Hands on Learning and Discovery

Class just got a lot more epic!

Our programs are designed to be an addition to our community and provide a safe space to never stop learning.

PRIMARY: k-2nd grade
  • Wednesdays from 2 - 4:30 p.m.
  • 5-week drop-off sessions
  • 2o students

In CDM’s primary homeschool programs, children explore the wonders of science through playful, hands-on activities. Each week sparks curiosity as they investigate topics like the senses, rocks, magnets, energy, and the water cycle—building a foundation for joyful learning about the natural world.

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ELEMENTARY: 3RD-5TH GRADE
  • Wednesdays from 2 - 4:30 p.m.
  • 5-week drop-off sessions
  • 2o students

In CDM’s elementary homeschool programs, children learn through play, discovery, and hands-on fun. Each week explores exciting science topics like rocks, magnets, energy, and the water cycle—helping kids make sense of the world around them while building confidence and curiosity.

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MIDDLE: 6th-8th grade
  • Wednesdays from 2 - 4:30 p.m.
  • 5-week drop-off sessions
  • 2o students

In CDM’s middle grade homeschool programs, kids become hands-on explorers—asking big questions, solving real-world problems, and diving into exciting science topics like engineering, energy, habitats, and the Earth. Each session is full of fun, interactive activities that spark curiosity and connect learning to the world around them.

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Cost:
$150/non-members

$120/members. Log in with your membership at check-out to access the discount.
$50/access members

Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!

DID you know?

Homeschool families have access to educator discounts at CDM! Teachers get in free at the Museum with proper identification. And for even more fun, sign up for our EdDiscovery membership!

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Questions? Contact our Education Team at wah@cdmfun.org.

2026 FALL SESSIONS

Session 1: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

PRIMARY

Week 1: Measurement & Me

Week 2: The Science Behind Art

Week 3: Gears, Gadgets, and Gizmos

Week 4: Cooking with STEAM

Week 5: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Me

ELEMENTARY

Week 1: Geometry in Action

Week 2: The Hidden Science of Art

Week 3: The Art of Coding

Week 4: Amazing Architecture

Week 5: Cooking Up Fractions

MIDDLE

Week 1: Build It

Week 2: Crack the Code

Week 3:The Science of Cooking

Week 4: The Math of Music

Week 5: The Formula for Art

Fall SESSION 2: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18

PRIMARY

Week 1: Inventor's Workshop

Week 2: Story Studio

Week 3: Sensory Explorers

Week 4: Big Imaginations

Week 5: Nature's Hues

ELEMENTARY

Week 1: Creative Problem Solvers

Week 2: Forces You Can't See

Week 3: Amazing Machines

Week 4: Imagine It. Build It.

Week 5: Science Detectives

Middle School

Week 1: Myth, Mystery, and Science

Week 2: Innovation Lab

Week 3: Designing the Future

Week 4: The Power of Water

Week 5: The Physics of Motion

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