Homeschool hub: Kansas City

Semester-long homeschool science classes built around animals and nature, in four levels: K–1st grade, 2nd–4th, 5th–7th and a high-school course for 8th–12th with research projects and ecology discussions. The fall K–1 section is sold out; spring semester registration is open.

• Ages: Grades K–12
• Cost: $100 per semester for the first student; $90 each additional sibling
• When: Spring 2027 semester (8 classes). K–1 and 2nd–4th meet Tue, Wed or Thu 10 a.m.–noon; 5th–7th Wed or Thu 10:30 a.m.–noon or 1:30–3 p.m.; 8th–12th Wed or Thu 1:30–3:30 p.m. · Not listed on source

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A hands-on electronics series: kids learn how circuits work by making glowing, blinking projects such as simple robots and light-up art. Designed to meet Kansas and Missouri arts and STEM education requirements for homeschoolers.

• Ages: Ages 8–15
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Thursdays, Dec 3–17, 2026 (morning or afternoon section) · 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m.

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A mini homeschool art class exploring different media and techniques, all with a winter theme.

• Ages: Ages 6–16
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Wednesdays, Dec 2–16, 2026 (morning or afternoon section) · 10 a.m.–noon or 1–3 p.m.

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Eleven-week art classes where homeschoolers build art skills while exploring art history and theory, in three levels by age and skill. Winter sessions start in mid-January.

• Ages: Ages 6–17 (3 levels)
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Level 1: Wednesdays from Jan 13 or Thursdays from Jan 14, 2027; Level 2: Wed or Thu afternoons from Jan 13–14 · Level 1: 10 a.m.–noon; Level 2: 1–3 p.m.

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Playtime Field Trips give homeschool groups 90 minutes of play in the exhibits. Adventure Field Trips add 45 minutes of in-character, standards-based programming before 45 minutes of play.

• Ages: Young children (programs by grade)
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Academic year; Adventure Field Trips on Wednesday and Thursday mornings · Not listed on source

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Custom field trips to the 970-acre botanical garden for homeschool groups, booked like a school visit.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Book ahead · Not listed on source

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Living-history, wildlife and outdoor-skills programs adapted for homeschool families, at the nature center or brought to your location within Johnson County. The nature center building is currently closed for construction (the park stays open), so confirm where your program will meet.

• Ages: Preschool through elementary
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Select weekdays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., November through March · Not listed on source

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Each of the library's 14 locations gets five one-person passes to the Johnson County Museum every Monday. Leftover passes roll over to the next week.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: Pick up at any branch while supplies last; use by Apr 30, 2027 · Not listed on source

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Check out a museum pass for up to a week. Each Harry S. Truman Library & Museum pass covers four general admissions; Wonderscope Children's Museum passes are also available.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: One-week checkout · 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).

Young scientists learn how fossils form, dig for specimens in a hands-on paleontology dig, make their own fossil and take home a Junior Paleontologist certificate.

• Ages: Ages 6+
• Cost: Free
• When: Fri Nov 6, 2026 · 2–4 p.m.

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Young architects design, build and test castles from cardboard and craft sticks, learn how real castles defended their walls and gates, then put them through a mini siege.

• Ages: Not listed on source
• Cost: Free
• When: Fri Nov 20, 2026 · 2–4 p.m.

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