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Digital Guide Minnesota’s Online Interactive Directory
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For Student & Youth Planners seeking Field Trips, Presenters & Performers. and Fundraising Programs
There are so many great Field Trips here... just waiting for YOU!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • Advertiser Index 2 • Index by Region 2 Field Trip Destinations • NE MN 4 • NW MN 16 • CENTRAL MN 20 • SW MN 22 • SE MN 32 • TC Metro 46 • Neighbor States 100 Presenters / Performers 106 Fundraising
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Travel Services • Transportation & Tours • CVB’s
132 138 Fishing on the St Croix River
This Field Trip & Program Directory is for: - Educators & Curriculum Developers (Public & Private) - Community Ed Directors and Activities Coordinators - Scout Leaders (Both Boy & Girl Scouts) - Homeschool Family Groups & Co-op Leaders - Youth Organization Planners (Church, 4-H, etc) - Parks & Recreation Activities Coordinators - Tour Operators & Receptive Operators for Student Travel
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INTRODUCING... THE MINNESOTA FIELD TRIP
ALERTS
Tired of sorting through dozens of emails to find ones that will be worth your time? The ALERTS can help you. Frustrated because you forgot about signing your class up, and it’s too late now? The ALERTS can help you here, too. WHAT ARE THESE MONTHLY EMAIL ALERTS? First of all, they are free. So who gets them. All kinds of planners and youth group leaders. If you are involved with educating our K-12 children and helping to lead them into productive adulthood this is for you. If you plan educational or recreation activities for homeschool, scouts, church, 4-H or other student/youth group, this free email service is for you, too. Get news, announcements and special offers once-a-month involving field trips, on-site programs and assemblies, and fundraising opportunities from all over Minnesota (and even some from surrounding states). It contains timely and convenient information about new programs, performances, dates, specials, news and updates that could assist your planning and decisionmaking. It’s easy to sign up online (see below), and we will NEVER sell or distribute your information. It’s confidential. Plus, you can unsubscribe at any time. And if you can’t find the email after receiving it... we publish them monthly on our website, too!
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ADVERTISER INDEX 4 Ace Productions • Brian Richards, Educational Speaker Action City / Metropolis Resort • Eau Claire Amazing Jeffo • Blind Magician Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone Base Camp • Northern Star Council BSA • Saint Paul Big Honza’s Museum of UnNatural History • Montgomery Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea Cathedral of Saint Paul • Saint Paul Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen Chaos Indoor Water Park / Metropolis Resort • Eau Claire Childrens Theatre Company • Minneapolis Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts • Mpls Eko Backen Snow Tubing & Waterslides • Scandia Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault FarmAmerica Ag Interpretive Center • Waseca Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Gray Line Tours • Minneapolis / Saint Paul Greater Midwest Fundraising • Lakeville Historic Theatre Group (Orpheum, State, Pantages) • Mpls History Theater • Saint Paul In Their Own Words Veterans Museum • Perham Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Pipestone Landmark Center • Saint Paul Lark Toy Company • Kellogg Mall of America • Bloomington Metropolis Resort/Chaos Waterpark/Action City • Eau Claire MN Discovery Center • Chisholm MN Historical Society & MN History Center • Saint Paul MN Renaissance Festival • Shakopee National Eagle Center • Wabasha Native American Culture Camp • Pipestone Owatonna Area Chamber & Tourism • Owatonna Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat • Lake Pepin Positive Energy Outdoors • Duluth Positive Motion Fundraising • Fargo Reptile & Amphibian (RAD) Zoo • Owatonna Richfield Bus Company • Bloomington Schmitty & Sons / Gray Line Tours • Lakeville Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul Sea Life • Bloomington Target Center • Minneapolis Target Field and The Minnesota Twins • Minneapolis Valleyfair Amusement Park and Soak City Voyageurs National Park • International Falls Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul Water Park of America / Radisson • Bloomington Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls WildLife Science Center • Columbus/Forest Lake Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland YMCA Camp St Croix • Hudson
DESTINATION ADVERTISERS BY REGION 108 102 110 6, 112 52 26 24 54 56 102 58 60, 114 62 34, 142 28 64 136 128 66 68 18 30, 116 70 36 72 102 8 74 76 38, 118 30, 116 40, 144 78 42 10 130 44, 120 134 136 80, 122 82 84 86 88 12 90 92 94 96, 124 14 98, 104
NE Minnesota Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone MN Discovery Center • Chisholm Positive Energy Outdoors • Duluth Voyageurs National Park • International Falls Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland
NW Minnesota In Their Own Words (ITOW) Veterans Museum • Perham
Central Minnesota SW Minnesota Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea Big Honza’s Museum of UnNatural History • Montgomery FarmAmerica Ag Interpretive Center • Waseca Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Pipestone Native American Culture Camp • Pipestone
SE Minnesota Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault Lark Toy Company • Kellogg National Eagle Center • Wabasha Owatonna Area Chamber & Tourism • Owatonna Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat • Lake City Reptile & Amphibian (RAD) Zoo • Owatonna
Twin Cities Metro Base Camp • Northern Star Council BSA • Saint Paul Cathedral of Saint Paul • Saint Paul Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen Childrens Theatre Company • Minneapolis Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts • Mpls Eko Backen Snow Tubing & Waterslides • Scandia Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Historic Theatre Group • Minneapolis History Theater • Saint Paul Landmark Center • Saint Paul Mall of America • Bloomington MN History Center / MN Historical Society - 26 Sites • Saint Paul MN Renaissance Festival • Shakopee Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul Sea Life • Bloomington Target Center • Minneapolis Target Field and The Minnesota Twins • Minneapolis Valleyfair Amusement Park and Soak City Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul Water Park of America / Radisson Hotel • Bloomington Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls Wildlife Science Center • Columbus / Forest Lake YMCA Camp St Croix • Twin Cities
Just Across The Border Afton Hudson Cruise Lines • Hudson / Afton Chaos Indoor Water Park / Action City • Eau Claire Metropolis Resort • Eau Claire YMCA Camp St Croix • Hudson
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DESTINATION LISTINGS - NE MN 3M Museum Adventure Zone Audubon Center of the North Woods Bois Forte Heritage & Cultural Center Boulder Lake ELC Brandenburg Gallery Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Children's Discovery Museum Deep Portage Learning Center Dorothy Molter Museum Duluth Children's Museum Duluth Huskies Baseball Club Duluth Playhouse Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra Edgewater Resort & THE EDGE Waterpark Forest History Center - A MnHS Site Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort Glensheen Historic Estate Grand Portage Isle Royale Transportation Line Grand Portage Museum Great Lakes Aquarium Greyhound Bus Origin Museum Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Hibbing Historical Society & Museum Hill Annex Mine State Park Hinckley Fire Museum
Two Harbors Duluth Sandstone Tower Duluth Ely Grand Marais Grand Rapids Hackensack Ely Duluth Duluth Duluth Duluth Duluth Grand Rapids Biwabik Duluth Grand Portage Grand Portage Duluth Hibbing Grand Marais Duluth Hibbing Calumet Hinckley
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NORTHEAST REGION NE Minnesota Advertisers Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone Forest History Center • Grand Rapids MN Discovery Center • Chisholm Positive Energy Outdoors • Duluth Split Rock Lighthouse • Two Harbors Vertical Endeavors • Duluth Voyageurs National Park • International Falls Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland
