(5-8 yrs.) Each Tuesday morning in this four-week nature series for homeschool, explore a new theme: winter birds, animal tracks, tree ID and pond life under ice. Hands-on activities, outdoor exploration and take-home naturalist journals. Registration covers all four sessions (Jan 12, 19, 26, and Feb 2).

(9-13 yrs.) In this four-week series for homeschool kids a field naturalist will explore a different topic each week including watershed science, wildlife tracking, forest ecology and citizen science. Students will receive field notebooks for real data collection and outdoor investigation. Registration cover materials and all four sessions (Jan 13, 20, 27 and Feb 3).

(6-12 yrs.) Did you know that Huntley Meadows Park was once part of George Mason's holdings? Discover this forgotten Founding Father as you make your own candle, learn the cursive alphabet, write with a quill pen, and decide the future of the Virginia colony.

(4-6 yrs.) Meant for younger learners, these students will join a naturalist to learn new ways to observe and explore the natural world. The focus of study varies each week depending on the season. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

(7-10 yrs.) Students will join a naturalist to learn new ways to observe and explore the natural world. Classes will use tools and equipment to not only learn how to navigate the outdoors, but also to better understand the part we play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The focus of study varies each week depending on the season.

(7-17 yrs) This course combines the learn-to-swim levels I & II and targets children who are homeschooled but is open to any child. Children work on basic swimming skills such as breathing, floating on front and back, and swimming on front and back.

(7-17 yrs.) This course combines the learn-to-swim levels I & II and targets children who are homeschooled but is open to any child. Children work on basic swimming skills such as breathing, floating on front and back, and swimming on front and back.

Prerequisite: Swimming 4 or skill proficiency to enter deep water safely, tread water 30 seconds; swim front crawl, elementary backstroke and back crawl at least 25 yards, and breaststroke at least 15 yards. Class emphasizes helping students increase endurance and skill proficiency for Swimming 5 and Swimming 6 level skills.

(6-12 yrs.) Learn the how mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish are classified. We use outdoor exploration, observation and lab skills to explore this topic.

This class is for swimmers who can swim at least 25 yards non-stop on front and back. Class is designed to help swimmers improve techniques such as breathing, kicks, strokes and fitness level. Students are divided into groups by ability when possible.

(7-13 yrs.) Supplement your historical studies with a fun day of exploring, interpreting and making maps. Try your hand at orienteering, learn about different types of maps from around the world and take home a personalized map of your life.

(9-12 yrs.) Students join a park naturalist to investigate the interrelationship between earth cycles, ecosystems, and plant and animal functions at the cell level. Examine human impact on ecosystem health. Includes hands-on activities, experiments, nature hikes and outdoor exploration. Topics change seasonally.

(13-17 yrs.) A three-week field lab for homeschool teens who want serious naturalist skills in a small group setting with high expectations. Weekly focus areas include field observation and journaling, species ID and dichotomous keys, and independent field project. Registration covers all three sessions (Feb 11, 18 and 25).

(6-12 yrs.) A weekly homeschool drop-in for kids. Each Wednesday afternoon features a rotating naturalist topic and open outdoor exploration. No series commitment required - participants can come one week or every week. Bring a snack. Come one week or come every week.