9-11 y.o.
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 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
Homeschool Candlemaking
Date:
Friday, November 5, 2010 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Homeschoolers will step back in time to learn the art of candlemaking. Create hand-dipped, hand-rolled and cookie-cutter candles. Beeswax and soy wax will be provided. Reservations required.
Restrictions & Fees
Restricted to participants age 8 to 18.
The fee for this event is $9.00 (taxes may apply).
To register or for more information, see: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool-candlemaking.aspx
Homeschool: Beginning Archery
Date:
Thursday, October 7, 2010 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Spend the morning learning archery basics from a NASP instructor. Learn range safety and proper shooting techniques at the archery range. All equipment provided. Reservations required.
Restrictions & Fees
Restricted to participants age 9 and older.
The fee for this event is $10.00 (taxes may apply).
For more information or to register, go to: http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/H/homeschool--beginning-archery.aspx
National Park Week - Free Entrance to All US National Parks
Date:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 (All day) - Sunday, April 25, 2010 (All day)
To celebrate National Park Week, the Department of the Interior has suspended Entrance fees for all National Parks from April 17th-April 25th.
To find a National Park near you: http://www.nps.gov/npweek/
The complete press release:
Homeschool Days at the Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe and Underwater Adventures
Date:
Friday, April 2, 2010 (All day) - Monday, April 19, 2010 (All day)
The Mall of America is offering discounted admission to Underwater Adventures and discounted wristbands at Nickelodeon Universe this April. To take advantage of the offer, click on this link: http://homeschoolrecess.com/sites/default/files/059_HomeSchoolDays.pdf (you will need a pdf reader, like adobe reader to open the file) print out the flier, and bring it with you to the mall as your coupon. You can visit both attractions, or just one or the other. For more information c
Peabody and Woodcock-Johnson testing available in River Falls
Date:
Friday, April 23, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ann Mathews-Lingen will be offering assessments for homeschool children at the River Falls library on either the 23rd or 30th of April.
From Ann:
I offer the Peabody and for those who have topped the Peabody, I now offer the Woodcock-Johnson. Both tests are oral and conversational in tone. The tests assess Reading, Spelling, Math and General Knowledge.
Testing takes about an hour per child and scoring is completed at the appointment. The cost of the test is $45 per child.