DESTINATION LISTINGS - NE MN, continued Iron Range Tourism Bureau Itasca Heritage Center Karpeles Manuscript Museum Lake County Historical Society Lake of the Woods County Historical Museum Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra Lake Superior Maritime Museum Lake Superior Railroad Museum Lake Superior Zoo Laurentian Environmental Learning Center Lutsen Mountain - North Shore Mountain Tramway Mineview in the Sky Mississippi Melodie Showboat MN Discovery Center/Iron Museum & Park MN Museum of Mining Moose Lake Depot & Fires of 1918 Museum North House Folk School North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum North Shore Scenic Railroad / Depot Museum Paulucci Space Theatre Positive Energy Outdoors Reif Center for the Performing Arts Renegade Theatre Company Soudan Underground Mine State Park - Mine Tours Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Split Rock Lighthouse - A MnHS Site SS William A. Irvin Tom’s Logging Camp Top of the Harbor Restaurant Tweed Museum of Art Two Harbors Lighthouse US Hockey Hall of Fame Vertical Endeavors Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary Virginia Heritage Museum Vista Fleet - Duluth Superior Excursions Voyageur's National Park Wild Country Maple Syrup Wolf Ridge ELC
Virginia Grand Rapids Duluth Two Harbors Baudette Duluth Duluth Duluth Duluth Duluth Britt Lutsen Virginia Grand Rapids Chisholm Chisholm Moose Lake Grand Marais Tofte Duluth Hibbing Duluth Grand Rapids Duluth Soudan Duluth Two Harbors Duluth Duluth Duluth Duluth Two Harbors Eveleth Duluth Orr Virginia Duluth International Falls Lutsen Finland
218-749-8161 218-326-6431 218-728-0630 218-834-4898 218-634-1200 218-627-7549 218-525-4076 218-727-2497 218-727-0687 218-723-3748 888-749-1288 218-663-7281 218-741-2717 218-259-1680 218-254-7959 218-254-5543 218-485-4234 218-387-9762 218-663-7150 218-722-1273 218-262-6720 218-391-0147 218-327-5780 218-722-6775 218-753-2245 218-628-2891 218-226-6372 218-727-0022 218-525-4120 218-727-8981 218-726-7823 218-834-4898 218-744-5167 218-279-9980 218-757-0172 218-741-1136 218-722-6218 218-283-6608 218-663-8010 218-353-7321
Duluth’s Outdoor Education Center
Education Programs www.outdooredventures.org info@outdooredventures.org | 218-391-0147 | 218-428-5990
Letter to Readers Welcome to Positive Energy Outdoors! As Duluth’s year round outdoor education center, we invite you to participate in one or more of our many programs. Outdoor education blends physical and social skills with experiences in nature, providing important learning opportunities for young people. Non-competitive outdoor education programs help youth increase physical activity levels and develop capacities for creativity, problem solving and emotional and intellectual development.1 Positive Energy Outdoors is located just 15 miles north of Duluth. Our 40 acre facility is surrounded by over 600 acres of public land, and includes waterfront on Fredenberg Lake, a 100 acre private lake, with easy access to Island Lake Reservoir. Our beautiful forested property also includes a large cranberry bog and miles of trail access for hiking, snowshoeing, dog sledding and sleigh and wagon rides. Positive Energy Outdoors’ draft horses and kennel of friendly Alaskan husky sled dogs are also housed on site. We produce our own power with a 3kw wind turbine and 1200 watt solar array. Other program sites include Lincoln Park, Ely’s Peak in Duluth and the North Shore of Lake Superior. Whether you choose dog sledding on our 1/2 mile bog loop, kayaking on Fredenberg Lake or driving a team of draft horses, Positive Energy Outdoors’ programs encourage people and animal powered exploration of the outdoors. We look forward to helping your group explore the outdoors! Sincerely, Stephanie Love, M.S. Experiential Education Blake Cazier, B.A.S. Teaching Earth Science Positive Energy Outdoors Co-Founders and Directors 1 Kellert, Stephen R. “Nature and Childhood Development.” In Building for Life: Designing and Understanding the Human-Nature Connection. Washington, D.C.: Island Press, 2005.
Voyageurs National Park
Travel Grants Now available for the 2011-2012 school year Bring the National Parks to life for your students with a field trip to Voyageurs National Park.
• Ecology pond studies • Ojibwe lifestyles • Geology rocks! • 4th grade boat tours • Outdoor survival skills • Loons and eagles • Snowshoeing • Life as a voyageur AND MUCH MORE at Minnesota’s Greatest Outdoor Classroom! Voyageurs National Park Located in the lake-country of northeastern Minnesota bordering Canada, the Park is a complex system of waterways, including the “voyageur highway” canoed by 18th-century fur traders. Wildlife thrives here in the boreal-hardwood forest transition zone, and glacier-scoured landscape.
Travel Grants K-6th grade youth groups, including public schools, private schools, homeschoolers, scout troops, and youth outdoor leadership programs can apply for a travel grant to cover 50% or more of transportation costs for students to participate in one of the free field classes offered through the Environmental Education program at Voyageurs National Park. Grants are made possible by Donald Weesner Foundation and Voyageurs National Park Association
For Application & Information:
Visit www.nps.gov/VOYA/forteachers/ or contact Tawnya Schoewe: (218) 283-6670
Voyageurs National Park
Illustration by DragonArt
Education Programs National Parks provide outstanding outdoor classrooms that support and enhance your learning objectives in the classroom. Voyageurs National Park offers environmental education programs, pre-school through sixth grade, at the park and in the classroom. These programs encourage students to explore, experience, and engage in the learning process. Onsite programs take place at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center within Voyageurs National Park. Most programs are aligned with Minnesota State Academic Standards. Education programs are made possible in part by the Lone Wolf Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.
Cost and Scheduling All education programs are free. To schedule, call two weeks in advance of your preferred date in Fall, Winter, or Spring. Please have alternate dates available. Call (218) 286-5260.
Free Educational DVD Teach about Minnesota’s National Parks in Your Classroom! Contact Voyageurs National Park Association for more info: (612) 333-5424
www.voyageurs.org VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK ASSOCIATION is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with the mission to protect and promote the natural, recreational, and historic resources of Voyageurs National Park.
View the prospectus On-site & Classroom-based educational programs: www.nps.gov/VOYA/forteachers/ Photos: National Park Service
Come to Wolf Ridge For Outdoor
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You can feel the excitement as students unload the bus older classmates and siblings. Soon their voices will ec returned each year for over 30 years. Why? Wolf Ridge pr the value our students and teachers all share when de
Meaningful & Memorable Learning
The best learning takes place while immersed in the “real” w give students hands-on experiences and opportunities to w citizen of the world needs to understand natural science sy to take on personal risk to stand up for their beliefs, and to environment. Our curriculum has been the model for othe over 30 years of refinement by our program staff. Groups m curricula, all of which are aligned with Minnesota Graduatio
Wolf Ridge’s Curriculum Choices
Animals
Animal Signs Bats Beavers Birds & Birds of Prey Moose Owl Pellet Dissection Small Mammals Snowshoe Hares White-tailed Deer Wildlife Management Wolf Ecology
Plants
Forest Ecology Paper Making Trees and Keys Wetlands Ecology
Aquatics
Fisheries Management Frozen Lake Ecology Lake/Stream Study Lake Superior Game
Environmental Issues Climate Change & Ecology Farming & Environment Climate & Energy Acid Rain
Team Building Winter Survival Initiative Games
Outdoor Recreation GPS & Geocaching Orienteering Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Superior View Hike Canoeing Night Hike
Arts
EarthWorks Block Printing Dream Catchers Woodland Art
Cultural History
Ojibwe Heritage History of the North Shore Logging Camp Life Voyageur Life
Earth Science
Geology Weather Forecasting Star Lab & Astronomy
Personal Growth
Adventure Ropes Course Rock Climbing
Environmental Issues Climate Change & Ecology Climate & Energy Acid Rain Farming & Environment
Earth Science
Geology Weather Forecasting Star Lab & Astronomy
“This program is a vital piece of our district’s science curriculum. Of the 30 elementary science standards required by the state, 11 can be met through Wolf Ridge activities.” - Prior Lake teachers
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world. Wolf Ridge’s curriculum and instructional activities work and grow together. An environmentally literate ystems, to be able to work with others to solve problems, comprehend the impacts of human choices upon the er centers around the world and embodies may choose from over 57 units of 1-3 hour on Standards.
“The dedicated teachers and parent chaperones who have participated KNOW this trip transforms young lives.” - School Program participant
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accredited school (AdvancED, NCA) since 1980 curricula aligned with Minnesota academic standards nationally recognized leader in environmental education special needs accommodations, adventure equipment facilities and equipment for groups of 15 - 360 professional staff who are leaders in the field free and reduced school lunch program available MN residents - tuition expense can qualify for tax credit ask about grants and fund-raisers for qualified schools!
