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Home School Days

Enjoy a day of learning at Longwood Gardens!  Home school students or learning co-ops have a unique opportunity to engage with other students their age. Curriculum lessons are designed to meet National Education Standards for grades K-12, while incorporating garden-based, hands on activities to excite students. Click here to learn more about each lesson.

Capture It (K-8)

March 27, 2013 10:00 am- 11:30 am

NEW! Beyond Recycling (K-8) and Environmental Sustainability (9-12)

May 20, 2013 10 am- 11:30 am

Operation Pollination (K-8) and Multiplying Plants (9-12)

October 2, 2013 10:00 am- 11:30 am

Landmark (K-8)

November 8, 2013 10:00 am- 11:30 am

Pre-Registration Required

Please call:
School & Youth Group Reservations office
610-388-5210

Full Payment due at time of registration.
Cost: $5.00 per student; $12.00 per chaperone

No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than 1 week before program date.

Student check-in begins at 9:00 am in the Visitor Center Lobby.  Program begins promptly at 10:00 am.  Lunch space will be available in the Garden for students to eat with their family members and other home school students.  Parents are encouraged to enjoy the Gardens while the program is in session and meet your child for lunch at 11:30 am.

Questions? please contact mcugini@longwoodgardens.org

Any day can be Home School Day!

Plan your own program at Longwood!  Organize a group of 15 or more students of the same grade level, and you can participate in any one of our 8 lessons! Please check out our website for additional information on our Nurturing Curiosity Programs.

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Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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Summer Camps

Registration now open!

The Gardens are the perfect place to expand young guests' horizons with a variety of fun and innovative programs.

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International Trials Conference

September 16–20

Registration now open! Join horticulture professionals from around the globe as they converge to discuss current research and trialing techniques.

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Course Registration Now Open

Broaden your world by learning in ours

Registration is now open for our 2013 Continuing Education courses!

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