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The 2013 MN Field Trip EXPO was held at Target Field on August 6th, 2013. There were 108 exhibitors and more than 400 educators, activity planners, homeschoolers, scout & youth leaders. You’re invited!

WHAT IS THE MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO?

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The MN Field Trip Library is a free resource for activities, programs, performers & even fundraisers! There’s no group to join. No passwords. No secret handshakes.

Use the MN Field Trip Library & EXPO… for Minnesota’s BEST providers!

Conferences

VISIT OUR LIBRARY EXHIBIT AT 30+ CONFERENCES & EVENTS IN 2014

Scan the QR Code to the left & find out which 2014 MN conferences we’ll be at. Then stop by & pick up your copy of the Guide (& copies for your peers/staff). You can also read the digital version online.

While visiting the MN Field Trip Library exhibit, meet the featured Partner in the booth, and sign up to win a free field trip, or school program! More than 1,800 field trips have been awarded over the past 3 years.

Library Online

USE THE “LIBRARY ONLINE” 24/7 at www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org

Every Partner has a webpage at www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org. From each Partner webpage you can download their brochures, flyers, study guides and even posters, all in PDF format! While there, you can also watch video tours, get contact information & make social media connections. No Passwords.

GET OUR FREE MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER • Sign up is easy…

e-Newsletters Thousands of teachers and planners are already getting them. Discover new field trips, school and

group presenters/performers, upcoming events, exhibits and performances, group specials, unique opportunities and relevant news. (And no, we don’t sell email addresses.)

Simply scan the QR Code to the left, and fill out the secure browser form to sign up.

ATTEND THE ANNUAL MN FIELD TRIP EXPO TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th - FREE! EXPO

Do you plan field trips, student travel, after-school activities or programs for your school, class, scouts, church, YMCA, or 4-H, etc? Are your kids in a homeschool co-op?

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Then the MN Field Trip EXPO is an event produced just for YOU! Set the date NOW! On Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 join us at the new CHAMPIONS HALL in Eden Prairie. Talk directly with representatives about field trips and more! You’ll find Minnesota’s BEST providers and unique programs. There will even be a stage for educational performers to show you some of their content and talent! It’s a great way to see if a provider fits what you are looking for!

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Past locations include Base Camp BSA (2011), Mall of America (2012), and Target Field (2013) with last year’s exhibitors numbering 108! Attendees included educators, park & recreation staff, scout leaders, church leaders, activity coordinators. We’re expecting more exhibitors and attendees in 2014!

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!Thank you for all you do for our kids!

Minnesota Field Trip Library & EXPO • www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org • 612-518-8353

Table of Contents • A - Z Do you plan student & youth group educational and/or recreational activities? Here are 58 of Minnesota’s best providers of field trips, student & youth travel, outreach & distance learning programs for schools, plus fundraising, travel & transportation services. Each has a page in this Guide to introduce you to their services. There’s even more free information online at www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org.

• THE MINNESOTA FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO

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• Mad Science of Minnesota

• AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center

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• Mall of America

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• American Workshop

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• McCarthy Project

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• Audubon Center of the North Woods

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• Minnesota Children’s Museum

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• Base Camp - Northern Star Council / BSA

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• Minnesota Historical Society • 18 sites & museums in MN

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• Big Island Rendezvous & Festival

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• Minnesota Renaissance Festival

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• Big Thrill Factory

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• National Eagle Center

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• Brian Richards, Educational Speaker

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• Old Country Buffet • SPONSOR

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• Champions Hall • Multi-Sport Venue and Event Center

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• Owatonna Area Chamber & Tourism

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• Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

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• Padelford Riverboat Company

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• Character Challenge Course

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• Paradise Charter Cruises • Minneapolis Queen

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• Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts

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• Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center

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• Park Square Theatre

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• Eko Backen

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• Radisson Bloomington Hotel by Mall of America

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• Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions

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• Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo • RAD Zoo

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• Farmamerica • MN Agricultural Interpretive Center

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• Richfield Bus Company • SPONSOR

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• Festival of Nations

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• Sauk Centre CVB • Destinations & Attractions

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• Games2U Entertainment & Fundraising

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• Science Museum of Minnesota

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• Gamin’ Ride Entertainment

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• Gertens Fundraising

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• Historic Theatre Group / Orpheum, State & Pantages

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• History Theatre

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• In The Company of Kids Creative Arts Center

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• International Wolf Center

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• Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers

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Use the Library Online; get our e-newsletter, and attend the EXPO Eden Prairie • 952-232-0096 • www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com St Cloud • 320-281-5599 • www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com Burnsville • 952-500-8812 • www.americanworkshop.com Sandstone • 320-245-2648 • www.audubon-center.org Fort Snelling • 651-254-9135 • www.explorebasecamp.org Albert Lea • 800-658-2526 • www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org Minnetonka • 952-698-7707 • www.bigthrillfactory.com 763-424-3487 • www.4aceproductions.com

Eden Prairie • 952-943-0000 • www.thechampionshall.com

Chanhassen • 952-934-1544 • www.chanhassentheatres.com Park Rapids • 218-760-8442 • www.characterchallengecourse.com Minneapolis • 612-206-3643 • www.thecowlescenter.org Lanesboro • 507-467-2437 • www.eagle-bluff.org Scandia • 651-433-2422 • www.ekobacken.com Faribault • 507-334-4381 • www.visitfaribault.com Waseca • 507-835-2052 • www.farmamerica.org

