Homeschool Day March 2026

Schedule

Thu Mar 05 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Oregon Coast Aquarium | Newport, OR

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Calling all homeschool students! Join us for a fun and educational day of learning at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
About this Event

Join us Thursday, March 5th for a fun and educational day of learning at the Aquarium! We will be offering several Educational Programs (registration required) for homeschool students throughout the day as well as a variety of open-access activities (no pre-registration required). For a full schedule, see aquarium.org/education/homeschool-programs/.


Agenda

🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
My Ocean Habitat (Grades PreK-2, Ages 3-8)

Info: What makes a habitat a home? What do fish, birds, and mammals need to survive and thrive in Oregon's coastal and marine habitats? Join us as we explore what makes a habitat a home for the different animals who live there, and how the Aquarium creates healthy habitats for the animals who call it home. (Check-In Location: Passages of the Deep - Gleason Event Room)


🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Get a Grip (Grades 1-2, Ages 6-8)

Info: How do tidepool animals thrive in Oregon’s wild waves? Discover how through a hands-on investigation of these creatures and their amazing features which help them survive. Compare and contrast these features with familiar objects to learn how nature inspires human inventions! (Check-In Location: Classroom)


🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Get a Grip (Grades 1-2, Ages 6-8)

Info: How do tidepool animals thrive in Oregon’s wild waves? Discover how through a hands-on investigation of these creatures and their amazing features which help them survive. Compare and contrast these features with familiar objects to learn how nature inspires human inventions! (Check-In Location: Classroom)


🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Shark Senses & Survival (Grades 3-5, Ages 8-11)

Info: (Check-In Location: Passages of the Deep - Gleason Event Room)


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Quest For Water Quality (Grades 6-8, Ages 11-14)

Info: Come investigate the health of our water by collecting, measuring, and analyzing data from several water sources at the Aquarium. Discover how water quality impacts Oregon coast wildlife, and then take a peak behind the scenes to learn more about the Aquarium ensures healthy water for the animals in its care. (Check-In Location: Classroom)


🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Career Talk with Behind the Scenes Tour (Grades 8-12, Ages 13-18)

Info: This tour takes students behind-the-scenes to discover all about the science of animal care, training and water quality. How does the Aquarium care for a swarm of stinging jellies, and dozens of toothy sharks? Travel behind-the-scenes with us to explore the science behind caring for over 15,000 animals every day and discover what career possibilities await you. (Check-In Location: Lobby, by Moon Jellies)


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Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 Southeast Ferry Slip Road, Newport, United States

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