Homeschool Science

Homeschool 2024-2025

In-person Homeschool Classes

Interdisciplinary, inquiry-based science and nature exploration at Billings’ only nature center. Featuring different themes throughout the school year taught by our experienced Teacher Naturalists.

Audubon Center Members receive a 10% discount, can register early and participate in several of our community programs for FREE – become a member today by visiting our membership page.

Scholarships are available, but are limited! Apply for a scholarship here!

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is no open, REGISTER HERE!

Classes Offered:

• Littles: entering K – 3rd grade 
• Middles: entering 4th – 7th grade 

Littles and Middles: Sign up for Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 2:00 – 3:45pm

Sessions:

• Fall – Flatlands to Forests – (September 10 to October 31) – (8 weeks)
• Winter I – Take Me to the River – (November 12 to November 21, December 3 to December 12) – (4 weeks)*
• Winter II – Winter Survival – (January 7 to February 27) – (8 weeks)
• Spring I – Marvelous Mimics – (March 11 to April 3) – (4 weeks)
• Spring II – Creepy Creatures – (April 8 to May 29) – (8 weeks)

*The Winter I session will break for the week of Thanksgiving, and continue the week after.

Homeschool will not be in session during the following dates:

• November 3 to November 9 (Fall Break)
• November 24 to November 30 (Thanksgiving Break)
• December 15 to January 4 (Winter Break)
• March 2 to March 8 (Spring Break)

Session Descriptions:

Flatlands to Forests
Prairies and woods aren’t the only things in Montana! Gear up and join us in investigating the different habitats within The Treasure State. Explore the Center’s own grasslands, forests, and ponds and meet some animals and plants along the way!

Take Me to the River
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river! Join us in an exploration of our very own Yellowstone River. Learn about where the waters start, where the waters end, and how this river has shaped the land and nature around it.

Winter Survival
Brrr! Winter is an often cold and unforgiving time for many animals and people. Learn about how animals have adapted to this chilly time, as well as the Indigenous peoples and American settlers that have called Montana home. Be sure to bundle up!

Marvelous Mimics
A moth that looks like an owl? An insect that looks like a stick? A train that looks like a bird? Join us in learning how things in nature mimic one another, and how humans have mimicked things in nature!

Creepy Creatures
From wolves to bats and snakes to bugs, learn all about the animals that people consider creepy. Conquer your fears in learning that these animals, just like everything else, have a place in our ecosystem. Perhaps they aren’t as scary as you might think!

Session Pricing:

Littles and Middles 8-week class: $93/student ($83.70 for members)*
Littles and Middles 4-week class: $57/student ($51.30 for members)*

*Price includes processing fees

Please read and sign our 2024 Homeschool Letter to Parents. Bring this with you the first day of the program.

This document contains information to prepare you for programming and the Parental Consent Form needed on the first day of class.