Learn about earth science with hands-on science programs at Penn Dixie! Our interactive classes are led by trained educators and designed for homeschool students. There are multiple options to choose from with each class consisting of multiple activities. All classes follow New York State science standards. Register for all six classes and receive a discount!
Please note: There are limited spaces available to maintain a high educator to student ratio. We will make every attempt to offer additional time slots if necessary.
Fall Earth Science Homeschool Series (Tuesdays in September):
Week 1 (Sept. 8): Rocks & Fossils
Week 2 (Sept. 15): Weathering & Erosion
Week 3 (Sept. 22): Weather & Climate
Week 4 (Sept. 29): Nature & Adaptation
Registration is $95 per student for the 4-week series. Additional registrants from the same household are $75. Registration fee covers four weeks of programming and associated materials and supplies.
Session times:
9 am – 12 pm (ages 5-7)
1 pm – 4 pm (ages 8 and up)
Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only one adult per student is permitted. We cannot accommodate younger siblings at this time. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained. In the event of severe weather, classes will be moved to Thursdays.
Please contact Dr. Holly Schreiber at holly@penndixie.org or 716-627-4560 to reserve a space. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Space Day (October 6):
Join Penn Dixie educators to learn about all things space during World Space Week! During this 3-hour interactive lesson, students will learn about the Sun, Moon, the planets in our solar system, and much more. Students can register for this stand-alone class by itself or in conjunction with the 4-week series. Rain Date: October 8.
Registration is $25 per student for this class. Additional registrants from the same household are $20. Registration fee covers Space Day programming and associated materials and supplies.
Session times:
9 am – 12 pm (ages 5-7)
1 pm- 4 pm (ages 8 and up)
Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only one adult per student is permitted. We cannot accommodate younger siblings at this time. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Please contact Dr. Holly Schreiber at holly@penndixie.org or 716-627-4560 to reserve a space. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Dinosaurs! (October 13):
October is International Dinosaur Month! In celebration of dinosaurs, Penn Dixie is offering a stand-alone 3-hour class on all things dino. Students will learn about dinosaurs and other animals that lived during the Mesozoic Era and why they’re not around anymore, using hands-on activities. Students can register for this class by itself or in conjunction with the 4-week series. Rain Date: October 15.
Registration is $25 per student for this class. Additional registrants from the same household are $20. Registration fee covers Dinosaurs programming and associated materials and supplies.
Session times:
9 am – 12 pm (ages 5-7)
1 pm – 4 pm (ages 8 and up)
Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only one adult per student is permitted. We cannot accommodate younger siblings at this time. Masks are required and social distancing will be maintained.
Please contact Dr. Holly Schreiber at holly@penndixie.org or 716-627-4560 to reserve a space. Payment is due at the time of registration.
Refund policy:
In the event of light rain, the program will take place as scheduled. Guests are advised to wear boots and rain gear. If there is heavy rain or lightning, that week’s class will take place on the rain date. We will make this announcement via email if the weekly session is moved to the rain date. If both programs are canceled by Penn Dixie due to weather, all guests will receive a refund for that week’s class. Otherwise, our usual cancellation policy applies.