Thankfully, the Chattanooga homeschool scene is growing year after year. But it is hard to find the local homeschool days and discounts offered in the area. Here is an (ever-changing) list of local homeschool days, deals and events in Chattanooga and the surrounding areas. Come back often to see what’s coming up.
Homeschool Days
Rock City: Homeschool students are especially welcomed to Rock City during the annual homeschool days. Bring a letter of intent, attendance record or Homeschool ID card to the ticket desks. Then, you and your family members are off to enjoy a day of educational opportunities, adventure, and play.
When: September 12 – 16, 2022
Prices: Students (ages 3-18): $11.50
Adults (19 & older): $19
Online: seerockcity.com
Ruby Falls: Homeschool Days Cave Walk tickets are limited and available while supplies last and cannot be combined with other discounts. A ticket request form must be submitted at least five business days before your planned visit date.
When: September 12 – 16, 2022
Prices: Students (ages 3-18): $10.50
Adults (19 & older): $19.00
Online: rubyfalls.com
High Point Climbing: Come in 10 am – 4 pm once a month, and Day Passes are 50% off. There’s no better time to come in for an adventure you will never forget. The gym offers a Kidzone with auto belays and shorter bouldering walls.
When: Second Thursday of the month
Prices: 50% off Day Passes (shoes and harnesses cost extra)
Online: highpointclimbing.com
Walker Farm Pioneer Days: Journey back to the 1800s when life was much simpler—or was it? See for yourself what it was like for our ancestors as they carved out an existence in the wilderness. Experience the sights, the sounds, the smells, and the work that made up their everyday life. See demonstrations of such skills as wood tools, butter churning, apple cider press, corn shucking, corn husk doll making, and more.
When: Tuesday, November 15-Saturday-November 19, 2022
Prices: $7.50 per child
$5.00 Chaperones
Members-$5.00 per person
Online: chattanoogaaudubon.com
Dollywood: At Dollywood, they celebrate the best of life as they light up the Smokies with rides, slides, music, food and laughter – day and night.
When: August 8-September 19, 2022
Prices: Varies – Special Rates for Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash Country & Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa
Online: dollywood.com
Find more Pigeon Forge homeschool discounts here
The Lost Sea Adventure: Every Monday, August through May, bring your home school students to the Lost Sea, regardless of the number in your group, and receive the same educational rate that they offer to schools.
Bring a home school ID, letter of intent or attendance record to the Lost Sea ticket desk to purchase your tickets at the special Home School Days rate. If you are bringing a group of 15 or more, please call 423-337-6616.
When: Mondays, August-May
Price: Students (K-12th Grade) $12.00
Adult $21.95
Online: thelostsea.com
Hamilton Skate: Get your kids up on some wheels at Homeschool Skate. It’s a great way to meet fellow homeschoolers and get in some PE. Time: 2:30 pm-4:30 pm.
When: August 25, 2002
September 29, 2022
October 27, 2022
November 17, 2022
December 22, 2022
Price: $6 includes skates & a drink
Online: hamiltonskate.com
Weekly Homeschool Classes & Events
Tennessee Academy of Gymnastics: TAG’s GYMnastics EDucation (better known as GYM ED) program is for Children of Kindergarten age and older. This series of classes has developed thousands of Chattanooga’s athletes. While many GYM ED graduates have gone on to be competitive gymnasts, most have used the attributes learned through the GYM ED program to excel at other sports.
When: Thursdays at 1 pm
Price: Varies
Online: taggym.com
Synergy Climbing & Ninja: Three times a week, your climber or ninja can get involved in the homeschool clubs and classes at this bouldering and ninja gym in Southside. The coaches are great with kids, and it is a drop-off class.
Location: Synergy Climbing & Ninja
427 East Main Street Chattanooga
When: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 2 pm
Price: Varies based on membership
Online: synergyclimbingandninja.com
Catoosa County Parks & Rec: Explore everything from creepy crawlies to animal burrows. The parks & recreation department offers ongoing classes and weekly one-time events.
When: Varies
Price: Varies
Online: catoosarec.com
Gymnastics Center of Chattanooga: Drop-off and stay and play available for 45 minutes of a structured gymnastics class and 45 minutes of open gym and free play.
Locations: Ooltewah, Hixson & Cleveland (class offerings vary)
When: Friday
Price: $5-$15
Online: gccgymnastics.com
Lionhearts Fitness: They offer the same community and fitness as the evening classes. Lionhearts is 100% funded by community donations. They are all volunteers, and all services are donation-based. Homeschool fitness is a major part of their mission.
Location: Lionhearts Fitness and Youth Center
4075 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA
When: Tuesday & Thursday, 2-4 pm
Price: Donations accepted
Online: lionheartsfitness.com
Lionhearts Chess Club: Stop by on Fridays to practice chess with your homeschool friends, and learn more about the game. Little ones can play board games or color while kids 7 and older can get enjoy chess club.
Location: Lionhearts Fitness and Youth Center
4075 Cloud Springs Rd. Ringgold, GA
When: Friday, 2 PM – Beginnner
Friday, 3 PM – Advanced
Price: Donations accepted
Online: lionheartsfitness.com
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