2015 MN Student Travel Guide

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2015 STUDENT & YOUTH GROUP

TRAVEL GUIDE

Free Planning Resource for Minnesota’s Best Student Travel Destinations

INSIDE: PERFORMANCE IN THE PARK… at ValleyFair!

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STUDENT TRAVEL SUMMARY & CHECKLIST

Compliments of MN Field Trip & Student Travel Library. Get more information: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org This form suggests steps in generally preparing for a school trip. Different trips may require difference items.

Student Group (i.e., Band, Cheerleaders, etc) ___________________________________ # of Students ______ Academic Purpose _____________________________________________________________________ Itinerary City(s) _______________________________________________________________________ Length of trip (# of days) ________ Leave Date __________________ Return Date _____________________ Method of travel/ Name of transportation provider _______________________________________________ Special Travel Requirements (such as trailer for musical instruments) ___________________________________ # of overnights in what city(s) ______________________________________________________________ Primary School Contact – Name ____________________________________Cell _____________________ Is Tour Company involved? ____ Name/Address ________________________________________________ Tour Company Contact _____________________________________ Phone ________________________ Name of local Convention & Visitor Bureaus (and contact/phone) to provide assistance ______________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Number of/names of chaperones/guides _____________________________________________________

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__________ Secured approval and support from administration and appropriate staff. __________ Costs and handling of money determined, including insurance, fundraising and record keeping __________ Itinerary created / distributed to administration, parents and appropriate itinerary destinations, including CVBs in destination cities. Ask for recommendations (free service provided by CVBs). __________ If payments required during trip, cash, check, credit card are determined.

__________ Down payments and pre-payments made by due dates. __________ Upload itinerary and trip information to school/organization website. Send out links. __________ Meeting(s) with students/parents. Distribute information, and discuss itinerary, deposits/payments, appropriate behavior, safety/medical issues/concerns, eligibility, forms, what to pack, what NOT to bring.

8. __________ Tour leaders made aware of special needs (medical/physical, etc) & trained to administer medications.

9. __________ Permission and other forms are signed and turned in.

10. __________ Substitute instructors determined.

11. __________ Attraction, Bus, hotel, food confirmations & commitments from direct providers or tour company.

12. __________ Study Guide(s) received / reviewed from attractions. Discussed with students.

13. __________ Students prepared (curriculum, rules of venues to be visited, assigned groups, asking questions) Other ________________________________________________________________________________

FORMS WHICH MAY BE NEEDED/REQUIRED BEFORE & DURING TRIP -

Student Permission Forms Activity or Legal Waivers as required by some attractions (such as rock climbing, high ropes, etc) Health/Medical Forms (Allergies, Special Needs, Medical History, Emergency Contact, Next of Kin).

Chaperone Forms (see administration for existing requirements) Talent Forms (photography or video permissions) Other ____________________________________________________________________________

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Student Travel Table of Contents • A - Z

Student Travel Guide ______

Discover middle/high/college MN student travel destinations that include a wide range of curriculum-based learning, performance and growth opportunities.

• AMERICAN WORKSHOP • TC Metro

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• AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS ELC • NE MN

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• CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES • TC Metro

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• HISTORIC THEATRE GROUP • TC Metro

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Begin or develop construction skillsets with our Green Construction Trade Course.

1170 E Cliff Road, Burnsville Tim Watts • 952-500-8812 • www.americanworkshop.com Team-building, nature/wildlife, adventure/challenge and outdoor programs.

54165 Audubon Drive, Sandstone Laurie Fenner • 320-245-2648 • www.audubon-center.org Students can experience, respond to and critique a live performance. Comp backstage tours!

501 W 78th St, Chanhassen Peggy Lushine • 952-934-1544 • www.chanhassentheatres.com Experience, learn and be entertained by the best in touring Broadway productions and more!

Orpheum Theatre • 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis State Theatre • 805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Pantages Theatre • 710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Kelli Hoskins • 612-373-5644 • www.hennepintheatretrust.org

• KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS • SW MN

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• MALL OF AMERICA • TC Metro

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• MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST CVB • TC Metro

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• PADELFORD RIVERBOAT COMPANY • TC Metro

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• PINSTRIPES • TC Metro

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• PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE • TC Metro

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Native American workshops, camps and tours (including the Pipestone National Monument).

400 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone Bud Johnston • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org Attractions, exhibits, student presentations, 520 stores & 50+ restaurants!