rrange for Your Group’s Trip to Wolf Ridge
Call 1-218-353-7414, visit www.wolf-ridge.org or e-mail programs@wolf-ridge.org. www.wolf-ridge.org
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center
218-353-7414 or 800-523-2733 (MN, ND, WI)
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NORTHWEST REGION NW Minnesota Advertisers Comstock House • Moorhead In Their Own Words Veterans Museum • Perham
DESTINATION LISTINGS - NW MN Agassiz Environmental Learning Center Barnesville Potato Days Becker County Historical Society and Museum Bergquist Pioneer Cabin Big Bog State Recreation Area Buena Vista Ski Area & Logging Village Character Challenge Course Company Coborn's Lake Itasca Cruises Comstock House - A MnHS Site Concordia Language Villages Douglas Lodge Itasca State Park FARM Skate Park Finn Creek Museum Haunted Farm & Maze Headwaters Science Center Historic Holmes Theatre Hjemkomst Heritage Interpretive Center In Their Own Words Veterans Museum Itasca State Park Laketrails Base Camp Log Cabin Folk Art Center MN Fishing Hall of Fame Moondance Ranch & Adventure Park Moorhead Science Center ELC North Country Museum of Arts Northern Lights Railroad Museum/Casey Holt Junction Northland Bison Ranch & Gift Gallery Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village / PCHS Pioneer Festival and Black Powder Rendezvous Roseau County Historical Society & Museum Rourke Art Museum & Gallery Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival Seven Clans Casino Hotel & Water Park SS Ruby Pontoon Boat Stavkirke Norwegian Church Replica Trollwood Performing Arts School Western MN Steam Thresher's Reunion
Fertile Barnesville Detroit Lakes Moorhead Waskish Bemidji Park Rapids Osage Moorhead Moorhead Park Rapids Moorhead New York Mills Moorhead Bemidji Detroit Lakes Moorhead Perham Lake Itasca Oak Island Moorhead Walker Walker Moorhead Park Rapids East Grand Forks Nevis Thief River Falls Perham Roseau Moorhead Moorhead Thief River Falls Moorhead Moorhead Moorhead Hawley
218-945-3129 218-354-2479 218-847-2938 218-299-5520 218-647-8592 218-243-2231 218.760.8442 218-266-3660 218-291-4211 218-299-4544 218-266-2124 218-299-5340 218-385-2233 218-585-4302 218-444-4472 218-736-5453 218-299-5511 218-346-7678 218-266-2124 218-223-8281 218-299-5252 218-547-2000 218-547-1055 218-477-2904 218-732-5237 218-773-6668 218-652-3582 218-681-5767 218-346-7710 218-463-1918 218-236-8861 701-478-9150 218-681-4062 701-235-2895 218-299-5511 BIRDING 218-477-6500 IS FOR KIDS, TOO. Pine To Prairie Birding Trail 218-483-3215
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WISDOM WOMAN, The Saint John’s Bible Order of St Benedict, Collegeville,
DESTINATION LISTINGS - CENTRAL MN A Center for the Arts A-maze’n Farmyard Andes Tower Hills Arrowwood Resort & Waterpark Art & Heritage Place • Haehn Museum Ball of Twine Museum Barn Theatre Big Kahuna Fun Park Bounce Depot Breezy Point Ice Arena & Lodge Buffalo Pass Bison Ranch Casey’s Amusement Park Charles A Weyerhaeuser Museum Charles A. Lindbergh House - A MnHS Site Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trail Doll Museum & Little Depot Gift Shop Eagle Mountain Snow Tubing & Cross Country
Fergus Falls Eden Valley Kensington Alexandria St Joseph Darwin Willmar Spicer Waite Park Breezy Point Fergus Falls Alexandria Little Falls Little Falls Crosby Perham Burtrum
218-736-5453 320-453-6901 320-965-2455 320-762-1124 320-363-7100 320-693-6651 320-235-9500 320-796-2445 320-253-8571 218-562-7128 218-736-6511 320-763-7576 320-632-3154 320-632-3154 218-546-8131 218-346-7710 320-573-2222
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CENTRAL REGION NW Minnesota Advertisers Charles A Lindbergh House • Little Falls Mille Lacs Indian Museum • Onamia
DESTINATION LISTINGS - CENTRAL MN, continued Earthway Farm Great River Educational Arts Theatre Hemker Park & Zoo Hill Monastic Manuscript Library Horseshoe Valley Llama Ranch J&L Bison Ranch Kandiyohi County Historical Society & Museum Lakes Area Children's Museum Lodge Water Park at Brainerd Lakes Long Lake Conservation Center Luther Crest Bible Camp Mikkelson Boat Collection Mille Lacs Indian Museum - A MnHS Site Mississippi Belle Cruises MN Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame MN Fishing Hall of Fame MN Fishing Museum MN Military Museum Munsinger-Clemens Gardens Northland Arboretum Otter Tail County Historical Museum Paramount Theatre Powder Ridge Ski Area Prairie Wetlands Learning Center Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center Preserve the Tradition Museum Runestone Museum Schwanke’s Museum Shepherd’s Harvest Festival Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge St John’s Monastic Arboretum Stearns County History Museum & Research Ctr Summerland Family Fun Park This Old Farm Pioneer Village & Paul Bunyan Land Three Bear Waterpark / Holiday Inn Express Baxter Thumper Pond Resort
South Haven St Cloud Freeport Collegeville Fergus Falls Willmar Willmar Brainerd Baxter Palisade Alexandria Willmar Onamia Brainerd St Cloud Brainerd Little Falls Little Falls St Cloud Brainerd Fergus Falls St Cloud Kimball Fergus Falls Spicer Dalton Alexandria Willmar Sauk Centre Zimmerman Collegeville St Cloud St Cloud Brainerd Baxter Ottertail
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DESTINATION LISTINGS - SW MN American Indian Culture Camp August Schell Brewery and Gardens Betsy & Tacy’s House Tours & Gift Shop Big Honza's Museum of Unnatural History Big Island Rendezvous & Festival Birch Coulee Battlefield - A MnHS Site Blue Earth County Historical Society & Museum Brandenburg Gallery Brown County Historical Society’s Museum End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum FarmAmerica - MN Ag Interpretive Center Fort Ridgely History Center - A MnHS Site Freeborn County Historical Society Museum Harkin Store - A MnHS Site Heen Farms and Museum
Pipestone New Ulm Mankato Montgomery Albert Lea Morton Mankato Luverne New Ulm Currie Waseca Fairfax Albert Lea New Ulm Maynard
507-825-3734 507-354-5528 507-345-9777 507-364-5050 507-373-3938 507-697-6321 507-345-5566 507-283-4061 507-233-2616 507-763-3708 507-835-2052 507-426-7888 507-373-8003 507-354-8666 320-367-2896
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SOUTHWESTERN REGION SW Minnesota Advertisers American Indian Culture Camp • Pipestone Big Honza’s Museum of UnNatural History • Montgomery Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea Birch Coulee Battlefield • Morton FarmAmerica - MN Ag Interpretive Center • Waseca Fort Ridgely History Center • Fairfax Harkin Store • New Ulm Jeffers Petroglyphs • Comfrey Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Pipestone Lac qui Parle Mission • Montevideo Lower Sioux Agency • Morton Traverse des Sioux • St Peter W.W. Mayo House • Le Sueur
DESTINATION LISTINGS - SW MN, continued Hinkly House Museum Historic Chippewa City Historic Dayton House Holmberg Orchard Jeffers Petroglyphs - A MnHS Site Keepers of Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers Lac qui Parle Mission - A MnHS Site Lake Crystal Area Recreation Center Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Show Le Sueur Museum & Green Giant Interpretive Center Lower Sioux Agency - A MnHS Site Mankato Symphony Orchestra Marion Ross Performing Arts Center MN Inventors Congress MN Machinery Museum Mount Kato Ney Nature Center Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat Pipestone County Museum Pipestone Family Aquatic Center Pipestone Performing Arts Center Putting Green Environmental Adventure Park Redwood County Historical Society and Museum Rich-Nes Alpaca Farm Shetek Environmental Learning Center Sod House on the Prairie Spirit of Peace Indian Museum Swensson Farm Museum / Chippewa County Traverse des Sioux - A MnHS Site W.W. Mayo House - A MnHS Site Wanda Gag House Waseca Waterpark Wheels Across The Prairie Museum Wilder Museum & Pageant
Luverne 507-283-9849 Montevideo 320-269-7636 Worthington 507-727-1311 Vesta 507-762-3131 Comfrey 507-628-5591 Pipestone 507-825-3734 Montevideo 320-269-7636 Lake Crystal 507-726-6730 Le Sueur 507-665-2991 Le Sueur 507-665-2501 Morton 507-697-6321 Mankato 507-625-8880 Albert Lea 507-377-4372 Redwood Falls 507-627-2344 Hanley Falls 507-768-5322 Mankato 507-625-3363 Henderson 507-248-3474 Albert Lea 507-373-3547 Pipestone 507-825-2563 Pipestone 507-825-7946 Pipestone 507-825-5537 New Ulm 507-354-7888 Redwood Falls 507-249-2210 Morgan 507-249-3631 Slayton 507-763-3567 Sanborn 507-723-5138 Pipestone 507-562-1009 Montevideo 320-269-7636 St Peter 507-934-2160 Le Sueur 507-665-3250 New Ulm 507-359-2632 Waseca 507-833-0210 Tracy 507-629-3661 POW-WOW in Pipestone Walnut Grove 507-859-2358 Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers, Pipestone
CHECK US OUT ! www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org/rendezvous/education/information.php Special Offer: $5.00 per person for first time attendees. First Come First Serve Basis --- Limited Space Available Juggler shows off his skills
Students construct log cabin in miniature
Teacher tries shooting a musket
Student tries out coffin from Digger
President Abraham Lincoln & wife Mary Todd Lincoln talk to students
New Ulm battery shoots live round
The American Bus Association in Washington D.C. has given us the “Top 100 Festivals in North America” Title. Teachers’ Comments: The Willow Creek students and staff in Owatonna could not thank you and your staff enough for the opportunity to attend this event. Each year we arrive with approximately 375 students/staff where we are greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff that provide us with a schedule of hands on history learning. The presenters are passionate about their topic and share that enthusiasm with our students. Weather, good or bad does not play a factor in the student’s impression of the event; it is ALWAYS a positive experience. Rain, shine, snow, cold or blistering heat. The Big Island Rendezvous staff are ready to bring history to life. This is a wonderful event and we look forward to our trip to Albert Lea for years to come! Thank you! Jen Hansen, Minnesota History Teacher, Willow Creek Intermediate School, Owatonna, MN 55060 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, St Paul MN Perry Vining – Founder/Coordinator Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Inc., 2580 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007 Office – 800-658-2526 Fax: 507-373-0344 Cell: 507-402-6371
Magician shows his skills to students
Student throws an atlatl
Student throws tomahawk (see it in mid air)
Playing the glasses! 75,000th student, Jacob Koppendrayer, attends Big Island Rendezvous. Here he is with his class from Christ Community Lutheran School of Watertown, Minnesota.
