Homeschool

VINS Homeschool Programs
We want to support you in your homeschooling efforts by inviting you to our regularly scheduled homeschool programs. Designed by our highly qualified Science Educators, these programs will enhance your homeschoolers’ learning experience this year.
Your homeschoolers will be immersed in science and place-based education during our dynamic, fun-filled lessons!
Please Note:
- Homeschool Days are 3 hours long. This will include time for lesson activities and games, lunch, the public raptor program, and a hike. The Homeschool Series consists of four 1.5 lessons on four separate days. You are welcome to remain on campus after the program to enjoy our trails, exhibits, and public programs.
- Due to the age range, some activities will be directed at younger children while others will be directed at older children. Everyone is invited to participate in all activities.
- One adult will be granted complimentary admission if they wish to accompany their child(ren).
- Scholarships are available; please inquire at ehitchings@vinsweb.org.
COVID-19 Safety Measures
- Participants are required to wear masks while indoors, maintain social distance and wash hands prior to the start of the lesson.
- All materials are disinfected before and after each lesson.
- Lessons are taught outside.
Cancellation Policy
We are unable to refund any sessions that are missed due to travel, illness or other commitments. In the event that VINS has to cancel a lesson or lessons, families will receive a full refund for the value of those missed lesson(s).
Homeschool Series

January: Sound, Light and Communication
Tuesdays, January 10, 17, and 31
9:30 - 11:00 AM
PreK & Elementary aged children
$90 per adult/child pair

March: Changes in the Upper Valley
Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2023
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Ages 7-13*
$90 per adult/child pair

May: Our Senses
Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2023
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Ages 3-9*
$90 per adult/child pair
Homeschool Days

February: Animals in Winter
Tuesday, February 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PreK & Elementary aged children
$30 per adult/child pair

April: Wonderful Water
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pre-K and Elementary aged children
$30 per adult/child pair

June: Force & Motion
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pre-K and Elementary aged children
$30 per adult/child pair
"This was an exceptional science series. The instructor was always very willing to go above and beyond to answer all questions from students and parents. The instructor also provided further websites, books, and other instructional materials and resources whenever students or parents wanted to dive deeper into the topics. The instructor was excellent at providing a variety of hands-on grade-level activities during each lesson to create engagement and further intellectual thinking. I would highly recommend this program to any interested parent. "
VINS Homeschool Program Parent Participant
"That was a great class! They loved it, and the extra activities are great. They are playing elaborate imaginative activities with bear puppets. Thank you so much!"
VINS Homeschool Program Parent Participant
Enhancing Classroom Curriculum with On-Site, Place-Based Education
Explore the natural world with hands-on lessons aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.