Sites Offering Homeschool Classes and/or Events

A listing of locations that offer daytime, weekday classes for which individual homeschool families may register. Please consult the Calendar for a complete list of upcoming classes and events. For locations that work with homeschool groups to schedule events, classes and field trips, please see Field Trip Ideas.
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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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Saint PaulA place where expeditions begin, Base Camp introduces young people to the type of activities that are core elements of Scouting right in the heart of the metro area. Young people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the adventures of Scouting's learning-by-doing approach to non-formal education.
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BlaineHomeschool bowling programs offers instruction and lots of fun. Daytime discounts on both bowling and Lazer Tag.
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LakevilleThe homeschool bowling league will meet every Wed at 1pm and bowls 3 games. There is a coach for instruction. Parent bowling session bowls alongside the students. The parents will be on a separate set of lanes but will be able to compete and still have fun mingling and team building with the other adults.
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BurnsvilleEarly Bird discounted lift tickets weekday mornings from 10am to 1pm (excluding holidays). Also monthly Homeschool Ski and Snowboard Days as well as individual lessons.
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AndoverOffers programs in pioneer history; horsemanship. Also offers trail and hay rides; barn tours.
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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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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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MinneapolisHomeschool groups and individual homeschool families 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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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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Brooklyn ParkOffers nature programs.
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West St PaulOffers nature programs.
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PlymouthThe 230-acre park offers occasional homeschool classes and features recreational opportunities including biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The park is also home to the popular Eagle Lake Youth Golf Center.
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DaytonOffers nature programs.
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MinneapolisOffers nature programs. Homeschool classes. Field trip opportunities.
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Maple GroveHomeschool classes and outdoor recreation in a wooded lakeside setting where water enthusiasts may enjoy swimming, boating or ice fishing.
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PlymouthOffers seasonal homeschool classes in a variety of adventure-based activities including downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, orienteering, geocaching, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, archery, survival skills, golfing, team building and more. Home to the Outdoor Recreation School...
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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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Saint PaulVisit Historic Fort Snelling for a unique program on daily life at a 19th century fort.
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BloomingtonMonthly homeschool ski and snowboard days.
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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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MinneapolisNordic Story Hour with Kari Tauring explores stories, songs, and dances about the Nordic people.
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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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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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Minneapolis
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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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Bloomington
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BurnsvilleThe Homeschool Gym and Swim Program at the Minnesota Valley YMCA in Burnsville is an excellent opportunity for homeschool students to fulfill their physical education requirements in a fun, safe, low-cost setting. The program is designed to develop teamwork, peer interaction, motor skills, coordination, self-...
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Apple ValleyAnnual Homeschool Day each fall, field trip opportunities for groups of 12 to 30, and discounted admission rates for individual families.
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Mounds ViewOffers a homeschool gym program.
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St. PaulFree homeschool open gym periods and half-price open swim time. Low cost rental space also available.
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Buffalo
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MinneapolisPhysics is fun! If that sounds like an oxymoron to you, then come see The Physics Circus, a very successful and entertaining program developed to make science exciting and fun for students of all ages. Don't be surprised when you see how much physics you learn. Shows held annually during U of MN Winter Break.
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Ham LakeOpen play time on third Tuesday of every month.
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BloomingtonOffers nature programs; located in Hyland Lake Park Reserve.
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MinnetonkaHomeschool Swim and Gym
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Prior LakeHomeschool Swim and Gym
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St. FrancisRoselawn Stables Day Camp for homeschoolers, as well as horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides.
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AnokaArt classes include drawing, painting, watercolor, clay pottery/sculpture, art journal, and mixed media. The perfect place for kids to explore their creativity.
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St. PaulOngoing homeschool martial arts classes build a progressive pathway to a total martial arts experience while exploring both the ancient and modern forms in Shaolin Kenpo Karate in a holistic, upbeat approach that is ideal for energetic kids. Focus is on precision, speed and control in developing martial artists.
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DelanoHorseback riding lessons and camps
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St. PaulEducator Club provides homeschool families substantial savings on a Household Membership. Groups of 15 or more receive discounts on admission and Omnitheater shows. Homeschool classes include In-depth multi-week classes and monthly hands-on, interdisciplinary activities with the Homeschool Science Club.
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BloomingtonOffers tours and classes.
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St. AnthonyOffers art-based nature classes year round. Will set up classes for individual groups as well.
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EdinaHomeschool Swim and Gym.
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Saint Louis ParkOffer homeschool ice skating classes and daytime-weekday public open skating. Features an outdoor aquatic park, two indoor ice arenas, and meeting and banquet facilities.
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MinneapolisStudio Seven offers hands on experience with a variety of mediums; drawing, painting, mask making, clay work, and print making with instruction given by an experienced working artist in a studio environment.
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MinneapolisTapestry Folkdance Center creates opportunities for participation in the joys of dance and music from around the world.
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Eden PrairieHomeschool ballet classes
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Saint PaulThe Conservatory is a music education center offering a wide range of musical instruction for all ages, in both individual and group settings. The Conservatory's Coffee Concert Series is a free lunchtime musical performance series presented on the first Wednesday of each month from November through May.
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BloomingtonFind out how things work in this hands-on, minds-on museum as you explore optics and images, simple machines, structures, animation and more.
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A park system in the west suburban metro area with almost 27,000 acres of park reserves, regional parks, regional trails, and special-use facilities offering homeschool classes and field trip opportunities.
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MinneapolisMonthly Homeschool Days. Indoor rock climbing introduces your children to a unique experience in a controlled, professional environment while promoting mental and physical health, improving self-esteem and self-confidence, encouraging teamwork and leadership, and developing problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
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Saint PaulMonthly Homeschool Days. Indoor rock climbing introduces your children to a unique experience in a controlled, professional environment while promoting mental and physical health, improving self-esteem and self-confidence, encouraging teamwork and leadership, and developing problem-solving and goal-setting skills.
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Lino LakesMonthly homeschool classes on the third Thursday of each month at 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm for grades 1-2, 3-5 and 6–12. | Field Trips for small groups on forestry, nature study, pond study, photography and much more including programs to fulfill a scouting badge, 4-H project requirement, etc.
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WelchHomeschool Ski Days
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EaganFriends of the Wescott Library provide a monthly series of free Homeschool Science programs
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Saint Louis ParkMonthly classes designed for a variety of ages and learning styles are offered throughout the year for children to learn and develop skills in natural science and outdoor recreation. Or schedule a program for your homeschool group or coop.
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Taylor Falls
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RichfieldProfessionally-trained naturalists lead programs year-round for children and adults of all abilities (ages 4 and up).



