PROGRAM MINNESOTA’S BEST ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS & YOUTH GROUPS…
! Tuesday, August 5th, 2014
Champions Hall, Eden Prairie • 8am-3pm
• Explore Field Trips • Assemblies & Performers • Fundraisers • Performance Showcase Stage and Demonstrations • 75+ Exhibitor Drawings
125+ EXHIBITORS, 20+ DEMONSTRATIONS, 25+ PERFORMANCES, 2 WORKSHOPS, & 75+ DRAWINGS for FREE Field Trips & More!
EXPO SCHEDULE 8 am EXPO DOORS OPEN • WELCOME!
Register at the EXPO Check-In Table, then start your day! You’re invited to take FREE TOURS of Champions Hall and/or AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center.
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PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE STAGE BEGINS!
Observe a variety of educational performers all day - See Schedule on Pg 4.
11:15 NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE DEMONSTRATION
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Go to the Tipi in the center of the Exhibit Hall - Seating available for tired feet!
MORNING WORKSHOP (1 hour presentation - audience participation) • TOOLS FOR TEACHING by Brian Richards, Educational Speaker
EXHIBIT DRAWINGS
Sign up at the exhibits for 75+ valuable drawing giveaways! Each exhibitor is managing their own drawings and giveaways.
SWEEPSTAKES • Did you win?
The EXPO Whiteboard at the Host Table will list Sweepstakes winners. If you have won, go immediately to the exhibiting provider to claim your prize! All winners must each be in attendance at the EXPO.
!CHINOOK BOOK MOBILE PACK WINNERS Check with our EXPO Hosts to see if you won a $30 Chinook Book Mobile Pack! All winners must each be in attendance at the EXPO.
!$5 ARCADE CARD WINNERS
AirMaxx Trampoline Park is open all day (redeem your $5 Arcade Card) and is in the west end of the Champions Hall complex. Tours of AIRMAXX and/or CHAMPIONS HALL are available during the EXPO for planners & attendees. Sign up for a tour at their exhibit spaces. At the EXPO, the Queen Mother takes a “selfie” as the rest of the royals jump in for a surprise “EXPO photobomb”.
Using Magic, capture & maintain the focus of your students. Discover Magical Imprint Techniques, activities to connect with students & Magical Lesson Enhancers. Teachers of all disciplines will be helped in a number of ways & what you learn here will make an obvious impact on your students. CEU Certificates available at the EXPO Host Table after workshop
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1 - 2 AFTERNOON WORKSHOP (1 hour panel - audience participation)
CAN YOU DO BETTER?
• GRANT RESOURCES PRESENTATION Unique approaches for funding of standards-based school field trips & inschool presenters, performers, residencies. Discussion includes use of Legacy Grants. Additional topics include bus grants & transportation scholarships. • Katie McKee, School Programs Manager, MN Historical Society • Dana Nelson, Executive Director, GiveMN.org • Randy Exsted, Brex Fundraising / Schwan’s Online Fundraising CEU Certificates available at the EXPO Check-In Table
2:15 NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE DEMONSTRATION
!3 pm !
Go to the Tipi in the center of the Exhibit Hall - Seating available for tired feet!
CONCLUSION of the 2014 MN Field Trip EXPO Thank you so much for coming! More importantly, the kids who will benefit thank you!
After the EXPO your best resource is
www.mnfieldtriplibrary.org
EXPO Sponsors include:
After the EXPO, scan this to see who won these prizes, or go directly to our website: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org
YOU COULD BE A WINNER IN THE 2014 EXPO’s
“SELFIE CHALLENGE” Upload your 2014 MN Field Trip EXPO selfies when you visit any or all exhibits. Then you (and your class, school, church, scout group or youth group) get to vote on our Facebook fan page for the WINNER of a Free Magic Show for your school or group, thanks to Brian Richards (value: $400). The more photos you upload, the greater your chances for winning! Photobombs & fun encouraged!
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Here’s what you do. Take selfies at any or all exhibits at the EXPO (the MORE the MERRIER!) and Tweet them at us while you’re here on August 5th. Then from August 7 to September 30 you can vote, vote and vote some more on our Facebook fan page. Get as many people to vote as you can - even your entire school, organization or church! We’ll announce the winner in our monthly Field Trip ALERTS on Tuesday, October 7th. Post @mnfieldtrips
EXHIBITORS by Category Field Trip Destinations NE Minnesota • • • • •
Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark, Duluth International Wolf Center, Ely Visit Duluth, Duluth Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, Finland
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NW Minnesota
• Character Challenge Course, Park Rapids
Central Minnesota
• AirMaxx Trampoline Park, St Cloud • Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley, Little Falls • Sauk Centre Area Tourism & Attractions, Sauk Centre
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SW Minnesota • • • • • •
Big Island Rendezvous & Festival, Albert Lea Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota, Mankato Farmamerica, Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center, Waseca Historical Experiences with Arn Kind, Mankato Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers/Culture Camp, Pipestone Worthington Area Tourism & Attractions, Worthington
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SE Minnesota • • • • • • • • • • •
Cal Fremling Floating Environmental Center, Winona Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Lanesboro Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions, Faribault Great River Shakespeare Festival, Winona Minnesota Chldren’s Museum, Rochester Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona National Eagle Center, Wabasha Niagara Cave, Harmony Owatonna Area Tourism & Attractions, Owatonna Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo), Owatonna Visit Winona, Winona
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Twin Cities Metro • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center, Eden Prairie American Workshop, Burnsville Ames Center, Burnsville Base Camp • Northern Star Council BSA, Saint Paul Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis Big Thrill Factory, Minnetonka Brickmania Education, Minneapolis Brunswick Zone, Lakeville, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Eden Prairie Buca di Beppo, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Mpls, St Paul Champions Hall, Eden Prairie Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen Color Me Mine, Maple Grove Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts, Minneapolis Eko Backen Snowtubing & Summer Fun, Scandia Feed My Starving Children, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Chanhassen Foshay Museum & Observation Deck, Minneapolis Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the MN Zoo, Apple Valley Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State & Pantages Theatres, Mpls History Theatre, Saint Paul In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Center, Burnsville, Maple Grove In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre, Minneapolis Kidcreate Studio, Eden Prairie, Woodbury Landmark Center, Saint Paul Mall of America / Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington Minneapolis Northwest, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis Minnesota Children’s Museum, Saint Paul Minnesota Opera, Minneapolis Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Shakopee Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley
