Smithsonian for Students | Washington, DC Explore exciting and mind-blowing experiences at the Smithsonian! Whether you are interested in science, nature, technology, art, design, history, culture, or all of the above, the Smithsonian has something for you. These selections not only offer fun and challenging experiences but also help build confidence and skills in self-expression, communication, and leadership. Additionally, the unique museum environment provides a great opportunity for college and career preparation. Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute | Washington, DC Whether you are visiting in person, joining a virtual program or looking for activities to do at home with your young animal lover, the Zoo has a variety of ways to support your child's learning and growth. Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) | Annapolis STAIR provides reading assistance to children of first- and second-grade literacy levels. If you feel your homeschooler may be reading below the level they should be, STAIR will help your child get to where they need to be! Your homeschooler will flourish in a nurturing environment where reading is FUN. US Naval Academy Museum | Annapolis The US Naval Academy Museum is a great place to explore or jump-start your child’s interest in life at sea. Connect history with the stories of the many officers who serve at sea. Immerse your homeschooler in learning about ships and so much more! Walters Art Museum | Baltimore
surrounding areas have a lot to offer including everything from farms to roller skating rinks. There are so many options! Chesapeake Children's Museum | Annapolis Embrace this environment of discovery about oneself, the people, the technologies, and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay area for all our children and for the children in us all. ClimbZone: Home School Days | Laurel Get active in a fun family-friendly atmosphere where parents and children can enjoy indoor rock climbing together, which challenges and excites the senses. Painted and crafted by hand, the walls provide a vivid and visually stimulating experience. On select Wednesdays throughout the year, attend Home School Days for only $20 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Dragonfly Acres Farm | Odenton Explore the farm every Monday and Wednesday during the noted hours! Come at your convenience with your littles to walk around our property and see the animals outside of their enclosures! Feel at ease in a safe and sensory-friendly space to enjoy. Hyper Kidz | Gambrills Explore this unique indoor playground for children that features a fun theme, plenty of attractions, and play zones that are safe and designed for different developmental age groups. A 16,000 sq ft indoor playground is the perfect place to bring your child for open play Hyperkidz offers unlimited play seven days a week for children ages 0-13.
The Walters Art Museum offers a Homeschool Day program, in-person and virtual tours, at-home art projects, and more. *Watermark Journey | Annapolis Watermark has immersed students in the history, culture, and fun of the Chesapeake Bay area and created unforgettable memories for over 50 years! With social studies experiences in Annapolis and Baltimore, Watermark brings history to life for students of all ages through guided historic walking tours and narrated sightseeing cruises. ENRICHMENT A big benefit to homeschooling is having the freedom to take interesting field trips to learn and expend energy! Thankfully, Anne Arundel County and
Watermark Journey field trip, photo courtesy of Wendy Hickok Photography
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