Homeschool Programs
Homeschool
Where Science, Culture, and Fun Collide
- 7 Week Classes on Wednesdays and Fridays
- 18 Student Cap
- Ages 6 & Up, Sibling Discounts
- Class registration closes 1 week before start date or when the class is sold out
- LInk: Homeschool Meetup on Thursdays
More Information
Winter-Spring 2026: Classes Start January 21
experimental Learning
Our homeschool programs are built on the Junkyard Curricula, a unique, hands-on educational framework that aligns with national standards while supporting 21st-century skill development. Rooted in creativity, critical thinking, and curiosity, our programs are designed to spark conversation and connection through experiential learning.
- Life-size Science: Human Body – During this seven week course we will learn about the incredible human body through experiential activities and projects. We will be learning about the various complex systems and how they all interrelate in ways that make it accessible and promote awe.
- Life-size Science: Garden Ecology: In this 7-week course, we will get our hands in the soil and familiarize ourselves with the concepts of ecology. We will use the spaces in and around the Junkyard to understand how all the living and non-living elements work together to create successful (or frustrating) gardens.
Wednesdays: Ages 6 - 9
Life-Size Science:
Our Human Bodies
Ages 6 – 9
Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm
Seven Weeks: January 21 – March 11 2026
Life-Size Science:
Garden Ecology
Ages 6 – 9
Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm
Seven Weeks: March 25 – May 6 2026
FRIDAYS: ages 9 - 12
Life-Size Science: Next Level
Human Bodies
Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm
Seven Weeks: January 21 – March 11 2026
Life-Size Science: Next Level
Garden Ecology
Ages 9 – 12
Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm
Seven Weeks: March 25 – May 6 2026
Homeschool Registration
Homeschool FAQs
The concept of the “adventure playground” is rooted in three things: an ethos of unrestricted play, the presence of “playworkers,” and the absence of commercially manufactured play structures. Essential to the experience are “loose parts,” variables that create opportunities for building, inventing, and investigating. Loose parts can be anything from pine cones to planks to rope.
Junkyard has a very small staff and a similarly tight budget, thus we cannot issue refunds. However, in the case of severe weather conditions, the class may be canceled for the safety of our staff and students, and a refund will be issued.
Each student is responsible for bringing all of the food that they will require for the class/classes, as well as a full, reusable water bottle. There will be opportunities throughout the day for students to refill their water bottles. Please pack a nut-free lunch and 2 hearty snacks for full-day students. Students who register for a singular class should have a water bottle and a snack. Students who register for a single class are welcome to stay with their parents for lunch or play after checkout but are not under the supervision of junkyard staff.
The Junkyard has small, shaded areas in the 6000 square foot courtyard and large garage doors that provide access to the 2000 square foot indoor commons space. Please bring your student with sunscreen already applied, and additional amounts to apply during the day. See below for information about inclement weather.
There is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices. Colorado’s weather is unpredictable, please send your camper with seasonally appropriate clothing. In the case of lightning, threat of tornado, or other serious weather events, campers will be sheltered indoors
Our class is small – a maximum of 18 kids per session. We have a programs manager, instructor, and an instructor assistant. Staff are trained professional educators, fully committed to the Junkyard Social Club philosophy of care and child-led exploration.
We are expanding our homeschool classes for older kids (9-12 years old) in the Fall of 2025 when we will have the capacity to do so.
All materials are provided by Junkyard. Notebooks are optional for class. You are welcome to send your student a notebook and pencils. Each student will be provided with a binder to keep and collect their notes.
Siblings are allowed to join the class during breaks and play time, but should stay with their parents while their older sibling is attending class. The content and experiments are designed for students ages 6 and up, they are not appropriate for younger students as it requires more manual dexterity.
Parents are welcome to stay in the space. Grab a cup of coffee and get some work done! Or you can drop off your kid and go home/run errands.
Scholarships
Junkyard Social Club offers a limited number of need-based scholarships, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are interested in a scholarship, please complete the form below to self-certify with the requested information.
Due to limited scholarship funds, receiving this opportunity means that less available funds for others; therefore, scholarship recipients must commit to participating in the registered programs.
We look forward to hearing from you!