Twin Cities Metro Destinations • Continued • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Minnesota African American Museum & Cultural Center, Minneapolis Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul • 26 Historic Sites in Minnesota Mobile Entertainment Segway History Tours, Minneapolis North Star Museum of Scouting, North St Paul Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis Old Country Buffet, 14 locations in Minnesota Old Log Theater, Excelsior Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul Padelford Riverboats, Harriet Island in Saint Paul Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen, Minneapolis, Excelsior Park Square Theatre, Saint Paul Pavek Museum of Broadcasting, St Louis Park Pinstripes, Edina Potekglass, Minneapolis Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium at Mall of America, Bloomington Sky Zone Trampoline Parks, Plymouth, Oakdale Stages Theatre Company, Hopkins Target Center, Minneapolis Target Field Tours & The Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area, Dresser (WI) True Friends/Team Quest, Eden Prairie Valleyfair, Shakopee Vertical Endeavors, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth Visit Saint Paul, Saint Paul Voyageur Outward Bound School, Saint Paul Wabasha Street Caves, Saint Paul Water Park of America/Radisson Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington Wells Fargo History Museum, Minneapolis Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation, Taylors Falls YMCA of the Twin Cities
Educational Performers, Assemblies, Entertainment & Special Programs
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See the Performance Showcase Stage Schedule on Page 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
19th Century Programs • Ole Oleson • PERFORMANCE STAGE Action for Healthy Kids All Smiles Photo Booth American Workshop Audubon Center of the North Woods • PERFORMANCE STAGE B. Bopp Productions • PERFORMANCE STAGE Base Camp • Northern Star Council BSA Bell Museum of Natural History / Exploradome • PERFORMANCE STAGE Break To Brush Program • PERFORMANCE STAGE Brian Richards, Educational Speaker & Magician • PERFORMANCE STAGE Brickmania Education, Minneapolis • PERFORMANCE STAGE Cal Fremling Floating Environmental Center Character Challenge Course • PERFORMANCE STAGE Climb Theatre • PERFORMANCE STAGE Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts • PERFORMANCE STAGE Critters & Company • PERFORMANCE STAGE DNR Firewise in the Classroom Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center • PERFORMANCE STAGE Earth Adventure • PERFORMANCE STAGE Etiquette Factory with Laura Lee • PERFORMANCE STAGE Farmamerica, Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center Games2U Entertainment Gamin’ Ride Grave Digger, by Steven Hanson • PERFORMANCE STAGE Great River Shakespeare Festival • PERFORMANCE STAGE Historical Experiences with Arn Kind • PERFORMANCE STAGE
EXHIBITORS by Category Educational Performers, Assemblies, Entertainment & Special Programs, Continued
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History Theatre I Know My Way Orienteering In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Center In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre • PERFORMANCE STAGE International Wolf Center Distance Learning Program Joe Beckman • PERFORMANCE STAGE Keepers Culture Camp • PERFORMANCE STAGE Kevin Hall, the Magic Maniac • PERFORMANCE STAGE Mad Science of Minnesota • PERFORMANCE STAGE Magic Bounce Entertainment Minnesota Center for Book Arts Minnesota Children’s Museum Minnesota Opera Minnesota Zoo Minnesota African American Museum & Cultural Center • PERFORMANCE STAGE Minnesota Historical Society History Players National Eagle Center • PERFORMANCE STAGE Niagara Cave North Star Museum of Scouting Northern Clay Center Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Park Square Theatre Pinstripes Potekglass Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) Science Museum of Minnesota Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium • PERFORMANCE STAGE Stages Theatre Company Sustainable Safari • PERFORMANCE STAGE Teddy Bear Band Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area True Friends/Team Quest Voyageur Outward Bound School Wabasha Street Caves • PERFORMANCE STAGE Wells Fargo History Museum • PERFORMANCE STAGE YMCA of the Twin Cities
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Our Magical History Tours more memorable on a SEGWAY! Segway Tours are offered by Mobile Entertainment LLC
Fundraising Programs & Opportunities
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AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center All Smiles Photo Booth American Workshop Annick School & Club Fundraising Audubon Center of the North Woods Bachman’s Fundraising Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Big Thrill Factory Brex, Inc / Schwan’s Foods Brian Richards, Educational Speaker & Magician Brunswick Zone Buca di Beppo Champions Hall Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Chinook Book Color Me Mine Fun2Raise Games2U Entertainment Gamin’ Ride Gertens Fundraising GiveMN. org Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State & Pantages Theatres Labels2Learn Mall of America / Nickelodeon Universe Minnesota Renaissance Festival Pinstripes Sky Zone Trampoline Parks Square 1 Art Fundraising Target Center USAgain LLC Valleyfair Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation World’s Finest Chocolate
Support & Special Services & Organizations
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Action for Healthy Kids Northern Star Council • Boy Scouts of America Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Break To Brush Program Buca di Beppo Restaurants Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen DNR Firewise in the Classroom Feed My Starving Children HERO • Home Educators Resource Organization HoodaMath Minnesota Independent School Forum (MISF) Association MnAEYC/MnSACA Old Country Buffet Restaurants Travel-Ed, LLC YMCA of the Twin Cities
SPONSORS of the 2014 MN Field Trip EXPO
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Champions Hall Multi-Sport Facility & Field House, Eden Prairie Beanies Kitchen, Annie’s Yogurt & Starbucks Coffee, Eden Prairie AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center, Eden Prairie GiveMN. org Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul Old Country Buffet with 14 locations in Minnesota Brian Richards, Educational Speaker and Magician, 4 Ace Productions
THE “COMMUNITIES WITH FIELD TRIPS!” Exhibit • Take home LISTS of field trip and travel ideas at this exhibit!
• Albert Lea • Austin • Faribault • Owatonna • Prairie Waters • Preston
After you’ve talked with the 125 exhibitors who are exhibiting at the EXPO, visit our new “Communities with Field Trips!” exhibit - hosted by The MN Field Trip Library, Minnesota’s field trip & activity resource - and take home community Visitor Guides and lists of quality field trip destinations in these communities located throughout the state! We are excited to present these cities and the many field trips in their areas… so you don’t have to go there and do just one! Character Challenge Course presents their school program
MN African American Museum’s TRUNK-IT MN Heritage Program
• Sauk Centre • Saint Paul • St Cloud • Visit Duluth • Winona • Worthington
PERFORMANCE STAGE SHOWCASE SCHEDULE Visit the Performance Showcase Stage Room & observe your choice of educational performers, presenters and entertainers as they perform what your students or groups would see. Then go interview them at their booths. 5 minutes per performance.
EMCEE: Benjamin Wagner Morning Showcase Performances
! Arn Kind, Historical Experiences presents his Fur Trade program
Audubon Center presents their raptor program
Have you brought your groups here yet?
