Homeschool Days
Join us for Homeschool Days at the Coastal Discovery Museum, where students and their families explore Lowcountry nature, history and culture together. Each session is tailored to different age groups, ensuring engaging, hands-on experiences for students. But it’s not just for kids—adult leaders and teachers will find plenty to discover alongside their students. Don’t miss this chance to make education a shared adventure!
Are you a part of a homeschool group? Contact us to arrange a private experience for your group of 12 or more students. Visit our Field Trips to find opportunities for your group.
Contact:
Dawn Brut - Director of Education
[email protected]
(843) 689 - 6767 ext: 228
Homeschool Days
Join us for Homeschool Days at the Coastal Discovery Museum, where students and their families explore Lowcountry nature, history and culture together. Each session is tailored to different age groups, ensuring engaging, hands-on experiences for students. But it’s not just for kids—adult leaders and teachers will find plenty to discover alongside their students. Don’t miss this chance to make education a shared adventure!
Are you a part of a homeschool group? Contact us to arrange a private experience for your group of 12 or more students. Visit our Field Trips to find opportunities for your group.
Contact:
Dawn Brut - Director of Education
[email protected]
(843) 689 - 6767 ext: 228
CURRENT PROGRAMS
CREATURE FEATURE:
ALLIGATORS!
Nov 5, 2024 – 9:30 -10:15am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Get ready for a gator adventure! Discover the amazing life of these reptiles, touch a live baby alligator, and make your own gator craft to take home.
Great for students ages 5-8.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
CREATURE FEATURE:
ALLIGATORS!
Nov 5, 2024 – 9:30 -10:15am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Get ready for a gator adventure! Discover the amazing life of these reptiles, touch a live baby alligator, and make your own gator craft to take home.
Great for students ages 5-8.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
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SQUID
DISSECTION
Nov 18, 2024 – 10 -11 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Plunge into the deep and explore the squid’s anatomy in a hands-on dissection activity. Learn how these swift marine creatures are built to thrive in the vast ocean.
For students ages 9 and older.
Children must be with a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Please include them in your registration. Spots are limited; only registered guests can join.
$10 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
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SQUID
DISSECTION
Nov 18, 2024 – 10 -11 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Plunge into the deep and explore the squid’s anatomy in a hands-on dissection activity. Learn how these swift marine creatures are built to thrive in the vast ocean.
For students ages 9 and older.
Children must be with a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Please include them in your registration. Spots are limited; only registered guests can join.
$10 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
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ALL ABOUT
ALLIGATORS
Dec 2, 2024 – 10 -11 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Banish the myths and uncover the truth about alligators! Learn about these ancient predators, their crocodilian cousins, and how we can safely coexist with them. Meet a live baby alligator and gain insights into their fascinating world.
Tailored for students ages 10 and older.
Children need to be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted.
$10 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
ALL ABOUT
ALLIGATORS
Dec 2, 2024 – 10 -11 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Banish the myths and uncover the truth about alligators! Learn about these ancient predators, their crocodilian cousins, and how we can safely coexist with them. Meet a live baby alligator and gain insights into their fascinating world.
Tailored for students ages 10 and older. Children need to be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted.
$2 per adult$10 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
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PAST PROGRAMS
INDIGO
TIE-DYE
Oct 22, 2024 – 10 - 11am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Step back into history and discover why indigo was South Carolina’s ‘blue gold’ in the 1700s. With the help of a costumed presenter, you'll tie-dye a T-shirt using natural indigo dye and learn the traditional dyeing process. Bring a white cotton tee to transform, and adults can join in the fun, too. (Register as a participating adult).
For students ages 8 and older.
Children must be with a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Spots are limited; only registered guests can join.
$10 per participating adult (bring a white cotton T-shirt to dye)
$10 per student (ages 5+) (bring a white cotton T-shirt to dye)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
INDIGO
TIE-DYE
Oct 22, 2024 – 10 - 11am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Step back into history and discover why indigo was South Carolina’s ‘blue gold’ in the 1700s. With the help of a costumed presenter, you'll tie-dye a T-shirt using natural indigo dye and learn the traditional dyeing process. Bring a white cotton tee to transform, and adults can join in the fun, too. (Register as a participating adult).
For students ages 8 and older.
Children must be with a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Spots are limited; only registered guests can join.
