2016 expo program

PRESENTING MINNESOTA’S BEST ACTIVITIES FOR SCHOOLS & GROUPS OF ALL AGES…

2016 EXPO PROGRAM Historical Experiences with Arn Kind

Many thanks to this year’s EXPO location sponsor:

MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER Connecting Minnesota’s History in Meaningful Ways!

You’re invited to visit the History Center’s Exhibits and Gift Shop (10% discount on all purchases today) Open 9a-3p on Monday, August 15th JUST FOR US!

Many Thanks to our Dedicated Sponsors: The 2016 MN Field Trip & Activity EXPO is produced by:

MN Field Trip & Activity Library • 8014 Highway 55 #130 • Minneapolis, MN 55427 612-518-8353 • mark@mnfieldtriplibrary.org • www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org

PRESENTING MINNESOTA’S BEST PROVIDERS FOR SCHOOLS & GROUPS OF ALL AGES… History Center Outdoor Exhibits

History Center 1st Floor Exhibits

Each exhibitor CEU interview is budgeted for 3-5 minutes.

Additional time interviewing is encouraged.

American Workshop Initials for CEU _____ Audubon Center of the North Woods Initials for CEU _____ Bell Museum of Natural History Initials for CEU _____ Big Island Rendezvous & Festival Initials for CEU _____ Bruce The Bug Guy Initials for CEU _____ Cannon Falls Canoe & Bike Rental Initials for CEU _____ Critters and Company Initials for CEU _____ Curious Minds Initials for CEU _____ Down In History Tours / Wabasha Street Caves Initials for CEU _____ HaveFunBiking.com Initials for CEU _____ I KNOW MY WAY LLC Initials for CEU _____ Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers Initials for CEU _____ KidsDance, America's Interactive DJs for Kids Initials for CEU _____ Landmark Center Initials for CEU _____ Learning Jet - MN Assn of Women In Aviation Initials for CEU _____ Minnesota Renaissance Festival Initials for CEU _____ Minnesota Zip Line and Adventures Initials for CEU _____ National Eagle Center Initials for CEU _____ Northern Clay Center Initials for CEU _____ Pinstripes Initials for CEU _____ Pollinate Minnesota Initials for CEU _____ Robots-4-U Initials for CEU _____ Root River Trail Towns Initials for CEU _____ Science Museum of MN Initials for CEU _____ Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium Initials for CEU _____ STEM Bunnies Initials for CEU _____ Sustainable Safari Initials for CEU _____ Team Quest & Retreats / True Friends Initials for CEU _____ Teddy Bear Band / The Resistors Initials for CEU _____ Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area Initials for CEU _____ Urban Boatbuilders Initials for CEU _____ US Fish & Wildlife / Federal Jr Duck Stamp Program Initials for CEU _____ Vertical Endeavors Initials for CEU _____ Wells Fargo History Museum Initials for CEU _____ Wild Mountain / Taylors Falls Recreation Initials for CEU _____ YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities Initials for CEU _____

Each exhibitor CEU interview is budgeted for 3-5 minutes.

Additional time interviewing is encouraged.

AirMaxx Trampoline Park America's Fun Science ARTrageous Adventures Big Fun Show! With Dave Walbridge Big Thrill Factory Dazzling Dave - National Yo-Yo Master DNR Firewise in the Classroom Edgewater Hotel & THE EDGE Waterpark Gamin' Ride Entertainment IMAX Theater at the MN Zoo In the Company of Kids Theatre School Jack Pearson, Musician & Storyteller Minnesota Children's Museum Minnesota History Center - MN Historical Society Minnesota Zoo Old Log Theatre Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Padelford Riverboats Pros of the Rope Sheltered Reality SparkPoint Innovations: Earth Orbit Expo Stages Theatre Company Target Field Tours Tropics Waterpark - Shoreview Community Ctr Valleyfair Works Technology Discovery Center World's Finest Chocolate Youth Performance Company

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PRESENTING MINNESOTA’S BEST PROVIDERS FOR SCHOOLS & GROUPS OF ALL AGES‌ History Center 2nd Floor Exhibits

History Center 3rd Floor Exhibits

Each exhibitor CEU interview is budgeted for 3-5 minutes.

Additional time interviewing is encouraged.

Action for Healthy Kids Afton Alps Ann Bancroft Foundation Bachmans Fundraising Ballet Minnesota Base Camp Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Bloomington CVB Brunswick Zone / Bowlmore Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts Crayola Experience at Mall of America Eidem Homestead Feed My Starving Children Gertens Fundraising GiveMN.org Historical Experiences by Arn Kind International Wolf Center Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac Kidcreate Studio Mall of America / Nickeodeon Minneapolis NW Tourism Minnesota Center for Book Arts Minnesota Opera Minnesota Orchestra Minnesota Transportation Museum North Star Museum of Boy & Girl Scouting Northrop at the U of MN Rush Creek Golf Club Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park SteppingStone Theatre Water Park of America / Radisson Hotel Blmgtn Way Cool Cooking School

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Each exhibitor CEU interview is budgeted for 3-5 minutes.

Additional time interviewing is encouraged.

