*Note: each homeschool program will require a minimum number of participants.  If minimum number is not reached, the homeschool session will be canceled, and full refunds will be processed. 

Please contact Gathering.Pines@ymcamn.org for more information

Homeschool Equine Learning (7 Weeks)

Grade: 1-6 (Age 6-13) 

Cost: $425/student

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Session Options: 

  • Fall: Mondays 10/02/23-11/13/23 
  • Spring: Mondays 3/25/24-5/06/24

Times: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Equine Learning is a great homeschool opportunity for students to have fun and learn at the Barn! Sessions will be filled with activities exploring horse care, horse anatomy, groundwork and of course horseback riding! 

This is a drop off program.  All participants must be registered for this program to participate. 

Packing List:

  • Appropriate clothing for weather
  • Long pants
  • Boots with heel
  • Water bottle, lunch & snacks

Register

Adventure Based Physical Education (7 Weeks)

Grade: 1-6 (Age 5-12)

Cost: $315/student

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Session Options: 

  • Fall: Wednesdays 9/20/23 -11/08/23
  • Spring: Wednesdays 4/10/24 -5/22/24

Physical Education at Gathering Pines is a great way for homeschool students to spend time with friends, be active and try lifelong recreational activities that support healthy and active lifestyles. Recreational activities will include field games / sports, snow shoeing, tubing and other fun winter activities. This is a drop off program. All participants must be registered for this program to participate. 

This is a drop off program.  All participants must be registered for this program to participate. 

Packing List:

  • Appropriate clothing for weather
  • Footwear for running & hiking.
  • Water bottle, lunch & snacks

Register

Winter Adventure Based Physical Education (1 Day)

Grade: 1-6 (Age 5-12)

Cost: $45/student

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Session Options: 

  • January: 1/17/24
  • February: 2/21/24

Physical Education at Gathering Pines is a great way for homeschool students to spend time with friends, be active and try lifelong recreational activities that support healthy and active lifestyles. Recreational activities will include field games / sports, snow shoeing, tubing and other fun winter activities. This is a drop off program. All participants must be registered for this program to participate. 

This is a drop off program.  All participants must be registered for this program to participate. 

Packing List:

  • Appropriate clothing for weather
  • Footwear for running & hiking.
  • Water bottle, lunch & snacks

Register

Homeschool: Farm & Garden (1 Day)

Grade: 1-6 (Age 5-12)

Cost: $45/student

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Session Options: 

Fall 2023: 

  • Monday 9/4/23
  • Monday 9/11/23
  • Monday 9/18/23
  • Monday 9/25/23

Spring 2024:

  • Monday 4/29/24
  • Monday 5/6/24
  • Monday 5/13/24
  • Monday 5/20/24

Come spend the day on the Farm at YMCA Gathering Pines! This is a four-part cumulative ag ed series which happens both in the fall and spring. This progressive series teaches homeschool students’ info that builds with each session—providing a wholistic agriculture education that changes with the season. 

Students will have the opportunity to explore the caterpillar tunnel, wander through the educational gardens, and work with egg-laying hens. Learning through the hands-on study session, and experiencing real work on the farm, students will make meaningful connections between the food they eat and the land where it grows. Making these connections will help develop these young leaders into responsible stewards of the land. 

Packing List: 

  • Appropriate clothing for weather
  • Shoes
  • Water bottle, lunch & snacks

Register

Customized programs

Don’t see what you’re looking for? We can tailor a program to your needs and goals. Prices and scheduling depend on programming requests. Please review our Outdoor Learning Program for details.