1. Learn
  2. For Educators
  3. Homeschool Programs

Homeschool Programs

 

Hands-on Fall Series: September 17, October 15, November 19, 2013

The Mystic Press, assembled to represent a newspaper and job printing shop of the late 19th century, contains the tools and technology of the journeyman printer’s trade.Mystic Seaport is proud to offer a series of hands-on learning programs designed to meet the needs of homeschooling families. Classes will be offered from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of September, October, and November. Each day in the series will concentrate on one theme:

Life in a Seaport Town: Explore how each family and business worked together to get a ship ready to go to sea.

Sailors’ Skills: How nimble are you? What skills would you be able to do if you worked on a large sailing vessel 150 years ago?

Apprenticeships: Get your hands dirty while you work in three different shoreside industries.

Each program is designed for homeschoolers ages 4-13. Each age group will study the same theme, but the hands-on activities will be age-appropriate and may vary accordingly. Parents with children younger than age four are encouraged to explore the Children’s Museum and Playscapes with them while the older children are taking part in the program.

4- to 7-year-olds: 8 participants, one parent chaperone
8- to 13-year-olds: 10 participants, one parent chaperone

Community Sailing classes at Mystic Seaport offer lessons for all ages and skill levels.Homeschool Community Sailing

Students will build their confidence as they practice boat handling and become familiar with the basics of water safety and wind. Our sailing instructors will teach students how to control their boat and fundamental sailing maneuvers through classroom and on-the-water instruction. See when classes are offered.