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CHAMPIONS HALL Multi-Sports Facility & Fieldhouse ____________
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AirMaxx
Trampoline Park & Fun Center
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Take their FREE Tours during the EXPO! Both are sponsors of the 2014 MN Field Trip EXPO
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National Eagle Center Bell Museum of Natural History Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers B Bopp Productions Audubon Center of the North Woods Character Challenge Course Ole Olson •19th Century Programs Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts Great River Shakespeare Festival Climb Theatre Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac • Halls of Entertainment Sustainable Safari Grave Digger Mad Science of Minnesota Brickmania Education Break to Brush The Etiquette Factory Brian Richards, Educational Speaker and Magician
! LUNCH ! BREAK • Go interview Performers! Afternoon Showcase Performances 1:00 1:10 1:20 1:30 1:40 1:50 2:00 2:20 2:30 2:50
Critters & Company Wells Fargo History Museum Arn Kind • Historical Experiences Wabasha Street Caves In the Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre Eagle Bluff ELC Joe Beckman Wolf Ridge ELC MN African American Museum Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Thank you for attending the EXPO Showcases!
EXHIBITORS A-F • Planning Checklist 1. 19th CENTURY PROGRAMS • OLE OLSON
21. BUCA DI BEPPO RESTAURANTS
Ole Oleson, a Norwegian immigrant, tells stories using an immigrant trunk as a focal point. Roger Hellesvig • 612-798-5053 • www.19thcenturyprograms.com
Authentic Italian food family style. 5 metro locations, groups to 450. We can customize field trips to meet state of MN education standards. Brier Veit • Burnsville • 952-892-7272 • www.bucadibeppo.com
2. ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS Action for Healthy Kids fights childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives. Ann Kisch • 763-425-2955 • www.actionforhealthykids.org
3. AIRMAXX TRAMPOLINE PARK & FUN CENTER AirMaxx specializes in fun for all ages! Come jump on our trampolines, zap friends in our laser tag arena, play cosmic mini golf course, or have a blast in our huge arcade. Ryan McQuillen • Eden Prairie • 952-232-0096 • www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com
4. ALL SMILES PHOTOBOOTH We provide the highest quality photo booth to schools, parties, weddings & corporate events! Fun! Jen Gori • 651-398-2143 • www.allsmilesphotobooths.org
5. AMERICAN WORKSHOP American Workshop is an “open to the public” woodshop. If you know how to build it, come on in and build it. If you want to learn to build it, we have classes for individuals to groups of all ages. Tim Watts • Burnsville • 952-500-8815 • www.americanworkshop.com
6. AMES CENTER Cultural events, dramas, comedies, dance and musical acts • Local arts groups to national artists. Lindsay Gjerde • Burnsville • 952-895-4676• www.ames-center.com
7. ANNICK SCHOOL AND CLUB FUNDRAISING
Fresh roast coffee and exquisite chocolate bars for fundraising. Providing quality, value & results. Mark Hill • 763-497-4405 • www.oldworldcoffee.com
8. AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS Onsite/offsite nature programming for all ages (single/multi-day) includes programs • Green Conference/ Retreat Center • Adventure, wildlife, team-building, natural history, cultural history. Laurie Fenner • Sandstone • 320-245-2648 x114 • www.audubon-center.org
9. B.BOPP PRODUCTIONS
Unforgettable educational & inspirational repertoire of one-man, multi-character dramatic programs. Brian Bopp • 515-326-2056 • www.bbopp.us
10. BACHMAN’S FUNDRAISING For 125 years, we’ve helped all types of organizations raise thousands of dollars with our programs. Jim Stokes • Minneapolis • 612-861-9285 • www.bachmans.com
11. BASE CAMP & THE NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL BSA Year-round field trip facility for team-building, leadership development, outdoor skills & fitness! Kathryn Wyatt • Fort Snelling • 612-767-0050 • www.explorebasecamp.org
22. CAL FREMLING FLOATING INTERPRETIVE CENTER & CLASSROOM Come aboard our state-of-the-art, high-tech vessel dedicated to studying the many aspects of the Mississippi River, from environmental science to history of the river. Offering hands-on and unique learning experiences. Aaron Repinski • Winona • 507-457-BOAT • www.winona.edu/boat/
23. CHAMPIONS HALL A multi-venue sports & event center with 7 hard courts for pickleball, volleyball, badminton, basketball, and indoor field turf for soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, wiffleball, kickball, etc. There’s also AirMaxx Trampoline and Fun Center, a full-service restaurant with an outdoor deck. Catering available. Marty Probst • Eden Prairie • 612-889-2174 • www.thechampionshall.com
24. CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES Amazing theatre & great meals for our audiences. Locally produced & directed full length Broadway performances. Peggy Lushine • Chanhassen • 952-934-1547 • www.chanhassentheatres.com
25. CHARACTER CHALLENGE COURSE “C4” provides high energy, affordable and character-based experiences for groups of all ages. We challenge to set goals, overcome obstacles, improve communication, and to analyze perceptions. Travis Guida • Park Rapids • 218-760-8442 • www.characterchallengecourse.com
26. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
Located in the heart of Mankato, we engage children, families & groups in the joy of learning & hands-on play. Sue Larsen • Mankato • 507-386-0279 • www.cmsouthernmn.org
27. CLIMB THEATRE
A touring, educational theatre bringing original plays and classes directly to schools and other agencies in the Midwest. Well-researched programs with high artistic and educational quality. Jessica Hassler • Inver Grove Heights • 651-453-9275 x19 • www.climb.org
28. COLOR ME MINE
Paint your own pottery studio. Kids paint a ceramic piece. We glaze & fire it. At our site or yours. 3 locations. Heather Kamin • Maple Grove • 763-420-0005 • www.maplegrove.colormemine.com
29. COUNTRY INN & SUITES OF CHANHASSEN
Within walking distance to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and only minutes from the MN Landscape Arboretum, Old Log Theatre and many other Twin Cities attractions. Lyn Kienholz • Chanhassen • 952-698-1250 • www.countryinns.com/chanhassenmn
30. COWLES CENTER FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS The centralized hub for dance in MN, performance venue & innovative education programming organization. Emily Ban • Minneapolis • 612-206-3643 • www.thecowlescenter.org
12. BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & THE EXPLORADOME
31. CRITTERS AND COMPANY
Museum tours, science labs and planetarium programs delivered both at the Bell and at your school. For students & teachers of all ages & levels, consisted with national & state standards. Sally Brummel • Minneapolis • 612-624-8146 • www.bellmuseum.org
Effective violence prevention, anti-bullying & character development programs to adults and school groups. Greg Olson • 763-427-3442 • www.crittersandcompany.com
13. BIG FROG CUSTOM T-SHIRTS & MORE
