On Wednesday, January 27 from 9:30am to 5pm, the California Academy of Sciences invites homeschooling families to attend a fun day of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on programs. Download the info & registration guide.
Best of all, families can attend at reduced admission prices. For homeschooling families that live within San Francisco, two adults may attend with their children (ages 4-17) for free. For families outside the city limits, it’s just $4.95 per person. Infants and toddlers (0-3) are free.
Some of the programs at the day-long event include a penguin feeding, live birds of prey, coral reef dives (where a diver in the coral reef tank takes questions), games and crafts.
The Academy will also offer reserved programs at the event which require advanced registration and small fees ($6-$12) in some cases. Reserved programs include African Skulls where kids can investigate and identify a mystery skull from an African animal, just like a researcher would in the field, plus a showing of “A Tour of Our Solar System” in the Morrison Planetarium.
Pre-registration is required for all attending family members. Walk-ups will not be admitted at these discounted rates. To register, fill out page 6 of the registration packet and then call 800-794-7576 to make reservations (M-F 7am-6pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm).
Sarah B.