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
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
Art Gallery @ MFAH
Docent gallery excursions at the Museum of Fine Arts, each built around a theme and featured artist, with an optional Glassell studio class.
Coming this fall
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.
Excursions & Outings
One-time excursions through the year. Spots are limited, and members register first. Details and registration live 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
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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For High School Students
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.
High School Essay Workshop
Part 1: Fri, Aug 28 · 3:00–4:30pm · UST
Part 2: Oct TBD · 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?
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 · TBD
From Past Lectures
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