$10 per participating adult (bring a white cotton T-shirt to dye)
$10 per student (ages 5+) (bring a white cotton T-shirt to dye)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
CREATURE FEATURE:
CRABS!
Oct 7, 2024 – 9:30 -10:15 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Crack open the secrets of crabs and see what makes them unique. Meet live crabs, learn about their lives, and make a crab-themed craft to take home.
Designed for students ages 5-8.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Please include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests are admitted.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
CREATURE FEATURE:
CRABS!
Oct 7, 2024 – 9:30 -10:15 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Crack open the secrets of crabs and see what makes them unique. Meet live crabs, learn about their lives, and make a crab-themed craft to take home.
Designed for students ages 5-8.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Please include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests are admitted.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
ALL ABOUT
OWLS
September 24, 2024 – 10 -11am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Dive into the world of owls and their incredible survival skills. Dissect owl pellets to uncover the secrets of these nocturnal hunters and learn why they’re top predators in the Lowcountry.
Ideal for students ages 8 and older.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults are welcome to register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted.
$10 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
ALL ABOUT
OWLS
September 24, 2024 – 10 -11am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Dive into the world of owls and their incredible survival skills. Dissect owl pellets to uncover the secrets of these nocturnal hunters and learn why they’re top predators in the Lowcountry.
Ideal for students ages 8 and older.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults are welcome to register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Include them in your registration. Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted.
$10 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
CREATURE FEATURE:
BUTTERFLIES!
September 9, 2024 - 9:30 -10:15 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Get up close with butterflies and their magical life cycle in our vibrant butterfly enclosure. Discover why these fluttering friends need plants to thrive and create a “seed bomb” to help your garden bloom. Unleash your creativity with a butterfly craft to take home!
Perfect for students ages 5-8.
Children must be with a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Please include them in your registration. Spots are limited, and only registered guests can join.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
CREATURE FEATURE:
BUTTERFLIES!
September 9, 2024 - 9:30 -10:15 am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Get up close with butterflies and their magical life cycle in our vibrant butterfly enclosure. Discover why these fluttering friends need plants to thrive and create a “seed bomb” to help your garden bloom. Unleash your creativity with a butterfly craft to take home!
Perfect for students ages 5-8.
Children must be with a registered adult chaperone. Multiple adults can register. Bringing a younger child who isn’t participating? Please include them in your registration. Spots are limited, and only registered guests can join.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
MARSH
CRITTERS
April 10th - 10:00-10:45am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Explore the vibrant salt marsh habitat firsthand at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join our guided tour to meet its diverse critters and hear entertaining stories about their lives. After this encounter with march critters, you'll never look at your local landscape the same way again!
- Marsh Critters is tailored to students ages 5-7 (older students welcome, too).
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
MARSH
CRITTERS
April 10th - 10:00-10:45am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
Explore the vibrant salt marsh habitat firsthand at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Join our guided tour to meet its diverse critters and hear entertaining stories about their lives. After this encounter with march critters, you'll never look at your local landscape the same way again!
- Marsh Critters is tailored to students ages 5-7 (older students welcome, too).
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$6 per student (age 5 +)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
HORSESHOE CRAB
HEROES
April 16th – 12:30-2:00pm
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
This environmental education experience inspires and challenges students to take action. They’ll meet live horseshoe crabs, discover their importance and learn what we can do to help protect them. While making a 3D paper model of a horseshoe crab, they’ll learn about its anatomy and its fascinating life cycle.
Students take home their newfound knowledge along with directions for the Horseshoe Crab Heroes poster project. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected works will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August). Join us in making a difference!
- Horseshoe Crab Heroes is tailored to students ages 8 and older.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$10 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
HORSESHOE CRAB
HEROES
April 16th – 12:30-2:00pm
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
This environmental education experience inspires and challenges students to take action. They’ll meet live horseshoe crabs, discover their importance and learn what we can do to help protect them. While making a 3D paper model of a horseshoe crab, they’ll learn about its anatomy and its fascinating life cycle.
Students take home their newfound knowledge along with directions for the Horseshoe Crab Heroes poster project. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected works will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August). Join us in making a difference!
