Homeschool Programs

Homeschool groups qualify for school rates and custom programs. View all school programs.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center also offers a series at the Science Center specifically for homeschooled students, ages 4 to 6 (Using our Five Senses) and 7 to 10 (Be A Scientist). The themed series runs once per month from November through April. All Homeschool Programs address the New Hampshire Science Framework.

Using our Five Senses

For ages 4 to 6
November 1: TOUCH
December 6: SMELL
January 3: SOUND
February 7: SIGHT
March 7: TASTE
April 4: Celebrate All Five Senses!
How do we understand and interpret the world? With our senses of course! Learn all about your senses and put them to work as you explore what types of information we get from each of our senses. Learn how animals use their senses. The focus is on a different sense each month and the last day is a celebration of them all. Cost: $9/member child per session; $11/non-member child per session Reserve all six programs for a discounted rate of $8/member child per session; $10/non-member child per session. One adult must attend with children for free. Each additional adult pays child fee. Program offerings are aligned with the New Hampshire Science Framework.

Be A Scientist

For ages 7 to 10
November 1: BIOLOGY
December 6: DENDROLOGY
January 3: ECOLOGY
February 7: ORNITHOLOGY
March 7: MAMMALOGY
April 4: ENTOMOLOGY
There are many different types of scientists - from Dendrologists to Ornithologists and don't forget Entomologists, too. Become a scientist as you develop and test predictions and participate in and conduct experiments. Learn how to use keys and books to identify living and nonliving ecosystem components that make New Hampshire so unique. You will investigate a different scientific field of study each month. Cost: $9/member child per session; $11/non-member child per session Reserve all six programs for a discounted rate of $8/member child per session; $10/non-member child per session. One adult must attend with children for free. Each additional adult pays child fee. Program offerings are aligned with the New Hampshire Science Framework.