EnrichmentsÂ
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 studentÂ
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→
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.
Claritas Writing Workshops
Guided writing workshops for middle and high school students, with experienced CLA faculty on UST campus.Â
Excursions & Outings
One-time excursions through the year, from museums to farms to historic sites. Spots are limited. Members register first and save on every excursion, with discount links in the member portal.
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
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:Â November 10, 2026
Maritime Museum
Maritime questions with prizes, then building stations where every child makes a project to take home.
$12 per ticket; members have early access at 30% off.
February 26, 2027, in Houston.
Registration deadline: February 23, 2027
Emma at The George
A student morning performance of Jane Austen's comedy of manners, reserved for school groups.
$30 per seat; members have early access at 30% off.
March 31, 2027, in Richmond.
Registration deadline: March 15, 2027
Taste of Texas
A working kitchen tour and interactive Texas history lesson with owner Nina Hendee, lunch included. Spots are limited, with members getting first access. Children under 8 cannot attend.
May 21, 2027, in Houston.
Registration deadline: May 19, 2027
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Student Workshops & Lectures
High School Essay Workshop
Part 1: Fri, Aug 28 · 1:30–3:30pm · UST
Part 2: Oct 30 · 1:30–3:30pm · UST
First Fridays are for the whole family: middle schoolers in poetry workshop, teens in lecture, and parents in college planning talks with UST staff, all in the same building, same hour.
September 4 • October 2 • November 6 • December 4Â
3:00–4:30pm • UST
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?
For parents: concurrent talks with UST staff on planning for college
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
First Friday lectures for teens with guest scholars and artists across theology, literature, music, and science.
3:00-4:30pm · UST
Feb 5 · Dr. Martin Lockerd | The Importance of Fairy Tales: Irish Studies
Mar 5 · Dr. Anna Svendsen | The Dream of the Rood: A Medieval Lenten Reflection
Apr 2 · Dr. Amanda Taylor | Aggregate Motion
May 7 · Dr. Steve Provence
Registration opens this winter.
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