Homeschool Family Day
10am - 5pm
Enhance your homeschool journey with special program days designed for families. Enjoy special admission rates and unique experiences tailored for at-home learners with advance registration. Each program day explores a fun, educational theme. Choose your favorite or join us for all!
Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through our galleries, using themed activity sheets curated for students of all ages. Visit our educator-led stations for hands-on learning and check the daily schedule for additional fun.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – Winter Wonderland
Explore the difference between climate and weather, discover how animals survive the winter months, compare Ohio animal adaptations to animals in the tropics and find fish with “cool” names.
Educator-led winter activity available between: 10:30-11:30am & 12:30-1:30pm
Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm
Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Marine Mosaic
Get ready to explore the vibrant shapes and colors of aquatic creatures. You’ll be amazed at how different marine animals use camouflage to blend into their environments, ambush prey or hide from predators. Uncover the hidden beauty and survival strategies of underwater life during this vibrant aquatic adventure.
Educator-led activity available between: 10:30-11:30am & 12:30-1:30pm
Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Spring into Action
Appreciate the little things! Take a closer look at unique adaptations and be wowed by biodiversity. Join us this Earth Day to discover what you can do to have a positive impact on aquatic life.
*Overlaps with the Aquarium’s Spring Discovery Days. Take advantage of this discounted rate for homeschool families
Educator-led activity available: TBD
Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – Sharks & Stingrays
Discover how sharks and stingrays are vital to a healthy ocean ecosystem. Find out what makes elasmobranchs unique during this JAWsome Aquarium visit.
*Overlaps with the Aquarium’s Fin Fest. Take advantage of this discounted rate for homeschool families.
Educator-led activity available: TBD
Scavenger hunt available 10am-5pm
Plan your visit to coordinate with the Daily Activities Schedule.
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Homeschool FAQs
If I have an Annual Pass, do I need to register for the homeschool family day?
Yes, to ensure we have sufficient supplies prepped, please register in advance.
Is there space to eat lunch?
Yes, space is available to enjoy a packed lunch. Please note there are no food vendors on-site.
Does the program fee include Aquarium admission?
Yes, the program fee includes admission and activities.
What happened to the educator-led classes?
The class format we offered in the past was misaligned with the capacity and registration flexibility needs of our homeschool family audience. Offering the Homeschool Family Days and the Co-op Class formats better meets the needs for the majority of our homeschool family audience.