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Myrtle Beach Area Virtual Home Schooling Adventure Ideas

Vacation AND Learn At The Same Time!

In the days of COVID-19 the number of students being home schooled virtually has drastically increased. While this has created challenges for many families, it has opened opportunities for others as it has freed up their schedules to travel, AND the kids can still do their school work remotely while on vacation. The Myrtle Beach area is well known for its attractions, but did you know many of them have educational benefits It is possible to go on vacation AND allow the kids to learn on the same trip, especially since more and more parents are now allowed to work remotely. 

While you are here, consider capturing your family memories with a beach portrait session. Many families are choosing to have their children's "school" photos taken at the beach during their session. Win, win. Book your appoinment here.

Here are just a few of the many home schooling adventure ideas you'll find in our Grand Strand area. Most have their COVID-19 safely protocals listed on their web sites.

ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE
One of the largest facilities for reptile life in the world!

RIPLEY'S AQUARIUM OF MYRTLE BEACH
Offers special programs for all home schooled students during the school year. As rising stewards of the environment, students will participate in educational activities while learning how to become advocates of conservation in their communities. Investigating nature in a positive light will encourage students to educate others on how to practice environmental awareness each day. Home schoolers always receive a discount at the aquarium!

RIVER ISLAND ADVENTURES
They offer a variety of activities and adventures, including inner tube float trips, kayak and river boat tours. Tap into some extra excitement with bits of historical education facts thrown in by trying the Escape River Island challenge. 

WONDERWORKS
An amusement park for the mind with 50,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.

EDVENTURE
EdVenture’s goal is to introduce your children to the thrilling worlds of aviation and astronomy through a panoply of hands-on exhibits and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) experiments.

BROOKGREEN GARDENS HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM
A themed program that is designed to offer exciting, hands-on, standard-based lessons about nature, history, and art. Most programs will include tours of exhibits, live animal presentations, S.T.E.M. challenges, and make-and-take crafts.

ATALAYA CASTLE AT MYRTLE BEACH STATE PARK
The park features the Coastal Exploration Program. From March to November field trips allow visitors to join staff educators for alligator viewing, marsh and nature trail exploration and more, including a close-up look at the history and mystery of Atalaya Castle.

DOC ANTLE'S MYRTLE BEACH SAFARI - T.I.G.E.R.S. PRESERVE
Enjoy close up encounters with live exotic wildlife. 

HOBCAW BARONY
A privately owned research reserve located on the coast near Georgetown, South Carolina. Hobcaw Barony’s 16,000 acres encompass a rich diversity of every common ecosystem found on the South Carolina coast, making this an unparalleled site for research in the environmental sciences.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Expllore the area's artifacts at this affordable attraction for the entire family. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the Shagging and Sea Turtle exhibits, as well as seasonal exhibits.

SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME
Recognizes and honor sboth contemporary and past citizens who have made outstanding contributions to South Carolina's heritage and progress.

SHELLING, LIGHTHOUSE, HISTORIC CRUISES
The Carolina Rover, a shaded 40 ft. pontoon boat, will take you either on the Shelling & Lighthouse Cruise to North Island or to Hobcaw Barony on the Historic Hobcaw Barony Cruise & Hobcase House Tour. 

MUCH MORE
Do a Google search for dolphin tours, kayak or paddleboard tours, fishing expeditions, and golfing options. Up for a day trip? Historic Georgetown and Charleston are just to the south of the Myrtle Beach area.