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All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. (John 1:3)
Explore Biology takes an in-depth look into the complexity of living things from microscopic to large organisms. God gives life to all things, and students will be inspired as they get hands-on in a variety of activities and dissections.
Open to students ages 11 to 18.
Explore Biology is a 3-hour program scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Each Explore Day includes a minimum of three hands-on, interactive sessions. The yearly topics are provided in the schedule below.
Please keep in mind that some of our activities are contingent upon weather.
Availability is limited, so sign up today!
Each student registered for two or more Explore or Explore Jr. programs between September 2025 and April 2026 will receive two free Butterfly House tickets.
See the Explore FAQ for more information.
You can find answers to common questions on the Explore Days FAQ page.
Please contact us for more information or if you would like to schedule an exclusive Explore day for your group.
No dates are currently scheduled.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
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Session 1 | DNA Structure | Cytology | Taxonomy | Ecology & Biodiversity |
Session 2 | Genetics | Microscopy | Homology | Marine Biology |
Session 3 | Forensic Profiling | Incredible Edible Cell | Frog Dissection | Shark Dissection |
The Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 seasons of Explore will be covering Year 4 topics.