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Monthly Homeschool Enrichment Lessons, Weekly Middle School Classes & Pre-K Pioneers

Bring history and science to life, right here in Huntsville!

Homeschool Happenings

Burritt on the Mountain is excited to offer another great year of homeschool classes. Whether your student loves experiencing history, expressing themselves in art, or discovering more about the science around us, you can find an enriching opportunity here at our mountaintop campus. Each lesson includes an oral presentation and a hands-on learning experience. Our homeschool classes are open to children from kindergarten to 8th grade. This fall, we are offering Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning classes geared for elementary students (K-4th) and Wednesday and Thursday afternoon classes designed for upper elementary and middle school students (4th-8th). Morning classes run 9:30-11:00, and afternoon classes run 12:00-1:30. I can be flexible with you based on your student and your schedule, so choose the class that best suits your family’s needs. If you’re not sure which class is a better fit for your student(s), please feel free to give me a call. There is an option on the website to be placed on a waiting list if a class is full.

The cost for each class is $20, or $15 for members. Due to limited space, parents who choose to attend with their child must also register and pay. No younger siblings may attend with parents; we have found this can cause both space issues and distractions. Please note that during our winter hours (November-March), the gift shop is not open until 10:00, and our morning class will begin before the grounds and welcome center are open to the public.

Downloadable Resources

Download the Fall 2025 Home School Enrichment Classes Guide

For more information, please contact:

Betsy Morgan, Museum Educator
256-705-3064
Betsy.Morgan@huntsvilleal.gov

Homeschool Request Form Home School FAQs

Homeschool Happenings Fall 2026 Classes and Schedule

(registration opens July 1)

Register for Homeschool Classes HERE

September 15 (AM only), 16, 17 | Seed to Stitch

Get ready to get your hands dirty as we follow the fun, fascinating journey of natural fibers and herbs straight from the soil to the homestead! Students will dive into historical farming and heritage crafts, discovering science and history firsthand as they plant, harvest, and create with raw materials.

October 20 (AM only), 21, 22 | Drums and Drills

Step into history and discover what it was really like to live during the Civil War through activities, authentic drills, and fascinating stories! From mastering camp routines to exploring specialized equipment, students will experience the daily life and rhythm of the past in a fun, immersive way.

November 17 (AM only), 18, 19 | Wayfinders

Ditch the GPS and become an ultimate wilderness navigator as you learn the secrets of reading topographical maps and cracking the code of the compass! You’ll put your new skills to the test with fun, hands-on challenges to master the art of trailblazing and always find your way.

December 15 (AM only), 16, 17 | Holiday Ornaments

Get ready to channel your inner 19th-century artisan and craft your way into the holidays using authentic old-fashioned materials and methods! You’ll bring history to life with fun, hands-on projects, taking home unique, handmade ornaments and timeless heritage skills.

Register for Home School Classes HERE

Middle School US History II Course

Check back soon for updates!

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Home School FAQs

Will I drop off my child or stay with them?
Most parents drop their students off for the hour and a half class. A small number of parents do choose to stay with their students. However, due to limited space parents who choose to attend with their child must register and pay also. Sorry, no younger siblings may attend with parents; we have found this can cause both space issues and distractions.

Is there a place I can wait during the class?
Burritt on the Mountain has a large green with a restroom and some picnic tables that you are welcome to use if you choose to stay onsite. We also have our trails which circle the mountain and take just over an hour to hike. You can also pay admission or purchase a Burritt membership, and have full access to our facilities, including our playground, historic park with barnyard and animals, and the Burritt Mansion and exhibits.

What if I am late picking up my child from class?
Plan to pick up your child when the class ends. If you are more than ten minutes late picking up your child you will incur a $10 fee. For every additional five minutes that you are late, there will be an additional $5 fee. If you incur a charge due to picking your child up late, the fee must be paid before your child is accepted for the next class. We accept cash, check, and credit cards. After the second infraction, your child will be unenrolled from our homeschool program, and no refunds will be given.

If you have an unexpected delay (traffic, etc.), please call 256-536-2882 and let us know.

I have both elementary and middle school students. Will they need two different classes?
We are happy to allow siblings to attend together. The class material is the same, just presented at slightly different levels, which can be tailored based on the ages we have enrolled. If you have multiple students, choose whichever class suits your schedule best. If you have any concerns, we would be happy to advise you about which session would be ideal.

Should we sign up for all the classes in that week?
Each month’s lesson is a single class session, offered at several different times. Unless you would like additional reinforcement of the lesson, please choose one class.

My students have some home-schooled friends who would like to attend. Can I sign them up? Only a parent or guardian may register a student for classes. If you are attending with another family, please make sure they are listed as one of your emergency contacts. We can only release children to and share registration information with the contacts listed on your registration form.

What if I need to cancel or change my enrollment?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel a class reservation. We will do our best to fit you in to another class when space is available. We will issue a refund if the student withdraws at least two weeks before the class.

I have a large study group/co-op that would like to come for this month’s topic.
If you have a group of 12 or more who would like to attend, we would be happy to look into setting up an individual class for you. Please contact Betsy Morgan at 256-705-3064 or betsy.morgan@huntsvilleal.gov to discuss the details of the trip.