Blacksmith making an item for a teacher
Students ask Benjamin Franklin & wife Deborah questions
Teachers’ Comments: The Albert Lea school days were well organized with lots to see and do. We hope to come back next year to see more. Much “hands on experience” that makes history come alive. Elise Jensen, Home School I really appreciate and know how much our students at St. Theodore’s get to learn while attending the Rendezvous! The stations are well planned out and everyone there does a great job interacting with the students. There are so many things we can learn that cannot always be found in books! I’m glad Albert Lea has something so great as Big Island Education Days! Thanks again for the wonderful day! Mr. Ryan Hillman, Saint Theodore’s Catholic School, Albert Lea Perry Vining, Founder/Coordinator – www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org/rendezvous/education/information.php
Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Inc., 2580 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007 Office – 800-658-2526 Fax: 507-373-0344 Cell: 507-402-6371
To schedule an educational tour Usually as many as 4-5 selected days are available in late September/early October and 7-9 dates are available in May. To get on our mailing list, contact the Farmamerica office at least 2 months in advance to assure availability. Special arrangements can be made for older youth and adults at other times during the school year and summers. Refer to the fee schedule posted on the Farmamerica website.
Farmamerica is located at 7367 360th Ave, Waseca, Minnesota. It is just 4 miles west of Waseca and 20 miles east of Mankato, just 1.5 miles south of US HWY 14 on CR 17/CR 2. You can get more information about Farmamerica by visiting the website: http://www.farmamerica.org . Phone: 507-835-2052 or email: farmamer@hickorytech.net.
Complimentary School Tour from the drawing at the conference you are attending) will be available for one school up to a maximum of 40 students and 10 teachers/chaperones. This will include their orientation and educational program for one day. Schools who win this tour must make contact with the Farmamerica office within 30 days to be put on the list for future scheduling and communications. These tours will be held in conjunction with the School Tours program already in place. There is no monetary refund for any tours not taken within a twelve month period from time of selection, the duration of this offer. Standard admission for children at Farmamerica is $5 and $7 for adults. This offer has a value of approximately $270.00.
Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center * 7367 360th Ave. * Waseca, MN 56093 Phone: (507) 835-2052 * Fax� (507) 835-2053 * www.farmamerica.org
SCHOOL TOURS at the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center You are invited to bring your students to Farmamerica for an exciting time travel from the settlement of the Minnesota prairie to the present. Students will learn about the life early farmers and their families faced even before Minnesota became a state and as their settlements grew and ‘modern’ technologies helped them improve the quality of life in rural areas. The ‘school tours’ program at Farmamerica already involves over 40 public and private schools from Roseville and Rochester to Albert Lea, Fairmont, New Ulm, Hutchinson and in between. School tour programs generally run from 9:45 am to 2:00 pm and allow most schools as far away as 75 miles to do the day at Farmamerica after the kids arrive at school in the morning and return prior to bus departure at the end of the day. Others may need to allow more time by starting from home earlier and planning on a later return.
Kids bring their own lunches, including beverages. 30-40 minutes are scheduled into the day’s activities to break for lunch. Students must be chaperoned and school home clearly identified. Specific tour schedules for the day are sent out in advance so that kids and chaperones can prepare for their experience, including riding the ‘time travelers’ (tractor drawn trams) from site to site. Teachers receive a packet of materials, including evaluation form, at the conclusion of the Farmamerica experience.
Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center * 7367 360th Ave. * Waseca, MN 56093 Phone: (507) 835-2052 * Fax” (507) 835-2053 * www.farmamerica.org
St ep B a c k In T im e a n d E x per ien c e O u r T r ib a l H ist o r y I am Bud Johnston Ojibewa I have been learning about my tribal culture all my life. My Grandpa was a spiritual man for my people my grandmother a healer. I was taught to always be proud of my tribal heritage. I feel it is important to share this pride and my culture with others. As a storyteller I can share my history and culture in the same way it was traditional passed on through Origin Stories. (Bud’s cell phone 605-595-5229) I am Rona Johnston Cherokee I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have been sharing my rich tribal culture with children for more than 20 years. I am an artist and have done everything from making traditional regalia, to beadwork, to carving, drawing and painting. (Rona’s cell phone 605-376-5712)
Ideas for workshop and options for the culture camps These or similar activities can be tailored for your group depending on age and group size. Workshops under 1 hour Workshop taking several hours Pipestone Carving a small item like arrowhead Making Dream Catchers Making a medicine bag Beaded Animals made into charms/earrings Field trip to Identify Native Plants Introduction Drumming and singing Introduction Native American Indian Dance
Pipestone Carving a pipe Making a Hand drum Making a Pipe bag or large leather bag Making Moccasins or other clothing Learning to Identify Native Plants Wrap quillwork a strip Any style of beadwork
Presentations and demonstrations Storytelling Native American Indian Dance styles History of Early tribal housing styles History of Native American Indian Clothing History of Pipestone Quarries Demonstrating Pipestone carving History & meaning of beads and decorations Indian Removal and reservation period What does it mean to be Indian Today What was it like to live in a tipi Demonstrating Beadwork Demonstrating Quillwork Demonstrating sweet grass basket making Native American Indian contributions to the world Keepers PO Box 24 Pipestone MN. 56164 * www.pipekeepers.org * pipe@iw.net * 507-825-3734
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We can help create an experience for your class or group large or small‌Everything from storytelling and lectures to dance presentations and workshops‌ at our location or yours. The Culture camp incorporates presentations, workshops, storytelling and lectures in a primitive camping experience. Stay in a tipi overnight and eat traditional American Indian foods when you attend our culture Camp.
Here we set up Here we set up a tipi for a school, introduced the kids to a little Pow Wow style music , dance and then did storytelling with a little History about tribal life 200 years ago thrown in. This presentation ran 45 minutes for each class.
This group was looking to learn a little more about their tribal ways by creating a pipestone pipe at our store in Pipestone. We spent two days carving and sanding. As with all our workshops important cultural information and a tour of the quarries were part of the learning. Smaller projects such as carving arrowheads can be done in about an hour.
Drumming and singing is always a fun way to introduce a culture to children and adults alike. Everyone here went away with a new understanding of music.
After a workshop our students learn more about what they have created and share some ideas. This was a weekend long pipemaking class done in Switzerland. Evening lectures on tribal histories and stories about the Pipestone Quarries were part of the workshop.
