Are you looking for ongoing homeschool events and classes in Lancaster County? Maybe a weekly gym class, or organized science lesson, or a forestry nature walk for your family to enjoy learning together?
I’ve sorted this list of ongoing homeschool opportunities in Lancaster County (and surrounding areas) by category including gym classes, science classes, history programs and arts/music lessons and classes.
NOT ALL OF THESE ARE JUST FOR HOMESCHOOLERS. Some of these programs are held in the evenings, or on weekends, and could be great opportunities for extra socialization and learning for your children—especially if they are learning virtually this year.
Gym Classes
- Lancaster Ice Rink – Daytime Learn To Skate offers age levels starting as young as preschool through adult. We have done this as a family and loved learning together!!
- SpookyNook MANHEIM: Homeschool Run, Jump, Play is an exciting fitness program for kids ages 6-12.
- Laserdome – Exclusive Homeschool Workout Unlimited Play gets your kids moving with their most popular attractions from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
- Skyzone – Homeschool Jump is on Wednesdays from 12-4pm, and costs only $5 for a 30 minute ticket.
- Bounce Kraze Home-school Bounce is good for the younger kids. Be sure to use your FREE pass that your students earned from the library reading program.
- Lancaster Bible College offers a class on Fridays. They have a waiting list, but you can email to inquire about availability.
- The Circus School of Lancaster offers aerial skill classes for ages 6-15 on every third Saturday.
- Mt. Lou San’s Homeschool Physical Education Classes is for children in grades 3-12.
- Lancaster Archery Academy offers classes for students to learn the skill of archery. They used to offer FREE open range times on Friday mornings, but that has not opened back up yet since COVID.
- Ephrata Martial Arts offers homeschool classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for ages 5-13.
Science / STEM Classes
- Snapology of Lancaster – Daytime Homeschool STEM Club are for ages 5+ and located right near Hobby Lobby shopping center (perfect opportunity for some alone shopping time for mom).
- Heritage Creek Farm Camp in Mount Joy offer a variety of seasonal programs, camp days and farm-based learning opportunities throughout the year.
- Woodcrest Retreat School of Wonder offers students and parents an opportunity to discover the wonder of God through all that He has made. All classes are taught from a biblical worldview and include pond studies, PA forestry and nature exploration.
- Lancaster Science Factory Homeschool Science Classes are for kids in 2nd to 8th grade and are $15 per student for a 90 minute session.
- Lancaster County Park naturalists can custom tailor a program to meet the needs of any group or classroom. They are currently coordinating hikes and outdoor classes for groups.
- Wetland Institute – Homeschool Program: Where the Waters Flow offered on the third Thursday of every month. During the lessons students ages 5-13+ and parents are taught together emphasizing multi-age learning and peer assistantship.
- Reading Public Museum – Homeschool Classes are designed for elementary school age students (younger and older siblings are welcome to participate). Join educators from The Museum for an exciting morning filled with special tours and hands-on projects that the whole family can enjoy!
- Elmwood Park Zoo Day Camp is for children ages 6-13, who will explore habits and the daily lives of some of the zoo’s wild residents. Each day camp includes hands on educational workshops, animal observations, animal meet and greets, crafts, and more! Cost is $50 per student from 9am-4pm.
- Penn Musuem Virtual Camps allows families to discover more about how archaeologists and anthropologists learn about the world, past and present, through studying artifacts. Each program will focus on a different theme and include a LIVE lesson with one of our educators, hands-on activities available digitally for different grade/age levels, and a chance to ask an expert your questions.
- Camden Adventure Aquarium is offering new family field trips. Each week they will provide new aquarium activities for you and your child to do during your visit! There are three different adventures each week by grade level: Pre-K/Kindergarten, Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-5.
History Classes & Programs
- Hershey Museum is offering a special program, created just for homeschool and virtual learning families, every Wednesday in September and October.
- National Park FREE Entry Days are offered throughout the year.
- Colonial Williamsburg (weekend idea) is offering some neat opportunities for homeschoolers as well as special admission rates.
- Washington Crossing Historical Park offers some excellent field trips and online videos for additional learning.
Art / Music / Miscellaneous Classes
- Hands On House Clubhouse Art Studio will be offering studio classes where children ages 4-10 will learn a range of art skills and techniques and have the chance to explore a multitude of media including painting, ceramics, printmaking, screen printing and more.
- Guitar4Worship offers virtual guitar lessons for students ages 8+, specifically geared to those who want to play worship music. Frugal Lancaster readers can get their first lesson FREE.
- Musical Theatre Company (Strasburg) offers an 8 week theatre experience for ages 7-10 on Tuesday evenings.
- Lancaster Public Library offers events including cooking classes, gardening classes, story time, Minecraft courses and more.
- Lancaster Creative Factory offers pottery and glass blowing classes and camps.
- Lancaster Symphony Orchestra is airing LSO Musicians at Home series on their musicians via their Facebook page.
- West Shore Symphony Orchestra (central Pennsylvania) has some unique videos on their Facebook page.