Saint Paul • 651-647-0191 • www.festivalofnations.com 651-454-1451 • www.facebook.com/Games2U.TwinCities 612-460-5001 • www.facebook.com/GaminRide.TwinCities Inver Grove Heights • 651-239-1347 • www.gertensfundraisers.com Minneapolis • 612-373-5644 • www.hennepintheatretrust.org Saint Paul • 651-292-4320 • www.historytheatre.com

Burnsville • 952-736-3644 • www.cokartscenter.com Maple Grove • 952-220-1676 • www.cokartscenter.com Ely • 800-ELY-WOLF (800-359-9653) • www.wolf.org Pipestone • 507-835-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org

• Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac • Halls of Entertainment 763-783-0352 • www.hallsofmagic.com

• Kidcreate Studio

Eden Prairie • 952-974-3438 • www.kidcreatestudio.com Woodbury • 651-735-0880 • www.kidcreatestudio.com

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651-793-5721 • www.madscience.org/mn Bloomington • 952-883-8643 • www.mallofamerica.com 612-741-0982 • www.themccarthyproject.com Saint Paul • 651-225-6000 • www.mcm.org Rochester • 507-218-3100 x0 • http://rochester.mcm.org 651-259-3000 • 651-259-3149 • www.mnhs.org

Shakopee • 952-445-7361 • www.renaissancefest.com Wabasha • 1-651-565-4989 • www.nationaleaglecenter.org 800-753-8207 • www.oldcountrybuffet.com/groups Owatonna • 800-423-6466 • www.visitowatonna.org Saint Paul • 651-227-1100 • www.riverrides.com

Minneapolis • 952-474-8058 • www.paradisechartercruises.com Lake Minnetonka • 952-474-8058 • www.paradisechartercruises.com Saint Paul • 651-291-9196 • www.parksquaretheatre.org

Bloomington • 952-229-5768 • www.waterparkofamerica.com/hotel.html Owatonna • 507-676-0260 • www.theradzoo.com

Bloomington • 952-881-1111 • www.richfieldbus.com

Sauk Centre • 320-352-5201 • www.visitsaukcentre.com Saint Paul • 651-265-5975 • www.smm.org

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• Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

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• Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park

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• Target Center

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• Teddy Bear Band • Richard Alan Productions

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• Valleyfair

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• Vertical Endeavors

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• Visit Duluth • Attractions & Tourism

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• Voyageur Outward Bound School

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Bloomington • 952-853-0603 • www.visitseallife.com/minnesota Plymouth • 763-331-3511 • www.skyzone.com/minneapolis Oakdale • 651-200-3383 • www.skyzone.com/stpaul

Minneapolis • 612-673-1637 • www.targetcenter.com • Target Field Tours • Minneapolis • 612-659-3878 52 http://.minnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ballpark/tours/index.jsp?content=youth 612-861-3570 • www.teddybearband.com

Shakopee • 952-496-5373 • www.valleyfair.com Minneapolis • 612-436-1470 • www.verticalendeavors.com Saint Paul • 651-209-0644 • www.verticalendeavors.com Duluth • 218-279-9980 • www.verticalendeavors.com Duluth • 218-625-8102 • www.visitduluth.com Saint Paul • 651-292-1062 x5 • www.vobs.org

• Kinni Creek Lodge and Outfitters

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• Wabasha Street Caves • Down in History Tours

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• Landmark Center

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• Water Park of America • Radisson Bloomington Hotel

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• LARK Toy Company

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• Western Minnesota Prairie Waters CVB • Field Trips

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• Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Pageant

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• Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation

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River Falls, WI • 715-425-7378 • www.kinnicreek.com Saint Paul • 651-292-3063 • www.landmarkcenter.org Kellogg • 507-767-3387 • www.larktoys.com

Walnut Grove • 507-859-2358 • www.walnutgrove.org

Saint Paul • 651-224-1191 • www.wabashastreetcaves.com

Bloomington • 952-229-5768 • www.waterparkofamerica.com 320-289-1981 x6 • www.prairiewaters.com

Taylors Falls • 800-447-4958 • www.wildmountain.com

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Champions Hall is a full service facility - available to schools, youth groups, clubs & associations… for classes, fitness clinics, games/practices, tournaments, after-school & summer camps, recreation, corporate events, class reunions & graduation parties.

Sports Include… soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball, dodgeball, badminton, ultimate Frisbee, ping pong and more!

Champions Hall

7000 Washington Avenue South • Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-943-0000 • www.thechampionshall.com

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We’re open year ‘round. Easy to find. Free parking.

Tables of Contents • Regions & Categories

Destinations By Region

• NE Minnesota

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Audubon Center • Sandstone International Wolf Center • Ely Vertical Endeavors • Duluth Visit Duluth Attractions & Hotels • Duluth (19+ area field trips)

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• NW Minnesota

Character Challenge Course • Park Rapids

• Central Minnesota

AirMaxx Trampoline Park • St Cloud Sauk Centre Area Destinations • Sauk Centre (15+ area field trips)

• SW Minnesota

Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea Farmamerica • Minnesota’s Agricultural Interpretive Center • Waseca Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Pipestone Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Pageant • Walnut Grove Western Minnesota Prairie Waters (34+ area field Trips)

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• SE Minnesota

Eagle Bluff ELC • Lanesboro Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault (13+ area field Trips) LARK Toy Company • Kellogg Minnesota Children’s Museum • Rochester National Eagle Center • Wabasha Owatonna Area Tourism & Attractions • Owatonna (23+ area field trips) Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) • Owatonna

