The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood offers two homeschool programs--an Exploration program for children ages 4- 6 designed to introduce students into the amazing world of art, and a program in which students ages 7-11 develop a vast range of techniques by linking classical and contemporary art.  Six week classes run from September through October.

Join a Big Cypress Park Ranger or Volunteer for programs that explore the wonders of the Big Cypress Swamp and the Everglades ecosystem. Click here for details on activities,  Ranger-Led Activities — Winter 2009 through Spring 2010. For details on activities and to make reservations call: (239) 695-1201.  Big Cypress National Preserve is located between the cities of Miami and Naples, Florida.

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates offers a unique opportunity for home school families to learn together about the life and work of Thomas Edison and how our lives are impacted today by his genius.  Edison’s work spanned many different fields ranging from electricity to plant science.  Taking an interdisciplinary approach to science, invention and history, the Estates Home School program will explore many of these topics.  Each session will examine a particular aspect of scientific achievement, invention or local history and curriculum follows the Sunshine State Standards at 4th, 5th and 6th grade levels.  Programs are led by Estates education faculty and staff and include time to tour the historical homes, gardens, research lab and museum.

Home School Science Workshops offer homeschool families a fun-filled day of educational exhibits, activities, and programs at the Emerald Coast Science Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.  Pre-registration is required to attend.

The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center in Stewart, Florida, offers daily activities and bi-weekly homeschool programs.   Visit their website for details.

Learning is fun for everyone at the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium and Southwest Florida Museum of History in Fort Myers, Florida! Their monthly “Homeschool Day” events take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month! This exciting day offers homeschool families a fun-filled opportunity to explore educational exhibits, activities, and programs. Homeschool children of all ages learn together with their families, taking advantage of museum materials and knowledgeable education professionals. Workshops are based on the Sunshine State Standards and include a Curriculum Guide with vocabulary, additional activities, and recommended resources.

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), located in Tampa, Florida, offers weekly homeschool classes for all ages.  For the full list of Homeschool Programs MOSI offers for kids of all ages, go to www.campfun.org.

Old Florida Museum offers four unique "HANDS-ON" programs designed to be entertaining as well as educational. Students experience life in St. Augustine through the struggles and successes of its people during distinct time periods of Florida’s history. All programs follow the Sunshine State Standards.  Each program runs for 1 hour and groups may choose which programs they want to participate in.  A guide in period dress greets the group upon arrival and gives an orientation with rules prior to entering as well as an interactive history of the time period. Students make a project that they will take home and then have free time to participate in a variety of activity stations.  For details on the types of programs offered, please visit their website.

The Orlando Science Center offers K-8 Homeschool Adventure Courses.   In each course, you will receive in-depth lab/classroom experience to add to your science learning. There will be a film for each program shown in our Dr. Phillips CineDome giant screen theater. Supplemental Pre/Post Activities will be available online. Students will be grouped by age according to enrollment. This program is designed for students and their parents. Together you will participate in the Discovery Lab Workshops, exhibits, movies, and or live shows. See their Homeschool Programs for dates and times.

The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, located in Ponce Inlet, Florida, offers educational lighthouse tours for grades 2-12. These fun and instructive tours include information and activities based on the science of lighthouses, state and local history, family life at the 1887 Light Station, and an exciting climb up the second tallest lighthouse in the United States!  You will also find a Virtual Tour and Teacher Resources on their website.