enjoy a unique, curriculum enriching experience.

All curriculum aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study and National Science Standards.

Information and Policies

Curriculum: All curriculum aligns with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

AT CAPACITY - CURRENTLY NO AVAILABILTY: Thank you for your interest in Discovery Place Homeschool Programs. Classes are currently at capacity. Please check back soon for the next series of classes or call 704.372.6261 x300. We also encourage you to subscribe to our Educator eNewsltter by emailing 'subscribe' to:enewsletter@discoveryplace.org

Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellation notice of 3 weeks is required for a full refund. Cancellations with less than 3 weeks’ notice are non-refundable but may be rescheduled within a 12-month period. There is no fee for rescheduling but visit must be completed within 12 months of the originally scheduled date.

When and Where: Classes are offered on the second Monday of each month from 1:00 –
2:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

All classes are held at Discovery Place in Kids U (Level 1), Explore
More Life lab (Level 1) or Explore More Stuff lab (Level 2).

Pricing: Discovery Place Members: $10 per class or $90 for the 10 -month series.

Non-Members: $20 per class or $180 for the 10 month series.

Dissection classes are an additional $8 per student per class.

Fees are for classes only and do not include Museum admission. Should
you wish to stay and enjoy the Museum before or after class, admission to
Discovery Place is $5 per person and must be booked in advance (does not
include admission to Mummies of the World). Admission for Members is free.

Admission to Mummies of the World program on December 5 is $22 per
person and includes admission to the exhibition, admission to Discovery
Place and the exclusive group tour.

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Class Types

Grades K-2 (11)

Enjoy Homeschool science classes that are exciting and engaging. Topics change month to month. Grade K-2 classes are held in Kids U.

Target Grades: K-2 Duration: 90 minutes unless otherwise noted. Capacity: 20 students
Price: $10 per class for Members | $20 per class for non-Members (Museum admission is not included).

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Grades 3-5 (11)

Taught by trained science educators, Discovery Place Homeschool Programs offer in-depth exploration of a unique topic each month. Grades 3-5 classes are offered in the Explore More Life and...

Target Grades: Grades 3-5 Duration: 90 minutes unless otherwise noted. Capacity: 20 students
Price: $10 per class for Members | $20 per class for non-Members (Museum admission is not included).

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Grades 6-8 (11)

Discovery Place's Homeschool Programs are taught in state-of-the-art labs, located at the Museum. Presented by trained science instructors, there is a different topic to explore each month. Grades...

Target Grades: Grades 6-8 Duration: 90 minutes unless otherwise noted. Capacity: 20 students
Price: $10 per class for Members | $20 per class for non-Members (Museum admission is not included).

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Class Types

Homeschool Programs

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