Homeschool Programs

Our Homeschool Series run monthly from November through April with sessions for ages 4 to 6 and ages 7 to 10. See past sample program information below.

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.

We offer homeschool programs for groups that 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

Cindell C, 02/15/20
Wonderful place for kids and adults! Beautiful wildlife, well maintained, easily navigable. I'd buy a season pass and go every morning if I lived closer.
Kimberly Wright, 06/12/19
We enjoyed our visit to Squam Lakes Nature Center. The exhibits were informative and animals were out and about. Nice clear trails to walk. The kids interactive play area and barn was impressive. The gift shop was a bonus-with many books and misc items to purchase. We were interested in the lake cruise but unfortunately it was not available due to school groups on the day of our visit. Keep up the good work for New Hampshire nature!
Jeff Sirles, 08/30/19
If you're looking for a place where you can have fun, learn, enjoy nature as an adult or a child, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is a great place to be! You can also experience Squam Lake by taking one of their cruises. This is a must-do! If you're in the lakes region of NH and you are able to make it here, be sure to go. You will have a great time.
Nick Phelps, 05/04/19
Great NH Day for Familia!! There's many added Attractions for the kiddos and always interesting things for Adults Aswell
Nichole Houlne, 06/05/19
Great place for the kids to learn about their own habitat (New Hampshire!) The staff is incredibly nice and full of information. The animals are loved and I was shocked by how many they have.