Keepers PO Box 24 Pipestone, MN. 56164 * www.pipekeepers.org * pipe@iw.net * 507-825-3734
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DESTINATION LISTINGS - SE MN Amish Tours of Harmony Arrowhead Bluff Museum Austin’s Mohair Big Valley Ranch Riding Academy Cabela's Coffee Mill Ski Area Commonweal Theatre Company Eagle Bluff ELC Ed’s Museum in Historic Wykoff Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions Faribault Woolen Mills Great River Shakespeare Festival Historic Forestville • A MnHS Site Historic Mayowood Mansion Hormel Historic Home Houston Nature Center • Home of Alice the Owl Jay C Hormel Nature Center Jon Hassler Theater Lanesboro Art Center Lanesboro State Fish Hatchery LARK Toys Mississippi Explorer Cruises MN Marine Art Museum MN State Public School Orphanage Museum Mystery Cave State Park at Historic Forestville
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SOUTHEASTERN REGION SE Minnesota Advertisers Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault Historic Forestville • Preston Lark Toy Company • Kellogg National Eagle Center • Wabasha Owatonna Area Chamber & Tourism • Owatonna Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat • Lake City Reptile & Amphibian (RAD) Zoo • Owatonna
DESTINATION LISTINGS - SE MN, continued National Eagle Center National Trout Center Niagara Cave Olmsted County History Center Olmsted County Waste to Energy Owatonna Area Chamber & Tourism Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo Page Theatre at Saint Mary's University Paradise Center for the Arts Paramount Theatre Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat on Lake Pepin Pickwick Mill Polish Cultural Institute Quarry Hill Nature Center R&S Hillside Alpacas Red Wing Environmental Learning Center Red Wing Shoe Store & Museum Reptile & Amphibian Discovery (RAD) Zoo River Bend Nature Center Rochester Art Center Rochester Repertory Theatre Company Rochester World Festival Schech’s Mill Sheldon Theatre Slim's Woodshed & Museum SPAM Museum Spring Grove SWIM Center Steam Engine Museum & Threshing Festival Steele County Fair Stone House Trail Rides Sveen Wagon & Sleigh Rides Village of Yesteryear/Steele County Historical Society Watkins Museum & Store Welch Village Ski Resort Wilder Museum Winona County Historical Society
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From its beginnings, Faribault has consistently gained national recognition as an educational center. This is due in large measure to the efforts of Bishop Henry Whipple who developed the first Cathedral in the United States in Faribault and also developed a system of interrelated churches and schools. Because of Faribault’s history and what it continues to provide, Faribault gained the nickname: the "Athens of the West". Faribault is proud to have 43 individual properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the most historically honored city in Minnesota outside of the Twin Cities. Faribault is also honored to have the: Alexander Faribault House (one of the first framed houses in southern MN), Faribault Woolen Mill Company (see how they are using corn to make blankets!), Paradise Center for the Arts (student are classes offered), State Academies for the Deaf & Blind and the Ivan Whillock woodcarving studio (woodcarving classes are offered).
GoldStar Amusements Faribault is the Home of the Tilt-A-Whirl! Recently the manufacturing facility was purchased by GoldStar Amusements who will still manufacture Tilt-A-Whirl cars among many other rides. Tours of the facility are open to any groups and seeing how these rides work is a great opportunity to learn physics and math. GoldStar Amusements is a family operated business with a rich history in the carnival industry.
River Bend Nature Center Whether you're part of a home school association or seeking science programs just for your students, River Bend offers a form of program for you! Programs offered: Winter Animal Tracking, Winter Fun: Snowshoes & Kicksleds, Maple Sugaring: History & Science, Survival of Plants & Animals, Water: Exploring Aquatic Habitats.
Faribault Energy Park Faribault Energy Park creates electrical energy, but it also serves as a working educational classroom about energy and the environment to better understand energy generation, especially environmentally friendly ways to generate electricity. The facility is an attractive, approachable campus, including public access to walking, fishing, bird watching and other recreational activities - hence the name: Faribault Energy Park.
Shattuck St. Mary’s School & STEM School Students, teachers and kids of all ages are welcome to come and explore the new STEM School (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Shattuck St. Mary’s has earned the reputation internationally as one of the top college preparatory schools in the world but its new STEM school is open to students at any age to come and explore for the day, weekend or longer with specially designed programs. In 2011, Shattuck St. Mary’s built the state of the art STEM facility, its first new academic building on campus in more than 80 year’s. The STEM Academy is an outreach effort to engage students throughout the region in STEM activities. Students, teachers and kids of all ages are welcome to come and explore this fascinating school and its new STEM Academy.
Have questions? Todd is here to help! Contact Todd Ginter for more information today (507) 334-4381 or (800) 658-2354 todd@visitfaribault.com
530 Wilson Avenue • Faribault, MN 55021 www.visitfaribault.com
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packages for schools & other youth groups
• 18-hole mini golf course
A Grand Slam
attractions • Antique toy museum • Hand-crafted heirloom wooden toys made on site • 21,000 sq. ft of unique stores offering high quality, fun, educational toys, games, puzzles, art, books, science and nature, novelties, & fine gifts • Mouth-watering fudge made in house • Novelty & retro candy • Café with delicious sandwiches, snacks, beverages, & delicious Chocolate Shoppe® ice cream • Three miniature llamas to view and sometimes pet
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details Lunch: hot dog on LARK-made bun, chips, & milk.
our story LARK Toys has been in operation for nearly 30 years. The Gray/Gray-Burlingame family bought the business from the original owners in 2008. Beginning with wooden toys made in the garage, LARK has grown into an enormous toy wonderland. We still make wooden toys, and we do our best to offer quality, safe, educational, delightful toys, books, and games that foster growth, imagination and creativity. Our mission is to maintain a magical place where guests can come to play, learn, laugh, and connect with friends and family. Our intention is to give delight to children and “free refills on childhood” to grownups. We regularly welcome visitors from Minnesota, across the country, and around the world. You are welcome! Come and experience the magic. Kathy, Ron, Miranda, & Scott
Packages are available for groups of 12 or more. Please be sure to pre-book your visit and bring adequate staff for good supervision. Payment may be made ahead or on the day of your visit by cash, check, or credit card. If you are bringing bag lunches you may eat outside on the six picnic tables near the minigolf course or at the covered picnic area in Kellogg in the park (just across the highway). Shopping is available for groups with plenty of supervision. We suggest 30–45 minutes to see the stores. Our antique toy museum is located in the main hall and available at no charge to LARK visitors. Mini-golf players can be started sequentially and play 50 at a time, with 5 students per hole. Scavenger hunts (K–3 or 4–6) are available for groups purchasing packages and may be downloaded from our web site.
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Field Trips
Village of Yesteryear www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org
507-451-1420 | Open: May 1 – September 30 | Suggested Curriculum: History Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Experience what life was like in Owatonna at the turn of the 20th Century at the Village of Yesteryear. Presented by the Steele County Historical Society, the 15 structure site has become a landmark in the county and a historic treasure. The Village of Yesteryear features two log cabins, railroad station and a caboose from Steele County, general store/post office, fire station, farm machinery building, blacksmith shop, country school, Dunnell mansion, and the St. Wenceslaus of Moravia Church. The buildings are furnished according to the time they were built, and are connected by a boardwalk.
Steele County History Center www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org
507-451-1420 | Suggested Curriculum: History | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Our goal with the new History Center is to make history come alive, connecting us all with the past – to see and learn from how people really lived. We have greatly expanded our capacity to stage quality educational programs – involving hands-on experiences – to engage young people and adults in activities that allow them to truly explore history. From elementary school children to retirees, all are welcome.
State School Orphanage Museum www.orphanagemuseum.com
507-774-7369 | Suggested Curriculum: History, Culture | Tour Time: 2-4 Hours Learn about the history of the school from the only known Orphanage Museum in the nation. Watch videos and hear stories as told by those who lived this history. Explore the campus by listening to our 6 outdoor audio stations and visit Cottage 11, a restored boys cottage. Group tours include a presentation by Harvey Ronglien (ward of the state from 1932-1943), a Museum visit, and viewing of the 1930s orphanage video.
RAD Zoo–Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo www.theradzoo.com
1-888-4-RADZOO | Suggested Curriculum: Science | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Come and experience the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs, and salamanders. Our zoo is home to 100 kinds of animals from all over the world. Catch our daily “Everglades Encounter”, followed by an opportunity to pet an alligator or a snake.
National Farmers’ Bank www.owatonna.org/visit/grouptravel.php
507-451-5670 | Suggested Curriculum: Art, History, Business | Tour Time: 1 Hour Built from 1906-1908, the National Farmers’ Bank is widely recognized as one of the premier pieces of “Prairie School Architecture” in America. The most famous of all Louis Sullivan’s banks, it is considered “a jewel box of the prairie”, featuring gold leaf arches, stained glass windows, and nouveau baroque art designs. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was commemorated on a United States postage stamp in 1981. Visitors from all over the United States and many other countries visit the bank annually.