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• Twin Cities Metro

AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center • Eden Prairie American Workshop • Burnsville Base Camp Northern Star Council BSA • Fort Snelling Big Thrill Factory • Minnetonka Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen Champions Hall Multi-Sport Venue & Event Ctr • 2014 EXPO Site Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts • Minneapolis Eko Backen • Scandia Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State & Pantages Theatres • Mpls History Theatre • Saint Paul In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Ctr • Burnsville / Maple Grove Kidcreate Studio • Eden Prairie / Woodbury Kinni Creek Lodge & Outfitters • River Falls (WI) Landmark Center • Saint Paul Mall of America • Bloomington Minnesota Children’s Museum • Saint Paul Minnesota Historical Society • Saint Paul Minnesota Renaissance Festival • Shakopee Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul Paradise Charter Cruises • Lake Minnetonka and Minneapolis Park Square Theatre • Saint Paul Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium • Bloomington Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park • Plymouth / Oakdale Target Center • Minneapolis Target Field Tours • Minneapolis Valleyfair • Shakopee Vertical Endeavors • Minneapolis / Saint Paul Voyageur Outward Bound School • Saint Paul Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul Water Park of America / Radisson Bloomington Hotel by MOA Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls

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Providers by Category

Page Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault (13+ area field trips) 18 Owatonna Area Tourism & Attractions • Owatonna (23+ area field trips) 42 Sauk Centre Area Destinations • Sauk Centre (15+ area field trips) 47 Visit Duluth Attractions & Hotels • Duluth (19+ area field trips) 58 Western Minnesota Prairie Waters (34+ area field trips) 61

• Communities with Field Trips

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• Presenters, Performers & Programs (travel to schools/groups) AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center American Workshop Brian Richards, Educational Speaker Audubon Center of the North Woods Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Character Challenge Course Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts Distance Learning Eagle Bluff ELC Games2U Entertainment & Fundraising Gamin’ Ride Entertainment History Theatre In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Center & Theatre School International Wolf Center Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers / Culture Camp Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac • Halls of Entertainment Kidcreate Studio Laura Ingalls Wilder Programs for Schools, Libraries & Groups Mad Science of Minnesota McCarthy Project Minnesota Children’s Museum Minnesota Historical Society National Eagle Center Park Square Theatre Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) Science Museum of Minnesota Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium Teddy Bear Band • Richard Alan Productions Voyageur Outward Bound School

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AirMaxx Trampoline Park • Eden Prairie / St Cloud Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts • Minneapolis In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Ctr • Burnsville / Maple Grove

• Fundraising Programs & Opportunities AirMaxx Trampoline Park American Workshop Big Thrill Factory Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Games2U Entertainment & Fundraising Gamin’ Ride Entertainment Gertens Fundraising Mall of America Minnesota Renaissance Festival Valleyfair Water Park of America Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation

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• Travel & Transportation Services

Old Country Buffet • Dining • Numerous MN Locations • SPONSOR Richfield Bus Company • Transportation • Bloomington • SPONSOR

© 2014 MN Field Trip Guide • Adventure Partners LLC • All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. MN Field Trip Library & EXPO • Publisher: Mark Peterson • Design Associate: Sam Watts 8014 Highway 55 #130 • Minneapolis, MN 55427 • 612-518-8353 • mark@MnFieldTripLibrary.org • www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org.

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AirMaxx Invites you to Experience the Excitement.

Allow us to Host your next Group Field Trip, Outing or Party.

Field Trips Private Events Lock Ins Scouting Events Faith Outings Special Needs Home School Sports Camps Student Incentives

Reasonable Rates 7000 Washington Ave S Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.232.0096 epsales@airmaxxtrampolinepark.com

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Environmental Education Center and Green Retreat/Conference Facility

Audubon Center of the North Woods Centrally located 5 miles west of Sandstone, MN on the east side of Grindstone Lake

Photo by Lonnie Duberstein

Only 70 miles north of the Twin Cities, the Audubon Center of the North Woods has been an excellent choice to save time, energy and costs for your group’s field trips. Since 1971, the Center had offered single day to multi-day programming with adventure, energy/environment, native culture, team building, outdoor skills and wildlife classes for all ages, all year long, with trained professional staff.

l High ropes course with zipline l Indoor climbing wall l Wildlife programs (on-site and off-site) l Beautiful lakeside year-round facilities on

535 acres with over 7 miles of trails

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Environmental Learning Center (RELC)

K12 scholarships and discounts available Curriculum aligned with MN academic standards One day to multi-day options available

l Green conference & retreat facility rentals for any size group - meeting, lodging

& dining facilities for 160+, centerwide WiFi, nature-focused program options

“This was the most fun I ever had in a class” 5th grade visitor

Your best choice for school field trips, youth groups, home school outings, staff retreats, meetings, conferences, reunions, day programs, banquets “Great opportunity for kids to experience the ‘great outdoors’ in a safe, nurturing environment. Program encourages teambuilding and fosters an awareness of the world around us.”

“The Audubon Center ROCKS!” 6th grade visitor

A small sampling of some of our 50+ class choices - all aligned with MN academic standards

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Email or call to schedule your program:

888-404-7743

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Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/AudubonCenter

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BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS

EDUCATION DAYS October 2 & 3, 2014 CHECK US OUT! Special Offer: $6.00 per person for first time attendees.

First Come, First Serve Basis - Limited Space Available.

ON THE WEB: www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org/rendezvous/education/htm

The President & Mary Todd Lincoln come to visit.

Students ask Benjamin Franklin & wife Deborah many questions.

Cowboys come prepared with stories of the old west cattle drives.

See the U.S. Mail Stage Line Coach.

The blacksmith is making an item for a teacher.

The New Ulm Battery shoots a live round.

The AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION (ABA) has recognized us one of America’s “TOP 100 FESTIVALS”!

