Homeschool Days are back in session!
The Science Mill Homeschool Days give students and their adults a chance to explore a STEM field in greater depth through activity stations, exposure to STEM careers, and age-based Learning Labs for ages 5-17 led by Science Mill educators. (Plus, explore all the Mill’s STEM-focused exhibits, too!) All young scientists are welcome to join Homeschool Days, including homeschoolers, homeschooling groups, learning pods, and students with asynchronous schedules. Homeschool Days will be held monthly from September 2024 to April 2025.*
*Except January 2025 for the mid-year break
2024-2025 Calendar
Learning Labs
Learning Labs are enrichment activities that cover a variety of STEM topics and careers facilitated by Science Mill instructors. All instructors receive background checks when hired and go through in-depth training about classroom management, best practices, and content for each lab. The Labs are offered by age groups: ages 5-7, ages 8-10, and ages 11-17.
Lab SCHEDULE AND Duration:
Ages 5-7: 30 minutes, 10:30am
Ages 8-10: 45 minutes, 11:30am
Ages 11-17: 45 minutes, 1:00pm
STEM Scholar Hour
STEM Scholars have the opportunity to spend an extra 45 minutes after each Homeschool Day with Science Mill staff, taking deeper dives into the STEM theme of the day along with a variety of STEM principles, STEM careers, and at-home STEM projects.
For this year’s STEM Scholar Project, participants will experience the process of designing a new exhibit for a science museum. From February to April 2025, scholars will conceptualize, plan, and create models of their ideas during STEM Scholar Hour, which they will then present during the last Homeschool Day of the year. Who knows, your kiddos may one day see their exhibits on the Science Mill museum floor!
STEM Scholar Hour: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meet the Team
We are a team of educators, museum professionals, creatives, and everyday scientists passionate about making STEM exciting and accessible to kids from all backgrounds!
For questions about Homeschool Days, contact us here
