Katy Rock Shop – Earth Science Classes (Summer 2026)

This summer, during June 2026 we will have three major activities:

• A day camp for rock polishing and cutting June 1st, 12th, 15th, and 26th from 1-4pm ($75 per day).
• On June 11th we will host again the “Maps, Map-Making & the Meteorite Hunt” at 11am ($25 gets you the skills, a compass, clipboard and maps).
• The meteorite hunt will be free and held on June 14^th at 8am. The location will be handed out during this class and posted to Facebook at sundown the night before.

The meteorite hunt and map-making class for everyone is

Age (7-adult) June 11th at 1:00pm

Field Trip June 14th: 8:00am Cypress Tx (exact location to be listed here when finalized)

This class includes a compass, maps, clipboard, and the 45 minute training session for the individual. If you find a meteorite, its YOURS to keep!!!! feel free to bring a metal detector (digging is absolutely not allowed in the park) and if you have a strong magnet on a stick, bring that also. it will be a huge advantage!

During this training session, everyone will learn how to use a compass and link direction to a map. Each person will also learn to measure distance while walking. We will demonstrate a baseline and show everyone how walking a grid works. These skills will be critical for the meteorite field trip.

RSVP to any June class, buying your tickets on our website HERE. If you want to rent equipment for the field trip (click here)

• classes can be added any day this month if your group or Homeschool coop has at least 10 people.

• Please pay for your group before the event here.
• Include the names, ages, class date, and time of the class in the payment notes.
• Seats are limited, so book early!
• if there are too few entries, classes will be consolidated

Discounts for Groups

Share with your COOP, friends, or Facebook groups to receive discounts:

• 1 kid = $25
• 2–5 kids = $23 each
• 6–10 kids = $22 each
• 11–15 kids = $21 each
• 16–25 kids = $20 each

Private homeschool classes are available with 10+ participants. These can be scheduled on any weekday or time.

COOP & Field Trip Options 🌍

We currently offer three Earth Science classes for COOPs and private group field trips:

1. The Rock Cycle (1st Thursday)

Students will:

• Use magnifying glasses to observe rock grains and textures.
• Relate observations to the three major rock groups.
• Practice critical skills: gravity, buoyancy, observation, deductive reasoning, and identification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

2. Hardness Testing with Moh’s Scale (2nd Thursday)

Students will:

• Learn Moh’s Hardness and Streak testing.
• Safely test rocks at home or in the field.
• Practice skills: rock vs. mineral, atoms, bonds, density, hardness, streak, observation, and deductive reasoning.
• Review the rock cycle, gravity, buoyancy, atoms, bonds, and density to understand hardness.

3. Fossils & Lithification (3rd Thursday)

Students will:

• Explore fossil types (molds, casts).
• Learn how layers deposit in rivers/oceans and how fossils are preserved through lithification and cementation.
• Run three experiments:
  1. Create fossil molds.
  2. Observe sedimentary layer stratification through particle settling velocity.
  3. Watch mineral crystallization sped up for easy observation.
• Mine for fossils using the sluice!

👉 We recommend starting with The Rock Cycle, since those skills are used in later classes.