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.   

LandMark: September 29, 2010

Explore topography by using maps and other geographic tools that assist with the navigation and interpretation of Longwood’s section of the Earth’s surface.  Age appropriate activities challenge students to apply basic mapping skills as well as utilize geographic tools and technologies to locate specific areas in the garden.

LifeCircles: November 10, 2010

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.

H2O: February 8, 2011 (snow date: February 15, 2011)

Dive into the study of water and the water cycle in this in-depth earth science program.  Students are introduced to the clever ways in which plants and people use water at Longwood Gardens as they record their observations and conduct their own water – based experiment.

NatureVoice: March 16, 2011 (snow date: March 17, 2011)

Listen to poetry of various poets who have been inspired by nature in this literary program that gives voice to student writing.  Through garden exploration, students record thoughts, feelings and words that capture the beauty and sounds heard within the garden.

Pre-Registration Required
Please call:
School & Youth Group Reservations office
610-388-5210

Full Payment due at time of registration.
Cost: $5.00 per student; $5.00 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.