60 E Broadway, Bloomington Samantha Sommers • 952-883-8499 www.mallofamerica.com/visit/group-experiences Student-friendly hotels & attractions in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park & Maple Grove.

7100 Northland Drive, Minneapolis • 763-252-1411 www.mplsnw.com/fieldtrips Cruise the Mississippi for your prom parties, class parties and events, and more!

Harriet Island, Downtown Saint Paul Tracy Shimek • 651-227-1100 • www.riverrides.com Private event rooms, bocce ball and bowling for graduations, senior parties, homecoming dinners…

3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina Janna O’Meara • 952-835-6440 • www.pinstripes.com

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When POP UP MUSICAL ends, your students will want more!

2705 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth Susan Tillman • 763-383-1073 • www.plymouthplayhouse.com

Student Travel Table of Contents • A - Z

Student Travel Guide ______

Flip this Guide over and discover even more itinerary ideas for your school trip!

You can download free brochures, program flyers & study guides at:

www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org.

• SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM • TC Metro

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• TARGET FIELD TOURS & THE MINNESOTA TWINS • TC Metro

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• VALLEYFAIR • TC Metro

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• VISIT DULUTH • NE MN

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• VISIT WINONA • SE MN

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• WABASHA STREET CAVES • DOWN IN HISTORY TOURS • TC Metro

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• WATER PARK OF AMERICA • RADISSON HOTEL BLOOMINGTON • TC Metro

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• WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE • Statewide

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• WORTHINGTON AREA CVB • SW MN

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10,000 animals make this experience inspiring, educational and FUN! 120 East Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington Shanna Wangen • 952-853-0631 • www.visitsealife.com/minnesota Learning Through Baseball with the Minnesota Twins - math, science, art, sports marketing & more!

One Twins Way, Minneapolis Rick Olson • 612-659-3878 • www.twinsbaseball.com/tours Put your band, choir, dance or cheer group in the spotlight on the Upper Midwest’s biggest stage!

One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee Pam Amundson • 952-496-5373 • www.valleyfair.com Authentic, hands-on experiences your students will remember for a lifetime!

21 W Superior St, Duluth Mary Nelson • 218-625-8102 • www.visitduluth.com/group-tours/ Spectacular beauty, remarkable arts & culture, outdoor adventure!

160 Johnson Street, Winona Mary Farrell • 507-452-0735 • www.visitwinona.com/group-tours/ Home of the famous Saint Paul Gangster Tour!

215 Wabasha Street S, Saint Paul Donna Bremer • 651-224-1191 • www.wabashastreetcaves.com

More than a hotel! Over-sized guest rooms that sleep up to 6! America’s biggest indoor water park!

Carey Devillers • Hotel • 1700 American Blvd East, Bloomington 952-229-5768 • www.radisson.com Water Park • 1700 American Blvd East, Bloomington 952-229-5731 • www.waterparkofamerica.com This will be the easiest and best-tasting fundraiser you will ever do!

Paul Henry • Minneapolis & Southeast MN • 612-501-8916 Rob Cherry • St Paul & Northern Minnesota • 651-775-8338 Vic Zumpano • Mankato & Southwest MN, 605-415-2354 Offering excellent itinerary stops and quality student-friendly hotels!

1121 Third Ave, Worthington Ashley Goettig • 800-279-2919 • www.worthingtonmnchamber.com

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American Workshop is proud to offer the Green Construction Trades Course (GCTC). This 128 hour course covers a variety of topics that give students exposure to various aspects of today’s construction industry. The course is designed to give students in-demand green construction skills that will make them excellent candidates for entry-level construction positions. Whether you want to learn construction basics or develop an existing skillset, the GCTC will give you marketable skills you need to advance your 6 career in construction.

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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 Special rates for student groups for most performances! An Excellent Value for Choirs, Bands, Dance Teams or Class Trips

Opens February 27!

Group Sales: 952-934-1547 800-355-6273 groupsales@ ChanhassenDT.com P.O. Box 100, Chanhassen, MN 55317

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C h a n h a s s e n D T. c o m

EXPERIENCE, LEARN AND BE ENTERTAINED

BY THE BEST IN TOURING BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS AND MORE AT THE ORPHEUM, STATE AND PANTAGES THEATRES! BROADWAY RE-IMAGINED

COMING SOON – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW OLIVER! Broadway Re-Imagined with Theater Latté Da FEBRUARY 4 – MARCH 1 • PANTAGES THEATRE

PIPPIN

FEBRUARY 17–22 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

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

ANNIE

MARCH 31 – APRIL 5 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

JERSEY BOYS

APRIL 28 – MAY 3 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

ONCE

JUNE 23–28 • STATE THEATRE

KINKY BOOTS

JULY 28 – AUGUST 2 • ORPHEUM THEATRE Visit www.hennepintheatretrust.org for full schedule of shows.

