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Saint PaulTour of the studio
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Saint PaulSee and hear what growing up was like for Alexander Ramsey’s grandchildren through stories based on the family’s letters, diaries and photographs and told by expert costumed interpreters.
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MinneapolisOffers tours of the Turnblad Mansion, as well as classes having to do with Swedish history and culture.
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Ham LakeOffers farm tours and activities in the fall.
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MinneapolisA guided tour of the oldest wood frame house existing in Minneapolis.
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St. PaulBring your class or group to ArtScraps for a fun-filled sixty-minutes of art making.
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MinneapolisArtiCulture has established a tradition of offering interactive opportunities that place emphasis on the creative process—the act of making art. We work with you to create a customized, age-appropriate art activity that gives your child an opportunity to learn.
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MinneapolisBehind-the-scenes tour of the flagship store.
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Maple PlainMonthly homeschool classes and group field trip opportunities from Natural History to Outdoor Life Skills and beyond, programs span topics that will appeal to many ages and interests.
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MinneapolisGuided visits include fun hands-on exhibits and historical displays on electricity and magnetism. Everyone will learn what part they play in science by making connections between the artifacts, experiments, scientists and inventors highlighted throughout the museum.
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Saint PaulWeekday matinee performances of the Classic Nutcracker and other programs. Home to the Minnesota Dance Festival. Performances are at The O'Shaughnessy or Fitzgerald Theater.
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MinneapolisOffers General Museum tours, Special Exhibit tours, and Science Labs.
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Saint Paul
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MinneapolisA combination bowling alley, restaurant, and theater.
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AndoverOffers programs in pioneer history; horsemanship. Also offers trail and hay rides; barn tours.
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EdinaCostumed schoolmarm presents a history program and tour, tailored to your group’s ages and needs.
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MinneapolisSurround by prairie and woodlands overlooking the Mississippi River, the Center offers occasional homeschool classes and field trip opportunities on topics such as mammals, birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles, water quality, and the Mississippi River.
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WaconiaLearn about or just have a hands-on experience with quality friendly and gentle llamas.
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HastingsHomeschool environmental education programs are offered throughout the school year for both children ages 5 through 9 years and children ages 10 years and up. Professional staff will also conduct a quality environmental education program specifically for your group. designed for hands-on learning in the outdoors.
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VictoriaHome to Lowry Nature Center, Grimm Farm Historic Site, King Waterbird Sanctuary and Carver Park Campground.
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ChanhassenGroups of 12 or more are entitled to special prices and benefits including backstage tours and onstage acknowledgement prior to the show. Tickets include meal and show.
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MinneapolisBoth individual homeschool families and homeschool groups may purchase school-rate discounted tickets to student matinees. CTC also offers Theatre Arts Training One Day Workshops and 4-Week Intensives for homeschool students.
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Minneapolisimprovisational comedy played as a sport! Two teams of actors compete for the biggest laughs while a referee calls the fouls and gets suggestions from you, the audience. Shows range from 30 to 90 minutes.
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St. PaulEach program uses a variety of sensory aids to enhance the learning experience. All of the programs contain live plants or animals and other fun interactive components.
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St. PaulPlanetarium lessons are presented Monday - Friday. The time can be arranged to meet your schedule. To find out more about the various classes they offer, go to "Lesson Descriptions" on their website.
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St. PaulOffers discounted group tickets for the amusement park
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Marine on St. CroixPrograms for school groups provide a fun and unique language and cultural immersion experience during the academic year for students and their language or social studies teachers.
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Brooklyn ParkOffers nature programs.
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Offers Crime Scene Camps at chosen location.
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OsceolaTour the family-owned organic dairy in the St. Croix valley.
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FarmingtonDakota City Heritage Village is a 1900-era village and museum dedicated to connecting people to the rural past. Offers Hands on History (K-1st grade), One Room School House (2nd - 5th grade) and Village Experience (grades 2 and up) programs.
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WaconiaOffers farm tours in the fall.
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West St PaulOffers nature programs.