- Horseshoe Crab Heroes is tailored to students ages 8 and older.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$10 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-4)
Register Now
SAVING
SEA TURTLES
May 2nd – 1:00-2:00pm
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
It’s sea turtle time! Every May, loggerhead sea turtles start nesting on Hilton Head Island. These amazing creatures live extraordinary lives. Students will explore their incredible journey from egg to adulthood. We’ll also look at how human behavior can affect sea turtles and what we can do to help protect them.Students are encouraged to join our Saving Sea Turtles project and create their own sea turtle art using items rescued from the trash. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected projects will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August).
- Saving Sea turtles is tailored to students ages 7 and older.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$8 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-6)
Register Now
SAVING
SEA TURTLES
May 2nd – 1:00-2:00pm
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
It’s sea turtle time! Every May, loggerhead sea turtles start nesting on Hilton Head Island. These amazing creatures live extraordinary lives. Students will explore their incredible journey from egg to adulthood. We’ll also look at how human behavior can affect sea turtles and what we can do to help protect them.Students are encouraged to join our Saving Sea Turtles project and create their own sea turtle art using items rescued from the trash. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected projects will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August).
- Saving Sea turtles is tailored to students ages 7 and older.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests will be admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$8 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-6)
Register Now
SHARING WITH
SHOREBIRDS
May 7th – 10:00-11:30am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
In this introduction to shorebirds, students learn about their unique traits and why beach habitats are vital for their survival. While playing the migration game, students gain an appreciation for the challenges shorebirds face and what we can do to protect them.
Students take home newfound knowledge along with and directions for the Sharing with Shorebirds sign project. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected projects will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August). One sign will be chosen to be printed and displayed at a local beach
- Sharing Shorebirds is tailored to students ages 7 and older.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$10 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-7)
Register Now
SHARING WITH
SHOREBIRDS
May 7th – 10:00-11:30am
Meets at the Coastal Discovery Museum
In this introduction to shorebirds, students learn about their unique traits and why beach habitats are vital for their survival. While playing the migration game, students gain an appreciation for the challenges shorebirds face and what we can do to protect them.
Students take home newfound knowledge along with and directions for the Sharing with Shorebirds sign project. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected projects will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August). One sign will be chosen to be printed and displayed at a local beach
- Sharing Shorebirds is tailored to students ages 7 and older.
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
- Bringing a younger non-participant child along? Please include them in your registration.
$10 per student (ages 5+)
$0 non-participant child (ages 0-7)
Register Now
DOLPHIN DEFENDERS
DOLPHIN CRUISE
May 13th – 12:30-3:00pm
Meets at Broad Creek Marina
Students embark on an educational cruise through the waters and salt marshes of Broad Creek, exploring the world of the bottlenose dolphin. While looking for dolphins, students learn about the traits and adaptations of this charismatic marine mammal and how we can help protect them.
Students take home newfound knowledge along with directions to participate in the Dolphin Defenders letter or poem writing project. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected submissions will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August).
- Dolphin Defenders is tailored to students ages 9 and older (all ages can enjoy the Dolphin and Nature Cruise).
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
Meet in the Broad Creek Marine parking lot (between the marina and zipline) at 12:30 pm. We will be on the water from 1 pm - 2:30 pm. The boat departs on time.
$30 per person ages 13+$20 per person ages 2-12
$0 per person under 2 years old
Register Now
DOLPHIN DEFENDERS
DOLPHIN CRUISE
May 13th – 12:30-3:00pm
Meets at Broad Creek Marina
Students embark on an educational cruise through the waters and salt marshes of Broad Creek, exploring the world of the bottlenose dolphin. While looking for dolphins, students learn about the traits and adaptations of this charismatic marine mammal and how we can help protect them.
Students take home newfound knowledge along with directions to participate in the Dolphin Defenders letter or poem writing project. Projects are submitted to the Coastal Discovery Museum and used to promote environmental awareness throughout the community. Selected submissions will be displayed in our annual Conservation in the Classroom exhibition (July/August).
- Dolphin Defenders is tailored to students ages 9 and older (all ages can enjoy the Dolphin and Nature Cruise).
- All children must be accompanied and supervised by a registered adult chaperone.
- Limited spots available; only registered guests admitted into the program area.
Meet in the Broad Creek Marine parking lot (between the marina and zipline) at 12:30 pm. We will be on the water from 1 pm - 2:30 pm. The boat departs on time.
$30 per person ages 13+$20 per person ages 2-12
$0 per person under 2 years old
Register Now