Venture School
We often hear that Venture School is a student’s favorite part of Venture Upward!
This weekly onsite, drop-off program allows kids to learn together with other Venture students. Experienced and enthusiastic instructors engage students in four interactive extracurricular classes each week. Topics can include anything from locally-significant traditions, messy science experiments, art, cooking, music, Spanish, money management, geography, and more.
Currently, Venture School locations are planned in the following areas:
- Albert Lea
- Cokato
- Farmington
- Champlin
- Duluth
- Delano
- Oak Park
*Other locations are still being considered.
Community Service:
Helping students learn to improve and support their own communities is an important part of our program. Venture School staff help students coordinate service opportunities for your entire family throughout the year. A minimum of two service opportunities will be organized each school year.
Please note that this portion of our program is not affiliated with either of our MN partner schools and is open to all Minnesota K-8 students; please email us at contact@ventureupward.org to find out how your family can join us at Venture School!
Who Can Attend Venture School?
Venture School is designed for families who believe in educational excellence and want to be part of a vibrant, supportive learning community. Our one-day enrichment program brings students together for engaging, hands-on learning experiences while building lasting friendships and meaningful connections with other families who share our values.
Venture School is open to:
- Students enrolled through Venture Upward partner schools (VIBE & POM).
- Minnesota families who are legally homeschooling under Minnesota law.
We are proud to welcome independent homeschool families who choose not to participate in a publicly funded educational program for reasons of personal conviction. Many of these families share our educational philosophy, believe deeply in Venture Upward’s mission, and value being part of the community we’re building. We are honored to provide a place where they can remain connected to our mission, our values, and our families.
To preserve the unique purpose and community of Venture School, students enrolled in other publicly funded educational programs are not eligible to participate.