Homeschool days & classes in Atlanta

Beginner swim lessons for home school groups taught by certified water safety instructors.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026

• When: Oct 27–Dec 15, 2026, Tuesdays (description also says Tuesdays/Thursdays)
• Time: 9:30–10:15 a.m.
• Price: $65 residents / $80 non-residents
• Ages: Ages 5–13
• Booking: In-person registration only (no online registration).

⚠️ Source is the city's activity listing on the ActiveKids registration site.

K–12 homeschool day with standards-based activities, guest speakers, access to some exclusive areas and admission to all galleries. Topics: Nov 10 "MOVEmber", Dec 8 "Dashing Through the Zones", Jan 12 whales, Feb 9 symbiosis, Mar 9 women in STEM.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 10, 2026; Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Tue, Jan 12, 2027; Tue, Feb 9, 2027; Tue, Mar 9, 2027

• When: Second Tuesday of each month, September–March
• Time: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (check-in ends 12 p.m.)
• Price: Not listed on source page (ticket price shown at checkout). Every student needs a program ticket; adults need one unless they hold an active membership.
• Ages: Grades K–12
• Booking: Advance tickets only. Sales close 12 p.m. Eastern the day before. No refunds. Aqua Passes, Kids Free and other promotions are not valid.
• Proof of homeschool: Bring a letter of intent or another state document showing homeschool status. Schedules, report cards or proof of homeschool-group membership also accepted.

Two-hour, grade-banded drop-off program with hands-on activities and Zoo tours. Fall themes: K–2 "The Needs to Succeed", 3–5 "Grossology", 6–8 "Mythological Mysteries", 9–12 "Sci-Fi Science".

Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 11, 2026; Wed, Dec 9, 2026

• When: Wednesdays: Nov 11 and Dec 9, 2026 (Sept 9 and Oct 21 sessions already closed)
• Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Price: $45 per program or $130 per semester; members $40 per program or $105 per semester
• Ages: Grades K–12 (register in the correct grade band)
• Booking: Register online by grade band. Registration for each date closes two days before at 10 a.m. (Nov 11 closes Nov 9; Dec 9 closes Dec 7). Drop-off and pick-up at the Education Conservation Gate; parents stay in the car.

Monthly themed program with 3–4 timed activities, hands-on artifact exploration and a craft station. Upcoming themes: Historical Hoaxes (Nov 19), STEAM Through the Museum (Jan 21), Civil Rights Tour of Georgia (Feb 18), Native Georgia (Apr 15).

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 19, 2026; Thu, Jan 21, 2027; Thu, Feb 18, 2027; Thu, Apr 15, 2027

• When: Third Thursday of the month
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Price: Included with museum admission (admission price not listed on this page)
• Ages: Elementary to middle school students and their families
• Booking: Buy museum admission; check the events calendar for each date.

Life science, botanical and environmental studies day at the Garden.

Upcoming dates: Fri, May 21, 2027

• When: Friday, May 21, 2027 (the 2026 date has passed)
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Details via "Learn More" on the school programs page.

Homeschool families and groups may attend student matinees; there is no minimum ticket count.

• When: Per season matinee schedule (not listed on the FAQ page)
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Not listed on source
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Book through the Alliance school-day team (contact on the field trips pages).

Custom homeschool programs on amphibians, reptiles and habitats: single 2-hour visits, weekly series (3–28 weeks) or monthly series (3–9 months). Staff can also travel to groups in metro Atlanta.

• When: By arrangement; weekly/monthly series September–May, Mon–Fri
• Time: 1–4 hours
• Price: $150 per hour (depends on length and group size)
• Ages: Ages 6–14
• Booking: Contact the education staff. Pay 2 weeks in advance; fees non-refundable but can be applied to a future program. Drop-off allowed.

Atlanta Ballet offers "exclusive rates for our home school show". Kids In Step school matinees (e.g., The Nutcracker, Dec 16, 2026, Cobb Energy Centre) are for public/private schools.

• When: Homeschool show date not listed on source
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: Homeschool rate not listed (contact). Kids In Step school rate: $10 per person, 20-seat minimum.
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Contact Kate Biddle, 404-873-5811 x1207.

$10 tickets for homeschool students and families to Delta Classical (non-Premium) concerts, plus a School Day Event (chamber performance and behind-the-scenes look, grades 3–12) and evening/weekend events.

• When: Season-based (event dates not listed on this page)
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: $10 per ticket (Classical Series)
• Ages: School Day Event grades 3–12; evening event grades 6–12; family concerts ages 2–10
• Booking: "Purchase Now" link on the page.

⚠️ The offer text still refers to the 2025/26 season. Confirm it applies to 2026/27.

Families and small groups (under 10 students) get the student field-trip discount and can join daily drop-in programs. Groups of 10+ also get discounted adult tickets and one free chaperone per 10 students.

• When: Any day the museum is open
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: "Standard field trip rates" for students (amount not listed on this page). Under 10 students: regular adult prices. 10+ students: group adult prices.
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Groups of 10+ need a 48-hour advance reservation.
• Proof of homeschool: State Letter of Intent required for the reduced educational rate.

45-minute instructor-led science program with discussion, exhibit visits and hands-on crafts and activities.

• When: By arrangement
• Time: 45 minutes
• Price: $200 per session; museum admission not included
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Book through Fernbank's education team (booking details not listed on this page).

Standards-linked planetarium shows from Pre-K ("One World, One Sky") to high school ("Black Holes"). Homeschool groups are named as eligible.

• When: By request, on the dates the center lists
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: $5 per student, $10 per adult; one free adult per 10 students
• Ages: Pre-K–12 (shows by grade)
• Booking: Request at least 10 days ahead with the FSC Program Request Form. Not confirmed until paid.

Docent-guided or self-guided museum tours for K–12 student and youth groups.

• When: Mondays–Saturdays during the school year
• Time: Arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Price: Free for K–12 students, plus one free adult per 10 students; other adults $12; college students $10
• Ages: K–12
• Booking: Submit the online reservation form at least 2 weeks ahead.

⚠️ The page says "student and youth groups"; it does not name homeschool groups specifically. Ask when you book.

School pricing for homeschool groups at the indoor LEGO attraction.

• When: School year
• Time: Not listed on source
• Price: $9 per person (students and adults); one free adult per 5 students
• Ages: Attraction designed for ages 2–12
• Booking: Minimum 10 child tickets. Pay online at booking. No outside food.

Docent-led tours on archaeology, conservation, world religion and art history. Themed Homeschool Days combine tours with hands-on art-making (dates are on the museum calendar, not this page).

• When: Tours Tuesday–Friday
• Time: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. (the page prints "10 p.m., 11 p.m." — likely a typo)
• Price: Ages 5 and under free; ages 6–17 $8 each; one adult free per 10 children; additional adults $10
• Ages: All ages; pricing bands 0–5 and 6–17
• Booking: Schedule online at least 2 weeks ahead. 5–65 guests per tour. One chaperone per 10 students required. Custom invoice after booking.

Discounted group admission for homeschool groups, with standards-based curriculum guides to use before and after the visit.

• When: Available daily, year-round; timed entry slots
• Time: Entry slots 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Price: $18.99 per student. One chaperone free per 10 students; extra chaperones pay the student price.
• Ages: Not listed on source
• Booking: Reserve and pay at least 14 days ahead. Minimum 10 students. No walk-up groups. Full refund if cancelled 7 days before. Optional $9.50 pre-ordered lunch.