TEACHER’S COMMENTS

“The Willow Creek students & staff in Owatonna thank you for the opportunity to attend this event. Each year we bring about 375 students & staff where we are greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who provide us with a schedule of “Hands-On History Learning”. The presenters are passionate about their topic and share their enthusiasm with their students. Weather, good or bad, does not play a factor in the student’s impression of the event. It is ALWAYS a positive experience. This is a wonderful event & we look forward to our trip for years to come. Thank you!” Jen Hansen, MN History Teach, Willow Creek Intermediate School, Owatonna

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“Excellent hands-on opportunity which makes the library books come to life. To participate in this event with hands-on ability to touch, feel, and see helps the students learn.” Natasha Simeon, Home School Parent, St Paul

Perry Vining - Founder / Coordinator Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Inc • 2580 Bridge Ave • Albert Lea, MN 56007 Office: 800-658-2526 • Fax: 507-373-0344 • Cell: 507-402-6371

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Who else wants an assembly program that cost as little as $1.17 per child and in many cases less?

An assembly program that is FUN, high energy, interactive and educationally significant...keep reading!

Dear Educational Professional, I have one great passion in life, sharing educationally significant messages with children as they smile from ear to ear. You ask, is that possible? It is, in fact that’s my SECRET... sharing the impossible while teaching your students. I offer interactive programs that teach important messages about things like: READING MOTIVATION, COOPERATION, NATIONAL PRIDE, SELF-ESTEEM, PERSONAL SAFETY AND DRUG AWARENESS. But what captivates and maintains their interest is the magic I mix with the message! Here are some of the programs available: 1.

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Kids Who Read “R” COOL! (Reading Motivation) Bulldoze The Bully! (No Bullying Show) The Magic of Cooperation! (Conflict Resolution Show) I Love America! (National Pride Program) Dare To Be YOU! (Self-Esteem Show) Be Aware, Be Alert, BE SAFE! (Personal Safety Program) Drugs Steal the MAGIC (Drug Awareness)

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Fun That Makes Good Sense!

Student Groups at CDT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will enhance classroom curriculum in the areas of music, theatre and dance, allowing students to experience, respond to and critique live performance.

• Complimentary backstage tours!

• Study guide materials available on CDT website to aid teachers in lesson planning Call and ask about our $45 Teacher Ticket Rate Available for any production on Tue, Wed or Thu evening only. Mention promo code:

TEACH.* *Not valid for other discounts or offers, on previously purchased tickets, group tickets of 12+, or show-only tickets.

Ask Our Student Group Expert Peggy Lushine, Group Sales 952-934-1547 • 800-355-6273 plushine@chanhassenDT.com P.O. Box 100, Chanhassen, MN 55317

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EXPERIENCE THE CHARACTER CHALLENGE !

Extreme Team Building, Leadership and Character Development The Thrill

The Character Challenge Course Mission To challenge groups & individuals of all ages to commit to a radical change, one that will impact their future, relationships and goals.

“Our students were challenged as individuals and supported by their peers to overcome both the physical and emotional barriers they were presented with. The degree of team bonding and interpersonal growth are invaluable. I would recommend this experience to any group looking to develop cohesion.”

- Leah Girard, Associate Director, Upward Bound - Bemidji State

The Teamwork

Experience Spine-Tingling High Events • • • •

The Giant Swing Zip Lining The Leap of Faith (from the top of a 22’ pole!)

The Flying Squirrel, and more!

“The ropes course really brought the team together. The girls constantly referred back to their goals throughout the season. It led us to gaining a state berth for the first time at Bemidji High School.”

- Kelly Schoonover, Bemidji High School Girls Soccer Coach

The Trust

Programs are On-site (ours) or Off-site (yours) We do programs for schools, youth groups and even corporations.

These hands-on programs engage 150+ participants who meet in one location and share life-changing experiences.

“Our team had a fabulous experience. The girls enjoyed the challenges, team initiatives, the time they had together, and your caring staff. We will be back! They all wished they could have stayed longer!

- Liz Carpentier, Eagan High School Girls Basketball Coach

The Accomplishments

Trained & Knowledgeable Staff

Our team members are trained to facilitate learning and personal growth while keeping your group safe Ask about our 100% Customer Service Guarantee “I’ve been to a lot of team-building kinds of things, and this was the best by far! It was, without a doubt, one of the best things I have ever done. AWESOME!” - Amaya Littlewolf, student Watch our Video

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CHARACTER CHALLENGE COURSE

Live and Virtual Field Trips!

Student Matinee Program:

Experience dance live in our historic theater!

• 12 matinees offered per year • Begin @ 10:30 am and last 1 hr; all include a Q&A session with the company • $5 per ticket • Bus subsidy provided: $100 per school • Study Guide provided for each matinee to help prepare for and process the experience with your students • Great for school groups and homeschool families!

Distance Learning Program:

Either live in your classroom or virtually through our videoconferencing technology, take a field trip into dance with a Cowles Center Teaching Artist! FREE to Minnosota schools, but make sure to register early!

Dance styles offered: • • • • • • • • • •

African Argentine Tango Ballet Ballroom Breaking Capoeira Chinese Creative Movement Dance Hall Days Flamenco

• Hip Hop • Jazz • Journey into Black Dance • Latin Social Dances • Middle Eastern (Folk or Belly Dance) • Modern • Trip Around the World

Interested?

