First Semester

Fall & Early Winter is a season of gathering, shared purpose, and deeper connection. Our co-op emphasizes community learning and skill-sharing, drawing on the strengths, interests, and knowledge of both children and adults. Through hands-on, interdisciplinary projects rooted in seasonal themes such as harvest, change, and cooperation, children explore science, the creative arts, storytelling, and practical skills. Weekly meet-ups balance structure and flexibility, creating space for collaboration, mentorship across ages, and meaningful relationships as we grow together through the school year.

Please note: Semester One is filling up quickly for Fall 2026.

What the semester looks like…

Program Structure

Weekly meetups allow our families the opportunity to connect with the community. Fall & early winter are such cozy times, and that is reflected in our semester. We focus on lots of crafting, literature, storytelling, and cooking. Like always, we will lean into community by maybe visiting a cottage bakery in the city, talking with a local neighborhood council, etc.

What’s Included

Tuition covers all program materials, from art supplies to our seasonal birthday celebration. A more comprehensive cost breakdown can be found on the ‘Cost’ page. Every child gets a ‘Field Notes’ book at the start of each semester.

Session Dates

We start the first week of Minneapolis Public Schools and end the first week of December, typically.

Age Groups

Our program is designed for kids of all ages. We take into account the ranges of ages in our cohort group and will lean into activities that accommodate everyone. We generally tailor our activities and meet-ups for kiddos in the elementary and middle school age range.

Some of our teachings might include…

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group bike ride adventures
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Visit an orchard
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stem projects with pumpkins, gourds, corn

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fall equinox celebration
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Taking a tour of a local CSA in the city

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Visit to a farmers market
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Childrens Theatre
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The kids organize a Winter Market
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Mindfullness & Yoga
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Practical Outdoor skills
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Group celebration for fall birthdays
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Art projects using scraps
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skillshare session with a small business or person in our community (floral shop, bakery, pizza shop, etc.)

HYgge lessons & encorporating coziness into their own spaces at home

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"My role in Family tasks"
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Baking & Cooking
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Frequently Asked Questions

This semester starts in September and goes through the very beginning of December. We meet weekly on Thursdays.
We try our hardest to stay within the Twin Cities. This is inspired by our push for leaning into our hyper local communities. However, your family DOES NOT have to live within the cities. If you live outside of the cities, you will likely be coming in for 75% of the meetups. Typically, our trips to the suburbs are for things like nature centers or farms!
Please click the red ‘Enroll Now’ button at the top right of the website.