Venture Upward’s purpose is to help families cultivate and embrace a culture of lifelong learning and success. Venture School extends that purpose through weekly on-site, drop-off programs where families and students come together to learn, and most importantly, build community and friendships.
If you have a home-educating K-8 student who would enjoy connecting with peers their age, participating in a day of 4 fun and engaging classes each week, and having the opportunity to learn from a variety of instructors, come try out a day or book a tour!
Please review the details below for each location, and register for your preferred Venture School!
Space is limited—please wait for a confirmation email with the location address, parent handbook, and any additional details.
Registration is required 48 hours prior to trial day to allow for staff to prepare for visiting friends.
If you have any questions before registration, please reach out to the individual site manager listed below or to us at contact@ventureupward.org.
Albert Lea (Bridge Ave. & Hammer Rd.)
Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venture School Site Manager:
Kelley McGinnis - kmcginnis@ventureupward.org
Champlin (Great River Rd. East & East Hayden Lake Rd)
Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Amanda Bellido - abellido@ventureupward.org
Cokato (Oliver Ave SW & 60th St SW)
Mondays from 10:00 am - 2:15 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Abby Barberg - abarberg@ventureupward.org
Farmington (Richard J. Ames Mem Hwy & Flagstaff Ave.)
Thursdays from 10:10 am - 2:30 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Alysa Eldeen - aeldeen@ventureupward.org
St Cloud (W Division Street and Cooper Ave.)
Tuesdays from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Lori Becker - lbecker@ventureupward.org
Princeton (305th Ave NW & Tiger St. SW)
Thursdays from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Jill Voerste - jvoerste@ventureupward.org
Delano (Babcock Blvd and County Line Rd SE)
Thursdays 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Catherine Frisbie - cfrisbie@ventureupward.org
Duluth (1710 E Superior St.)
Thursdays 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Venture School Site Manager - Lacey Parr - lparr@ventureupward.org
