Fall 2025 Homeschool Enrichment

1 Day/Week • 2 Separate Classes

$330.00

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Fall 2025 Homeschool Enrichment at Oak Ridge Nature School

1 Day/Week • Hands-On Learning • Small Group Sessions

Join us this fall for two unique homeschool enrichment classes designed for curious learners who thrive in small group, nature-inspired environments. Each program runs one day per week, from September through November, and is aligned with Minnesota Department of Education K–2 academic standards.

Class Options

Wednesdays: Ancient History Adventures

Ages 6–8 | Wednesdays | 12:30–4:00 PM
Step into the ancient world! Each week, students will explore early civilizations, archaeology, geography, and mythology through hands-on projects, collaborative storytelling, and outdoor discovery. Topics will include Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and early Indigenous cultures around the world.

Skills & Standards Covered:

  • Social Studies (History, Geography, Civics)

  • Language Arts (Listening, Speaking, Comprehension)

  • Inquiry, critical thinking, and cooperative project work

Thursdays: Nature Explorers

Ages 5–7 | Thursdays | 12:30–4:00 PM
A joyful, active nature-based class for young learners! Children will explore seasonal changes, wildlife habitats, environmental observation, and nature journaling through guided hikes, experiments, games, and storytelling.

Skills & Standards Covered:

  • Science (Physical Science, Earth & Space, Life Science)

  • Approaches to Learning (Creativity, Curiosity, Persistence)

  • Physical & Movement Development

  • Emotional regulation, confidence building, and cooperative learning

Program Details

  • Location: Oak Ridge Nature School

  • Dates: 

    • Ancient History: September 3, 2025 - November 19, 2025 (12 sessions)

    • Nature Explorers: September 4, 2025 - November 20, 2025 (11 sessions)

  • Times: Each class meets once a week from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM

  • Tuition: 

    • Ancient History: $330

    • Nature Explorers: $305

  • Enrollment: Space is limited to maintain small group quality

Blackout Dates

Classes will not be held on the following dates:

  • Nature Explorers - 10/16/2025

Requirements & Notes for Families

  • Children must be able to participate in group learning and outdoor play.

  • All children should bring a water bottle, outdoor-appropriate clothing, and a snack.

  • This is a drop-off program; parents do not stay on site during class time.

  • Students will be engaged in both indoor and outdoor activities, regardless of weather (with appropriate shelter and safety considerations).

  • You do not need to be a full-time homeschooler to participate—this is an enrichment program open to all families.

  • Each class can be signed up for individually or select both to join both classes. 

  • If you have never attended our program before, you will receive via email, a link with all of the necessary forms needed on site before your child can attend on their first day.

Children must bring the following: 

  • Afternoon Snack

  • Insulated water bottle

  • Weather appropriate gear

  • All school/learning materials will be provided

In the cases of severe weather, we will reschedule the session by extending the program by an extra week, so children will receive the full 11/12 sessions of participation.

We do not offer make up days for children who do not attend or miss a session.

We do not offer refunds for homeschool enrichment programs.

Upon signing up for this session, you will receive an email with a link containing the required forms we need to have on file for your child to attend. These are a one-time requirement; if your child has ever attended our program in the past, you will not receive these forms. We must have these forms returned to us prior to your child attending their first session. Thank you for your understanding!