Home School Series

Allen County Parks offers home school science enrichment programs.

The following upcoming programs are available!

Please note towards the end of this series there were some date changes from what was originally posted.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PREPAY by Noon, one week prior to each program by phone at 260.449.3778 or by emailing Ron Divelbiss at rdivelbiss at allencountyparks.org or stop by the Nature Center. (replace word “at” with @) 

Fox Island County Park also offers Home School programs – For more information contact Natalie Haley at 449-3246 or by email nhaley at allencountyparks.org (replace the word “at” with @)

NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE PROGRAM!!!

Fees for the programs vary so see each program for the fee. Classes fill up quickly, so reserve your space and please note that your space will NOT be reserved until you have paid. Classes begin promptly at the program start time!!

Click Here to choose classes and tentatively register your student.  Or download and print a form you can send or bring in with your payment. We are sorry but at this time we do not accept credit cards. NOTE: Prepayment is required 7 days in advance before your student will be fully registered! The Biology Series offered below is for students 13 years old and above.

You have the option of registering and PRE-PAYING for all 15 classes ahead of time for $100.00 or pay as you go at $10.00 for each class.

UPCOMING CLASSES – NOTICE THERE ARE TWO TIME OPTIONS FOR EACH CLASS NOW! THE CLASSES LISTED BELOW ARE FOR STUDENTS 13 YRS + 

Use and Care of the Compound Microscope 
Metea County Park Nature Center
November 2, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

Using microscopes properly is the most important thing for a biology student to learn.  Even if the student has used a microscope before this class is a must before progressing to the chapters to come.
Prerequisite: Students that have not taken this class will not be allowed to take any of  the  other biology classes.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 10/26   Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss

Simple Chemistry Part 1
Metea County Park Nature Center
November 9, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

In this 2 hour class we will learn the basic chemistry needed for the study of biology.

Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 11/ 2  Min. 5  Max. 9
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org   Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Simple Chemistry Part 2
Metea County Park Nature Center
November 16, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

We will be studying the chemistry of life.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 11/10  Min. 5  Max. 9
To register or for more information:Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org  Call: 449-3778
Ron Divelbiss


Chemistry of Life (Organic Compounds)
Metea County Park Nature Center
November 30, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 11/ 23  Min. 5  Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Cell – Structure and Function
Metea County Park Nature Center
December 7, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

The students will study the parts of the cell and the job they do for the cell.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 11/30  Min. 5  Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Studying of Cells Using the Microscope
Metea County Park Nature Center
December 14, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

The students will study the structures of cells using the microscope.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by: 12/7 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email: rdivelbiss at allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Cell Energy – Part 1 – Photosynthesis 
Metea County Park Nature Center
January 11, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

Study how carbohydrates are built and how energy is released from them.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 1/4 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbis
s@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss 


Cell Energy – Part 2 – Respiration
Metea County Park Nature Center
January 18, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 1/11 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbis
s@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss 


Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
Metea County Park Nature Center
February 8, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

 Study how nucleic acids build proteins.
Prerequisite: 
Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 2/1  Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Cell Growth & Division – Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Metea County Park Nature Center
February 15, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Study how cells produce more cells.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Study how cells produce more cells.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 2/8 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Introduction to Genetics – Meiosis 
Metea County Park Nature Center
February 22, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Study how organisms produce more organisms.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken Learning About the Microscope.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 2/15 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Preserved Earthworm Dissection 
Metea County Park Nature Center
March 7, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Study the external and internal structures of an earthworm.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 1/ 29 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Preserved Crayfish Dissection 
Metea County Park Nature Center
March 14, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM
Study the external and internal structures of a crayfish.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 3/7 Min. 5 Max. 9|
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Preserved Fish Dissection 
Metea County Park Nature Center
March 21, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

Study the external and internal structures of a fish.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 3/14 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss


Preserved Frog Dissection
Metea County Park Nature Center
March 28, Thursday 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM

Study the external and internal structures of a frog.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-register by 3/21 Min. 5 Max. 9
To register or for more information: Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss