6-8 y.o.

Fundamental Ballet and Tap

Submitted by Nic on Sat, Aug 21, 2010 - 8:45pm
Date: 
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center

Fundamental Ballet/Tap: Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Fall 1 session runs from September 7-October 19. 

$78/session

Dance for children ages 5-6 or for those who have successfully completed Creative Dance.

Introduction to basic dance terms, steps and techniques.

All teaching is provided by our talented staff of degreed, professional instructors. Dancers in this program will have an informal showing at the end of each session.

National Park Week - Free Entrance to All US National Parks

Submitted by Ellen on Thu, Apr 1, 2010 - 8:04am
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

Submitted by Ellen on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - 9:08pm
Date: 
Friday, April 2, 2010 (All day) - Monday, April 19, 2010 (All day)
Mall of America

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

Homeschool Days at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center

Submitted by Ellen on Thu, Feb 18, 2010 - 9:20am
Date: 
Saturday, February 27, 2010 (All day) - Sunday, March 7, 2010 (All day)
Jamestown Settlement

Homeschool programs will be offered February 27-March 7, 2010, at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center.  The homeschool ticket is good for admission to both museums throughout the entire date range.  In addition, optional hands-on programs and guided tours are available for students and their families.  All programs address Virginia and United States standards of learning for history and social studies.

The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

Submitted by Nic on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 - 6:30pm
Thursday, December 3, 2009 - 10:40am - 11:40am
Como Planetarium
Who may participate?: 
This is a family activity -- for parents and children (including siblings). While this activity will be geared towards the skills and interests of 6 to 9 year olds (1st to 3rd grade), both younger and older children are welcome to join us as well.

Rum River Art Center Homeschool Open House

Submitted by Ellen on Sat, Oct 31, 2009 - 9:11am
Date: 
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Rumriver Art Center

"Please join us at the Rum River Art Center Open House for home school
students. We will be giving parents and students a chance to check out
our facility and lessons during our open house on Monday November 2nd
10am to 4pm and Wednesday November 4th 10am to 3pm. . Students will have
a chance to participate in a mini lesson."

Event posted on the Homeschool Adventures yahoogroup.

Preschool Adventure: Winter Birds - Westwood Hills Nature Center

Submitted by Nic on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - 12:06pm
Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 10:00am - 11:30am
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Who may participate?: 
<p><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><!--StartFragment--></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">This is a family activity -- for parents and children (including siblings). While this activity will be geared towards the skills and interests of <strong>3 to 6 year olds</strong>, both younger and older children are welcome to join us as well.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 6.0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">COST:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> <br /> $5/child ages 3 and up&nbsp; 
<br /> Free for children under 3 years and parents&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">PLEASE NOTE:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">&nbsp; 
<br /> A participating child is any child ages 3 and up 
<br /> A non-participating child (sibling) is any child under the age of 3 years.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 6.0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Courier;">NAME OF EVENT:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Courier;"> Preschool Adventure: Winter Birds - Westwood Hills Nature Center (Saint Louis Park)</span></p>

Physics Circus at Northrop Auditorium *closed*

Submitted by VStephan on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - 7:38am
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Northrop
Who may participate?: 
For students of all ages.

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>