This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY.
Join us for a relaxing family-style picnic at Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park.
The spring-fed waters of the 74-acre Shepherd Lake offer excellent recreational opportunities, as well as providing a stunning backdrop for picnics and a barbecue. The area also offers a playground, boating, fishing and access to a network of trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking and other activities.
BYO food, drinks, gear, games, sunblock, bug spray, and trash bags to take your trash with you.
NOTE: THERE IS NO SWIMMING ALLOWED IN THE LAKE
Day: Monday, May 18
Time: 10:30AM-2:30PM
Location: Shepherd Lake Recreation Area, Ringwood State Park, Ringwood, NJ, 07456
Price: FREE
Online registration must be submitted in advance through the website so that we know how many people to expect in our group.
Extended family members are welcome.
NOTE: There are no drop-offs for this event. Parents/Family members must accompany and attend to their own children at all times during this event.
Registration deadline is Saturday, May 16th at 12PM, inshaAllah.
Thank you for taking interest in our 6th Annual Homeschool Market Day.
This event was created to encourage entrepreneurial spirit among our homeschooled children and teens.
Day: Friday, May 8 (rain date May 15)
Time: 12pm-5pm (all vendors must arrive at 11am for setup)
Location: ICPC Paterson
Any child or teen who is not a member of our co-op may participate in our Market Day as a vendor (to sell their goods or services) by registering and purchasing a vendor space.
To register as a vendor, please complete the following steps.
Step 1: Pay for your Vendor Space below.
Step 2: Click here to Complete our Vendor Registration Form.
Any registration we receive without immediate payment will be deleted.
Note: All vendors must bring their own tables, supplies, tools, cords, and change and be prepared to setup and sell entirely OUTDOORS.
Deadline to register as a vendor is Friday, May 1 at 5PM.
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES OF OUR CO-OP
NOTE: Item quantity is per child participating, aged 2 +.
Day: Monday, April 6
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Price: $26 per child participating (includes taxes and online processing fees)
Get ready to fly, jump, and spin with us at NinjaKidz, New Jersey. With attractions for kids young and old, this trip is sure to be an active, action packed afternoon with obstacle courses, bounce basketball, trampolines, and more!
Adults and children 1 year old and under are free!
The price includes NinjaKidz grip socks!
All participants must complete their family waivers before attending. Please complete your waivers here:
https://waiver.roller.app/NinjaKidzAmericanDreamMall/home
Online registration with payments must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 1 by 5PM.
Please make sure to match the quantity to the total number of children participating in your group, aged 2+.
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED MEMBERS OF OUR CO-OP FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY.
NOTE: Item quantity is per person
Day: Tuesday, February 24
Time: Iftar Time
Price: $12/ person
Location: ICPC Paterson
Join us to break fast inside the masjid and enjoy an evening of Ramadan suhba with our Muslim homeschooling community.
Online registration must be submitted no later than Friday, February 20 so we can have an accurate headcount. Please make sure to list any food allergies on the registration form.
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES OF OUR CO-OP
NOTE: Item quantity is per person attending, aged 3+ (including adults)
Day: Monday, January 26
Time: 1:00PM -3:00PM
Price: $34 per person participating (includes online processing fees)
Bundle up for an afternoon of winter fun at American Dream’s BIG SNOW where we will enjoy hours of snow tubing and play in the nation’s only indoor snow dome!
The Snow Play area will be open for ages 3-10.
Snow Tubing will be open for ages 3-99!
The price includes snow gear but it is BYO shoes and gloves!
All participants for snow tubing and snow play must pay the full price listed in advance.
If adults or children prefer to spectate from the side lines and not participate, the fee is $10 and can be paid direct to the venue upon arrival.
Online registration with payments must be submitted no later than Monday, January 19, 2026 by 5PM.
After registration is complete, participants must sign their waivers and retrieve their digital tickets from the venue using the code sent in the trip email.
Please make sure to match the quantity to the total number of people in your group aged 3+.
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED MEMBERS OF OUR CO-OP AND THEIR FRIENDS + FAMILY.
NOTE: Item quantity is per person attending, aged 2+ (including adults)
Day: Monday, December 1
Time: 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Price: $16 per person (includes online processing fees)
Get ready to lace up, laugh, and glide your way through an active afternoon with co-op friends and family at Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center in Newark, NJ.
Whether your child is a confident skater or they’re wobbling along the wall for the first time ever, this trip is designed for whole family fun.
