Homeschool Workshops
2026-2027 School Year (October 2026 – April 2027)
Workshop registrations will open monthly on select dates.
Please check the dates above the book buttons for openings.
Ages 7 – 10
10:30 am-11:30 am
Price: $3 per student
Interested participants are required to register and pre-pay online or by calling 561-743-7123.
Space is limited to 20 students, drop-off only, and held at the River Center.
Ages 11 – 16
Please check out our Science with Sam opportunities
Ages 7-10
Reptiles of the Loxahatchee
Wednesday, October 21, 2026@ 10:30 am-11:30 am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Discover the fascinating world of reptiles at our homeschool workshop! Reptiles are considered eco-enrichers and play a significant role in the Loxahatchee River ecosystem. Alligators, freshwater turtles, and snakes have unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in our swamps and marshes. Get up close with some of the resident reptiles, learn about their interesting characteristics, and discover what makes them unique!
Powerful Pollution
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 10:30am-11:30am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Join us for our monthly homeschool workshop! In this class, students will learn about the production of plastic, how it’s used, and problems that are created when plastics become marine debris. Students will participate in hands-on activities about pollution solutions, as well as create innovations and ideas for reducing, reusing, and rethinking single-use plastics.
Registration Opens September 24th at 10am
Registration Opens October 21st at 10am
Florida Black Bears
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 @ 10:30am-11:30am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Shark Senses and Conservation
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Join us for a homeschool workshop all about sharks! Students will be able to explain and understand the importance and dangers to sharks and their ecosystem. Students will participate in activities about shark threats including overfishing, entanglement, and habitat degradation. As a group they will plan and develop a strategy/device that will help sharks and their habitats.
Registration Opens November 18th at 10am
Registration Opens December 16th at 10am
Cephalopods – Masters of the Ocean
Wednesday, February 10th, 2027 @ 10:30am-11:30am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Dive into the amazing world of cephalopods! In this hands-on class, students will explore octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and nautiluses while discovering the incredible adaptations that help them survive. We’ll investigate how cephalopods move, hunt, communicate, change color, and protect themselves from predators. Through activities and exploration, students will learn why these intelligent and unusual animals are some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures.
Coral Reefs – Cities Beneath the Sea
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 @ 10:30am-11:30am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Dive beneath the waves to explore the colorful and diverse world of coral reefs! In this hands-on class, students will discover what corals are, how reefs form, and why these incredible ecosystems are so important. We’ll explore the many animals that call coral reefs home, investigate the relationships between reef organisms, and learn about the challenges reefs face today. Through activities and exploration, students will discover ways we can help protect these amazing underwater habitats.
Registration Opens January 13th at 10am
Registration Opens March 4th at 10am
Florida Aquifers – The Water Beneath Our Feet
Wednesday, April 14th, 2027 @ 10:30am-11:30am
Ages: 7-10
Location: River Center
Discover the hidden world of water beneath Florida! In this hands-on class, students will explore how aquifers work, how water moves through Florida’s unique limestone landscape, and where our drinking water comes from. We’ll investigate groundwater, springs, sinkholes, and the water cycle while learning how our actions above ground can affect the water below. Through activities and exploration, students will discover why protecting Florida’s aquifers is so important for people, wildlife, and the environment.
Registration Opens March 24th at 10am