Homeschool hub: Huntsville

Burritt's November homeschool class teaches students to read topographic maps and use a compass. Most November sections are already waitlisted; a combined-ages section runs Mon Nov 16. December's theme is Holiday Ornaments, made with old-fashioned materials and methods.

• Ages: K–8th grade
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Mon–Thu Nov 16–19, 2026 (Nov 17–19 sections waitlisted) · K–4th grade 9:30–11 a.m.; upper elementary & middle 12–1:30 p.m.; combined ages Nov 16, 1–2:30 p.m.

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Two-hour hands-on STEM classes in the Garden, open to homeschoolers, with a new nature-science topic each month. Students are split into ages 6–8 and 9–12 for parts of each class; 20 spots per session.

• Ages: Ages 6–12
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Tue Nov 17 and Wed Nov 18, 2026 (two sessions of the same monthly class) · 10 a.m.–noon

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For teens (13+). Design and build a layered paper snow-globe ornament with simple LED circuits after a demo of 2D CAD and cutting machines. The October lab (Lunar Tool Challenge) runs Oct 23, 24, 30 and 31.

• Ages: For teens (13+)
• Cost: Free (museum admission sold separately)
• When: October: Fri–Sat Oct 23–24 and 30–31; November: Fridays Nov 6–27 and Saturdays Nov 7–28, 2026 · 11 a.m.–noon or 1–2 p.m. (October: 1–2 p.m.)

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Drop-in open lab time with rotating themes in engineering, maker tools, simple electronics and computer-aided design. Good for a homeschool weekday.

• Ages: Upper elementary, middle and high school
• Cost: Free (museum admission sold separately)
• When: Wednesdays and Thursdays · 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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A two-hour guided program: rocket history, a family rocket build, a tour of Rocket Park and an outdoor launch with Space Camp staff. Six families per class.

• Ages: Recommended ages 9+
• Cost: $40 per family of 4 ($20 members); museum admission separate
• When: Sat Nov 7 and Sat Dec 5, 2026 · 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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A dedicated homeschool P.E. program with structured activity, skill-building and social time, open to members and non-members, August through May. New homeschool art and STEM classes start at the Hogan Y in Madison in January.

• Ages: Ages 5–12
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: August–May · Not listed on source

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Monthly hands-on homeschool classes in fall and spring, split into grades K–2, 3–6 and 7–12, with a new topic each month. Sold as a four-class semester; online sales for the current semester are closed, so ask Guest Services about remaining seats or spring 2027.

• Ages: Grades K–12
• Cost: $56 + tax per student per 4-class semester
• When: Once a month, fall and spring semesters · Not listed on source

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A Land Trust homeschool day all about fall, with hikes, story times and self-directed activities on the preserve.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Not listed on source
• When: Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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HMCPL tags its homeschool programs (STEAM labs, artist classes, book clubs and maker workshops like Stitch Lab for ages 7–13) on one calendar page. Cards are free for Madison County residents and let you borrow up to 50 items. HMCPL does not list a museum-pass program.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: Free with a library card
• When: Year-round · Not listed on source

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Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

• Ages: For the parent-teacher
• Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
• When: Year-round
• Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).

A monthly homeschool STEAM session. November: Adaptation & Biodiversity. December: The Rock Cycle (with Starburst candies). Sessions resume in 2027.

• Ages: Not listed on source
• Cost: Free
• When: Wed Nov 4 and Wed Dec 9, 2026 · Nov 4: 2–3 p.m.; Dec 9: 1–2 p.m.

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A homeschool art class that studies a new artist and does a new activity at every meeting.

• Ages: Ages 6 and up
• Cost: Free
• When: Mondays, Nov 2–30, 2026 · 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

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A homeschool book club at the Gurley branch. The Dec 2 meeting is currently full; ask the branch about the waitlist and the younger Bookworms club.

• Ages: Not listed on source
• Cost: Free
• When: Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 1:45–2:30 p.m.

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