32. DNR FIREWISE IN THE CLASSROOM Students learn about GiS/GPS technologies and identifies home at risk of wild fires in their community. Ken Pekarek • 651-442-2573 • www.gis4schools.org
We specialize in Direct to Garment printing. We have no minimums, no setup charges, full color designs, and fast 24 hour turnaround. Graphic designers on staff can help with your design! Kevin Mendel • Minneapolis • 952-224-4940 • www.bigfrog.com/bloomington
14. BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS & FESTIVAL The Midwest’s largest annual education festival showcasing early American history. 60+ presenters including Grave Digger, Ole Oleson, Ben Franklin, Abraham Lincoln & more. Hands-on living history. Perry Vining • Albert Lea • 800-658-2526 • www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
15. BIG THRILL COMPANY The “go-to” place for FUN! Indoor/outdoor entertainment featuring laser tag, 3-story fun factory, ropes course, climbing walls, arcade, bump n' spin cars, miniature golf, trampolines & more. Diane Gove • Minnetonka • 952-698-7700 • www.bigthrillfactory.com
16. BREAK TO BRUSH PROGRAM
BA free and fun detail wellness event to raise encouraging better Oral Health. Free dental products. Cara Bishop • Edina • 612-756-3539
17. BREX INC • SCHWAN’S CARES FUNDRAISING NETWORK
33. EAGLE BLUFF ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER Founded in 1978, we’re a private, non-profit residential ELC providing accredited environmental learning programs and outdoor adventures in the scenic bluff country near Lanesboro, MN. Cheryl Krage • Lanesboro • 507-467-2437 • www.eagle-bluff.org
34. EARTH ADVENTURE Our mission is to improve K-12 science, geography & standards-based aptitudes & competencies through supplemental learning activities and programs which enhance classroom curriculum. David & Audrey Knutson • 763-785-7876 • www.earthadventure.org
35. EDGEWATER HOTEL & WATERPARK
With two 4-story waterslides, a children’s play area, a kid’s activity pool & a hot tub we are fun for all ages! In the summertime we have our Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub! Heather Hughley • Duluth • 218-625-2602 • www.duluthwaterpark.com
36. EKO BACKEN SNOW TUBING & SUMMER FUN
A Group of independent fundraisers who offer both traditional & virtual programs to non-profits & schools. Randy Exsted • Woodbury • 651-246-1782
A great place for all your get-togethers... We're family-friendly, perfect for student and youth groups, too! Whether it's a picnic, team-building event, or any special event, you'll love Eko Backen in every season. John Fraley • 651-433-2422 • www.ekobacken.com
Brian Richards has delighted students and teachers for over 25 years. By using magic, humor and audience participation Brian brings home the educational message with IMPACT! Brian Richards • Brooklyn Park • 763-424-3487 • www.4aceproductions.com
Our 3-phase curriculum covers the most important character, social and life skills by teaching the tools necessary for children of all ages to practice and learn self control, and to gain confidence and success. Laura Wiering • Saint Paul • 651-674-1936 • www.theetiquettefactory.com/withlauralee
Custom historical kits and displays made from LEGO® bricks. We offer classes, workshops & events. Daniel Siskind • Minneapolis • 612-545-5263 • www.brickmania.com/brickmania-education/
Faribault is home to: River Bend Nature Center, Shattuck St. Mary's School, Tilt-A-Whirl, Faribault Energy Park, Faribault Woolen Mill, The Cheese Cave, and the 1st Cathedral in the USA. Todd Ginter • 507-334-4381 • www.visitfaribault.com
18. BRIAN RICHARDS, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER & MAGICIAN
19. BRICKMANIA EDUCATION 20. BRUNSWICK ZONE XL
Extra large fun with endless lanes for bowling, a giant game room, laser tag, billiards and super-size lounge to relax with friends or catch the big game. Jackie Darsow • Lakeville, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, Eden Prairie • 952-941-0445 • www.bowlbrunswick.com
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37. ETIQUETTE FACTORY WITH LAURA LEE
38. FARIBAULT TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS
39. FARMAMERICA • MN AGRICULTURAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER Using hands-on learning & events we teach kids about agriculture & rural life with our 1850’s settlement, oneroom schoolhouse, country church, feedmill, blacksmith shop & 1930’s farmstead with live farm animals. Greg Husak • 507-835-2052 • www.farmamerica.org
EXHIBITORS F-M • Planning Checklist 40. FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
59. JOE BECKMAN, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER
We engage volunteers in producing meals that are scientifically formulated for malnourished children. These Greatness lives within every student… I help unleash it! Joe Beckman • Carver • 651-238-3056 • www.joebeckman.com meals are distributed to hungry children via a network of 200+ partner organizations in 50 countries. Jamison Pals • 763-504-2919 • www.fmsc.org 60. KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS 41. FOSHAY MUSEUM AND OBSERVATION DECK Our Tribal non-profit focuses on sharing and preserving our Tribal cultures with the world. We do many school and church presentations as well as offer a culture camp where you are immersed in our old ways. Significant not only as a unique example of architectural design & engineering, but as a prominent Bud and Rona Johnston • Pipestone • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org reminder of the economic boom years of the 1920s. The only open air observation deck in the Midwest. Jennifer Phelps • 612-767-6824 • www.foshaymuseum.org 61. KEVIN HALL, THE MAGIC MANIAC • HALLS OF ENTERTAINMENT 42. FUN2RAISE MARKETING Great entertainment for school groups and family events. and more! Shows can include: Magic Maniac, MATH-a Magic, Hula Dance Party, Kids Mania Dance & More! As seen on America's Got Talent. Free Money for schools, youth groups and sports organizations. Kevin Hall • Twin Cities • 612-306-5497 • www.hallsofmagic.com Jodi Rankin • 763-442-1272 • www.fun2raise.com
43. GAMES2U ENTERTAINMENT & FUNDRAISING
62. KIDCREATE STUDIO • AN ART STUDIO JUST FOR KIDS
Unique and interactive mobile fun like Video Game Theaters, Indoor/Outdoor Laser Tag, Giant Hamster Balls, Angry Bird Launchers, Booger Wars, Foam Machine Parties and Hoverball Archery - wherever you want. Jim & Jen Sadlovsky • 651-402-2113 • www.games2u.com
Children’s art classes for kids 18 months-12 years. Fun, esteem-building atmosphere where kids learn to express themselves through the visual arts using many different kinds of art materials. Lara Olson • Eden Prairie & Woodbury • 612-840-6886 • www.kidcreatestudio.com
44. GAMIN’ RIDE & iDANCE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
63. LABELS2LEARN FUNDRAISING
iDance is the world’s largest video game machine supporting up to 150 participants at the same time in Team Mode! A rhythm-based experience promoting teamwork, friendly competition & an active lifestyle! Dave Soliday • Chanhassen • 612-460-5001 • www.gaminride.com
You already pay for field trips with boxtops and other label donations -- but are you doing it online? Stop by to see the next generation of this funding source and earn a free donation. Brad Thompson • Twin Cities • 952-224-5670 • www.labels2learn.com
