Our scholastic programs are perfect for field trips for homeschool children & align with Pennsylvania curriculum standards.
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Join us for a special hands-on program,
just for homeschool and virtual learning families!
New Homeschool Program Coming!
Every Wednesday in October: (2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
All programs are the same.
Current Homeschool Program:
Milton Hershey started with a factory in a cornfield and went on to create one of the finest industrial towns in America. Become history detectives as we examine maps, photographs and artifacts from our collection to explore how the town of Hershey has changed over the years to become “the sweetest place on Earth.”
Help us build an ever-growing paper city, construct a building and participate in other hands-on activities to learn about community development. You will also discover unique ways to explore your own community.
Plus, every participant will design and make their own “chocolate town” using milk chocolate, pretzels and marshmallows to take home and enjoy!
Homeschool tickets also include admission to the museum and an educational scavenger hunt through the museum exhibits. The program is geared towards 2nd – 8th grade students, but it is a fun, educational experience for students in all grades!
The program will last about an hour. The scavenger hunt takes about 45-60 minutes, so please plan on at least 90 minutes to 2 hours for the full experience.
Private programs are available for groups of 15 or more. Please contact Elizabeth Lindsay at elalindsay@hersheystory.org or 717.520.5588 with questions or to book a private program.
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Looking for more Homeschool Opportunities?
Visit HersheyGardens.org!
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Other Homeschool Programs Offered During the School Year
The Museum Experience exhibit space offers a variety of curriculum-themed “Museum EduQuest” hunts for children in preschool through grade 12.
In the Chocolate Lab, students can learn and participate in a variety of classes…and they all include a take-home chocolate treat! From “Assembly Line Adventure” for younger students, to “Temper, Temper” for high school students, the Chocolate Lab offers participatory classes for all students.
Homeschool groups of 15 or more students are welcome Monday through Friday during the school year. Admission rates for these groups are as follows:
- Museum Experience EduQuest (1 hour): $11
- Chocolate Lab Class (45 min): $11
- Extended Chocolate Lab Class (1 – 2 hours): $15
- EduQuest and Chocolate Lab Class (2 hours): $16
- EduQuest and Extended Chocolate Lab Class (2.5 – 3 hours): $20
Schedule your homeschool group today! Make your reservation request here.
