Homeschool Adventure Day

Calling all homeschoolers and their families on Monday, October 6! Visit the park for special programming including ranger-guided programs, drop-in activities, and educational workshops.

 

Drop-In Activities (9:30am - 12:30pm)

The following activities will be available between 9:30am and 12:30pm in addition to watching the park orientation film, visiting galleries and historic buildings, and hiking on the trail system. Reservations not required.

Write-Out Description: This immersive writing experience allows students to experiment with writing in a new and unique environment. Inspired by the National Writing Project’s “Write-Out” initiative, this writing program will engage students with the environment and sculpture to find new sources of creativity and inspiration. Target Age: 12+ Area of Study: Language Arts

Family Art Activities Description: Continue the tradition of creativity and make art together. A variety of art supplies will be provided in the Caretaker's Garage (next to the visitor center) for families to experiment and have fun together. Target Age: 8 and under Area of Study: Arts

Meet the Sculptor-in-Residence Description: Visit the working studio of the park's sculptor-in-residence to learn more about the process of creating sculpture. Make sure to bring all your questions! Taget Age: all ages Area of Study: Arts, Science

 

Ranger-Guided Educational Experiences (reservations required)

1. Birding Walk Time: 9:30am - 10:15am Description: Guided hike through the Ravine Trail and field exploring the birds and other wildlife that inhabit the park. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes. Activity involves walking approximately 1 mile including sections with slope. Target Age: 4-12 and families Capacity: 15 Area of Study: Science	2. A Home in Cornish Time: 9:30am - 10:15am Description: Explore the Saint-Gaudens family residence with a ranger and learn how artists made the place home. All partipiants must follow museum guidelines while inside the historic space including remaining on the carpeted floors and not touching museum objects. Target Age: 12+ Capacity: 24 Area of Study: Social Studies	3. Sculpture Tour Time: 10:30am - 11:15am Description: Outdoor ranger-guided tour visiting recastings of large sculptures created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and exploring their significance today. Target Age: 12+ Capacity: 24 Area of Study: Social Studies
4a. Salamander Monitor Time: 10:30am - 11:15am Description: Ranger-guided program through the park forest to collect data on salamanders at the park and add to a nationwide community science database. Target Age: 4-12 and families Capacity: 15 Area of Study: Science	4b. Salamander Monitoring Time: 11:30am - 12:45pm Description: Ranger-guided program through the park forest to collect data on salamanders at the park and add to a nationwide community science database. Target Age: 12+ Capacity: 15 Area of Study: Science	5. The People and the Process Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Description: STEAM-based hands-on experience exploring the teamwork behind creating Augustus Saint-Gaudens' scultures. Target Age: 8-12 Capacity: 20 Areas of Study: Sciences, Arts, Social Studies

 

Reservations and Fees

Park entry is always free for kids age 15 and under. There is a $10 entry fee for individuals over age 15. Homeschool groups may qualify for an Academic Fee Waiver, but must complete an application before arriving to the park. Reach out to [e-mail] to learn more an Academic Fee Waiver and begin the application process.

There are no additional fees for individual education programs.

To register for one or more Ranger Guided Experiences, email [e-mail] with the number of participants and their ages. Space is limited. Parents or educators must accompany children.