15-18 y.o.

Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gathering

Submitted by Ellen on Thu, Oct 8, 2009 - 2:44pm
Date: 
Monday, February 8, 2010 (All day) - Friday, February 12, 2010 (All day)
Sandusky Kalahari Resort

From the event website (http://www.ugo.unschoolgathering.com/):


The 3rd Annual UWWG (Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gathering) will be held again at the amazing Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort & Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio February 8-12, 2010.

Learn to make a Movie at the Apple Store (10/29 afternoon)

Submitted by Ellen on Sat, Oct 3, 2009 - 7:16am
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Apple Store, Mall of America
Who may participate?: 
<p>Open to all kids between kindergarten age and 18 years old.&nbsp;</p>

Learn to make a Movie at the Apple Store

Submitted by Ellen on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 - 8:22am
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Apple Store, Mall of America
Who may participate?: 
<p>Open to all kids between kindergarten age and 18 years old.&nbsp;</p>

Vertical Endeavors Homeschool Day

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 6:18pm
Date: 
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Vertical Endeavors- St Paul

Homeschool Days

Vertical Endeavors Homeschool Day

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 6:16pm
Date: 
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Vertical Endeavors- St Paul

Homeschool Days

Vertical Endeavors Homeschool Day

Submitted by Ellen on Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 5:39pm
Date: 
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Vertical Endeavors- St Paul

Homeschool Days

T'was the Night Before Christmas

Submitted by LKWenzel on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - 10:47pm
Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:00am
Stages Theatre Company
Who may participate?: 
<p>This performance is geared toward all ages.</p><p>Tickets must be purchased for all adults and children above the age of 5 and any younger children who wish to have their own seats. Lap passes for children under the age of 5 must be reserved directly with Stages Theatre (I am not collecting money for lap passes, but read below, as they are not necessarily free).</p><p>Lap Passes: Free for ages 2 and under, $5 for ages 3 and 4. Lap passes must be reserved by calling Stages Theater @ 952-979-1111. When reserving lap passes, please let them know you are with the Homeschool Adventures group.</p>

Home School: Water Quality Monitoring

Submitted by Ellen on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 - 8:07pm
Date: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Eastman Nature Center

Become a hydrologist. Use tablets to test the pond for natural chemicals dissolved in the water. Scoop up water insects with nets and use magnifying glasses to identify them. Discover how pollutants can have harmful effects on both the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Learn about the types of pollutants, their sources, pathways, impacts and strategies to control. Find out how to reduce the impacts on your local watershed. Meet and touch local turtles. Bring a bag lunch. Reservations required.

Grimm Farm Day for Homeschoolers

Submitted by Ellen on Wed, Aug 26, 2009 - 6:47pm
Date: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lowry Nature Center

Step back in time and explore a restored 1870's farmhouse. In the morning imagine you are leaving your home forever and traveling over 5000 miles across the ocean and half a continent to start a new life in a foreign land. Learn about Wendelin Grimm's journey and discover the items many immigrants brought with them on the journey. In the afternoon get hands-on experience of work and play activities typical to life on a late 19th century Minnesota farm. Sign up for a.m., p.m. or both sessions. Reservations required.

Dodge Nature Center Home School Program: Raptors

Submitted by Ellen on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - 4:18pm
Date: 
Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dodge Nature Center

Course Description:

Meet one of nature's most amazing groups of animals -- raptors. Get up close with one of Dodge's year-round raptor residents and participate in hands-on activities to better understand the crucial role these birds play in the environment.

This program is designed specifically for home school groups. Pre-registration is required.

See http://www.dodgenaturecenter.org/Activities/Public-Programs/?activityId=169 to register, and for more information.