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Homeschooling in Topeka, Kansas

Co-ops, support groups, vendors and events for homeschool families in and around Topeka.

Homeschool co-ops and groups in Topeka

• Catholic Schoolhouse - Topeka — Co-op
• Classical Conversations - Topeka — Co-op
• North East Kansas Homeschool Co-Op — Co-op
• Rooted Christian Homeschool Group — Co-op
• Topeka Secular Homeschool Co-op — Co-op
• Cornerstone Family Schools — Support group
• Familia Sancta — Support group
• Northeast Kansas Nighthawks Homeschool Athletics (NEK) — Support group
• So You Want to Homeschool in Kansas? — Support group

Upcoming events in Topeka

• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Orange (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The orange session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 11/19.
• Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Orange (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the orange theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Orange (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The orange session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 11/12.
• Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Orange (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the orange theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Yellow (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The yellow session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 12/17.
• Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Yellow (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the yellow theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Yellow (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The yellow session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 12/10.
• Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Yellow (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the yellow theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Green (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The green session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 01/21.
• Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Green (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the green theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Green (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The green session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 01/14.
• Thu, Jan 21, 2027 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Green (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the green theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Fri, Jan 29, 2027 · Kansas Day at the Kansas Museum of History
  Topeka · Kansas Museum of History, 6425 SW 6th Ave · Free admission
  Kansas' 166th birthday celebration with live performances, hands-on demonstrations and make-and-take activities tied to the museum's Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape exhibit. Museum admission is free all day.
• Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · MATHCOUNTS Topeka Chapter Competition
  Topeka · Washburn University, Advisors Excel Building, 1700 SW College Ave
  MATHCOUNTS chapter competition for middle school mathletes (grades 6–8); top finishers advance to the Kansas State Competition on March 6, 2027.
• Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Blue (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The blue session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 02/18.
• Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Blue (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the blue theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Blue (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The blue session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 02/11.
• Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · Discovery Homeschool: Colors of the Planet, Blue (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center · $7 per student per class for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members or $9 for non-members, plus tax; zoo admission is separate and required for everyone in the party
  A 10–11:30 a.m. class on the blue theme, with a science presentation, at least one live animal, and a craft or activity. Pre-registration is required and each class is limited to 30 people.
• Sat, Feb 27, 2027 · Kansas History Day: District 3 Contest (Washburn University)
  Topeka · Washburn University Student Union ·
  5 per student
  District 3 contest of Kansas History Day, hosted with Washburn University's history department; registration deadline Jan. 29, 2027.
• Thu, Mar 4, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Purple (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The purple session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 03/11.
• Thu, Mar 11, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Purple (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The purple session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 03/04.
• Thu, Apr 8, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Brown (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The brown session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 04/15.
• Thu, Apr 15, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Brown (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The brown session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 04/08.
• Sat, Apr 24, 2027 · Kansas History Day State Contest
  Topeka · Seaman Middle School, 5530 NW Topeka Blvd · $35 per student (check only)
  The Kansas affiliate contest of National History Day. State registration opens March 12 and closes April 2, 2027; first- and second-place finishers advance to the national contest in June.
• Thu, May 6, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Black (K–4th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The black session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 05/13.
• Thu, May 13, 2027 · Topeka Zoo Discovery Homeschool: Black (5th–8th grade)
  Topeka · Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, Gary K. Clarke Education Classroom, 635 SW Gage Blvd · $9 per student per class ($7 for Friends of the Topeka Zoo members), plus tax; zoo admission separate
  The black session of the zoo's 2026–27 "Colors of the Planet" homeschool series (10–11:30 a.m.): a presentation, at least one live animal and a craft or activity. The same theme runs for the other grade band on 05/06.

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