Homeschoolers

We Love Homeschooling Families!

Ripley’s Aquarium offers special programs for all home schooled students the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

How Does It Work?

The second Thursday of the month will be an interactive class about a specific topic.

The fourth Thursday we will take the same topic one step further and have hands on learning laboratory project.

Program Times

  • Classes: 10:30am – 11:30am (2nd Thursday of the Month)
  • Workshops: 10:30am – Noon (4th Thursday of the Month)

Class Topics:

  • January 12, 2012: Bony Fish Identification
  • February 9, 2012: Reptiles
  • March 8, 2012: Seashell Identification
  • April 12, 2012: Nocturnal Animals
  • May 10, 2012: Prehistoric Creatures
  • August 9, 2012: Animal behavior
  • September 13, 2012: Cephalopods
  • October 11, 2012: Reef and Friends
  • November 8, 2012: Elasmobranches

Workshop Topics:

  • January 26, 2012: Fish Dissection
  • February 23, 2012: Habitat Creation
  • March 22, 2012: Beach Bingo
  • April 26, 2012: Sleep with the Sharks
  • May 24, 2012: Create a Fossil
  • August 23, 2012: Participate in Conditioning Session
  • September 27, 2012: Squid Dissection
  • October 25, 2012: Build an Artificial Reef
  • November 22, 2012: Swim with the Stingrays
How Much Does It Cost?
  • Classes: $6.50 per student
  • Workshops: Price varies
Annual Pass Holders
  • Classes: $3.50 per student
  • Workshops: Price varies

Additional Information & Reservations

Contact Mary Clarke at 1-800-734-8888, ext. 3226 to make a reservation or for curriculum questions.