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Homeschool Programs
Fall 2025 & Spring 2026
Homeschool Programs
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Our homeschool programs provide a rich and thorough life science education. Through hands-on encounters with our live animals, digital media (primarily maps, data charts, photographs, and short video clips), art projects, literature, games, science labs, outdoor exploration, and more, we learn biology in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way.
Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.
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Students must meet the age requirements by October 1, 2025.
Looking for Spring 2025 registration?
We still have spots available for Tuesday Budding Biologists, Thursday Junior Biologists, and Friday Life Scientists! Email info@mynaturelab.org for more information - program fees will be prorated based on start date.
Cancellation Policy
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Registration is available for the full year only.
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A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Remaining balances will be invoiced according to the payment schedule selected during registration (either payment in full or payment by semester). Email info@mynaturelab.org to request information about setting up a payment plan.
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No refunds will be given for cancellations. If your child is unable to attend the program for which they are registered, you will be charged the full amount and you can either:
(1) Transfer your registration to a family member or friend of the appropriate age. Transfer requests must be submitted to info@mynaturelab.org and must be approved before a transfer is accepted. Restrictions may apply.
(2) Request a donation receipt to the Center for Snake Conservation - My Nature Lab for the full amount of a canceled registration.
Registration is available for the full year only.
At registration, please select either payment in full or payment by session.
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Payment in full (15% off): invoices sent on June 1st (due June 15th)
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Payment by semester: invoices sent on June 1st (due June 15th) and November 1st (due November 15th)
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Hatchlings
Ages 4-5
Hatchlings is our early education program for kids ages 4 and 5 (preschool and kindergarten as of October 1, 2025). Our Hatchlings are exposed to letters, letter sounds, numbers, colors, shapes, geography, and more through fun, engaging, hands-on life science lessons.
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Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.
Half Day ONLY​
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Open to six participants
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$180 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1248 due June 15 ($1428 total)
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Payment by session: $840 due June 15 and $660 due November 15 ($1680 total)
Budding Biologists
Ages 6-7
Budding Biologists is our early elementary life science program for kids ages 6 and 7 (1st and 2nd grade as of October 1, 2025). Wild adventure, exploring, and intimate encounters with nature (both in the Lab and out) are a priority. Depending on the season, weather, animal activity, and academic goals, our Budding Biologists may spend part or all of the day at a local park or open space within one to two miles of My Nature Lab. Our destination(s) will always be communicated to parents in advance.
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Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.
Half Day​
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Open to eight participants
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$180 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1146 due June 15 ($1326 total)
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Payment by session: $780 due June 15 and $600 due November 15 ($1560 total)
Full Day​
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Open to eight participants
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$300 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1908 due June 15 ($2208 total)
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Payment by session: $1299 due June 15 and $999 due November 15 ($2598 total)
Life Scientists
Ages 8-9
Life Scientists is our elementary life science program for kids ages 8 and 9 (3rd and 4th grade as of October 1, 2025). Wild adventure, exploring, and intimate encounters with nature (both in the Lab and out) are a priority. Depending on the season, weather, animal activity, and academic goals, our Life Scientists may spend part or all of the day at a local park or open space within one to two miles of My Nature Lab. Our destination(s) will always be communicated to parents in advance.
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Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.
Half Day​
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Open to eight participants
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$180 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1146 due June 15 ($1326 total)
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Payment by session: $780 due June 15 and $600 due November 15 ($1560 total)
Full Day​
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Open to ten participants
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$300 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1908 due June 15 ($2208 total)
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Payment by session: $1299 due June 15 and $999 due November 15 ($2598 total)
Junior Biologists
Ages 10-11
Junior Biologists is our late elementary/early middle school life science program for kids ages 10 and 11 (5th and 6th grade as of October 1, 2025). Wild adventure, exploring, and intimate encounters with nature (both in the Lab and out) are a priority. Depending on the season, weather, animal activity, and academic goals, our Junior Biologists may spend part or all of the day at a local park or open space within one to two miles of My Nature Lab. Our destination(s) will always be communicated to parents in advance.
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Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.
Half Day​
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Open to eight participants
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$180 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1146 due June 15 ($1326 total)
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Payment by session: $780 due June 15 and $600 due November 15 ($1560 total)
Full Day​
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Open to ten participants
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$300 deposit at registration
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Payment in full: $1908 due June 15 ($2208 total)
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Payment by session: $1299 due June 15 and $999 due November 15 ($2598 total)
Senior Biologists
Ages 12-13
Senior Biologists is our middle school biology program for kids ages 12 and 13 (7th and 8th grade as of October 1, 2025). Wild adventure, exploring, and intimate encounters with nature (both in the Lab and out) are a priority. Depending on the season, weather, animal activity, and academic goals, our Senior Biologists may spend part or all of the day at a local park or open space within one to two miles of My Nature Lab. Our destination(s) will always be communicated to parents in advance.
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Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.
Ecologists
Ages 14+
Ecologists is our high school biology program for kids ages 14+ (9th grade and up as of October 1, 2025 - 8th graders can attend through invitation only). This course includes labs, up to one hour of homework each week, and summative assessments, satisfying the requirements for a high school biology credit. Depending on the season, weather, animal activity, and academic goals, our Ecologists may spend part or all of the day at a local park or open space within one to two miles of My Nature Lab. Our destination(s) will always be communicated to parents in advance.
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Throughout the school year, we will meet or exceed the Colorado state life science standards.