UPCOMING EVENTS
Free Informational Event
Come as our friends and family and experience a day of connection, play, and outdoor fun.
Invite your friends!
Date & Time:
Tuesday, May 5 · 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Location:
Let N Go Ranch
3997 Meadowview Dr.
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(RSVP to receive the gate code.)
Host:
Rebecca Noble (rnoble@ventureupward.org) | 480-628-7262
Venture School Trial Day
Join us for a FREE Venture School trial day of extracurricular classes for home-educating students grades K-8. Open rsvp to find a location near you!
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Free Bowling Informational Event!
Date: Monday, April 20th
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Sunset Bowling Center
202 W Sunset Ave
Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83815
Hosts:
Christine Kimball will be your host! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to her at ckimball@ventureupward.org or 360-949-3801.
Venture School Trial Day
Join us for a FREE Venture School trial day of extracurricular classes for home-educating students grades K-8. Open rsvp to find a location near you!
Playground Meet-Up & Info Session
Interested in learning how Venture Upward supports home-educating families in Idaho? Bring the kids to play while parents and guardians connect with staff and learn more about our programs. Bring your questions—we’re here to help!
We are excited to offer premium curriculum, fun field trips, engaging community events, educational funding, optional weekly in-person extracurricular classes, and more.
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Bluegrass Park
6071 N Courcelles Pkwy
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Note: Meet at the southeast entrance to the playground.
Host: Melissa Harter
mharter@ventureupward.org or 208-504-8247
Venture Google Meet
Join Us to Learn More!
Date and Time: Every Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Host: Abby Barberg | abarberg@ventureupward.org
Virtual Information Session
Learn more about how Venture Upward supports K–12 students across Minnesota through curriculum, community, and flexible learning options… and so much more!
Date: Tuesday, May 26
Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
Location:
Virtual Google Meet
Meeting Link: meet.google.com/tsq-vtis-pqx
Host: Jill Voerste | jvoerste@ventureupward.org or 763-482-9006
RSVP: https://forms.gle/MqkPzm4V78Z38VY26
Maple Maze Meetup!
Come connect, explore, and learn more about Venture Upward while enjoying a fun outdoor maze experience with other families!
Date: Friday, May 8
Time: 1:00 PM
Location:
Maple Maze
12951 Weaver Lake Rd.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Host: Jill Voerste | jvoerste@ventureupward.org or 763-482-9006
RSVP: https://forms.gle/3RCGNCrxuRJTJkBS9
Park Meet-Up at Graham’s Park
Join us for a relaxed afternoon at the park while learning more about Venture Upward and connecting with other families.
Date: Monday, May 18
Time: 1:00 PM
Location:
Graham’s Park
26655 120th St NW
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Note: We will meet at the pavilion near the parking lot.
Host: Jill Voerste | jvoerste@ventureupward.org or 763-482-9006
RSVP: https://forms.gle/mDn37p8sT4Lb3CvSA
Children’s Museum Meetup!
Enjoy a fun and interactive experience at the museum while learning more about Venture Upward.
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 12:00 PM
Location:
Great River Children’s Museum
110 8th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Note: There is a paid parking lot. We will meet in the front lobby.
Host: Jill Voerste | jvoerste@ventureupward.org or 763-482-9006
RSVP: https://forms.gle/9JmaPzgJ5DgDa4F9A
Coffee & Conversation
Join us for coffee (on us!) and learn all about the VIBE Online and Princeton Online MN programs supported by Venture Upward.
Date: Monday, June 1
Time: 10:00 AM
Location:
Ember Coffee
450 Jefferson Blvd.
Big Lake, MN 55309
Host: Jill Voerste | jvoerste@ventureupward.org or 763-482-9006
RSVP: https://forms.gle/KxRTBewXKS5nvXRh7
End-of-Year Celebration: Root Beer Floats!
Celebrate the end of the school year with root beer floats and community connection!
Date: Friday, June 5
Time: 1:00 PM
Location:
Woodland Trails Park
20135 Elk Lake Road
Elk River, MN 55330
Host: Jill Voerste | jvoerste@ventureupward.org or 763-482-9006
RSVP: https://forms.gle/b1igXSfXWgJEBo1W6
Albert Lea Venture School Trial & Field Day
Curious about Venture Upward or our weekly Venture School in Albert Lea? Join us for a FREE trial, family field day, or both! Get a firsthand look at what our program offers home-educating families. Venture School runs from 9:30 AM to noon, followed by a fun-filled field day with games, snacks, and prizes. Come for one, or stay for both!
Date: Wednesday, May 13
Time: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM
Location:
2016 Bridge Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Host: Kelley McGinnis
kmcginnis@ventureupward.org or 612-990-9305
Virtual and In-Person Events
Attend an Open House near you! We have free play-and-learn in-person and virtual events for your convenience.
Indoor Playgrounds • Mini Golf • Trampoline Parks Cave of the Mounds • Skate Park • and More!
Date and Time: May 4th-13th
Host: Abby Barberg | abarberg@ventureupward.org
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
As always, please feel free to reach out to us at contact@ventureupward.org anytime!