Explorer Series - Winter Homeschool Start Date
Event Dates
- Monday, 11/30/2026 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 12/03/2026 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Description
Our Explorer Series supports homeschool families in their outdoor adventures during the school year. Each session is broken down by age group and each season will feature a new theme and activities. Winter sessions are as follows:
Dates: November 30, 2026 - February 22, 2027 (No classes the week of December 21st or 28th, no class on January 18th).
Explorer Series I: Winter Junior Ranger
Ages: 5-7
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
Become a Winter Junior Ranger! In this fun and adventurous program, explorers will explore how parks change during the winter and learn how people, animals, and plants stay safe and cozy in the cold. Through outdoor play, simple science activities, and creative imagination, young rangers discover the magic of winter in nature. Youth will participate in a winter campfire cooking experience and ice fishing.
Explorer Series II: Adapting to Life in Winter
Ages: 8-12
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
Explorer II is venturing into how people, animals, and plants adapt to the challenges of winter. Through hands-on science activities, outdoor exploration, and fun discussions, participants learn how living things survive cold temperatures, shorter days, and snowy conditions. Youth will engage in activities to learn more about how people, animals, and plants change through the winter season.
Explorer Series III: Diving into the Ice
Ages: 12-16
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $230
In this hands-on science program, students investigate how water transforms throughout the winter season. Through experiments, outdoor data collection and observations, and visitors from experts in the field of conservation, participants will examine how these changes affect ecosystems, aquatic macro and microorganisms, and human activities, building a deeper understanding of winter’s impact on the water cycle.
Location
Heritage Center
3101 Lake Farm Rd
Madison, WI 53711
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Contact
heritagecenter@danecounty.gov
Categories: Kids & Family, Elementary School, Middle School