Homeschool Groups

Camouflage, crypsis, counter-attack, and of course, escape! These are some of the methods that animals use to avoid being lunch! Master the ways of prey to become a survivor as we explore what it means to be meat.

Cost: $9/student (Register online by Sept. 9) Age(s): 6-12 years old
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

There is an entire world beneath our feet, so grab your spelunking gear to find out what kinds of critters can call a cave a castle! From dirt and dung to sewers and sinkholes, these are the underground allies we’ve come to respect.

Cost: $9/student (register by Oct. 8) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Let’s talk about noise! Uncork your ears and concede to the cacophonic cascade. Sound not only helps us better understand each other, but all life on Earth. Say hello to the science of sound!

Cost: $9/student (Regsiter by Nov. 11) Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

From the bright and light to the dark, dim, and dull, our eyes have an impressive range of vision—but is it the best in the animal kingdom? Do our cones take the throne? Are our rods a fraud? Test your peepers against the eyes of the rest of the animal kingdom to determine who’s on top!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by Dec. 9) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Discover the science of snow at Miami Whitewater Forest! To some, winter is an icy wonderland, and to others, it is bitter cold misery. Whether the weather features heavy hail stones, or a slurry of sleet, we will explore the way winter weather works!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by Jan. 6)  Age(s): 6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

February is a time for romance. But how do Ohio animals woo each other? We’ll see how they dance, sing, and sniff their way into finding the perfect match. Open your heart and mind to the world of animal courtship!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by Feb. 10) Age(s): 6-12
Location: Fernbank Park | Fernbank Lodge

Do you have good taste? No, we are not talking about music, we are talking about your tongue! Some humans have so many taste receptors that they are considered supertasters. See if you stack up and make some taste buds at Homeschool Science: Talk about Taste.

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by March 10)   Age(s):  6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Humans and animals alike use touch to show affection. Touching, isn’t it? But how does it work? Take course in touch as we do hands-on experiments, touch top-notch textures, and discover how touch works!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by April 7)   Age(s):  6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

The human nose is a sniffing machine wired directly to our memories! Whether it’s the smell of grandma’s pie, or a tactically scented bowling ball, our sense of smell can transport us back in time. Let’s explore the science of the ol’ olfactory factory!

Cost:  $9/student (Register online by May 12)   Age(s):  6-12
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

Gear yourself up for a hike of two and half miles with Leave No Trace as the theme. Engaging activities will showcase this environmental approach. Gather with other school age kids to explore, learn, and build community. Perfect for Home schoolers. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $9(register by May 18) Age(s): School age
Location: Glenwood Garden | Gardenview Room