Homeschool Programs

Homeschool Programs

Homeschool programs include self-paced explorations of the aquarium, with the option to add on a grade-appropriate workshop.

Homeschooling at the Aquarium

Let Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada be your classroom away from home as your students engage in fun, hands-on learning!

Homeschool families are welcome to join us for our Homeschool Days this fall. You can come for a self-guided visit or add on a workshop. Please note that workshop space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration will open on August 15th, 2024.

Need to Know Info

Details

  • Homeschool programs include self-paced explorations of the aquarium, with the option to add on a workshop.

  • Homeschool specific programs only offered on set days.

  • Don’t want to visit on one of our designated days? Take advantage of our school field trip rates by bringing a group of 10 or more students on any regular school day.

    • Must be pre-booked.  

Upcoming Workshops

Date: Thursday, September 26
Primary Workshop: Sensational Sharks— Sold Out
Junior/Intermediate Workshop: Plankton Challenge— Sold Out

Date: Wednesday, October 23 or Thursday, October 24
Primary Workshop: My Own Aquarium— Sold Out
Junior/Intermediate Workshop: Watery Web— Sold Out

Date: Wednesday, November 20 or Thursday, November 21
Primary Workshop: Creatures Undercover— Sold Out
Junior/Intermediate Workshop: Squid Dissection (must be at least 8 years old)— Sold Out

Date: Wednesday, December 18
Primary Workshop: Amazing Algae & Aquatic Plants— Sold Out
Junior/Intermediate Workshop: Jellyfish Inve-STING-ation— Sold Out

Maximum workshop capacity is 25 (Including adults)

How to book:

  • Each family should submit their own booking request form.

  • Click on Request your Visit at the top of the page.

  • Please choose a maximum of one date per month.

  • Please fill out one request form for each month you wish to visit.

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Woah! The Aquarium sounds like alotl fun! But what are you doing all the way down here with the axolotls – some of the most secretive salamanders in the world?!

Did you know out of more than 800 salamander species that exist, only about 22 can be found in Canada?