American Swedish Institute Ames Center for the Performing Arts Barn Quilt Tours of Carver County Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Dakota City Heritage Village Discover Austin Minnesota Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Flyover America at Mall of America Fred Keller, The Deep North Goodhue County Historical Society HI - Mississippi Headwaters Hostel Historic St James Hotel Iron Range Tourism / Mesabi is Magic Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Pageant Minne-Roadtrips - Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna Paradise Charter Cruises Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Plymouth Playhouse Pottery Museum of Red Wing Red Wing VCB Roseville Visitors Association Running Aces Casino & Racetrack Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Sauk Centre CVB Steele Cty Historical Society - Village of Yesteryear Target Center Textile Center of MN Visit Saint Paul Visit Winona Winona Tour Boat

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MN FIELD TRIP & ACTIVITY

2016 EXPO PROGRAM

PRESENTING MINNESOTA’S BEST PROVIDERS FOR SCHOOLS & GROUPS OF ALL AGES!

132+ Field Trips • Assemblies & Performers • Tours • Fundraisers Monday, August 15, 2016 • 9am-3pm Win Free Field Trips, assemblies and valuable giveaways!

Minnesota History Center, 345 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul

• SCHEDULE & CHECKLIST • 8:45a 9a-3p

9a-3p 9-10a

9a-3p 3p

Pick up your FREE copy(s) of the new 2016 GUIDE…

CHECK-IN AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE • Sign in at the EXPO Check-In Table at the MN History Center’s front entrance, then start your day!

• Pick up your new 2016 GUIDE & a bag for literature at the MN COMMUNITY WELCOME TABLE

DOORS OPEN TO MEET PROVIDERS • WELCOME!

• Meet Providers IN PERSON on all 3 floors of the History Center and outside under the BIG TOP tent!

• EXPO Volunteers in Yellow FIELD TRIP Shirts will be available throughout the EXPO to assist you!

• Record your Clocktime as you interview providers and earn up to 6 hours for your CEU Certificate!

• Exhibitor Drawings: Sign up at exhibits for their valuable giveaways • Today’s winners will get texts.

• CAFE MINNESOTA is open 9-3 for snacks & lunch. No outside food is permitted in the History Center.

DON’T MISS THE COMMUNITY WELCOME TABLE!

• Get a bag for literature & your FREE copy of the just printed 2016 GUIDE! (by the Front Entrance!)

• Pick up community brochures from all over Minnesota • Learn about the FREE LOCAL TRAVEL SERVICES that CVB’s (local Convention & Visitor Bureaus) can provide!

FREE WORKSHOP • GRANT RESOURCES & FUNDING

• Located in the Cafe Minnesota Dining Room on first floor - CEU clocktime available for attendees • Leaders include: Daryl Jorgenson, School Programs Manager, MN Historical Society - Grants Dan Moore, GiveMN.org - Crowdfunding Kate Rime, Chinook Book Fundraising - Fundraising Amber Karcher-Ramos, Ann Bancroft Foundation - Grants • Visit these leaders at their exhibits after the workshop and speak with them in more detail.

CAFE MINNESOTA, MHC EXHIBITS & GIFT SHOP OPEN

• The History Center Gift Shop is offering a 10% discount on all purchases made today.

96 pages of activity ideas & options!

Take a copy(s) home for other faculty and staff (including grade teams!).

You can also read it online at: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org Published & distributed annually by:

CONCLUSION OF THE 2016 EXPO

• CEU Clocktime Certificates will be issued when you exit • Take home copies of the new 2016 GUIDE for other faculty and staff, too, including Grade Teams!

Thank you for attending this year’s EXPO, and for all you do for our students, youth & seniors!

8014 Highway 55 #130, Minneapolis, MN 55427 612-518-8353 • mark@mnfieldtriplibrary.org

www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org

DON’T MISS THE MN COMMUNITY WELCOME TABLE!

• It’s true! MN communities offer HUNDREDS of field trips, tours & events!

• • • Your Exhibit Hosts & Destination Consultants: • Jean Robbins (St Cloud) & Tracy Shimek (IGH) • • Turn day trips into full and active weekends! Build entire • travel itineraries from the literature you discover at the • “Communities with Field Trips!” exhibit. Take home Visitor • Guides and lists of Minnesota’s quality field trip destinations • located throughout Minnesota! Ask what a CVB can do for you! •

This exhibit is located on the first floor by the front entrance.

• Albert Lea (SE MN) • Discover Austin MN (SE) • Eagan (TC Metro) • Faribault (SE MN) • Fergus Falls (Central) Inver Grove Heights (TC Metro) • • Iron Range Tourism (NE) Minneapolis NW (TC Metro) • • Northfield (SE) • Owatonna (SE)

The Annual MN Field Trip & Activity EXPO is produced by:

Red Wing (SE MN) Root River Tail Towns (SE MN) Roseville (TC Metro) Sauk Centre (Central) Shakopee (TC Metro) St Cloud (Central MN) Tour MN Ass’n (Statewide) Visit Saint Paul (TC Metro) Visit Winona (SE MN) Worthington (SW MN)

MN Field Trip & Activity Library • 8014 Highway 55 #130 • Minneapolis, MN 55427 612-518-8353 • mark@mnfieldtriplibrary.org • www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org