The NEW 2015–2016 season will be announced in early February – stay tuned!

STUDENT GROUP TICKET BENEFITS:

• Special discount prices for students, educators and chaperones • Reserve now and pay later with your final ticket count • Study Guides, theatre tours and show Q & A talk-backs • Fundraising opportunities – ask us how!

We look forward to hosting you and your students this year!

PHONE

612.373.5665

E-MAIL

MinneapolisGroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com

WEB

www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org

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NATIVE AMERICAN WORKSHOPS, CAMPS and TOURS Native American Indian culture workshops and heritage presentations… culture, drumming, dance, pipes, and much more. Keepers is a non-profit Native American Indian organization. We believe it is important to preserve each tribe’s unique art & culture for future generations.

TAKE OUR GUIDED TOUR OF THE PIPESTONE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Come visit the Crossroads of Native America… a very unique national park. Feel the energy and listen to the history of this special place. Hear stories of how pipestone is used and journeys it has made around the world. Talk to people who have worked to quarry the pipestone and see how much work it is to get out of its resting place inside mother earth. Everything on mother earth is sacred… we will show you how to walk with respect and care. All ages.

AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE & HERITAGE PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS We do customized presentations in schools and at events around the nation that include storytelling, demonstrations, tribal history and culture. We also offer workshops on pipestone carving, beadwork, native foods for all age groups. We can customize a program to meet education standards for your school, homeschool co-op, scouts or youth group.

CULTURE CAMP FIELD TRIPS

Experience Early American Indian Culture Bring your class (k-12), scout group, or youth group on a custom-tailored field trip to our Culture Camp where you and your group can sleep overnight in a tipi, eat native foods (examples include: bison, wild rice, corn, beans, squash and local fish)… learning & experiencing first-hand our tribal culture.

PRESENTATIONS:

WORKSHOPS:

• The Story of the Pipestone National Monument • Pipestone Pipes • History of Pipestone • Storytelling • Roles of Women • Wild Plant Uses • Family Life • Tribal Life Today • Growing up Indian • Tribal People Spirituality

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

Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Culture Camp

400 North Hiawatha Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org

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surround yourself with options From fashionistas to fun seekers to food lovers, Mall of America速 has something for everyone to enjoy with 520 stores, over 50 restaurants and attractions galore! Book a group experience and see why over 12,000 groups visit Mall of America annually. Student presentations, physics program in Nickelodeon Universe, scavenger hunts and youth group rates on attractions tickets are all available.

For more details on Mall of America tourism please call 952.883.8643

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YOU WON’T MISS A BEAT IN MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST Notable experiences are made in our multiple cities with endless possibilities!

Annette Belding | annette@mplsnw.com | 763.252.1411 www.mplsnw.com/fieldtrips 12

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STRIKINGLY GOOD FUN!

change your frame of mind

ENJOY OUR SCRATCH KITCHEN MENU INSPIRED BY SEASONAL INGREDIENTS & PREPARED BY SKILLED CHEFS WHILE ENJOYING ACTIVITIES

BOOK OUR PRIVATE EVENT ROOMS, BOCCE BALL AND BOWLING FOR GRADUATIONS, FIELD TRIPS, SENIOR PARTIES, HOMECOMING DINNERS, REUNIONS & MORE! PACKAGES FOR 10-300PPL, STARTING AT $15 PER PERSON

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3849 Gallagher Drive 952-835-6440 Northbrook, IL Chicago, IL

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South Barrington, IL Oakbrook, IL Georgetown, DC Overland Park, KS

PINSTRIPES.COM

A Broadway revue with a sense of humor!

Delightful!

Refreshing!

Smart!

Entertaining!

Created By:

Jennifer Eckes Judi Gronseth Kevin Werner Hohlstein Timm Holmly

Breakout Hit from the 2012 Fringe Festival!

Laughout-loud brilliance!

Box Office

“Must See ...Utterly charming!”

– Pioneer Press

When the show ends, you’ll want more!

763-553-1600

Groups

plymouthplayhouse.com

A romp through Broadway’s tunes with witty writing plus, a great mix of tonguein-cheek humor and trivia!

Perfect for middle school and high school students!