45. GERTENS FUNDRAISING
64. LANDMARK CENTER
Providing fundraising programs for over 30 years, Gertens offers year ‘round plant programs, along with Christmas greens. We also offer two plant card programs that are available all year. Stacy Angell • Inver Grove Heights • 651-239-1321 • www.gertensfundraisers.com
On the National Registry of Historic Places, we host educational field trips: history, antiquities, famous trials & architecture. Visit our 3 free galleries & museums! A cultural center for music, dance, theater & exhibitions! Jennifer Reinhard • Saint Paul • 651-292-3237 • www.landmarkcenter.org
46. GIVEMN.ORG
65. MAD SCIENCE OF MINNESOTA
A not-for-profit collaborative venture that helps people find, connect & engage with causes they care about. In 3 years, GiveMN has helped MN schools & nonprofits raise over $72 million from 200,000+ donors. Dana Nelson • Saint Paul • 651-325-4240 • www.GiveMN.org
The world’s leading science enrichment provider offering fun, hands-on learning designed to ignite the imagination of kids age 2-12. All programs include STEM education, aligned to MN science standards. Barbe Marshall Hansen • Saint Paul • 651-793-5721 • www.mn.madscience.org
47. GRAVE DIGGER, EDUCATIONAL PERFORMER
66. MAGIC BOUNCE
Knowledge about the ways of death through history, how it effected everyday life then and yet today, showing the context of death in life. Illness can be educational. You can see me at Big Island Rendezvous. Steven Hanson • Meriden • 507-402-5788
MN’s best selection of inflatables for school, church, community & private home events! Moonwalks, bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, bungee runs, joust, velcro wall & more! Try our portable climbing wall! Brian Gilbertson • Lino Lakes • 763-783-2958 • www.magicbounce.com
48. GREAT CLIPS IMAX THEATRE
67. MALL OF AMERICA
Experience entertaining and education IMAX documentaries and the season’s biggest Hollywood features on the largest screen in Minnesota. Cindy Purfeerst • Apple Valley • 952-997-9714 • www.imax.com/minnesota
Nation’s largest mall - 520 stores, 50 restaurants, the Nation’s largest indoor theme park, Nickelodeon Universe Isabella Rhawie • Bloomington • 952-883-8643 • www.mallofamerica.com
68. MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST CVB
49. GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
As a Professional Equity Theatre Company, we bring in artists from around the country to produce dynamic Shakespearean experiences, extensive educational programs, and comprehensive, world-class theatre training. Emily Kurash • Winona • 507-474-9376 • www.grsf.org
50. HERO • HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE ORGANIZATION HERO offers educational classes, field trips, social interaction, parent education classes and much more for the homeschool community (preschool - 12th grade). This fall we begin our 19th year of service. Jayne Wahlberg • Forest Lake • 651-485-2572 • www.herohomeschool.org
51. HISTORIC THEATRE GROUP • The Orpheum, State & Pantages Theatres See Broadway Shows such as Dirty Dancing, White Christmas, Motown, I Love Lucy, Oliver, Pippin, Beauty & The Beast, Annie and Jersey Boys with student group rates as low as $21. Kelli Behr • Minneapolis • 612-373-5644 • www.hennepintheatredistrict.org
52. HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES BY ARN KIND
“Living history” field trips that come to you! We present lyceums, in costume, on high-interest historical topics. Arn Kind • Mankato • 507-381-0898 • www.historicalexperiences.org
53. HISTORY THEATRE
Representing the NW suburbs of Minneapolis & offering complimentary services for hotels & activities in our area. Annette Belding • Minneapolis • 763-566-7722 • www.mplsnw.com
69. MN AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
Our Trunk-It Program goes to schools presenting African American heritage highlighting many contributions made to Minnesota and beyond. Field Trips to the Museum & Cultural Center. Lissa Jones-Lofgren • Minneapolis • 612-791-6279 • www.maamcc.org
70. MINNESOTA CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS
An Art Center that offers unique, hands-on educational experiences in paper-making, paper marbling, printing, book-making for all ages and abilities. Jill Weese • Minneapolis • 612-215-2529 • www.mnbookarts.org
71. MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM We provide children with a fun, hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover, helping to instill a life-long love of learning. We offer offsite programs such as Museum-to-Go classes. Amy Bry • Saint Paul and Rochester • 651-225-6047 • www.mcm.org
72. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
History Theatre entertains, educates, and inspires through creating, developing, and producing new and existing works that explore Minnesota's past and the diverse American experience. Jill Vaughn • Saint Paul • 651-292-4320 • www.historytheatre.com
The Minnesota Historical Society is a dynamic & widely recognized educational organization that is a trusted resource for history. With 26 sites state wide - including the MN History Center, plus our established History Player program, MHS works with teachers, students & parents to ensure that we are all State Smart. Joanna Danks • Saint Paul and 26 Historical Sites in MN • 651-259-3149 • www.mnhs.org
500+ free online math games website founded by a middle school math teacher. Played by 500 million students a month! With 50 HTML5 games, students can access on any tablet browser or mobile device. Michael Edlavitch • St Louis Park • 612-437-9977 • www.hoodamath.com
Strengthening MN’s private & independent schools through advocacy & advancement. Programs include a STEM Program, Professional Development Workshops, School Head Retreat, and Awards events. Michelle Ponsolle • Saint Paul • 651-297-6716 • www.misf.org
Teaching navigation as a basic skill, facilitating indoor/outdoor orienteering and navigation games at school and on field trips, consulting on the integration of orienteering games into physical education & curricula. Andrea Schneider • Houlton, WI • 715-549-5734 • www.iknowmyway.org
Our collections include masterpieces by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, Turner, O’Keefe and more! With 10 annual exhibits, we reimburse schools for bussing through the Winona Foundation Bus Fund. Andrew Maus • Winona • 507-474-6626 • www.mmam.org
54. HOODAMATH.COM
55. I KNOW MY WAY, LLC
56. IN THE COMPANY OF KIDS • CREATIVE ARTS SCHOOL Performing Arts Center offering programs for ages and abilities. Act, Sing, Dance, Perform! Bonnie Neumann • Burnsville • 952-736-3644 • www.cokartscenter.com
57. IN THE HEART OF THE BEAST PUPPET AND MASK THEATRE Educational & entertaining touring shows. Our field trips include shows, tours, and mask/puppet-making. Lynette La Rue • Minneapolis • 612-721-2535 • www.hobt.org
58. INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER We provide distance learning curriculum worldwide and daily programming about wolves at our interpretive center in Ely, featuring a live wolf pack in a natural north woods setting. Tom Myrick • 763-560-7374 • www.wolf.org
