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:
$120/members. Log in with your membership at check-out to access the discount.
$150/non-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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2026 SPRING SESSIONS

Session 1: February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4

PRIMARY

Week 1: Discover with Da Vinci

Week 2: Ciao, Bambini - Italy

Week 3: Make Art with Michelangelo

Week 4: Simple Machines with Archimedes

Week 5: Go the Distance with Galileo

ELEMENTARY

Week 1: Forces of Science

Week 2: A World of Waves

Week 3: Machines, Simply

Week 4: Engineering with Archimedes

Week 5: Ciao, Bambini - Italy

MIDDLE

Week 1: Architecture: Math, Science, and Art

Week 2:The Physics of Sound

Week 3: Ciao, Bambini - The Science of Invention

Week 4: What did Galileo Actually Do?

Week 5: Modern Science & the Future

SPRING SESSION 2: April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6

PRIMARY

Week 1: Matter Lab

Week 2: Weather All Around

Week 3: The Ocean - What's Down Deep

Week 4: Seasons & Climate

Week 5: Our Home in Space

ELEMENTARY

Week 1: The Earth - A Deep Look Inside

Week 2: Matter All Around

Explore phase changes and simple chemical reactions.

Week 3: Galileo - Gravity & the Solar System

Week 4: Forces of Space Travel

Week 5: Space Exploration

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Week 1: Foundations of Physics

Week 2: Electricity in Action

Week 3: Exploring the World of Quantum

Week 4: The Science of Light & Stars

Week 5: Blast Off into Space

UPCOMING 2026 SESSIONS

Coming Soon!

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