Enrichments

Hands-on programs and excursions for CHECH families across Houston, all year.

Year-Round Programs

Professional-quality programs at a price families can afford.

Science Labs @ HMNS

Monthly hands-on labs at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, by age group. September through May, Thursday and Friday sessions.

$150 per student

Members: Details & Registration

Art Gallery @ MFAH

Docent-led tours of the MFAH permanent collection, grouped by grade level from Kinder to 12th. Oct 23: American History • Dec 11: Nativities • Feb 19: Families • May 21: Plants

Member Price: $40 Log in to Register→

Nature Rambles @ Houston Arboretum

Docent-led seasonal hikes with grade-level groups and Ecologist School badges. This year: hydrology, entomology, botany, and ornithology.

Planning underway for 2026–2027

Teen Lectures @ UST

A First Friday lecture series for teens at the University of St. Thomas, with guest scholars and artists across theology, literature, music, and science. September through May.

Schedule below

Claritas Writing Workshops

Guided writing workshops for middle and high school students, with experienced CLA faculty on UST campus.

Details Below

Excursions & Outings

One-time excursions through the year. Spots are limited, and members register first. Details and registration live in the member portal.

Members register

Pleasure Pier Excursion

Donuts and a day at the Pier with CHECH families.

Free + Pier tickets purchased directly

September 18, 2026, in Galveston.

Registration deadline: September 17, 2026

The Sound of Music at the Hobby Center

An evening at the theater with CHECH families. Balcony seats at half off.

$52 per seat

September 30, 2026, in Houston.

Registration deadline: September 10, 2026

HMNS Fetal Pig Dissection Lab

A two-hour hands-on dissection lab for 7th-12th graders.

$25 per student

October 30, 2026, in Houston.

Registration deadline: October 28, 2026

Dewberry Farm Christmas Excursion

An Advent day on the farm with CHECH families.

$15 per person

December 16, 2026, in Brookshire.

Registration deadline: November 10, 2026

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Student Workshops & Lectures

Teen Lecture with Daniel Knaggs

Fri, Aug 21 · 3:00-4:30pm · UST

A special lecture for teens with Daniel Knaggs of Cor Mundi on sacred music and the creative life.

Registration includes a discount to the Cor Mundi Sacred Music Concert. Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Member Price: $15 Log in to Register→

Registration - $25

High School Essay Workshop

Part 1: Fri, Aug 28 · 1:30–3:30pm · UST

Part 2: Oct 30 · 1:30–3:30pm · UST

A two-part workshop for high school students, with peer review and professional guidance from Catholic Literary Arts, to help with college application and scholarship essays.

Member Price: $60 Log in to Register→

Registration deadline: August 26, 2026

Middle School Poetry Workshop

September 4 • October 2 • November 6 • December 4

3:00–4:30pm • UST

A hands-on poetry workshop for middle school students, with guided writing and professional instruction from Catholic Literary Arts.

Member Price: $100 Log in to Register→

Registration deadline: September 1, 2026

Fall Teen Lectures

First Friday lectures for teens with guest scholars and artists across theology, literature, music, and science.

3:00-4:30pm · UST

Sep 4 · Dr. Brandon Zimmerman | Aristotle on the Friendship between Husband and Wife

Oct 2 · Dr. Dominic Aquila | St. Francis and the Transcendentals

Nov 6 · Dr. Michael Boler | The Importance of Physical Training in the Life of the Mind: The Missing Half of Classical Education

Dec 4 · Marek Dojs | The Image and the Afterimage: How do stories shape the way we see the world?

Member Price: $50 Log in to Register→

Prefer one lecture? Register for a single lecture, $25 or $15 for members

Bundle Registration deadline: September 3, 2026

Spring Teen Lectures