Cabela’s World’s Foremost Outfitter
www.cabelas.com | 507-451-4545 Suggested Curriculum: Science, Business, Art Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Cabela’s is the largest fishing, hunting and outdoor gear store in the Midwest and a place the whole family can enjoy. The 150,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.
Field Trips www.oacarts.org | 507-451-0533 | Suggested Curriculum: Art, Culture | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Spend an afternoon enjoying the art exhibit at the Owatonna Art Center and the diverse group of works by local and regional artists. For over 35 years, OAC invites you to explore, experience, and engage in their unique and meaningful art experiences. www.stthomas.edu/gainey | 507-446-4460 Suggested Curriculum: History, Art, Business | Tour Time: 1 Hour This beautiful French Norman estate operates as a private meeting facility. Set on 182 acres, every season makes excellent use of the hiking trails, the woods, river, horses and other beautiful scenery unique to the Gainey Conference Center. www.stthomas.edu/gehrywinton | 507-446-4460 Suggested Curriculum: Art, Culture | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours The Winton Guest House is an intricate structure designed by internationally-acclaimed Frank Gehry for Mike and Penny Winton in 1987. The house features an exhibition about the Wintons, Gehry, and the relocation of the house which was once named a Time Magazine House of the Year. www.owatonna.org/visit/grouptravel.php | 507-451-7970 Suggested Curriculum: History, Art | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Encounter a blend of architectural styles from the late 1800s to early 1900s during the Historic Walking Tour including historic homes, schools, churches and other buildings in downtown Owatonna. www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/rice_lake 507-455-5871 | Suggested Curriculum: Science, Physical Education | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Long ago, American Indians harvested wild rice from this lake where today, the shallow waters and marshy edges of Rice Lake attract many waterfowl during migrations. Rice Lake is a major wetland in the area. Located 7 miles east of Owatonna, the park is open for camping and day-use activities year-round. www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation Bike & Skate Park, Water Park, Pavillions for Picnics, Disc Golf Course, Trail System, Kaplan’s Woods & Lake Kohlmeier, Leo Rudolph Nature Preserve, Lake Chase Park and more!
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Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat
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Field Trip Cruises on Lake Pepin in the Port of Lake City
Bicycling on the “Pearl”
Dancing on the “Pearl”
“Pearl of the Lake” is a modern day replica of the grand riverboats that traveled on the Mississippi River in the 1800’s. True to tradition, her only means of propulsion is the twin paddlewheels in the stern. Birding on the “Pearl” Her name emphasizes the historic significance shared by paddlewheel boats and the freshwater pearl industry on the upper Mississippi River. The mussels that produce fresh water pearls are very sensitive to pollution and an important indicator of water clarity. It is our mission to help educate people about the history and environmental factors that impact our great River.
Pearl of the Lake Paddleboat Cruises
Fireworks on the “Pearl”
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May - October Charter & Public Cruises on Beautiful Lake Pepin Lake Pepin Historical & Environmental Education Field Trip Cruises Seating for up to 125 People Upper Level - Open air with a Canopy Lower Level - Air Conditioned and Heated Restrooms Onboard • Snacks Available For more information and to reserve your charter cruise, call: Lake Pepin Paddleboat, Inc. • Lake City, MN 1-651-345-5188 • www.lakepepinpaddleboat.com
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Our presentations are highly informative, engaging, and interactive. We provide an enjoyable experience for our audience, while instilling a greater understanding of these unique animals and their incredible lives. A typical presentation will include eleven of our fascinating reptiles and amphibians, which may include frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small alligator. Our programs are age appropriate and are available for all ages. We recommend 15 minute programs for toddlers and 45 to 60 minute programs for preschoolers and school age students. We offer flexibility in our programs, catering them to meet your needs. At the conclusion of our presentation, we provide an opportunity for the children to touch one or two of our animals in a controlled setting after which we provide them with hand sanitizer. Rates for our programs are as follows: programs are $165.00 for a one-hour program for audiences of up to 60 people; larger audiences are $195 for up to a one-hour and fifteen minute program (fifteen minutes of additional touching time is sometimes necessary due to group size and is included at no extra cost). A discounted rate of $140 per hour is available for two or more consecutive hours of programs. We also offer a full day rate of $525. There is an additional mileage fee of 50 cents per mile over 120 miles round-trip from Owatonna, MN (200 miles free with a full day booking). We will provide discounts for institutions facing funding challenges. We are also available to do family nights, open-houses, science fairs, and other events. For those looking for the premiere wildlife education option we also offer the “Zoo Keeper Experience” which is a five-day course where we come to your facility for 2 hours a day and conduct live animal programs teaching our audience about being a zoo keeper. You can learn more about this on our website. We are available from 9:00AM-9:00PM. year round including spring and winter school breaks. We maintain the highest standards of safety in animal handling, and carry liability insurance. More information is available under educational programs at our website: www.theradzoo.com We can be reached at 1-888-472-3966 or at programs@theradzoo.com for questions and bookings.
Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo Visit the Zoo Come and experience Minnesota’s premier reptile destination. Newly opened in Oct. 2009, we are already one of the world’s largest reptile displays and an opportunity for a fun, educational experience. Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs, and salamanders. Our zoo is home to 150 kinds of animals from all over the world exhibited in naturalistic recreations of their native environments. Amazing amphibians like red-eyed treefrogs and giant cane toads can be seen in their rain forest habitats. Observe the fantastic diversity of the lizard world with our sticky-toed geckos, water-walking basilisks, google-eyed chameleons, or a glass lizard having no legs at all. Mysterious serpents including giant pythons, an aquatic file snake, a slender tree boa, and many more can be found as well. You might see our large alligator snapping turtle fishing for his lunch, or a bizarre snake-necked turtle inhale a minnow with its vacuum strike. Other favorites include our chattering parrots, and invertebrates like scorpions, and tarantulas. Gaze upon “Big Al” the monster 12 foot-long alligator and then catch our daily “Everglades Encounter” show focusing on the animals of the Florida swamp, followed by an opportunity to pet a smaller alligator or a snake .The newest section of the zoo featuring venomous snakes will be opening in Nov. 2011. We are open year-round with the exception of a few holidays. Our zoo is an indoor facility, serving as a fun, warm destination during the cold winter months.
Zoo Hours - Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 5pm (Open earlier for group visits)
Group Admission - (15 or more guests with advance reservation) $5 each (school teachers receive free admission).