We’d be happy to talk to you about any of the Education opportunites at The Cowles Center. Please contact Jessi Fett, Director of Education at jfett@thecowlescenter.org or 612.206.3640 to learn more.

www.thecowlescenter.org

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Field Trips 2014 • • • • • •

Residential Environmental Education Trips Day Trips Outreach - STARLAB & Raptors on the Road Teambuilding Youth and Adult Programming Summer Camps

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Keep up to date ! on current conditions and special hours at Eko Backen on

Eko Backen • 22570 Manning Trail • Scandia, MN 55073!

651-433-2422 • www.ekobacken.com

”Our kids sang all the way home from EKO BACKEN!” Happy Teacher!

FUN ACTIVITIES! Snow Tubing!

Mini-Golf!

Kite Flying!

Hiking!

Horseshoes!

Bocce Ball!

Soccer!

Basketball!

Badminton!

Sack Races!

Campfires!

Sing-Alongs!

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NEW AGAIN IN 2014!

Spring on the Farm

FUN FIELD TRIPS!

School Groups!

Scout Outings!

Birthday Parties!

Summer Picnics !

Graduation Parties!

Church Groups!

Reunions!

Weddings!

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Take Your Students 160 Years Back in Time

May & Sept. School Tours at

Farmamerica

On a tram-drawn tour around the mile-long Farmamerica Time Lane, your students will travel through history to see first hand how Minnesota’s rural settlers survived in the 1800s, thrived in the 1900s, and developed the modern farming techniques of today. Available dates and participant numbers are limited - call now to book your tour. 507-835-2052.

Just off Hwy 14 near Waseca.

E-mail: info@farmamerica.org

www.farmamerica.org Farmamerica is an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Admissions are treated as contributions and donations. All funds received are used to underwrite the costs of educational programming throughout the year.

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Schools • Camps • Assemblies • Fundraisers • Special Events

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SPECIAL STUDENT & EDUCATOR GROUP PRICING Let Group Ticket Sales help you with your ticket reservation, bus parking, post-show talk-back opportunities and more!

DIRTY DANCING

OCTOBER 7–19, 2014 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS NOVEMBER 25–30, 2014 • ORPHEUM THEATRE Weekday Matinee: Friday, Nov. 28 at 2pm

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

DECEMBER 16–28, 2014 • ORPHEUM THEATRE Weekday Matinees: Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2pm & Friday, Dec. 26 at 2pm

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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MARCH 10–15, 2015 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

ANNIE

MARCH 31 – APRIL 5, 2015 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

JERSEY BOYS

APRIL 28 – MAY 3, 2015 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

KINKY BOOTS

JULY 28 – AUGUST 2, 2015 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

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Field Trips Outreach Programs !

In the Company of Kids Creative Arts Center & Theatre School provides quality, innovative programming in a fun, safe, clean, family-friendly, non-competitive atmosphere. You come to us, or we to you.

Our professional staff is dedicated to helping students discover, develop and expressing their artistic gifts.

Acting • Voice • Dance • Intergenerational & Seniors

Summer Camps • Adaptive Dance • Adaptive Theater Social Skills Group • Transition Programs

Call 952-220-1676 to make your students the “stars of the show”!

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KEEPERS KEEPERS OF OF THE THE SACRED SACRED TRADITION TRADITION OF OF PIPEMAKERS PIPEMAKERS American Indian workshops and presentations: culture, drumming, dance,

American Indian workshops culture,isdrumming, pipes, an annual Pow-Wow, and and presentations: much more. Keepers non-profit dance, Native pipes, an annual Pow-Wow, and much more. is non-profit Native American Indian organization.

We believe it isKeepers important to preserve each American Indian We believe it is important to preserve each tribe’s unique art organization. & culture for future generations. tribe’s unique art & culture for future generations.

AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY & AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS & CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS We do presentations in schools and at events

We do presentations schools and at events around the nation. Weinoffer storytelling and classes around thehistory nation.and We culture offer storytelling and on classes from tribal to workshops from tribal history and culture to workshops on pipestone carving and beadwork. We work with all pipestone and beadwork.

We worktowith all age groupscarving and can customize a program meet age groupsstandards and can customize a program to or meet education for your school, scouts, education standards for your school, scouts, or youth group. youth group.

CULTURE CAMP FIELD TRIPS CULTURE CAMP FIELD TRIPS Experience Early American Indian Culture

Experience Early Culture Take your class or American youth groupIndian on a field trip to Take your class or youth group on a field trip to our Culture Camp where you and your group can our wherefoods you and group stayCulture in a tipi,Camp eat native (ex: your bison, wild can stay in a tipi, eat native foods (ex: bison, wild rice, corn, beans, squash and local fish) and rice, corn, beans, squash and local fish) and experience first-hand the tribal culture. experience first-hand the tribal culture.

ANNUAL POW-WOW ANNUAL POW-WOW

A FREE Event Open to the Public A FREE Event Openregalia to theand Public Learn about Pow-Wow customs.

Learn about Pow-Wow regalia andfoods. customs.

Enjoy traditional American Indian Enjoy traditional American Indian foods.

Respectful photography & videotaping permitted.

Respectful photography & videotaping permitted.

Traditional American Indian Food Cooking Contest Traditional American Food Cooking Contest The Pow-Wow is heldIndian the 4th weekend each July: The Pow-Wow is held the 4th weekend each July: Friday July 25, 2014 (cooking contest) Friday July 25, 2014 (cooking contest)

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PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATIONS: Pipestone Pipes

Pipestone Pipes History of Pipestone History of Pipestone Storytelling Storytelling Women Roles Women Roles Wild Plant Uses Wild Plant Family LifeUses Family LifeToday Tribal Life Tribal Lifeup Today Growing Indian Growing up Indian Tribal People Spirituality Tribal People Spirituality

WORKSHOPS: WORKSHOPS: Pipe Making

Pipe Making Beadwork Beadwork Pine Needle Baskets Pine Needle Baskets Leather Clothing Leather Clothing Pipe Bags Pipe Bags Beaded Bags Beaded Bags Pipestone Carving Pipestone Carving Finger Weaving Finger Weaving Dream Catchers Dream Catchers Decorating a Model Tipi Decorating a Model Tipi

Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Culture Camp

the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Culture Camp 400 NorthKeepers Hiawathaof Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org 400 North Hiawatha Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org

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KAYAK !

