Homeschool Day – PoeMANIA! Nutrition Game Show
January 20, 2027 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST
Homeschool Day – PoeMANIA! Nutrition Game Show
These programs are for homeschool students in Kindergarten through 5th grades and their caregivers.
“Come on down!” to the Poe Center and play PoeMANIA!, a fun parent-child game show focused on building healthy nutrition and physical activity habits.
“Homeschool Day” at the Poe Center is designed exclusively for homeschool students, providing them with opportunities to interact with peers and other co-ops, while engaging in the Poe Center’s effective and immersive health-science programs. This unique and interactive experience offers engaging learning for a range of ages.
When you attend Homeschool Day with the Poe Center, you also get exclusive access to our virtual field trip website, the Poe Universe. The Poe Universe is an immersive online experience designed to supplement programs with additional health-science content.
The Poe Center offers multiple Homeschool Day programs and other parent/child experiences throughout the year. Visit our Upcoming Events page for additional opportunities.
Space is limited to 50 participants.
Date:
January 20, 2027
Time:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Poe Center for Health Education
224 Sunnybrook Road
Raleigh, NC 27610
Who:
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Homeschool Students & Parents/Caregivers.
What:
Educational programs and Cranium Connection access exclusively for homeschool students followed by playtime at PlayWELL Park.
Cost:
Registration is $29.00 per adult/child pair ($14.50 for each additional participant) + registration fee.
(non-refundable).
Space is limited to 50 participants.
Contact:
For questions and additional information, please email Amanda Bodenheimer.
Programs
PoeMANIA!: Parent-Child Nutrition & Physical Activity Game Show
Are you ready to “come on down” and participate in a fun-filled game show – all about healthy habits? Join our hosts for a nutrition and physical activity-themed, interactive, and educational program. This program is designed for parents and their children. FAMILIES can compete TOGETHER to reach the “Million Dollar” question. Please note: This program is designed for large groups consisting of both youth and adults.
Cranium Connection
Kids learn about the inner workings of the brain in the Poe Center’s 4D Cranium Connection exhibit. Located in the lobby, the “brain theater” features a 20-by-20 foot cave-like space with decorative lighting to simulate veins and nerves. Visitors enter the Cranium Connection behind the ear to view a brain health education program through two large monitors at the front of the theater, which are located where the eyes would be. Nerf balls are gently launched at the audience during the program to demonstrate the reactions of the nervous system to stimuli.
PlayWELL Park
Following the programs, kids will enjoy exclusive access to the Poe Center’s body-systems themed playground. Our 1.5-acre shaded and fenced playground offers children a safe place to learn about health and engage in imaginative educational play. Climb a giant rib cage, zip between two ears, and rest and reset in our MindWELL Garden. Picnic shelters are available for lunch.
Visit the Poe Center’s Upcoming Events page for additional Homeschool Day events.
Schedule of Events
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PoeMANIA!: Parent-Child Nutrition & Physical Activity Game Show
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cranium Connection: Brain-Science Presentation
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
PlayWELL Park
(Visitors are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy at our covered picnic areas during this time).
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Adults should plan to remain on campus for the duration of Homeschool Day.
Yes. This particular program is designed for children and adults to participate together. All participants, children and adults, will need a ticket.
Yes. Children under five are welcome to accompany adults but may want to play in the atrium or at the park during programming if they become restless.
No. Since younger children will not be actively participating in programming, there is no fee for them to attend.
Yes. This month’s program is designed for children and adults to participate together. All participants, children and adults, will need a ticket.
You are welcome to park in the bus lanes on both sides of the driveway directly in front of the building. Additional parking is available across from the park, in the lower lot just beyond our building, and along Kidd Road.
You are welcome to bring water bottles, snacks, and/or lunch with you. Our PlayWELL Park has two covered picnic areas in which families are welcome to use to enjoy lunch on site. Please note that we do not have vending machines. Sun protection for outside time is also recommended.
Yes. The Poe Center offers multiple Homeschool Day events throughout the year, along with many other parent-child programs. Visit our Upcoming Events page for more information.
