Homeschool Programs in Three Rivers Parks October 2012

Homeschool: Using a Compass

Monday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.- noon, at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Brooklyn Center. Make a compass out of household items, and complete a compass course. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #416923-02. This program is for ages 6-16.

Homeschool: Using a GPS

Monday, Oct. 8, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at Kroening Interpretive Center, in North Mississippi Regional Park, Brooklyn Center. Learn how to follow a pre-marked course, create your own course for others to follow, and participate in geocaching. Cost is $5 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #416923-03. This program is for ages 6-16.

Homeschool Art Adventures: Harvesting the Arts

Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17 and 24, from 9:30 -11:30 a.m., at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony. Sow your creative seeds and explore nature’s bounty using natural materials to sample the arts. Cost is $25 for the series and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437823-14. This program is for ages 5-10.

Homeschool: Archery

Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon, at the archery range in Elm Creek Park Reserve, Dayton. Learn about compound bows, range safety, and proper National Archery in the Schools (NASP) shooting techniques. All equipment is provided. Cost is $7 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #421923-00. This program is for ages  8-17.

Homeschool Farm Quest - Fall

Friday, Oct. 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Learn how the farmers care for the animals and gardens throughout the year. Each month, care for the animals and cook with farm produce in the Education Center. This program is designed for the skills and interests of children ages 7-11 (first through fifth grades). This is a drop-off class; parents are welcome to stay but may be asked to assist the Farm Educator during the program. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by Oct. 10. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437423-07. This program is for ages 7-11.

Homeschool Farm Discovery - Fall

Friday, Oct. 12, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Learn how the farmers care for the animals and gardens throughout the year. Each month we will care for the animals and cook with farm produce in the education center. This program is designed for the skills and interests of children ages 2 to 4 (toddlers and preschoolers). All children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult who attends at no charge. Parents may be asked to assist the Farm Educator during the program. Cost is $10 and reservations are required by October 10. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437423-01. This program is for ages 2-4.

Information provided by Three Rivers Parks.