Minnesota Homeschoolers
A place for Minnesota homeschooling families and virtual charter school families to network, share resources, plan field trips and buy & sell curriculum. We are a new, inclusive group. Please tell your friends!
Homeschool Day at the Minnesota Zoo
Date:
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 9:00am
From the zoo's website:
Come spend a day at the Minnesota Zoo. We have set aside a day for home school students to visit the zoo and learn more about wildlife in tropical regions around the world!
Receive an activity book with a Tropics Trail scavenger hunt, puzzles and locations to collect a stamp at each station. A variety of activities have been designed for students of all grade levels.
Homeschool Outdoor Discovery Day: Climbing Wall & Archery
Date:
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
Spend the day outdoors at the Settlement seeing if you can hit a bulls-eye and scale a 25 foot climbing wall. During the Archery program participants will shoot compound bows at traditional and 3D targets. All particpants must have a signed climbing wall waiver. All equipment provided. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 8-16.
From the Three Rivers Park District website, go there for more information & to register: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-outdoor-discovery-da...
The fee for this event is $10.00 (taxes may apply).
Homeschool Outdoor Discovery Day: GPS & Orienteering
Date:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 10:00am - 2:30pm
It's no fun getting lost! Learn how to find your way using a map and compass during our Orienteering class. Then learn to use the technology of a GPS to find hidden geocaches within Baker park. Bring a sack lunch. Res. Req.
Restrictions & Fees
Restricted to participants age 8 to 16.
The fee for this event is $10.00 (taxes may apply).
For more information, or to register, see: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-outdoor-discovery-da...
Homeschool Art Adventures: Clay Series
Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Oct 06 2010 .
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
In this three-week series, we'll use clay to investigate texture and form using the natural world for inspiration. Basic handbuilding and decorating techniques will be explored. Dress for mess. Reservation required
Restrictions & Fees
Restricted to participants age 5 to 10.
The fee for this event is $25.00 (taxes may apply).
For more information, or to register: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-art-adventures--clay...
Homeschool Art Adventures: Photography Series
Date:
Repeats every week until Wed Nov 03 2010 .
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 9:30am - 11:30am
In this three-week homeschool series, we'll use digital cameras to explore and observe our natural world. After learning camera basics, we'll discover how capturing light, shadow, color and form in nature helps us to see things we might otherwise miss. We'll practice photographing various subjects within the park. Each day will include classroom time and time outside shooting. Cameras will be provided. Reservation required.
Complete Schedule
Wednesdays
10/20/2010, 10/27/2010, 11/3/2010
Location
MN
See map: Google Maps