Directions - We are located at 3297 N. County Road 45 in Owatonna, MN 55060
From the Twin-Cities take I-35 south to exit 45. Turn left under the interstate and go ¼ mile to the stop. Turn right and head south about 1 mile. The zoo will be on your left. From Mankato, Rochester, or points south - Highway 14 to I-35. Head north on I-35 to exit 43 (26th Avenue). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and go 1/4 mile to the stop sign. Turn left on County Road 45 north and go 1/2 mile. The zoo will be on your right. Visit Our Website : www.theradzoo.com
Phone Number : 1-888-4-RADZOO
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TWIN CITIES METRO REGION THE LIONESSES GATHER THE LION KING Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis
DESTINATION LISTINGS - TWIN CITIES METRO AAW Gallery of Wood Art Afton Alps Recreational Area Afton Hudson Cruise Lines & Afton Inn Air Combat Entertainment Simulations ( ACES ) Alexander Ramsey House - A MnHS Site Almelund Threshing Show American Museum of Asmat Art American Swedish Institute American Wings Air Museum Apple Jack Orchards Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center ArtStart Culture Camps Bachman Floral & Garden Center Bakken Museum of Electricity in Life Ballet Minnesota Base Camp / Northern Star Council BSA Basilica of Saint Mary Bayview Event Center & Charter Cruises Bear Hawk American Indian Store & Museum Bell Museum of Natural History / Exploradome Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Buck Hill Ski Area Bunker Beach Water Park Bunker Park Stable Burnsville Performing Arts Center Camden Music School Camp Tanadoona Carpenter Nature Center Cascade Bay Waterpark Cathedral of St Paul Changing Gaits Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Childrens Theatre Company Cinco de Mayo Circus Juventas Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Como Town Cowles Center for Dance and the Arts Dakota City Heritage Village
Saint Paul Hastings Afton Bloomington Saint Paul Lindstrom Saint Paul Minneapolis Blaine Delano Apple Valley Saint Paul Minneapolis Minneapolis Saint Paul Saint Paul MInneapolis Excelsior Minneapolis Minneapolis Saint Paul Burnsville Coon Rapids Andover Burnsville Minneapolis Excelsior Hastings Eagan Saint Paul Brook Park Chanhassen Minneapolis Saint Paul Saint Paul Saint Paul Saint Paul Minneapolis Farmington
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RIDING THE WAVES... INDOORS! Water Park of America, Bloomington
DESTINATION LISTINGS - TWIN CITIES METRO, continued Dakota County Historical Society & Museum Deer Lake Orchard Depot Minneapolis Ice Rink Dodge Nature Center Dreamland Arts Eden Prairie Players Community Theatre Edina Aquatic Center Eidem Homestead Eko Backen Snow Tubing & Waterslides Ellingson Car Museum Eloise Butler Wildflower & Bird Sanctuary Eveland Family Farm Extreme Sandbox Fantasy Corral Fawndoerosa Wildlife Educational Park Feed My Starving Children Festival of Nations Firefighters Hall & Museum Fischer’s Croix Farm Orchard Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts Folsom House - A MnHS Site Fort Snelling Military Museum Foshay Tower Museum & Deck Franconia Sculpture Park Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum FurEver Wild - Home of Wolves, Woods & Wildlife Gale Woods Farm Gammelgarden Museum Gibbs Museum of Pioneer & Dakotah Life Goldstein Museum of Design Grand Hand Gallery Grand Slam Coon Rapids Grand Slam Burnsville Great Clips IMAX Theater Green Acres Recreation Gremlin Theatre Guthrie Theater Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza Hennepin County Government Center
Saint Paul Buffalo Minneapolis Saint Paul Saint Paul Eden Prairie Edina Brooklyn Park Scandia Rogers Minneapolis Andover Hastings Woodville St Croix Falls Brooklyn Park Saint Paul Minneapolis Hastings Minneapolis Taylors Falls Saint Paul Minneapolis Shafer Minneapolis Lakeville Mound Scandia Saint Paul Saint Paul Saint Paul Coon Rapids Burnsville Apple Valley Lake Elmo Saint Paul Minneapolis Hamel Minneapolis
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REACH NEW HEIGHTS! Base Camp, Saint Paul
DESTINATION LISTINGS - TWIN CITIES METRO, continued Hennepin History Museum HHH Metrodome / Mall of America Field Historic Fort Snelling - A MnHS Site Historic Theatre Group (Orpheum, State, Pantages) History Theater Illusion Theater In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre International Festival of Burnsville Irish Fair of Minnesota James J. Hill House - A MnHS Site Jungle Theater Lakewood Cemetery Landmark Center Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts LeDuc Mansion Historic Site Lyric Arts Camps & Workshops MagiQuest at Mall of America Mall of America Marine Mill - A MnHS Site Medina Entertainment Center MetroConnections Midtown Global Market Mill City Museum - A MnHS Site Minneapolis Institute of Arts Minnehaha Depot - A MnHS Site Minnetonka Orchards Mixed Blood Theater MN Air National Guard Museum MN Center for the Book Arts MN Children’s Museum MN Grown / Agricultural Marketing & Development MN History Center • A MnHS Site MN Humanities Center MN Landscape Arboretum MN Museum of American Art MN Opera MN Orchestra MN Renaissance Festival MN State Capitol - A MnHS Site
MInneapolis Minneapolis Saint Paul Minneapolis Saint Paul Minneapolis Minneapolis Burnsville Saint Paul Saint Paul Minneapolis Minneapolis Saint Paul Mendota Heights Hastings Anoka Bloomington Bloomington Marine on the St Croix Medina Bloomington Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minneapolis Minnetrista Minneapolis Saint Paul Minneapolis Saint Paul Saint Paul Saint Paul Saint Paul Chanhassen Saint Paul Minneapolis Minneapolis Shakopee Saint Paul
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MEDIEVAL DWTS MN Renaissance Festival, Shakopee
DESTINATION LISTINGS - TWIN CITIES METRO, continued MN State Fair Saint Paul MN Streetcar Museum Minneapolis MN Swarm - Professional Lacrosse Team Saint Paul MN Transportation Museum Saint Paul MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bloomington MN Vikings Eden Prairie MN Zoo Apple Valley Mu Performing Arts Minneapolis National Sports Center Blaine Noerenberg Memorial Park Orono Normandale Japanese Garden Bloomington North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting North Saint Paul North West Company Fur Post - MnHS Site Pine City Northern Clay Center Minneapolis Northland Visions/Native Art & Gifts of the Northlands Minneapolis Old Log Theater Excelsior Oliver H. Kelley Farm - A MnHS Site Elk River Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Saint Paul Original Baseball Hall of Fame Museum of MN Minneapolis Outward Bound Twin Cities Saint Paul Padelford Riverboat Company Saint Paul Paradise Charter Cruises Excelsior/Minneapolis Park Square Theater Saint Paul Pavek Museum of Broadcasting St Louis Park Penumbra Theater Saint Paul Pinehaven Orchards Wyoming Plymouth Playhouse / Troupe America Minneapolis ProKart Indoors Burnsville Public Theater of MN Hopkins Raptor Center Saint Paul Roseville Skating Center - The Oval Roseville RW Farms Compost Processing Tours Carver Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Saint Paul Saint Paul CVA Saint Paul Saint Paul Saints Baseball Saint Paul Saint Paul Winter Carnival Saint Paul Schubert Museum of Musical Instruments Saint Paul Science Museum of Minnesota Saint Paul Scott Cty Historical Society / Maurice Stans Museum Shakopee Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium Bloomington Sibley House - A MnHS Site Mendota
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LEARNING... OUTSIDE THE BOX Wild Mountain,Taylors Falls
DESTINATION LISTINGS - TWIN CITIES METRO, continued Sibley House - A MnHS Site Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Skyrock Farm Carousel Museum St Louis Park Aquatic Park Stages Theatre Company STARBASE Minnesota Steamboat Minnehaha Museum of Lake Minnetonka SteppingStone Theatre Target Center Target Field Tours & MN Twins TC Magic Jewel Theatre • TC Magic & Costume The Grove Aquatic/Fitness Center The Landing - Three Rivers Parks The Works Technology Discovery Center Theatre in the Round Players Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Valley Branch Environmental Learning Center Valleyfair Amusement Park and Soak City Vertical Endeavors Vertical Endeavors Voyageur Environmental Center Wabasha Street Caves Walker Art Center & Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Warden's House Museum Water Park of America Way-Cool Cooking School Wells Fargo History Museum Western Hennepin County Pioneer Museum White Bear Lake Historical Society & Museum Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation Wilderness Inquiry Wildlife Rehab Center Wildlife Science Center Wright County Historical Society Museum Xcel Energy Center Youth Performance Company YMCA Camp St Croix Zenon Dance Company
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PIRATES arrive in Saint Paul February 2012. Only at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Who would have expected a jellyfish exhibit to be so mesmerizing? Only at Sea Life Minnesota
Twin Cities Metro Advertisers Afton Hudson Cruise Lines & Afton House Inn • Afton Alexander Ramsey House - A MnHS Site • Saint Paul Base Camp • Northern Star Council BSA • Saint Paul Cathedral of Saint Paul • Saint Paul Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen Childrens Theatre Company • Minneapolis Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts • Mpls Eko Backen Snow Tubing & Waterslides • Scandia Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Folsom House - A MnHS Site • Taylors Falls Historic Fort Snelling - A MnHS Site • Saint Paul Historic Theatre Group • Minneapolis History Theater • Saint Paul Landmark Center • Saint Paul Mall of America • Bloomington Marine Mill - A MnHS Site • Marine on the St Croix Mill City Museum - A MnHS Site • Minneapolis Minnehaha Depot - A MnHS Site • Minneapolis MN History Center - A MnHS Site • Saint Paul MN Renaissance Festival • Shakopee MN State Capitol - A MnHS Site • Saint Paul North West Company Fur Post - A MnHS Site • Pine City Old Log Theater • Excelsior Oliver H Kelley Farm - A MnHS Site • Elk River Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul Sea Life • Bloomington Sibley House - A MnHS Site • Mendota Target Center • Minneapolis Target Field and The Minnesota Twins • Minneapolis Valleyfair Amusement Park and Soak City Vertical Endeavors • Saint Paul / Minneapolis Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul Water Park of America / Radisson Hotel • Bloomington Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls Wildlife Science Center • Columbus / Forest Lake YMCA Camp St Crois • Twin Cities
Check Out Base Camp Field Trips! Are you looking for field trip options where students can do hands-on learning that really makes an impact? Want hassle-free planning and logistics? Want something close and affordable? Base Camp has all that and more! The new Base Camp facility near Fort Snelling offers interactive field trips in curriculum areas such as: Team Building, Problem Solving, Leadership and Confidence Building Environmental Science Minnesota History STEM/Aviation with our NASA Space Shuttle Simulator Outdoor Skills, Climbing, Ropes, Archery and more! To learn more, call or visit our website today.
www.explorebasecamp. org/school.aspx
612-767-0042 Base Camp is owned and operated by the Northern Star Council, BSA. Our mission is to serve ALL youth of the greater Twin Cities Metro area through school field trips, lock-ins, retreats, summer camps and community group use.
