Thursday Homeschool Enrichment Day
Visit to a local Apple Orchard
Thursday Field, Farm, and Forest Enrichment Class
Multi-Age 6 - 12 years
Learning about Manoomin (Wild Rice)
Our multi-age Thursday Enrichment Class is a perfect compliment to our M - W Grades Class. We take our learning out into the community or guest teachers come to us!
This program is also great as a stand alone class for Home School Students in 1st - 6th grade. We may split into 2 classes of younger students and older students depending on the number enrolled and the topic of the day. We will meet from 9 am - 3 pm at local parks, farms, museums or at the Yurts at Apple Blossom depending on the season and topic.
2 Family Thursdays are offered, one at the end of each session. $10/family to attend and enjoy activities at Apple Blossom. Times may vary.
Families with children enrolled in our M - Th program may attend these for free.
Thursday classes meet in 2 sessions
Fall Sept 4 - Dec 11 (14 classes - no class Nov 27) Family Day Thursday December 18 $10/family
Spring Jan 15 - May 14 (17 classes - no class March 14) Family Day Thursday May 22nd $10/family
Sign up for all Thursday classes offered at the discounted rate of $35/class, or drop in to the days that you are interested in for $45/class.
Apple Blossom enrolled students signing up for M - Th will be offered a further discount.
A schedule of topics and locations for Thursdays will be posted monthly.
First Thursday Forest Adventure Class held at Lake Bemidji State Park includes hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing, and mapmaking.
Second Thursday Traditions Class will usually be held at the Yurts at Apple Blossom. This Thursday class follows the seasonal cycles of the year with an emphasis on learning about the seasonal activities of Anishinaabe Culture. Anishinaabe Guests will be invited each season to share. Our Apple Blossom Teachers also use resources written by Native authors to teach. Located next to the Indigenous Environmental Garden, we have opportunities to learn about gardening topics and may be able to take part in cultural learning.
Third and Fourth Thursday Field Work and Community Connection Days held in various local offsite locations or at the yurts. These are field work days or may be a day spent at the Yurts with a deeper dive into a specialty topic that compliments our curriculum. Field trips to local parks, art galleries, museums, local farms, Harmony Coop, and more.
Folk Dancing with Lenore
All Thursday programs include artistic journaling and quiet reflection after lunch and learning social/emotional skills through time for play and exploration. We will combine hands on learning of new skills with recording our learning through discussions and journaling. Pack a small morning snack, a healthy lunch, and a water bottle, and make sure kids are dressed for the weather and ready to get messy!
*Children must be able to be safe with their bodies and words, and be able to follow teacher directions in order to attend.
*Indigenous Scholarship available while funds last
If you plan to enroll in M - Th at Apple Blossom, you do not need to sign up separately for Thursday classes. Go to the Grades Page to begin the enrollment process.
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