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73. MINNESOTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FORUM (MISF)
74. MINNESOTA MARINE ART MUSEUM
75. MINNESOTA MILITARY MUSEUM
The largest military museum in Minnesota, with inside and outside exhibits representing all branches of military service from frontier days to the present. Located at Camp Ripley by Little Falls. Jeff Thielen • Little Falls • 320-616-6050 • www.mnmilitarymuseum.org
76. MINNESOTA OPERA Dedicated to bringing the power and beauty of opera to audiences throughout the state. Through inschool residencies, special student performances, and a host of summer camps, we offer engaging programs for students of all ages. Jamie Andrews • Minneapolis • 612-342-9573 • www.mnopera.org
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EXHIBITORS M-V • Planning Checklist 77. MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
95. POTEKGLASS
Sixteenth century Europe comes alive with 16 stages of entertainment, over 250 artisans, live jousting, games, rides and food fit for a King. Weekends August 16 – September 28, 2014, and FESTIVAL FRIDAY. Katie Kline • Shakopee • 952-445-7361 • www.renaissancefest.com
A specialty glass art and design studio where we host hands-on field trips, plus we offer in-school and offsite glassworking programs customized for all age groups. Malcolm Potek • Minneapolis • 612-281-7243
78. MINNESOTA ZOO
96. REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN DISCOVERY ZOO (RAD Zoo)
Connecting people, animals & the natural world since 1978. Education & conservation programs engage audiences at the Zoo, throughout the region & around the world. Abby Moore • Apple Valley • 952-431-9222 • www.mnzoo.org
Fun, interactive and live reptile presentations. We can come to you, or you can visit our zoo in Owatonna. Class presentations, birthday parties and overnights available at our zoo, too! Jamie Pastika • Owatonna • 507-676-0260 • www.theradzoo.com
Professional associations with more than 700 members each representing early care and education and school age and youth programs across Minnesota. Kara Lomen • Saint Paul • 651-646-8689 x 37 • www.mnaeyc-mnsaca.org
Home of Nobel Prize winning author Sinclair Lewis, offering field trips for literature, agriculture, science and history classes and groups. Sauk Centre is on I-94 between St Cloud and Fargo. Ann Carlon • Sauk Centre • 320-352-5201 • www.visitsaukcentre.com
79. MNAEYC/MNSACA
80. MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT • SEGWAY MAGICAL HISTORY TOURS
97. SAUK CENTRE TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS
98. SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA
Thrilling journeys through Minneapolis’ past on the futuristic transport of a Segway, telling you history stories Make the Science Museum your classroom field trip! Let us help you engage and empower your students and seeing historic sights like the mighty Mississippi River and the famed Stone Arch Bridge. with our signature brand of hands-on science learning that includes special access & exclusive benefits. Michael Redman • Minneapolis • 952-888-9200 • www.humanonastick.com Kelly Meyer • Saint Paul • 651-265-5975 • www.smm.org
81. NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER
99. SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM
A world-class interpretive center on the banks of the Mississippi River in Wabasha, MN. We are home to We offer onsite field trips with sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, seahorses and 10,000 sea creatures. Fascinating 5 rescued eagles, four bald eagles and one golden eagle. We host field trips and go to schools & groups. displays, exhibits and creative hands-on activities! Offsite Classroom Programs are also available. Danielle Daugaard • Wabasha • 651-565-4989 • www.nationaleaglecenter.org Melissa Schrock • Bloomington in the Mall of America • 952-853-0603 • www.visitsealife.com/minnesota
82. NIAGARA CAVE
Rated one of the premier caves in the United States with unique geological cave tours, gemstone mining, mini-golf, playground and a gift shop. See an underground stream and 60 foot waterfall on your tour. Mark Bishop • Harmony • 507-886-6606 • www.niagaracave.org
83. NICKELODEON UNIVERSE
Experience the thrills of our rides, plus we offer special Physics packages for your school group. Jessica Kontz • Bloomington • 952-883-8796 • www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
100. SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE Sky Zone’s all trampoline, walled playing courts are the best combination of un and fitness you can find, appropriate for all ages and activity levels. Miles Marsh • Plymouth & Oakdale • 763-331-3511 • www.skyzone.com/minneapolis
101. SQUARE 1 ART
84. NORTH STAR MUSEUM OF SCOUTING
Easy, quality and profitable fundraiser where every child wins with free stickers of their art. Raise funds by turning art into useful keepsakes. Teresa Hetlich • 888-332-3294 x298 • www.square1art.com
86. OLD COUNTRY BUFFET • BUFFETS, INC
104. TARGET CENTER
A scouting museum for the Midwest region, preserving and exhibiting scouting artifacts. Youth and family 102. STAGES THEATRE COMPANY programs, leadership opportunities and engaging events for all ages. Stages Theatre Company is committed to the enrichment and education of children and youth in a Shirley De la Torre • North St Paul • 651-748-2880 • www.nssm.org professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth. Jennifer Carr • Hopkins • 952-979-1121 • www.stagestheatre.org 85. NORTHERN CLAY CENTER 103. SUSTAINABLE SAFARI • also known as Cock-A-Doodle Zoo As we advance the ceramic arts, our programs include: exhibitions, classes/workshops for children and adults, studio space and grants for artists, and a sales gallery representing local and national artists. A unique traveling, educational petting zoo. Like us on Facebook! Chris Singewald • Minneapolis • 612-339-8007 x313 • www.northernclaycenter.org Bob Pilz • Scandia • 651-492-0230 Old Country Buffet is a buffet-style restaurant with high quality food at affordable prices in a family-friendly atmosphere. We’re a great destination for Field Trips & Sports banquets at any of our 14 Minnesota locations. Barb Kreyer • 651-365-2765 • www.buffet.com
87. OLD LOG THEATER
With a brand new team and new look, we are still offering summer and holiday shows for children. This 2014 holiday season bring your school or group to see A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Karen Mohsenian • Excelsior • 952-474-5951 x104 • www.oldlog.com
88. ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Each year thousands of students & teachers experience the transformative power of the arts through performances, student workshops, in-school residencies & teacher professional development opportunities. Erin Matteson • Saint Paul • 651-282-3135 • www.ordway.org
89. OWATONNA AREA CHAMBER & TOURISM Owatonna has multiple attractions that are perfect for field trips...including the Minnesota Orphanage Museum, Village of Yesteryear, History Center, and Reptile & Amphibian Discovery (RAD) Zoo! Suzy Meneguzzo • 507-451-7970 • www.visitowatonna.org
