Home School Days

Enjoy a day of learning at Longwood Gardens!  Home school students or learning co-ops have a unique opportunity to engage with other students their age. Curriculum lessons are designed to meet National Education Standards for grades K-8, while incorporating garden-based, hands on activities to excite students. 

Operation Pollination

(no dates scheduled at this time)
Students discover the connection of living systems as they investigate why flowering plants have co-evolved with their pollinator partners for millions of years. By identifying adaptations of plants and pollinators students will gain an appreciation of this delicate relationship.

LifeCircles

(no dates scheduled at this time)
Trace the life cycles of plants, trees and insects in this hands-on program connecting the cycles of nature with life science in the garden.  Students are challenged to sequence the stages of insect and plant cycles as well as identify the interdependence of plants and animals in a garden setting.

Capture It

February 7, 2012 10:00 am
(snow date February 14, 2012 10:00 am)
Students will embark on an artistic garden voyage that explores the enticing world of garden-inspired art. The study and interpretation of Impressionist artist Claude Monet will serve as inspiration for students to create their own garden-inspired work using developmentally appropriate media and techniques.

GoFigure

April 10, 2012  10:00 am
Uncover the mysteries of mathematics that lie hidden in the garden with engaging activities highlighting geometry as well as measurement. Students will investigate gardens that exhibit the use of shape, pattern, symmetry and balance. After garden exploration, students will design their own garden plot for bulb “planting.”

Pre-Registration Required

Please call the School & Youth Group Reservations office at 610-388-5210

Full Payment due at time of registration.
Cost: $5 per student; $12 per chaperone

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 1 week before program date.

Student check-in begins at 9:00 am in the Visitor Center Lobby.  Program begins promptly at 10:00 am.  Lunch space will be available in the Garden for students to eat with their family members and other home school students.  Parents are encouraged to enjoy the Gardens while the program is in session and meet your child for lunch at 11:30 am.

Questions? please contact mcugini@longwoodgardens.org