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EaganProvides instruction for Kindergarten through 12th grade in a variety of topics and media. Class fees vary depending on class size, age of students, class subject, number of meetings and location. Eagan Art House instructors are trained professionals dedicated to quality art instruction.
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DaytonOffers nature programs.
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EdinaSet up art or pottery classes for kids.
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Brooklyn ParkExplore the sights, sounds and experiences of 1900’s farm life at this beautifully restored ten-acre farm, with a farmhouse, barn, chicken coop, outhouse, outbuildings, windmill, period farm equipment, and farm animals. Group Tours may be scheduled from May 1 through October 15.
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BurnsvilleGroup gymnastics classes for 4 or more students. Students work on flexibility, agility, balance, stability, and a progression of gymnastics skills through a variety of stations, rotations, and unique techniques. Life-long skills augment other sports and increase self-esteem and confidence.
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MinneapolisOffers homeschool classes and field trip opportunities. A spectacular 15-acre garden in Minneapolis with trails meandering through woodlands, wetlands and oak savannas. This natural setting showcases over 500 plant species and 140 migratory birds.
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MinneapolisThe Energy and U program is a free 45-minute, fun, interactive, demonstration-based show put on by the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota. Shows in January and May.
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MontroseOffers farm tours in the fall; hay rides.
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MinneapolisGuided Tours
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Saint PaulA superior educational and multicultural experience. offering students the opportunity to share a sense of dignity in our respective ethnic heritage in a fun and festive atmosphere. Field trip opportunities for groups of 10 or more. Individual tickets also available.
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MinneapolisThe heroic history of firefighting told through displays, videos, photographs and vintage firefighting equipment. Enjoy pumping water, sliding down a fire pole, turning on a fire alarm and taking a ride in a fire engine (weather permitting).
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Saint PaulHome to the live radio program A Prairie Home Companion® with Garrison Keillor as well as Broadway musicals, vaudeville shows, film festivals, and concerts of all sorts.
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MinneapolisOffers glass blowing demos as well as classes.
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MinneapolisExplore the historic building’s rich and colorful history through photographs, newspaper articles, letters, blueprints, film and audio recordings as well as artifacts from the tower’s early years. The open-air observation deck (the only observation site in Minneapolis) offers panoramic views of Minneapolis/St....
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FranconiaFranconia Sculpture Park offers artist-led tours of its rotating collection of over 70 sculptures from April through November.
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MinnetristaIn-depth farm and garden activities with skilled, professional farm educators. Programs may last from 2 hours to all day and may include animal activities, farm crafts, garden and orchard explorations, cooking and much more to highlight your chosen theme.
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ScandiaField trips are available from May to mid October at Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, MN.
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Hands-on geology outreach program. They come to you, so you have to find a location to hold the class.
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Falcon HeightsCostumed interpreters tell the Gibbs Family story from Jane Gibbs early childhood among the Dakotah Indians to the market garden farm of 1900. Tours may focus on Dakotah culture or the pioneer experience.
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EaganOffers open gym periods. Homeschool Adventures volunteer organizers regularly organize classes at Gleason's as well.
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Maple GroveOffers open gym periods.
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BurnsvilleMini Golf, Lazer Tag, Krazy Kars, PlayZone, Batting Cages, and Basketball Court. Offers package deals for groups.
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Apple ValleyThe Great Clips IMAX® Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo offers a wide range of educational movies for class field trips.
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MinneapolisTour the bakery, seeing the bread-making process from start to finish.
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Saint PaulHalf price open swim on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
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MinneapolisWeekday matinees with pre- and post-performance discussion opportunities. Explore stagecraft and storytelling through Classes By Request.
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RosevilleHANC offers year-round environmental education for people of all ages and abilities.
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MinneapolisOffers tours of the historic site.
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HastingsOffers educational programs on dog sledding as well as dog sled rides in the winter.
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MinneapolisOffers a wide variety of printmaking classes.
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Saint PaulVisit Historic Fort Snelling for a unique program on daily life at a 19th century fort.
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St. PaulBoth individual homeschool families and homeschool groups may purchase school-rate discounted tickets to student matinees.
