LEARNING FOR KIDS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE

WHERE FLORIDA’S
HISTORY COMES ALIVE
FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers a range of educational programs for K-6 students, from storytime for our youngest visitors to full-day homeschool enrichment. Each program blends hands-on learning, nature exploration, and Florida history at one of the state's most iconic landmarks.

Story & Craft Time for
Pre-K – Kindergarten

Twice a month, craft with us under the shade of the Seminole Chickee as we read exciting stories about Lighthouse Keepers, Florida history, and local plants and animals!

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STORY TIME & CRAFTS

    • 2 sessions per month (Wednesdays and Saturdays ) See our calendar for specific dates.

    • 10:30-11:30 AM

    • This program is $5 per child with 1 parent to accompany.

    • Additional children under 6 years of age are free

    • Any Additional adults are regular admission ($15)

    • Ideal for Pre-K through Kindergarten

    • A small beach towel or mat for your child

    • A bottle of water

  • Storytime does not include climbing the Lighthouse

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HOMESCHOOL MORNINGS

Themed Morning Program
for Grades 3–5

A monthly morning of Florida history and hands-on learning for homeschool families. Held the first Thursday of every month from September through May, each session explores a new theme — from hurricanes and shipwrecks to native wildlife and conservation. Lighthouse climb included.

    • 1st Thursday of every month, September 2026 – May 2027

    • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    • 1 parent / 1 child: $20.00

    • Each additional child: $5.00

    • Save $20 on your last month when you attend every session in the year. Email

    • September 3: Hurricane History — local hurricanes and how they shaped Jupiter's history

    • October 15: Man Overboard! — the Life Saving Service and its evolution into the Coast Guard

    • November 5: Florida's First Families — early South Florida's native peoples, from the Jobe to the Seminoles

    • December 3: Get Ready for Blastoff! — the history of Florida's Space Coast

    • January 7: Sun, Sand, and Sea Creatures — marine life along Florida's East Coast

    • February 4: Florida's Fine Art — local artists and art styles

    • March 4: What's in Your Garbage? — garbology and its role in archaeology

    • April 1: It's Only Natural — Florida's native flora and unique ecosystems

    • May 6: Outstanding Conservation — protecting local environments

    • Ideal for students in grades 3–5

    • Guppy Corner offers a separate lesson for children 5 and under

    • A Lighthouse climb is included in the price of every session

    • Children must be at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall to climb

  • Registration closes 24 hours before each session — sign up early to reserve your seat

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ALL DAY
HOMESCHOOL

Full-Day Drop-Off Program
for Grades 4–6

A full day of hands-on learning, hiking, and history for homeschool students. Held one Thursday a month, September through May, each session pairs a themed lesson with art, nature journaling, and a hike on our nature trail — all set against the backdrop of the Jupiter Lighthouse.

    • Held the 2nd Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted)

    • 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Offered once a month, September through May

    • Split into two semesters

    • Semester 1: September 10, October 22, November 12, December 10 — $300

    • Semester 2: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13 — $325

    • A multiple-student discount is available upon request

    • Lessons from 50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks

    • A Project-Based Lesson (PBL)

    • A monthly themed activity

    • A read-aloud lesson

    • An art project

    • Nature journaling

    • A hike along the nature trail

    • Open to homeschool students in grades 4–7 only.

    • Homeschool families are welcome to visit the Jupiter Lighthouse together

    • Children must be at least 48 inches (4 feet) tall to climb the Lighthouse

    • Children who don't yet meet the height requirement are still welcome to participate in all other Homeschool Drop-Off activities

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