THE BEAUTIFUL KINNICKINNIC RIVER

545 North Main Street River Falls, WI 54022 715-425-7378 • www.kinnicreek.com Only 25 minutes from downtown Saint Paul

School Groups • Scouts • Youth Group Outings

A Field Trip down the Kinnickinnic River in one of our kayaks offers a breathtaking opportunity for a beautiful experience… whether it’s recreational or educational, or both!

The Kinnickinnic River softly rolls by scenic bluff lands, rare oak savanna, original prairie, farm land, white pine forest, wooded coulees, sedge meadows, rare and endangered plant species, beautiful stands of white pines and plenty of open space and scenic vistas. Feeder creeks are cold and clean, containing wild native brown trout, important spawning areas, wetlands, and many springs arising from under picturesque limestone outcroppings. Curriculum-based field trips are easy & fun on the Kinnickinnic River for your school or youth group. 75 kayaks are onsite - ready for your kids!

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INCREDIBLE TROUT FISHING (we offer lessons, too!)

The Kinnickinnic River is a premiere Class 1 Trout Stream, with an amazing river average of more than 6,000 brown trout per mile. We offer fly fishing, including lessons for all levels, from beginners and up!

www.kinnicreek.com

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“Little House on the Prairie” Celebrating Cast Reunion 40 years!

July 25 – 27, 2014

(1974)

• Hersha Parady “Mrs. Garvey” • Wendi Turnbaugh Lee & Brenda Turnbaugh Weatherby “Baby Grace Ingalls” • Lucy Lee Flippin “Eliza Jane Wilder” • Charlotte Stewart “Miss Beadle” • Sidney Robyn Greenbush & Lindsay Rachel Greenbush “Carrie Ingalls” • Alison Arngrim “Nellie Oleson” • Dean Butler “Almanzo Wilder” Outdoor drama for the whole family, based on the life of Laura Ingalls in Walnut Grove.

Wilder Pageant 2014 Dates: July 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 Call 888-859-3102 for tickets

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

It’s our 40th Anniversa ry!

Open April – October

Eight Hands-On Buildings to View 888-528-7268 (888-LAURA-68)

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Guided Youth Tours available, Come and spend the day!

Spark the Unsparkable Imagination and Enrich the Brightest Spectacular Programs, Fun Guaranteed!

Special Events and Booths Amaze a crowd

In-class Field Trips

Complement your science curriculum

Watch Exploration Days Video

Exploration Days

Motivate all the students

Summer Camps

Participate in science discovery

Summer Camp Descriptions

Mad Science: the world’s leading provider of FUN science.

651-793-5721, mail@madsciencemn.org, http://mn.madscience.org

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Scavenger Hunts, Exclusive Tours, Shopping Packages and More!

From fashionistas to fun seekers to food lovers, Mall of AmericaŽ has something for everyone to enjoy with 520 stores, over 50 restaurants and attractions galore! Get ready to shop like a pro, brave spinetingling rides, taste delectable dining and maybe even spot your favorite celebrity. Plus, there’s no sales tax on clothing or shoes! mallofamerica.com | bloomingtonmn.org

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Health, Nutrition and Wellness Field Trips and Programs

Stephen McCarthy Leader and Facilitator

“I know a man who grabbed a cat by the tail and he learned 40 percent more about cats than the man who didn’t.” ~ Mark Twain

• EDUCATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS • Grades K-12

Stephen McCarthy creates and leads field trips to help your kids “experience” farms and food.

Making the food-growing experience real to our kids, and showing that food is not a want, it’s a need - and how our food - or lack of it truly affects our daily lives. We customize and lead field trips to vetted farms that connect students and school staff with both traditional and non-traditional local farmers. Your students will learn about the food they eat at school and at home, seeing how it is grown, harvested, and prepared for market. They will also learn about “sustainable farming” is, what “local food systems” are, and how their food choices support local farmers and local food systems. This could include co-ops and local farmers markets.

Because our field trips meet Minnesota Education Standards, they are excellent support for health and nutrition education curriculum already in place in your school.

Sample questions curious students will ask and find answers to: - Do farmers take good care of their land and their animals?

- What about harvesting? (apples, eggs, wool, milk, potatoes…)

- What happens to the food once it leaves the farm?

What types of farms, companies, stores and food-related venues could be visited?

Real working farms of all sizes and types, including vegetable/fruit/crop farms, beef/pork/poultry/ turkey farms, dairy farms, exotic animals, specialty farms & more. The Field Trips we put together will depend on the standards being met, grade levels, study areas, and the age of the students.

• OUTDOOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS • Grades K-12

Created and led by Stephen McCarthy, incorporating: • Outdoor Strategy Games • Ropes and Climbing Walls • Natural Movement With more than 10 years experience developing health and wellness programs, Stephen will customize an outdoor physical education “field trip” for your class or school that will enhance a student’s knowledge of the environment and the role humans play in the system, how to stay in shape, and why all of this is important - while incorporating professional physical education activities. These programs utilize local outdoor parks, sports and fitness venues, and a variety of sports and physical activities to accomplish the goals our kids need - all of these being curriculum-based.

