Our lessons, designed by APEC educators to supplement and enhance your homeschool environmental education curricula, will include age appropriate hands-on activities with a focus on outdoor learning. Be sure your child dresses for outdoor nature walks and activities! Classes are limited to 10 participants.
Please note: These programs are intended to foster independence for your child. Parents are not permitted in the classroom. If your child is not ready for a drop-off program, please register for a future session. We require a minimum of 6 registered students to run this class.
If less than 6 students are registered for a session by Friday, 1/23/26, the class will be cancelled. Families will receive an email about the cancellation and be issued a refund.
Homeschool Winter 2026
Mondays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
February 2nd, 9th, 23rd
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
8 sessions, $200 per child (drop-off)
Please note: These programs are intended to foster independence for your child. Parents are not permitted in the classroom. If your child is not ready for a drop-off program, please register for a future session. We require a minimum of 6 registered students to run this class.
If less than 6 students are registered for a session by Friday, 1/23/26, the class will be cancelled. Families will receive an email about the cancellation and be issued a refund.
Homeschool Winter 2026
Mondays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
February 2nd, 9th, 23rd
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
8 sessions, $200 per child (drop-off)
Homeschool: Ages 5-6 (drop-off)
Wonderful Winter!
It is winter but there is so much going on in nature! Our winter homeschool series is the perfect way for your child to learn about how the animal and plant world are adapting and surviving this time of year. Are the trees still alive? How do animals and birds get their food? We will explore the wonders of this season with informative lessons, fun activities and by observing nature on our beautiful trails. Winter has been the inspiration for stories, poems, and art. Be sure to dress for an outdoor nature walk for every class!
Wonderful Winter!
It is winter but there is so much going on in nature! Our winter homeschool series is the perfect way for your child to learn about how the animal and plant world are adapting and surviving this time of year. Are the trees still alive? How do animals and birds get their food? We will explore the wonders of this season with informative lessons, fun activities and by observing nature on our beautiful trails. Winter has been the inspiration for stories, poems, and art. Be sure to dress for an outdoor nature walk for every class!
Homeschool: Ages 7-8 (drop-off)
Animal Superpowers
Explore animal senses and learn about some of the amazing ways critters survive. We will explore animal superpowers like vision, smell, flight, metamorphosis, camouflage, and more. Activities, crafts, and live animals will enhance children’s understanding and spark curiosity. Be sure to dress for an outdoor nature walk for every class!
Animal Superpowers
Explore animal senses and learn about some of the amazing ways critters survive. We will explore animal superpowers like vision, smell, flight, metamorphosis, camouflage, and more. Activities, crafts, and live animals will enhance children’s understanding and spark curiosity. Be sure to dress for an outdoor nature walk for every class!
Homeschool: Ages 9-11 (drop-off)
Taxonomy & Classification
Are dinosaurs truly lizards or birds? Are we related to dogs? Come and learn about how scientists’ group different living things and what happens when those groups change. Students will participate in a variety of STEAM activities as well as go on nature walks and meet APEC animal ambassadors. Be sure to dress for an outdoor nature walk for every class!
Taxonomy & Classification
Are dinosaurs truly lizards or birds? Are we related to dogs? Come and learn about how scientists’ group different living things and what happens when those groups change. Students will participate in a variety of STEAM activities as well as go on nature walks and meet APEC animal ambassadors. Be sure to dress for an outdoor nature walk for every class!
Registration Policy:
Pre-registration is required for all programs.
When registering for a program, please note the required ages for children. If your child’s date of birth does not fall within the required age range, the registration system will not allow you to register for the program.
Cancellation Policy:
Homeschool workshop fees are non-refundable. If APEC cancels the workshop series, a refund will be issued. No refunds or credits will be given for any missed classes
The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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