Homeschools

Inspiring the Next Generation of Critical Thinkers

We believe children learn best through experiences that inspire them to ask questions, engage all of their senses, and discover what makes their world work. We offer a variety of high-quality, immersive, engaging science programs for the homeschooling community. Our programs spark passion for science and allow children the opportunity to get up close with their natural world.

CuriOdyssey is an ideal field trip destination. Interactive exhibits, amazing live animals, and high-quality educational programs – all on a personal scale – provide your students with an unforgettable up close science experience.

Our high-quality education programs are offered at CuriOdyssey for the homeschooling community. Programs serve children 5-11 years old.

What We Offer

Homeschool Science Series - NEW!

Looking for a more in-depth and on-going science exploration for your student(s)? CuriOdyssey has developed a series of classes that allows students to truly expand their exploration of a particular science concept and connect their lessons to each other. Each series is comprised of five classes with each class lasting 2.5 hours.

Life Science Series: Delve into the world of animals. Discover the adaptations, defenses, and survivals strategies of animals through examination of biofacts, observation of live animals, and exploration of ecosystems here at Coyote Point Park.

Physical Science Series: Energy, motion, and gravity are just a few of the physical science topics covered in this engaging series. Students will learn by doing as they design, build, and experiment with a variety of contraptions including catapults and cars powered by wind.

CuriOdyssey Members: $245/student/series
Non-members: $295/student/series

Homeschoolers’ Workshops

Want a workshop about animal adaptations, physics of flight, or bridge construction? You can register your homeschooler for one of our engaging science classes. Each program is 50 minutes in length and geared toward a particular age range. Programs are for both the homeschool students and their parent teachers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

CuriOdyssey Members: $17/class
Non-members: $23/class

Schedule for December 6, 2011
Program Name Science Strands* Age Range Time
Ice Investigators P I 5-11 year olds 9:30-10:20am
Predator & Prey L I 8-11 year olds 9:30-10:20am
Fur, Feathers, Scales, or Exoskeletons L I 5-7 year olds 10:30-11:20am
Green Energy L I 8-11 year olds 10:30-11:20am
Schedule for April 24, 2012
Program Name Science Strands* Age Range Time
Animal Eggsploration L I 5-7 year olds 9:30-10:20am
Build It and Break It! P I 8-11 year olds 9:30-10:20am
Forces of Flight P I 5-7 year olds 10:30-11:20am
Birds of Prey L I 8-11 year olds 10:30-11:20am

Self-Guided Field Trips

Explore CuriOdyssey at your own pace! Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for a group discount. For more information about self-guided field trips, click here.

Still have questions? Please contact our Program Scheduler at Scheduler(at)CuriOdyssey.org or (650) 340-7598.