Homeschool Programs

The 2019-2020 Homeschool Series are:

Get HAPI!

Ages 7 to 10
Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
November 7 (Adaptations); December 5 (Nocturnal Animals and their Adaptations); January 9 (Interrelationships); February 6 (Populations); March 5 (Habitats); April 2 (Ecosystems)
The primary interpretive focus of the Science Center’s programs and exhibits is community ecology, which has four major concepts: Habitats, Adaptations, Populations, and Interrelationships (HAPI). Join us with your child to investigate these topics in depth.

Cost: $9/member child per session; $11/non-member child per session
An adult must participate with children at no additional cost. Each additional adult pays child fee.

All About Series

Ages 4 to 6
Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
November 7 (Porcupines); December 5 (Hawks); January 9 (Skunks); February 6 (Groundhogs); March 5 (Owls); April 2 (Turtles)
Join us with your child to learn all about New Hampshire wildlife. Each session considers a different group of living things through activities, hands-on experiences, and a meeting with a live animal.

Cost: $9/member child per session; $11/non-member child per session
An adult must participate with children at no additional cost. Each additional adult pays child fee.

Homeschool programs are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and NH College and Career Ready Science Standards. Homeschool groups qualify for school rates and custom programs.

For questions or to schedule your homeschool program contact Sarah Wall, Visitor Services Manager, at 603-968-7194 x 147 or email

Homeschool programs at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Byron Styles, 09/03/19
A had a great time as did my 4 year old son. The dinosaur exhibit was awesome and I really emitted the walkthrough set up in a somewhat very natural setting. I'm normally not a big fan of caged wild animals but the broad variety of local wildlife they do have on exhibit were all injured in some way, shape, or form and wouldn't have survived had they not been rescued and prob wouldn't have survived had they been released back into the wild... So that was actual a small sigh of relief.
Christopher Winson, 05/12/19
A great place to take the family, and learn about local wildlife.
John Cook, 10/19/19
Each and every time we visit the center it never ceases to amaze us. At certain locations there is a need for personal interaction with staff providing more information and answering questions. Static exhibits are boring and uninteresting. The animated prehistoric reptiles were stimulating. An impromptu meeting with staffer handling an injured raptor and the information she provided while standing in the rain was exceptional. Please watch your prices!
Jason Plant, 12/21/18
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a wonderful place for kids and adults alike. The animals are amazing and they are all rehabilitated from either injuries or abandonment at a young age. The atmosphere of this place is great and I highly recommend going and becoming a member to support all of their community efforts and animals!
Shane Fowler, 05/05/19
We had a lot of fun. This is great for kids. Lots to learn about plants animals in the white mountains. lots of educational exhibits. Live animals including Bear coyotes deer fox owl etc.. Awesome playground and indoor play area with multiple levels and a spiraling staircase.