90. PADELFORD RIVERBOATS Padelford Riverboats have been introducing students to the Mississippi River on our 90-minute school field trip cruises for 40+ years. Educational, recreational & private event cruises enjoy special rates. Tracy Shimek • Saint Paul’s Harriet Island • 651-227-1100 • www.riverrides.com
91. PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES Providing educational and exciting field trips for youth groups (including graduation parties), senior groups and in-between on the majestic Mississippi River in Minneapolis and on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Dave Lawrance • Minneapolis & Excelsior • 952-474-8058 • www.TwinCitiesCruises.com
Target Center, home of the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA Minnesota Lynx, offers a 12-month entertainment schedule that includes sporting events, family shows, concerts and more! Karen Swan • Minneapolis • 612-673-1637 • www.targetcenter.com
105. TARGET FIELD TOURS & THE MINNESOTA TWINS Learning through Baseball combines a Minnesota Standards classroom experience with a guided tour of Baseball’s most exciting new ballpark - Target Field. Fun and learning combine to make the best field trip experience you can find. Subjects include Science, Math, the Environment, and Social Studies. Rick Olson • Minneapolis • 612-659-3878 • minnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ballpark/tours/
106. TEDDY BEAR BAND • YOU’RE IN THE SHOW! 8,000+ shows testifies to TBB's gift for engaging kids & parents on a musical journey of participation with imaginary rides, musical games,“Bear-Robics” & more that effectively support academic standards. Richard Erickson • Twin Cities • 612-861-3570 • www.teddybearband.com
107. TRAVEL-ED Our mission is to provide high school, college students, and adult participants with authentic and meaningful educational travel experiences in Minnesota and abroad. David Kuntz / James Cave • Minneapolis • 612-821-3996 • www.changeyourtrajectory.com
108. TROLLHAUGEN OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA
We offer year-round recreation with ski hills, terrain parks, snow tubing and cross-country ski trails in winter. Summertime offers a 112 obstacle challenge course, hipline tour, and a year-round team-building program! Katie Weinberg • Dresser, WI • 715-755-2955
109. TRUE FRIENDS / TEAM QUEST
92. PARK SQUARE THEATRE
On & off site team-building & leadership development programs that enable schools, companies, agencies & non-profits to achieve more than ever before. Get challenged physically, socially, mentally & emotionally. Jason Colvin • Eden Prairie • 952-852-0103 • www.team-quest.org
93. PAVEK MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING
111. VALLEYFAIR
110. USAGAIN LLC Our award-winning education program serves students grades 7-12 with performances of literary classics & contemporary issue-oriented plays. We offer student workshops with Master Teachers, casts & creative teams. We’re a textile recycling company with fundraising options available for schools, groups and organizations. Emilie Moravec • Saint Paul • 651-291-9196 • www.parksquaretheatre.org Rebecca Jenkins • New Brighton • 651-639-0012 • www.usagain.com
Housing one of the world's finest collections of antique radio, television and broadcast equipment, we are The largest amusement park in the Upper Midwest with 75+ rides and attractions including eight thrilling preserving & educating people of all ages about the history and importance of the broadcasting industry. roller coasters, Soak City Waterpark, Live Entertainment, Planet Snoopy and Dinosaurs Alive! Steve Raymer • St Louis Park • 952-926-8198 • www.museumofbroadcasting.org Pam Amundson • Shakopee • 952-496-5373 • www.valleyfair.com
94. PINSTRIPES
Offering unique bowling and bocce experiences, we also offer our 36,000 square foot dining and entertainment venue, serving exceptional Italian/American cuisine, outdoor dining and event/party rooms. Janna O’Meara • Edina • 952-835-6437 • www.pinstripes.com
112. VERTICAL ENDEAVORS A full service climbing facility offering a full line of indoor and outdoor lessons, youth programs & camps, school field trips, group events, team building & experiential programs for corporate & non-profit groups. Taylor Paino • Saint Paul, Minneapolis & Duluth • 651-209-0644 • www.verticalendeavors.com
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EXHIBITORS V-Z • Exhibitor Drawings 113. VISIT DULUTH An international port city, located on the shores of Lake Superior. A wide variety of field trip destinations, attractions, lodging, dining and shopping venues. Attraction packages & scout badges available. Visit Duluth will help plan your trip at no charge. Mary Nelson • Duluth • 218-722-4011 • www.visitduluth.com
114. VISIT SAINT PAUL Visit Saint Paul is the official convention & visitors bureau for Minnesota's capital city of Saint Paul. We are dedicated to showcasing Saint Paul as a premier visitor destination. Michael Hernandez • Saint Paul • 651-265-4906 • www.visitsaintpaul.com
115. VISIT WINONA
Promoting the Winona area as an exciting field trip and travel destination for student and youth groups, leisure travelers, business, and arts tourism. Mary Farrell • Winona • 507-452-0735
116. VOYAGEUR OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL Students discover skills from on-course to off, like the strength of their character, their ability to lead, and determination to serve their community - all with newfound confidence. Serving 6-12th grade students, college age and young adults, and professional educators. Field trip destination and youth camps. Jon Reynolds • Saint Paul • 651-292-1062 • groups.vobs.org/
117. WABASHA STREET CAVES • DOWN IN HISTORY TOURS An event facility which also runs Down In History Tours, home of the Saint Paul Gangster Tour. Other tours include the Historic Cave Tour, Rivers & Roots Tour, Mill City Mobs-tour, Ghosts & Graves Tour, and more! Donna Bremer • Saint Paul • 651-224-1191 • www.wabashastreetcaves.com
118. WATER PARK OF AMERICA / RADISSON BLOOMINGTON HOTEL The largest indoor water park in America is located with a sophisticated, lodge-style hotel with many great amenities. Located just blocks from the Mall of America! Carey DeVillers • Bloomington • 952-229-5768 • www.waterparkofamerica.com
119. WELLS FARGO HISTORY MUSEUM
Experience history with a free field trip to the Wells Fargo Museum in Minneapolis. From a stagecoach to a telegraph, learn about the gold rush, financial education, and more with real artifacts & hands-on experiences. Megan Schaak • Minneapolis • 612-667-1977 • www.wellsfargohistory.com
120. WESTERN MINNESOTA PRAIRIE WATERS AREA TOURISM
With 34+ educational and recreational field trip destinations making for a great itinerary in our area, your student/youth group will discover surprising history, heritage, art, culture and nature. Take time to discover us! Melissa Carruth • Appleton • 866-866-5432 • www.prairiewaters.com
121. WILD MOUNTAIN AND TAYLORS FALLS RECREATION Welcome to Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation with year round outdoor family FUN! We offer Scout/4-H days, Homeschool days, Science of Snow Tubing field trips, 5th/6th Grade LEARN TO SKI Program, History Cruises on the St Croix River, Canoe Groups, PE Groups and more! Monique Schaffer • Taylors Falls • 651-465-6315 • www.wildmountain.com