BONUS: These programs can incorporate visits & talks by local sports celebrities designed to inspire your students as they get an opportunity to “meet the pros”.

For more information, call Stephen at 612-741-0982 • www.themccarthyproject.com

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The Best Field Trips in History Special rates for groups at 18 historic sites and museums around the state.

“You get to have fun as you learn.�

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Cru Miss ises on t is h Lake sippi Riv e er Minn eton & ka

Our fully-narrated cruises offer special rates to schools and youth groups who will experience the beauty and history of Lake Minnetonka departing from the Port of Excelsior.

On the Mississippi River, departing from our “NEW” Minneapolis location at Bohemian Flats Park, your students will experience a lock through of the St Anthony Falls lock system, view the Falls, learn about the historic Mississippi riverfront and more!

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www.TwinCitiesCruises.com 952-474-8058

Stories that Illuminate History and Bring Literature to Life Spring 2014 The Diary of anne frank Feb 11–May 15, 2014 Her Thoughts Will Capture Them— Her Courage Will Inspire Them Cyrano Mar 25–26 & apr 1–3, 2014 A Touching Tale of Chivalry and Unrequited Love

2014 –2015 Student SeaSon 33 VariaTions Oct 21, 22, 28, & 29, 2014 As Katherine, a brilliant musicologist scours Beethoven’s manuscripts to unlock the secret of his obsession with the Diabelli Variations, the motivations of the composer inspire her to heal her life.

The house on Mango sTreeT NOv 4 –21, 2014 Your students will identify with the cultural richness and heartbreak of Esperanza’s coming of age in the barrio. a MiDsuMMer nighT’s DreaM NOv 11–Dec 19, 2014 Watch your students become instant Shakespeare fans as they delight in the magical mayhem of the forest.

The Color PurPle JaN 27, 28, 30 & Feb 10, 11, 13, 2015 Unforgettable music will sweep your students through Celie’s epic journey to find her place in the world. roMeo anD JulieT Mar 3–May 1, 2015 This 90-minute production on our new Thrust Stage will put your students at the center of Shakespeare’s passion.

The Diary of anne frank Mar 2–May 15, 2015 Let your students join the 200,000 young people who have been deeply affected by the emotions and events captured in Anne Frank’s chronicle of her life in hiding during the Holocaust.

To order TiCkeTS: 651.291.9196 or education@parksquaretheatre.org $14 Student Seats • Free Chaperone Seats • Mid-Morning Matinees Free Study Guides • 350-seat House • Bus Greeters • Free Bus Parking

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LITERATURE AGRICULTURE SCIENCE HISTORY

855-444-SAUK • info@VisitSaukCentre.com • www.visitsaukcentre.com

Sauk Centre is the boyhood home of Nobel Prize winning Author Sinclair Lewis students can learn about writing at the Interpretive Museum and visit his boyhood home to see how Minnesotans lived in the early 1900’s.

Agricultural Tours include Alpacas, Sheep, Goats, and Cows. Learn about wool, soaps and lotions from goat’s milk and the process of daily milking to provide for our needs.

Authentic Carnegie Library houses the History Museum with displays changing throughout the year.

Hands-on Geneology computer information.

Please call for tour.

Other tours nearby: • Hemker Zoo and Petting Zoos at Ericksons and Tutti Fruitti Market Farm.

• River Glen Garden Tours • Panther Distillery Production Tour • Cold Spring Brewery Tour • See how T-shirts are printed at Taste of Heaven

Box lunches available and four lodging properties for overnights.

VISIT SAUK CENTRE ON I-94 AND HWY 71 IN THE MIDDLE OF MINNESOTA

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Bring science learning to life 2014 Science MuSeuM Field TripS Field trips to the Science Museum of Minnesota support state science standards and reinforce what you are teaching in the classroom.

The Big Weather Experience This popular, pre-packaged exploration of the museum’s best weather experience is designed for 3rd–8th grade. It includes the Omnitheater film Tornado Alley, live theater presentation and hands-on weather exhibits.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, January–March, 2014

Ultimate Dinosaurs and Dinosaurs Alive!

This special exhibition reveals new dinosaurs that evolved in isolation in the Southern Hemisphere and are unfamiliar to most North Americans.

Students will also learn about continental drift and the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea.

The Omnitheater film Dinosaurs Alive! is the perfect complement. March 1–August 24, 2014

The Amazing Butterfly Experience This field trip package includes the Flight of the Butterflies Omnitheater film and our LIVE butterfly house. Students will learn about the iconic monarch butterfly as a true marvel of nature. For K–12th grade.

October 3–January 8, 2015

Learn more at smm.org/ed or call (651) 221-9444

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DODGEBALL! SKY ZONE IS THE ULTIMATE 3-D PLAY EXPERIENCE! FLY HIGH ON A SEA OF TRAMPOLINES, COMPETE ON THE DODGEBALL COURT, AND WOW YOUR FRIENDS IN THE FOAM ZONE! JOIN US AT SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK FOR THE ULTIMATE FIELD TRIP!

CALL NOW! TWO LOCATIONS!

FLY HIGH!

FOAM ZONE! 13310 INDUSTRIAL PARK BLVD, SUITE 160 PLYMOUTH, MN 55441 P: 763-331-3511 | SKYZONE.COM/MINNEAPOLIS

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595 HALE AVE N OAKDALE, MN 55128 P: 651-200-3383 | SKYZONE.COM/STPAUL

GROUP PLANNING * TICKET DISCOUNTS * SPECIAL OFFERS Target Center offers a complete in-house Group Sales Department that is ready to assist you! No matter which family show, sporting spectacular or memorable concert you select, we are here to make your job easier by arranging reservations, tickets, accessible seating for those with special needs, and bus parking. It’s never too early to get your group involved in events at Target Center.

