Mankato and the surrounding area is blessed with a vibrant home-educating community!
For those new to our area, or new to home schooling, check out some of our resources!
General Homeschooling/Legal Resources:
- Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE)
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
Community Education/Recreation:
- Mankato Community Ed, including chess, drama, art, swimming, and sports options
- Mankato Family YMCA
- Connecting Kids/United Way (Scholarships for activities)
Homeschool Support Groups:
- Homeschool Overview Meetings in Summer: Contact Heather Wilson
- Homeschooling by Faith Monthly Meetings: Contact Jessica Kramasz
Homeschool Co-ops:
- Mankato Homeschool Connection
- Pope St. John Paul ll Homeschool Enrichment Program: Contact Lisa Schwamberger at mamaschwam at aol dot com
Professional Educational Support Teams:
- Classical Conversations (Multiple Communities)
- Venture Upward/MN School District Partnership: Contact Marie MacPherson at mmacphersonguide at ventureupward dot org
Faith/Character-Building Organizations:
Other Opportunities/Clubs
- Bethany Lutheran College Phy Ed and Art Classes
- Mankato State University Phy Ed Classes: Contact Ben Schwamberger at ben dot schwamberger at mnsu dot edu
- Southern Minnesota Martial Arts (Day classes; Homeschool discount)
- Southern Minnesota Speech and Debate: Contact Marie MacPherson at mmacpher at blc dot edu
- Norseland Youth Choir (Grades 3 and up): Contact norselandlutheranparish at gmail dot com
