Homeschool Happenings at ONSC

Join us for afternoon programs from mid-September to mid-October. These sessions are designed for homeschoolers and other students with alternate/flexible schedules.

Class Overview: Afternoon sessions from 1:30-5:00pm with optional night programs and overnight lodging. Our classes are primarily geared to 4th-8th grade curriculum, but can be modified for younger students. You may sign up for some or all. Sessions are arranged as 2-day topics, but it’s okay to attend just one if that works best for your schedule. 

Age Range: 7-14 years old; Parents may attend as chaperones, or drop off children (drop-offs only for children 9 or older). Parent or chaperone must be present for student to stay overnight.

Location: Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740

Lodging: Optional overnight accommodations are available for families who want to stay for both days of each session. Stay in a private room in one of ONSC's lodges (tickets below). Parent or chaperone must be present for student to stay overnight. See descriptions and pictures of our facilities here: www.onsc.us/facilities

Meals: Optional meals are available for families who want to stay for both days of each session. ONSC is pleased to accommodate food allergies and dietary preferences.

Instructors: Learn more about ONSC's Teacher Naturalists and staff.

Frequently Asked Questions: Click here for a list of FAQs about our Homeschool Happenings!

Schedule:

Oct 11 and 12: Herps Galore: Frogs, Turtles, and Snakes

*SPECIAL EXTENDED SCHEDULE*

Herpetology class, boti trail hike, reptile habitat, frogwatch class, campfire and the Lorax play, radio tracking class, turtle tracking hike, creekside trail hike to turtle rocks

Day 1 Program

1:00-1:30 Arrival and Lodge Move-in

1:30-2:30 Herpetology Class

2:30-3:00 Field Group Orientation

3:00 Field Investigation - Reverse Boti Trail (Reptile habitats, Food Chains/Webs) (snack on trail)

5:00 Restrooms, Tick Check

5:30-6:15 Dinner

Night Program

6:30 Frogwatch Class

7:30 Campfire and The Lorax play

8:30-9:15 Night Hike (Including pond exploration)

Day 2  Extended Program

7:30-8:15 Breakfast

8:30-9:30 Radio Tracking class

9:30-11:30 Turtle Tracking hike

11:30-12:30 Restrooms, Tick check, Store time

12:30-1:15 Lunch

1:30 Field Investigation - Creekside to Turtle Rocks & back

4:00 Restrooms, Tick Check

4:15 Group Photo & Departure