Weekly Ongoing Activities

Weekly Ongoing Activities

Below you will find a list of the ongoing activities that happen on a regular basis here in the Northland just for homeschoolers. Some activities may not be during the summer so please call ahead in those months! You will find all of the necessary details as well as how frequently the event happens and a link to the business website if applicable. Events range from being completely free or are offered at a reduced rate. If your business or group has something to offer homeschoolers each week, please email us so we can get it added to the list!

Monday

Park Day at the Duluth Heights Community Center
There is plenty of room to run and play! The facility has both an indoor and outdoor play area. In addition, there are indoor bathroom facilities. This is a well attended meet-up. All ages are welcome; parents must stay on-site. Rain or Shine!
Cost: FREE
Where: 33 W Mulberry Street, Duluth, MN
Frequency: Every Monday
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Duluth Heights Community Website


​Tuesday

Cuber Club
Open for all (but geared towards ages 6-15). They meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Cost: FREE
Where: Cloquet Public Library
Frequency: 3nd Tuesday of each month
Times: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Email For More Information


Gym and Swim at the Superior YMCA
Burn some energy at gym and swim! It is unstructured open gym for the whole family and there is also a 0 depth entry indoor pool. You do not need to be a YMCA member to participate! Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must be in the water with their child. Pay by the day or sign up for the whole session and save!
Cost per Family for 7 Week Session: Member = FREE, General Public = $40
Where: YMCA (9 N 21st Street, Superior)
Frequency: Every Tuesday
Times: Gym from 2-2:30 p.m., Swim from 2:30-3:30 p.m.


​Gym and Swim at the Duluth YMCA
They are offering structured gym time and pool time with a new skill taught weekly for students. Classes are grouped into 7 week sessions and registration is opened one week prior to each session.  These are drop-off classes.
Cost: $58 members, $90 non-members
Where: Duluth YMCA (302 W 1st Street, Duluth)
Frequency: Tuesdays in 7 week sessions
Times: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.


​LEGO / Creative Club
Open for all. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to show off your fun creative LEGO creations (or any kind of building creation) and interact with other creative kids!
Cost: FREE
Where: Good Hope Church in Cloquet
Frequency: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Times: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Email Main Contact


​Homeschool Jumping at Planet 3 Extreme Air Park
Must mention the homeschool specials to receive discount - please also bring something along that shows you homeschool (copy of your letter to intent, receipt from curriculum purchase, etc).
Cost: 1 hour flight pass ($7.00), 1.5 hour flight pass ($10.00), 2 hour flight pass ($14.00)
Where: Planet 3 Extreme Air Park Duluth
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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​UPC Athletics: Indoor Soccer
Open for kids 12 and under and sponsored by United Presbyterian Church Athletics. Starts December 5th - all are welcome to play!
Cost: FREE
Where: 229 North 28th Street Easter, Superior
Frequency: Every Tuesday (DONE UNTIL FALL)
Times:
Ages 3-4... 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Ages 5-6... 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Ages 7-8... 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Ages 9-10... 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 11-12... 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
Email Them


Wednesday 

Park Day at the Duluth Heights Community Center
There is plenty of room to run and play! The facility has both an indoor and outdoor play area. In addition, there are indoor bathroom facilities. This is a well attended meet-up. All ages are welcome; parents must stay on-site. Rain or Shine!
Cost: FREE
Where: 33 W Mulberry Street, Duluth, MN
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Duluth Heights Community website


Homeschool Indoor Rock Climbing at Vertical Endeavors
Vertical Endeavors- Duluth offers homeschool discount days for students and families. Indoor rock climbing is a great way to introduce your kids to a unique experience in a controlled, professional environment on the third Wednesday of every month! To speed up the check-in process, please fill out the digital waiver on the Vertical Endeavors website prior to your visit. Waivers for participants under 18 years of age will need parents or legal guardians to sign thier waiver. Parents / spectators will also need completed waivers in order to be in the facility. Call them at 218-279-9980 for more information.
Cost: $12 / person (includes harness) + tax (climbing shoes can be rented for $4 + tax)
Where: Vertical Endeavors (329 S Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN)
Frequency: Third Wednesday of each month
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Vertical Endeavors website


Homeschool Bowling at Incline Station
You can show up with just your family and still enjoy the group rate no matter how many other bowlers attend. It is also a great opportunity for co-ops and clubs to have some fun together!
Cost: $2.75 per game (includes free shoes)
Where: Incline Station (601 West Superior Street, Duluth)
Frequency: First Wednesday of each month
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Incline Station website


​Planetarium Showings at UMD
Offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that show the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages. There are additional showings available at a cost - see their website for details!
Cost: FREE
Where: Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium (1023 University Drive, Duluth)
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
UMD website


Thursday

Homeschool Roller Skating
This longtime homeschool event includes a live DJ, contests, games and prizes. Admission is free for non-skaters. Parents may walk alongside their children to help them skate and strollers are allowed on the rink if pushed by an adult. No outside food may be brought in. There is a snack bar that has fresh popcorn and some arcade games. It is newly remodeled with a large seating area and resurfaced skating rink!
Cost: $6 per skater + skate rental
Where: World of Wheels Skate Center (1218 Oakes Ave, Superior, WI)
Frequency: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
World of Wheels Skate Center website


Homeschool Open Gymnastics at Twin Ports Gymnastics
Cost: $5 per child
Where: Twin Ports Gymnastics (Superior, WI)
When: 1st Thursday of every month
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Twin Ports Gymnastics Website


Homeschool Jumping at Planet 3 Extreme Air Park
Must mention the homeschool specials to receive discount - please also bring something along that shows you homeschool (copy of your letter to intent, receipt from curriculum purchase, etc).
Cost: 1 hour flight pass ($7.00), 1.5 hour flight pass ($10.00), 2 hour flight pass ($14.00)
Where: Planet 3 Extreme Air Park Duluth
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Friday

Outdoor Adventure Group
This group meets regularly to enjoy and explore the lovely nature around us! Dress appropriately for the weather. See the Facebook page for weather updates and cancellations.
Cost: FREE
Where:  Lincoln Park on 2nd Friday; Hartley Nature Center for 4th Friday
Frequency: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month (see details above)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Northland CORE Facebook page

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Weekends

Storytime at Miller Hill Mall
Cost: FREE
Where: Barnes & Noble (1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth)
Frequency: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Storytime Schedule


Kids Build-It Workshops
Fun build projects with kids! See their website for official start times and to register!
Cost: FREE
Where: Home Depot (1101 Mall Drive, Duluth)
Frequency: First Saturday of each month
Times: Morning Hours
Get Project Descriptions & Register