Homeschool Programs
Winter/spring 2013
 Nature Classes for ages 6-10
 Outdoor exploration!
 Arts and crafts!
 Active games!
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
293 Moose Hill Street, Sharon, MA 02067
781-784-5691; www.massaudubon.org
General Information
• Homeschool Programs are held on Tuesdays from 9:30-12:00 for children ages 6-10
• We also offer Group Homeschool Programs whose times and areas of study can be customized to meet
your needs
• Each session is aligned with the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks for Science and
Technology
• Fee per class: $20 member, $25 non-member
• Please register at least one week in advance to ensure that we have space
• These programs are designed for homeschooled children who can participate in the learning activities
without an aid or parent
• All students attending programs that are two-and-a-half or more hours need to bring a snack and water
bottle
• Outdoor exploration is a part of each class, so please wear sturdy boots and dress in layers during the
colder months
• If Sharon schools are cancelled because of weather, then Moose Hill is also closed that day
• Health History and Release forms must be filled out for new and returning participants once a year (from
June 2012-May 2013)
• Teacher Naturalist, Michael Acciavatti, is pleased to offer these programs of outdoor exploration, games,
and arts and crafts. To learn more about our Homeschool Program or to schedule a Group Homeschool
Program, please contact Michael at [email protected] or visit us online at
www.massaudubon.org/moosehill.
Tuesday Homeschool Programs
Winter-Spring 2013
Our 2013 Homeschool classes will be broken up into to two different sessions and areas of study. In the first (from late
January-early March), Born to Build, we will focus on the different homes that animals build to stay warm, be protected,
capture prey, and even raise their young. Try our hand at replicating some of these homes and get a chance to BUILD our own!
In the second (from late March-mid May), Warmth of the Sun, we will explore the many changes that take place as the
seasons transition from winter to spring. Use your senses to explore amphibian activity during the warmer days of March,
search for returning bird migrants in April, and investigate Moose Hill’s vernal pools in May for signs of life, and even conduct
science experiments that help explain why the sun is as strong as it is this time of year. The possibilities are always endless at
Moose Hill!
Born to Build
Tuesday, January 22—Chipmunks and Tree Squirrels
Tuesday, January 29—Leave it to Beaver!
Tuesday, February 12—Owls and Crows
Tuesday, February 26—The Beetles
Tuesday, March 5—Chickadees, Titmice, and Nuthatches
Warmth of the Sun
Tuesday, March 12—Wood Frogs and Spring Peepers
Tuesday, March 19—As the World Turns
Tuesday, April 9—Salamander Meander
Tuesday, April 23—April Showers bring Mayflowers
Tuesday, April 30—Morning Mr.Bluebird
Tuesday, May 7—Senses Galore!
Tuesday, May 21—Orioles and Tanagers
Tuesday, May 28—Vernal Pool Bonanza!
Homeschool Program Registration
Child’s Name ________________________________________
Sex ____ DOB ________________ Age _____ Grade _____
Guardians’ Names ____________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
Town/State/Zip _______________________________________
Phone (circle: day evening cell) _______________________
Email ______________________________________________
Mass Audubon # ___________________ exp ________
Program title _____________________________ $_________
Program title _____________________________ $_________
Program title _____________________________ $_________
Mass Audubon Family Membership ($65)
$ ________
Total enclosed
$ ________
Check # __________
Mastercard or Visa # _________________________ Exp _____
Signature ______________________________
I agree to allow Mass Audubon to charge my account in the amount specified herein.
*Please return this Registration form to Moose Hill or save time and register online at
www.massaudubon.org/moosehill!