It’s easy to order. . . For group ticket reservations, call the Target Center Group Sales Office at 612.673.1311 Please scan this code with your Smarthphone for current event offers. Or Visit: www.targetcenter.com/mnneldtriplibrary

EXPERIENCE IT LIVE!

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Learning Through

Baseball With the Minnesota tWins Proudly sponsored by TargetÂŽ

Y Mathematics at Target Field

Y Art at Target Field

Y The Team Behind the Team: Careers in Sports Marketing and Sports Training

Y Baseball on the Bench: Scorekeeping 101

Y Science at Target Field

Y Katie Casey Tour: Women in Baseball History

Y Environment and Sustainability at Target Field

Y Heroes of Baseball: Who Are Your Heroes?

Y Architecture at Target Field

Y Language of Baseball

FOR MORE INFORMATION: twinsbaseball.com/tours education@twinsbaseball.com • 612-659-3878

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Richard Erickson

Richard Alan Productions (612) 861-3570 • Fax (612) 677-3117 richard@teddybearband.com 2208 W. 68th St. • Richfield MN 55423

612.861.3570 Music & Entertainment that ENGAGES!

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FLEXIBLE BAND SIZE! (Solo Shows Too!) FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES! • EDUCATIONAL SHOWS! 29 Years of TBB’s Child Development Foundation

ACADEMIC STANDARDS!

COMMUNITY VALUES!

THEME SHOWS including shows with our other bands for ALL AGES and STAGES!

• Live Performances • Early Childhood Workshops • Classroom Materials & Music 29 Years Experience - Child Development Foundation!

www.teddybearband.com • www.musicandgoodtimes.com

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= education+fun Valleyfair offers the perfect array of fun, educational programming targeted to different age levels and interests for grades K-12, youth groups, performance groups, and more!

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Great programs include:

Education Days

Drama Day: Scare School

Physics & Science Days

Dinosaurs Alive

Amusement Park 101

Performance in the Park

May 16 – June 13

October 3

May 19, 20, 21 May 22

All Season All Season

For more information about a 2014 program to enhance the educational experience during your visit to Valleyfair, please contact Valleyfair Group Sales at 952.496.5331 or youthsales@valleyfair.com 54

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Our classroom: your students.

Since 1963, Voyageur Outward Bound School has led thousands of students into the wilderness and to the streets of the Twin Cities to experience education in a non-traditional setting. Giving your students the opportunity to face challenges in these settings allows them to develop their ability to lead, discover the strength of their character, and realize a determination to make a difference in the community around them.

The Twin Cities Center offers a range of programs tailored to meet your needs. While we typically serve 6th-12th grade students and teachers, we have experience with a broad range of clientele. Our programs are led by skilled instructors with extensive training in youth development, first aid, risk management, multi-cultural competency and group facilitation.

OUTCOMES

You inform the learning objectives, such as leadership, collaboration, trust, and gained confidence.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Our tried and true methods: learning through experience, challenge and adventure, and a supportive environment.

VALUES

We teach and work by the values of compassion, integrity excellence, and inclusion and diversity.

ACTIVITIES

Our courses vary in length from 2 hours to multi-day.

We strive to optimize activities to meet your needs

YOUR PROGRAM DESIGN

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CANOEING | BACKPACKING | ROCK CLIMBING | SNOWSHOEING | ORIENTEERING HIGH ROPES COURSE | TEAM BUILDING | URBAN ADVENTURE | SKIING

LAUNCH AHEAD Length: 1-2 hours in-school or agency settings Description: This custom leadership program pairs a school or agency with Outward Bound on a regular basis. Curriculum can include environment, team-building, or leadership. This is perfect for student leadership teams, service learning groups, or out-of- school-time programs!

INSIGHT Length: 1 day, stand alone or consecutive days Description: Insight programs do just that—they give students insight into what is possible when they taste achievement. Each student deserves to experience the power of “I did it.” The program can take place in local parks, trails, activity centers or even your school.

PEER LEADERSHIP EXPEDITIONS Length: 4-7 days, or longer Description: Peer Leadership Expeditions are challenging experiences that build strong teams and strong individuals. On our unique Urban Expeditions they also learn about their community as they explore leadership through the lens of topics such as poverty, the environment or arts and culture.

Get started.

Give us a call at 651-292-1062 to set up your program dates and work with our staff to design your custom program. We look forward to learning more about your students!

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Because learning

should be an adventure Where else can you marvel at the world’s greatest lake, trek the trails and explore museums capturing the unique culture and history of a place that’s inspired generations—all in a day or weekend?

Duluth: For authentic, hands-on experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime.

Call or visit us online for free itinerary planning and other ways we can help you make the most of a trip.

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$50 Off

your booking of $500 or more in tickets!

We offer a climate controlled facility with a worry free weather day. Catering, video games and entertainment options are enhancements available to personalize each experience!

Certain restrictions apply. Advance reservations required. Coupon must be mentioned at contract signing. Cannot be redeemed at water park counter & is only redeemable by the water park Group Sales Manager. Not applicable to online sales, birthday parties or in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Subject to change without notice.

Rates are subject to 20 or more admissions and availability. All group events require advance payment and group contract. Offer to change without notice. Certain blackout dates and restrictions apply.

Chaperone vouchers are based on total number of attendees. Rate does not include applicable taxes. MN State Tax Exemption ST3 or MN state issued certificate required for non-taxable/tax exempt group events.

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