Homeschool Thursdays

Homeschool Thursdays at The Bishop!

Morning Homeschool Program

10am-Noon

Junior Explorers Program (K-3rd grade, Ages 5-8) A two-hour program to spark curiosity through hands-on activities and a themed lesson, perfect for young minds.

Afternoon Homeschool Program

1pm-3pm

Junior Explorers Program (K-3rd grade, Ages 5-8) A two-hour program to spark curiosity through hands-on activities and a themed lesson, perfect for young minds.

Discovery Rangers (4th –6th Grade, Ages 9-11) A two-hour themed program designed to dive deeper with interactive exploration and key lesson elements meant to challenge and inspire.

Details:

• All Programs start promptly at the program time listed on the second Thursday of each month.
• Pre-registration and payment are required at least 24 hr. in advance. All attendees must be pre-registered. Day of registration cannot be accommodated.
• Members: $20 per session | All others: $25 per session
• General admission to the Museum is not included; however, homeschool families have reduced admission: Adults $12 | Children under 17 $6

Cancellation Policy: Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the program’s start. We cannot provide refunds within 48 hours of the program start time. For additional program information or to request a refund or cancellation, please contact 941-746-4131 x145 or education@bishopscience.org.

October 08, 2026– Cosmic Forces 

Kick off Homeschool Thursdays with this brand-new course. Learn about the invisible forces and energies holding the universe together, how we study them, and how they help us learn about the vast universe.

November 12, 2026 – Pristine Seas: Conserving our Oceans

Dive into our current traveling exhibition, Pristine Seas: Bringing the Oceans Back. Explore our big blue world and discover how you can help protect our oceans and everything in them.

December 10, 2026 – Dinos to Ducks

Did you know dinosaurs are still around today? Though you may know them better as birds! From scales to feathers, and teeth to beaks and bills, learn about the amazing evolutionary journey from dinosaurs to ducks!

January 14, 2027 – Gems of the Gulf Coast

We will explore Florida’s famous Gulf Coast right here at The Bishop. Learn what makes our area so special and all about the incredible creatures and biodiversity right around the corner. We will visit our manatees and discuss the iconic Florida ecosystems.

February 11, 2027 – Journey to the Center of the Earth

From the stratosphere to the molten core, Earth has a lot of layers, and the ways they interact are what make our planet so special. Explore the different layers of our atmosphere and the layers of the rocky body we call home.

March 11, 2027 – X-Ray Vision: Skeletons Up Close

Using our latest exhibit, X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out, and our museum collection, explore how a skeleton’s form affects its function; how animals look, move, and eat.

April 8, 2027 – Pollination Station

Join us for an exciting exploration of our favorite flowers and their inhabitants. Explore the vital interactions between plants and pollinators and how we can help sustain them.

May 13, 2027 – Destination Moon

Over 50 years ago, humans first set foot on the Moon. Now we’re going back! Explore Earth’s closest neighbor and learn about the technology that helped us get there in the past and the new ways we will do so in the future.