Homeschool hub: Tampa

Monthly homeschool classroom programs by age. Nov 18 Eco Focus: Invaders (ages 6–8), Keystone Species (9–11), Plankton (12–14). Dec 9 Species Highlight: Creepy Critters (6–8), Botany (9–11), Snakes and Lizards (12–14).

• Ages: Ages 6–14
• Cost: $22 per child
• When: Wed Nov 18 and Wed Dec 9, 2026 · Ages 6–8: 1–2 p.m.; ages 9–14: 1–2:30 p.m.

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For teens (13+): a three-hour introductory sketching workshop using the aquarium for inspiration; take home your own original illustration. (Open to ages 12–16.)

• Ages: For teens (13+) (program ages 12–16)
• Cost: $30 per child
• When: Tue Nov 17, 2026 · Not listed on source

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Homeschool day at the turn-of-the-century living history village: try old-time toys, make a corn husk doll ($1) and more. Optional $2 lecture on Florida plants and history for ages 12+ at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free parking (enter on Orient Rd).

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: $14 per person 4 and up; 3 and under free
• When: Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Monthly hands-on homeschool science classes for two age groups (5–7 and 8–10). Pick the Tuesday or Thursday session each month. Students only; pre-register at least one week ahead.

• Ages: Ages 5–7 and 8–10
• Cost: $25 per student ($20 members)
• When: Tue Nov 3 or Thu Nov 5; Tue Dec 1 or Thu Dec 3; Tue Jan 5 or Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 1–3 p.m.

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School-year field trips for groups of 15 or more children: two hours of play-based exploration in 35,000 sq ft of interactive exhibits. Homeschool groups can book as a group.

• Ages: Children (group visits)
• Cost: $14 per child (15-child minimum)
• When: Tuesday–Friday during the school year · 2-hour visits starting at 10, 10:30 or 11 a.m.

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90 minutes of playful, standards-centered homeschool workshops with projects, activities and exhibit exploration. Two sessions: K–2nd grade and 3rd–5th grade.

• Ages: Grades K–5
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Wed Feb 3, 2027 · K–2nd: 1–2:30 p.m.; 3rd–5th: starts 3 p.m.

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School-year field trips for Pre-K–12 groups of at least 15 paying guests. Homeschool groups can book. Optional standards-aligned Zoo Quest activity packs are $2 per student.

• Ages: Pre-K–12
• Cost: $16 per student; required chaperones and bus drivers free
• When: 2026–27 school year · Not listed on source

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"Science of Thrills" day: the park opens one hour early just for physics students, with exclusive ride time and interactive physics stations. For school and youth groups.

• Ages: Physics students (school and youth groups)
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Fri Dec 4, 2026 (also Fri Mar 5, 2027) · Not listed on source

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Groups can plan a field trip to a county conservation park. Apply at least 30 days ahead.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: $2 per vehicle (up to 8 people); $1 per extra person
• When: By application · Not listed on source

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Ranger-led interpretive programs including guided hikes, night hikes and canoe trips. Private guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more.

• Ages: Varies by program
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Varies by program · Not listed on source

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Weekly staff-led PE for homeschoolers, parent-supervised. Sites include Balm (Thu 10–11 a.m.), Bealsville (Fri 10:30–11:30), Brandon (Wed 11–noon), Cross Creek (Tue 11–noon), Emanuel P. Johnson (Tue 10–11), Kenly (Tue 10:30–11:30), Mango (Thu 10–11), Northdale (Mon 10–11) and Roy Haynes (Fri 10:30–11:30).

• Ages: Ages 5–12
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Weekly during the fall 2026 session · Morning, varies by site

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Reserve a free admission or tour pass (covers 4 people) to the Imagine Museum, Tampa Bay History Center, Glazer Children's Museum, American Victory Ship, Henry B. Plant Museum, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts and Tampa Museum of Art. One pass per adult card per institution per year; first come, first served.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free with library card
• When: Ongoing · Not listed on source

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Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).