Our group will enjoy two full hours of skate time with a light lunch (slice of pizza and a drink). All participants aged 2-99 are allowed to skate! 4-wheel skate rental is included in the price! BYO inlines if you have them. Children under 2 years old enter free but cannot skate.
Online registration with payments must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November, 2026 by 10PM. Drop-in participation is not allowed.
Please make sure to match the quantity to the total number of people in your group aged 2+.
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENTLY ENROLLED CO-OP FAMILIES ONLY.
Join us while we explore the beautiful bond between art and nature at the Storm King Art Center in New York.
Our trip will include a family-style tour of the 500-acre outdoors museum where children can discover a variety of sculptures and interactive exhibits under the open sky.
Children can bring along their personal cameras and/or journals with pencils to try their hand at sketching the exhibits and landscape.
When : Monday, October 20, 2025, 11am-2:30pm
Where: Storm King Art Center, 1 Museum Road, New Windsor, NY
Cost: $20 per adult; $5 per child aged 5-17; Children 4 and under are free. (paid through either Zelle or Venmo)
Notes:
Save for a major weather event, this will be a rain or shine trip. Please make sure that you and your children are dressed for the day’s weather.
This is an all outdoors, walking museum tour. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Babies and/or very young children who cannot walk long distances should either be carried or brought in strollers.
Only exhibits labeled for touching can be touched. All other exhibits/sculptures are view-only. Please ensure your children are not touching, climbing, or playing on the sculptures unless the exhibit explicity invites them to do so.
All attendees should pack a lunch and water that can be easily carried and eaten during our group lunch time at the picnic area.
Arrival of all registered attendees is required in order to begin our scheduled tour. Please arrive on time so that our group is not delayed and does not lose our scheduled time slot.
To join us, enter the quantity of total members in your party below and then pay at the link provided in our registration form. Payments may be sent through either Zelle or Venmo.
ALL REGISTRATIONS AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH at 6PM.
We can't wait to see you on the trip. 😊
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY. You must be enrolled for the 2024-2025 co-op year in order to attend in this program.
Our cooperative year is coming to its end. Celebrate our journey together and all that we accomplished along the way during our End of Year Ceremony.
What: Ceremony for All Mentees, High School Graduation, Projects Display, a Catered Dinner, and Block Party!
When: Wednesday, June 4, 2:30PM - 6:30PM
Where: ICPC Paterson
Price: $15/ person attending
Note on Guests: Due to limited space, we will have a cap on attendance for this event. Registration is open only for enrolled children, their immediate family members (parents and siblings) and a maximum of 2 additional guests per family. Please make sure the quantity ordered matches the total number of people in your party.
Children who are graduating from our High School class are allowed to invite additional family members.
Note on Classes: There will be no regular classes held on this day. Drop-offs are not allowed for this event. Family members must accompany and attend to their own children at all times.
To help us have an accurate headcount for the food, please register by Friday, May 30 at 6PM, inshaAllah.
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED MEMBERS OF OUR CO-OP ONLY.
You must be enrolled for the 2024-2025 homeschool year in order to participate in this program.
NOTE: Item quantity is per child.
Day: Thursday, May 22
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Price: $21 per child (includes online processing fee)
Join us for an active afternoon of cooperative team building and skills challenges at the New Milford YMCA!
Team Makers NJ is taking over our group to lead them through group activities that encourage problem solving, cooperation, and leadership.
Children will be split into groups upon arrival to rotate through age appropriate and engaging games in the areas of Science, Engineering, Team Challenges, and Skills Building.
Please pack your own lunch, snack, and water bottle for each child.
Online registration with payments must be submitted no later than Sunday, May 18, 2025. Please make sure to match the quantity per child.
This event is for CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES ONLY. You must be enrolled for the 2025-2026 co-op year in order to attend in this program.
Our cooperative year is coming to its end. Celebrate our journey together and all that we accomplished along the way during our End of Year Ceremony.
What: Ceremony for All Mentees, Projects Display, a Catered Lunch, and a Block Party!
When: Thursday, June 4, 10AM-2PM
Where: ICPC Paterson
Price: $15/ person attending
Note on Guests: Due to limited space, we will have a cap on attendance for this event. Registration is open only for enrolled children, their immediate family members (parents and siblings) and a maximum of 2 additional guests per family. Please make sure the quantity ordered matches the total number of people in your party.
Note on Classes: There will be no regular classes held on this day. Drop-offs are not allowed for this event. Family members must accompany and attend to their own children at all times.
To help us have an accurate headcount for the food, please register by Sunday, May 31 at 6PM, inshaAllah.