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Monthly Homeschool Programs

Held the second Tuesday of the month for Homeschool groups. Programs begin at 1:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required, and group admission rates apply. Programs are limited to 20 students.

Plan your visit with the scheduler at scheduling@kaleideum.org, register online.

FIND THE FALL HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS ON PAGE 10 OF THE EDUCATORS’ GUIDE.

 
PLEASE NOTE:
 
  • The home school admission prices are in effect on any day that Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools are in session.
  • Prices include Museum admission and program fee. NC Sales tax is applied to admission. Members, to receive your admission discount, register/sign in on the top right of your screen. Your discount will be applied in your cart before you complete your transaction.
  • Proper home school identification is required.
  • On Saturdays, summer months, school holidays, snow days, and teacher work days, regular admission rates apply.
Educator's Guide FALL 2023 Booking programs for August-December 2023 Kaleideum Featuring programs correlated to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development

Homeschool Programs

September 10 - Crazy for Code
GRADES K-2
With Bee Bots’ simple and intuitive interface, students will discover the basics of programing in a fun and accessible way.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Explore programing and coding through various forms of block coding using Botley, Sphero, and other coding robots.

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October 8 - Chemistry Quest
GRADES K-2
Explore the various stages of matter and perform a variety of exciting experiments.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Take an in-depth look at matter as we uncover the characteristics of physical and chemical changes.

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November 12 - Habitat Haven
GRADES K-2
Meet some of Kaleideum’s animal ambassadors, hatch a turtle egg, explore animal life cycles, and look at the environments various animals inhabit.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Engage with Kaleideum’s animal ambassadors to understand their relationship to the ecosystems they inhabit.

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December 10 - Energy Unleashed
GRADES K-2
Discover the characteristics of light and shadow by listening to a story about shadows, creating shadow puppets, and experimenting with light.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Investigate various forms of energy including light, electrical, and kinetic.

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January 14 - Magnetic Marvels
GRADES K-2
Examine properties of Earth’s magnetic field. Experience magnetic forces and their ability to move objects without touching them.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Explore the properties of magnetism, from attraction to repulsion, gaining a deeper understanding of how magnets work.

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February 11 - Creature Features
GRADES K-2
Engage with a real-life animal ambassador before diving into fiction and non-fiction literature about the same creature.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Examine beloved stories featuring animal characters, by diving into themes, symbolism, and character development.

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March 11 - Brain Awareness
GRADES K-2
Join us for an interactive, hands-on program to learn about what the brain does, what it’s made of, and its role in learning and memory.
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Interact with Wake Forest University’s Brain Awareness Council to see, touch, and learn about your brain and what it does.

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April 8 - Geology at Work (Takes place at Vulcan Quarry)
GRADES K-2
View the quarry up close and learn about the products mined at Vulcan and the uses of these materials in everyday life. Excavate geological treasures from sand boxes!
 
 
GRADES 3-5

View the quarry up close and learn about the products mined at Vulcan and the uses of these materials in everyday life. Sort and identify a variety of rocks and minerals.

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May 13 - Inventor's Workshop
GRADES K-2
Put your ingenuity to the test by designing an invention that could be used to solve a real- world problem. Learn about the Invention Convention!
 
 
GRADES 3-5

Put your ingenuity to the test by designing an invention that could be used to solve a real-world problem. Learn about the Invention Convention!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cost of a Home School Program?

Each program is $7 per student in addition to the admission cost to the museum.

What Is the Home School Museum Admission Cost?
  • $8 per child for school-age children (grades K-12) living within Forsyth County
  • $10 per child for school-age children (grades K-12) living outside Forsyth County.
  • One parent is free; second parent is $10.
What is the total cost if I want to sign my child up for a Home School Program?
  • A Forsyth County school-age child who does a program would have a total cost of $15.
  • An out-of-county school age child who does a program would have a total cost of $17.

Register Your Groups Today

To ensure you receive the proper rate, please register online.

If you have questions please email scheduling@kaleideum.org

*NC sales tax is included in these admission prices.

Kaleideum

120 West 3rd Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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