122. WOLF RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER Wolf Ridge provides 3-5 day residential environmental learn experiences for school groups (grades 4-8). Nationally recognized with state-of-the-art facilities on a rugged 2,000 acre campus overlooking Lake Superior. Peter Smerud • Finland, MN • 218-353-7321 • www.wolf-ridge.org
123. WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE The Best Value in Fund Raising! World's Finest Chocolate has been a leader fund raising for over 60 years. With our superior quality and brand recognition, WFC is truly the best value in fund raising. Paul Henry • Burnsville • 612-501-8916 • www.worldsfinestfundraising.com
124. WORTHINGTON AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS
Filled with quality field trip destinations and travel attractions, including the original Dayton House, Nobles County Pioneer Village, Nobles County Fair, King Turkey Days, the Worthington International Festival and the annual Windsurfing Regatta and Unvarnished Music Festival. Ashley Goettig • Worthington •507-372-2919 • www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
125. YMCA OF THE GREATER TWIN CITIES YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities offers Camps that provide programs for Environmental & Outdoor Education, and Team Building. Great for Camps, Meetings and Retreats. Sue Elmer • Hudson (WI) • 612-465-0561 • www.ymcatwincities.org
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All Smiles Photo Booth - A Free booth at your school event American Workshop - Handmade pens and field trips Ames Center - Event Tickets Annick School & Club Fundraising - 12 oz bags of coffee & chocolate bars Audubon Center of the North Woods - Discounts of purchases and events B Bopp Productions - $100 off a historical performance Bachman’s Fundraising - A Fall Planter Base Camp - Open climb vouchers Big Island Rendezvous - Free field trip for a class of 30 Big Thrill Factory - Giveaway cards Brex Fundraising - $25 Schwan’s Gift Certificate
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Brian Richards, Educational Speaker and Magician - Free program (value $400) Brickmania Education - Free field trip and activity for up to 30 Brunswick Zone XL - Free field trip giveaway Buca di Beppo - $200 Gift Certificate, plus complimentary meals with restaurant tours Cal Fremling Floating Environmental Center - Free 1 hour service on the boat use with 1 hr purchase Champions Hall - Use of the turf and hard courts Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - Dinner and a Show Character Challenge Course - $250 voucher toward a site program and 3 $50 gift certificates to the course Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota - Free field trip opportunities CLIMB Theatre - One day of free classes in September 2014 Color Me Mine - check at their booth Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts - 15 free student matinee tickets Eagle Bluff ELC - One day use field trip for up to 20 youth Earth Adventures - 25% discount off the regular program fee for school day (from $1000/school day to $750) Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark - 20 person PARTY IN THE PARK - 4 hours in the Waterpark w/pizza buffet Etiquette Factory with Laura Lee - Etiquette Jukebox CD’s, Skills poster sets and more Foshay Museum & Observation Deck - T-Shirts Games2U Entertainment - Free 1 hour Hoverball Archery Event Gamin’ Ride - check at their booth Gertens Fundraising - Potted flower plant, plant card GiveMN - Give card Great River Shakespeare Festival - Tickets for next year HERO - 2 T-Shirts and 2 baseball hats Historic Theatre Group - 2 tickets to a show, tbd. Historical Experiences by Arn Kind - One free lyceum on one of three topics History Theatre - 25 tickets for THE DEBUTANTE’S BALL In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Center - Discount on field trips In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre - $150 off show or field trip Joe Beckman - A year-long subscription to our video series, EPIC ON PURPOSE Kevin Hall, the Magic Maniac - Free magic show Kidcreate Studio - Free group activity for 15 kids Landmark Center - Educational & interactive DVD on the history of the Landmark Center Mad Science of MN - In-school workshop Minneapolis NW - One night stay, dining certificate and youth activity MN Center for Book Arts - Certificate for 1 family class for parent/child (value: $50), Certificate for 1 teacher workshop (value: $60) Minnesota Children’s Museum - Free field trip to Saint Paul Museum for up to 50 children & 13 adults plus a $100 transportation stipend! Minnesota Marine Art Museum - check at their exhibit space Minnesota Opera - Tickets to an upcoming performance MN Renaissance Festival - MN Renaissance tickets National Eagle Center - Field trip for 30 guests to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha Nickelodeon Universe - Tickets for rides North Star Museum of Scouting - A free “Club Bruce Adventure Pack” Northern Clay Center - 1 hr tour of facilities that includes a 30 minute artist demonstration on the potter’s wheel Old Log Theatre - 20 tickets to a children’s show Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - Check at their exhibit space Owatonna Area Tourism and Attractions - Admission tickets Padelford Riverboats - Field trip for 30 students plus chaperones Paradise Charter Cruises & Minneapolis Queen - Sightseeing package Park Square Theatre - 30 tickets to MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM or THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Pinstripes - Kids bowling party for up to 10 Sauk Centre Tourism & Attractions - Basket of Sauk Centre goodies Science Museum of Minnesota - Free field trip SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium - Family 4-pack of SEA LIFE tickets Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Bounce Party for 30 Stages Theatre Company - Group tickets to an upcoming performance Target Center - 4 tickets to Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival, and 2 tickets to the Austin Mahone Concert Target Field Tours & The Minnesota Twins - Tours of Target Field Teddy Bear Band - CD’s, Discounted School Show! Travel - Ed, LLC - Traditional Rwandan Basket Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area - Winter & Summer ticket vouchers True Friends / Team Quest - Candy, pencils, and a climbing, zip-line experience Valleyfair - 25 tickets to use in 2014 or 2015 Vertical Endeavors - Free field trip for up to 12 climbers Visit Duluth - check at their exhibit space Visit Winona - Photo book: WINONA ON THE MISSISSIPPI Voyageur Outward Bound School - Free pass for an Educator’s Series Course Water Park of America / Radisson Bloomington Hotel - 1 complimentary sleeping room with 4 water park passes Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation - 2 scenic boat tours on the St Croix River Wolf Ridge ELC - Mugs and posters YMCA of the Great Twin Cities - Discounts to program
JUMP TO FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN!!
At the EXPO AirMaxx will donate all proceeds from everyone who jumps on their LAUNCH PAD (in the Field House) to FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN. Let’s all jump to help the children!!