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Learning Through

BASEBAll With the Minnesota tWins Proudly sponsored by Target

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Art Heroes Math Science Women in Baseball

(Katie Casey)

• Marketing • Athletic training • Careers in Sports

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• USGBC accredited course

• Architecture and Engineering

• Baseball from the Bench (scorekeeping)

y Language Arts y Baseball from the Bench (scorekeeping)

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

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PUT YOUR GROUP IN THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE UPPER MIDWEST’S BIGGEST STAGE!

Build team work and discipline as you showcase your marching band, choir, dance or cheer group with a Performance in the Park at Valleyfair.

Captivate guests at Midway Stage, a high profile venue unlike any other that can accommodate performances of all styles.

For more information or to reserve your performance date, visit valleyfair.com/performance or contact our Group Sales Department at 952.496.5331.

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DULUTH Big city aattractions with a small-town feel

Make memories, educate, have fun – all by the greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior.

Duluth has attractions and lodging that work for any size group and Visit Duluth will help you create a lasting memory – all at no charge to you.

Call or visit us online.

MN | 1-800-4-duluth

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spectacular BEAUTY, remarkable ARTS AND CULTURE, outdoor ADVENTURE

WINONA'S REMARKABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT We’re all about discovery, with one-of-a-kind learning opportunities that fascinate, educate and inspire.

WINONA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER

mmam.org 507.474.6626

Access great art and the Winona Foundation Bus Fund! This celebrated collection includes works of Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, O’Keeffe and Monet

winonahistory.org 507.454.2723

Where history never stops Local connections to your past through tours and activities to fit your grade’s social studies standards. Offering field trip grants!

WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY Interpretive Center & Classroom

Chris Mixon, Hamlet, GRSF 2014

grsf.org 507.474.7900

Shakespeare for everyone!

Acclaimed performances, events, workshops and hands-on programs.

June 24–August 2, 2015 Photo credit: Michal Daniel

winona.edu/boat 507.457.2628

A floating classroom Research and education on the history, environment, folklore, arts and economics of the Mississippi River

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Phone: 718-879-5110

The Best Value in Fundraising!

Paul Henry • 612-501-8916 Minneapolis & Southeast MN PaulHenry.wfc@Comcast.net

Rob Cherry • 651-775-8338 St Paul & Northern MN RobCherryWFC@aol.com

Vic Zumpano • 605-415-2354 Mankato & Southwest MN EEJVD12@aol.com

This will be the easiest and best tasting fundraiser you will ever do.

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Surprising activities that get

your students into LIFE!

Questions? For information and free help planning, call the Worthington CVB at 800-279-2919 or go to: www.worthingtonmnchamber.com

Educational and Fun!

WORTHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Celebrate the many colorful peoples who live & work among us at the annual International Festival in downtown Worthington. See (and buy!) crafting of many cultures and watch authentic performances from around the world. Explore and be adventurous as you try foods loved by the families who eat them daily right next door to us! Enjoy music that has sounded out through the generations - some of it long before we arrived! www.worthingtoninternationalfestival.org THE WORTHINGTON WINDSURFING REGATTA & UNVARNISHED MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring the 2015 United States. Windsurfing National Championships! Experience world class racing and a close audience! An incredibly fun event! And we haven’t even begun to talk about the excitement of our totally unique music festival with talent from all over the country! On beautiful Lake Okabena. www.worthingtonwindsurfing.com SPOMER CLASSICS MUSEUM - SEE HOW IT WAS DONE… THEN! For students interested in marketing, advertising and design.

See more than 300 advertising specialty items, automobile memorabilia, implements, oil, gas, and more from an era long past. Appreciate the lost art of porcelain and neon signs and clocks - all restored and in working order. Also on display are pedal cars and even 20-30 classic cars in beautiful condition. www.spomerclassics.com

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NOBLES COUNTY ART CENTER THE ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Every year student-created artwork is displayed from area middle and high schools as well as the Area Learning Center. Students of other area schools are also invited to participate in this very popular art show. Student groups and art classes are invited to visit our popular March event and also tour the Art Center.

“There has been a wealth of information available to us through this program that we would not be aware of, otherwise. We are in South Dakota, so it is quite feasible for our Crew to travel a few hours to utilize so many of the programs offered. Both the website and the email updates are great, and as a result, we are now in the process of planning a 'Snorkeling with the Sharks' trip @ Sea Life Aquarium at MOA. We even recruited more Scouts & Leaders just on the idea of doing that trip! Thank you for such an awesome resource!”

Crew Chairperson, Venture Crew 22, BSA, Milbank, SD

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