A program for home school students ages 7–14
in partnership with

In January 2009, ExplorationWorks and the Helena School District together offered an innovative pilot program for home school families in the Helena area. Homeschool students can register part–time with Helena Public Schools to participate in rich, hands–on science experiences at ExplorationWorks. Classes are intended to enrich and compliment what is being taught at home. Due to great success of the pilot program, we are pleased to announce the continuation of Explore School in 2009-2010.

Forms are available at ExplorationWorks for Explore School students. Come in to the ExplorationWorks front desk, or call if you would like to receive registration information and forms by mail. For more information, please contact Kyle Hunter at ExplorationWorks. kyleh@explorationworks.org (406) 457-1800 ext 4

Explore School is public education, available to all homeschool families, supported by tax dollars. There is no additional fee for participation in the program.

To participate in Explore School choose two or more courses

Phall Physics
In this course we will be studying everything Physics. We will be taking a close look at Newton’s three laws of motion, conservation of energy, friction, work, light, shadows; it will all be very phascinating!
For Students Ages 6–8 - September 1st - January 19th - Wednesdays 9:30–2:00 - Click here for a registration form.
For Students Ages 9–11 - August 31st - January 18th - Tuesdays 9:30–2:00 - Click here for a registration form.
For Students Ages 12–14 - August 30th - January 17th - Mondays 9:30–2:00 - Click here for a registration form.


Spring Biology
Biology is everywhere if you look! In this course we will be studying what biology means and how organisms interact.
For Students Ages 6–8 - September 1st - January 19th - Wednesdays 9:30–2:00 - Click here for a registration form.
For Students Ages 9–11 - August 31st - January 18th - Tuesdays 9:30–2:00 - Click here for a registration form.
For Students Ages 12–14 - August 30th - January 17th - Mondays 9:30–2:00 - Click here for a registration form.

Kyle Hunter is a certified teacher employed by ExplorationWorks and Helena Public Schools. Kyle’s undergraduate degree is in Biological Sciences and Ecology. Kyle’s love of teaching and science led him to Concordia University in Portland, Oregon where he obtained his Masters of Arts in Teaching with an endorsement in Biology and Integrated Sciences. Since being employed by ExplorationWorks, Kyle’s professional development experiences have included training in exploring the theory and practice of inquiry-based teaching and learning at the Exploratorium’s Institute for Inquiry in San Francisco. He is trained as a facilitator and professional developer of teachers in inquiry education.
Kyle grew up in Helena, doing what every outdoor Montana kid does hiking, skiing, fishing ang enjoying the outdooors. As a young adult Kyle pursued his love of Montana’s big sky country, spending time fly-fishing and teaching skiing in the Big Sky/Bozeman area. After he completed his graduate studies in Oregon, it is no surprise that Kyle moved back to the Big Sky to enjoy what Montana has to offer! Kyle’s more recent love is his family: he and his wife have one child and another on the way.