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Maple PlainOffers farm tours in spring, summer and fall.
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HugoHugo Animal Farm, Inc. has been providing schools and other groups, families, and individuals with guided educational farm tours for over 30 years. Beginning with the relaxing drive through the beautiful countryside, visitors experience how it feels to be in the country and on a real Minnesota farm. Spring and...
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BurnsvilleHomeschool classes cover acting, singing, dancing, creative movement, tumbling, puppetry, improv and more. Build self esteem and confidence and enhance social, communication, and problem solving skills. Special needs program introduces children to the world of the Arts. Custom one-day workshops available.
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MinneapolisTours of the theater and puppetry classes.
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MinneapolisNordic Story Hour with Kari Tauring explores stories, songs, and dances about the Nordic people.
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St. Paul
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MinneapolisSteeply discounted school performances open to homeschool groups and individual homeschool families.
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MinneapolisTeaches Kathak dance to every age group and level; conducts outreach programs as residencies; holds workshops and lecture/demonstrations; and tours both nationally and internationally.
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Eden PrairieThis art studio for kids focuses on art creation and art education. Lesson plans, designed by an art education professional, are age appropriate and devised to inspire the individual child.
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MinneapolisOffers cooking classes.
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EaganContaining almost 2,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails and many lakes for year-round outdoor sports, recreation and environmental education.
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MinneapolisHomeschool classes in an imaginative learning environment where children ages 6 to 16 can design and build their creative ideas, mixing art, science and technology. Supervised, but kid directed, Leonardo's Basement projects give enormous discretion and power to children.
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St. PaulHomeschool classes in an imaginative learning environment where children ages 6 to 16 can design and build their creative ideas, mixing art, science and technology. Supervised, but kid directed, Leonardo's Basement projects give enormous discretion and power to children.
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VictoriaOffers nature programs.
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Science workshops. They come to you, so you have to find a location to hold the class.
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BloomingtonLearn about the behind the scenes business, marketing and operations aspects that go into maintaining the nation's largest shopping and entertainment complex. 45 minute presentation customized to meet the needs of your curriculum and age group.
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MinneapolisExplore the history of the Mill City and the ruins of this flour mill with a museum scavenger hunt, multi-media show, brief movie and a hands-on themed activity focusing on either the people, the power or the flour.
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MinneapolisThe City Hall and Courthouse is home to an abundance of local history and urban legend. Discover amazing facts about the building on a tour led by one of our volunteer docents.
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MinneapolisFree guided group tours.
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MinneapolisRiverboat rides from Minneapolis.
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Saint PaulGuided tour of the museum; view aircraft and exhibits.
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MinneapolisOffers workshops on paper making, printing, bookmaking and more.
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Saint PaulIndividual homeschool families can receive the standard group admission rates by joining the Museum's Homeschool Discount Program. Field trips are also available for groups of 20 or more.
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Saint PaulAn interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits.
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ChaskaIn addition to offering homeschool classes, homeschool groups of 12 or more students may pre-register for any of the Arboretum fieldtrips.
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MinneapolisOffers student group rates, student performances, homeschool family workshops, and free family concerts.
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ShakopeeFestival Friday, formerly known as School Day, offers fun and educational experiences for half-priced Student Group Discount Ticket prices.
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St. PaulOffers various guided tours of the State Capitol Building
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MinneapolisStreetcar rides at Como-Harriet and Excelsior.
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Apple ValleyDiscounted admission rates for individual homeschool families plus annual Homeschool Day each fall and field trip opportunities for groups of 12 to 30.
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WayzataSchedule a series of classes, a workshop, or a tour of the art center.
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MinnetristaOffers various types of farm tours in the fall.
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St. Louis Park"Introduction to Taiko" courses are offered throughout the year, according to demand. Maximum class size is 12 students, minimum is 6 students.
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St. PaulOffers store tours as well as classes about natural foods, co-ops and environmental sustainability.
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MinneapolisIn addition to their taiko workshop, Mu also offers a variety of other workshops relating to Asian music and folktales.