Base Camp Offers: Hands-On active
Learning , year round
Curriculums strands
based on the Minnesota State Standards
Half, Full & Multi-day
Field Trip Options For Groups of All Ages and sizes
Hassle Free planning Logistics
Close and Affordable field trips
Learn More About Base Camp: 1) Check out our website at www.explorebasecamp.org/ school.aspx — You will find tons of details and information on:
Curriculum & Activities
Logistics & Planning
Rates
Everything else you need to plan a meaningful field trip.
2) Schedule a tour at your convenience—(612) 767-0053 or (651) 254-9135.
Cathedral Heritage Foundation: Inspiring commitment to the Cathedral as a world-class treasure
Get a preview of your visit to the Cathedral by watching this virtual tour online at CathedralSaintPaulTour.org or purchase a copy of the DVD series from our online gift shop (cathedralsaintpaul.org/ online-store). All proceeds support efforts to preserve this historic landmark.
Cathedral of Saint Paul
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239 Selby Avenue
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Cathedral of Saint Paul
Find treasures both human and divine The Cathedral of Saint Paul is one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in our nation. It enshrines priceless mosaics from the Vatican as well as windows and sculptures by some of the greatest American artists of the past century. • Beaux Art design by French architect Emmanuel Masqueray • Cornerstone laid in 1907 under the direction of Archbishop John Ireland. • First Mass celebrated on Palm Sunday March 28, 1915. Added to the National Register of • Historic Buildings in 1974. • Designated as the National Shrine of the Apostle Paul in 2009. Includes two grand pipe organs, an E.M. • Skinner & Aeolian-Skinner, undergoing restoration to eventually have 86 ranks. In addition to its religious significance, the Cathedral serves as a patron of the arts & culture.
Here are a few examples: • Annual concerts performed by the Minnesota Orchestra, VocalEssence, the University of Minnesota choirs, as well as international ensembles such as King’s College Choir and Westminster Cathedral Choir. • Cathedral Community & Family Day, held the first Sunday in March, is a festive community open house. • A permanent La Pietá, one of the few life-size marble replicas of Michelangelo’s masterpiece outside the Vatican. • On-going collaborations with national and state historical preservation organizations.
If you’d like to help in the preservation of this great monument of faith and culture, contact the Cathedral Heritage Foundation at 651-357-1325 or visit cathedralheritagefoundation.org.
Hours:
Doors are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tours:
Guided tours year round Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. except Holy Days and civil holidays. No appointment necessary. Meet in the center aisle near the main altar. Self-guided booklets are available for purchase in the brochure racks and in the Welcome Center on the lower level. Group Tour reservations recommended. Private tours may be arranged by calling 651-228-1766 or e-mail: tours@cathedralsaintpaul.org Virtual Tour:
Watch on your smart phone or on your computer. CathedralSaintPaulTour.org T o u r D o n at i o n :
The Cathedral has one of the few life-size replicas of Michelangelo’s Pieta’s in North America. Thanks to a generous donor, the sculpture is now on permanent display. Be sure to stop at the LEGO replica of the Cathedral build by LEGO Ambassador Roy Cook. It measures 5’ w x 6’ l x 3 ½ h and used 50,000 bricks. The stained glass windows are made up of 2,000 translucent blue bricks from Spain.
A suggested donation of $2 for an adult and $1 for a child will help us care for the upkeep of this irreplaceable landmark; however, no one will be turned away. Parking is free. Directions:
Located at 239 Selby Avenue, at the corner of Summit Avenue and John Ireland Boulevard, on Cathedral Hill overlooking downtown St. Paul.
2011-2012 Student Matinee Season
Now On Sale!
Plan your Field Trip now to Children’s Theatre Company! CTC offers award-winning educational experiences that bring a variety of literary gems to life for young people. Our 2011-12 season is filled with world premiere original works, blockbuster musicals, CTC classics and cutting edge creations. This season promises something new, something powerful, something classic, and something fun for audiences of all ages. Now attending a professional theatre performance is more affordable than ever! Tickets prices for students start at only $7 ($10 for holiday). CTC also offers additional Ticket and Transportation Subsidies.
CTC Supporting Educators: Educator Curriculum Guides for each production, complete with curriculum recommendations and activities (available Spring 2011) Post-show Artist Talk Backs Educator Preview Nights provide educators with hands-on workshops, sample curricula, access to Teaching Artists, plus an opportunity to preview the production before bringing your class On-site lunch facilities at no additional cost An ASL/AD Performance is available for each production
For more information on school groups please contact schoolgroupsales@childrenstheatre.org or call 612.872.5166. For more information on groups please contact jbucklin@childrenstheatre.org or call 612-872-5319.
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Eko Backen Snow Tubing Snow Tubing at EKO BACKEN! It’s the fun place to take your class, church group or family of all ages! • 3 different hills! • 4000 sq, ft. chalet • We make lots and lots of snow! Call us at 651-433-2422 or email us at jfraley25@frontiernet.net.
Affordable Field Trips and Group Outings Register online to win a FREE field trip at www.ekobacken.com.
We make people sing! Read on… “Thanks! The kids had an absolute blast tonight - they were singing all the way home. THANK YOU again for sharing your fine facilities with us. Take care.” ~ Wendy B, Spring Lake Park School
“Thanks again for yesterday, 130 kids had a great time!” ~ John B., Athletic Coordinator Bloomington
“We had such a great time last year, we want to come back.” ~ Jeff, Health Department Leader Andover High School
• Visit us online at ekobacken.com
“John, I wanted to send you an email thanking you and your staff for the wonderful event on Friday night. My kids loved it! We had a blast and your staff was absolutely wonderful! They were kind and helpful and did whatever they could to accommodate our group. Thanks again for an outstanding event! God’s Blessings!” ~ Annie, Crossview Lutheran Church
“Hi, I’m a teacher at the Osseo Secondary. We have brought a group of students out to Eko Backen snow-tubing the past few years and have LOVED it every year! We’re hoping to bring a group this year too! Thank you.” ~ Kristi, Osseo Secondary
• Located 6 miles east of Forest Lake • Phone: 651.433.2422 www.ekobacken.com
Eko Backen Field Trips
Follow a treasure map. Organize a posse after the bad guys. Celebrate your team championship. Have a birthday. Or just enjoy the view! These are just some of the things your group can do on an Eko Backen field trip. Just let us know how many are in your group, when you want to visit, and what you want to do. Call us at 651-433-2422 or email us at jfraley25@frontiernet.net.
Go fly a kite. Take a hike. 20 acres of green grass for running, jumping, rolling down the hill. Play mini-golf, horseshoes, bocce ball, soccer, basketball or badminton. Frogs, fish and butterflies are available… no charge. You will scream in delight on your ride down the “simply awesome” world class waterslides. Pack light, Eko Backen provides everything you need for a fun filled adventure.
Have a sack race, mini golf tournament, gospel singing, or just hang out. Concessions available or bring lunches. The entire park may be reserved for your group of 100 or more.
What can you think of for your group? • For groups of 25 or more • Visit us online at ekobacken.com • Located 6 miles east of forest lake
Minnesota’s Largest Ethnic Celebratioη
may 5 – 8, 2011
presented by the International Institute of Minnesota
st. paul rivercentre • www.festivalofnations.com • 651.647.0191
Thu May 5 Fri May 6
Student Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
General Public Hours: Fri May 6 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sat May 7 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Sun May 8 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
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Educational Exhibits Delectable Ethnic Foods International Bazaar Guest Entertainment Hands-on Ethnic Demonstrations
Marketplaces of the World
Since 1932, the Festival of Nations has been committed to providing a superior educational and multicultural experience. Students will get the opportunity to share a sense of dignity in our respective ethnic heritage in a fun and festive atmosphere. Teachers can receive up to six hours of time toward the renewal of their teaching license. We also offer students and teachers activities to supplement the learning experience of the Festival. All student tickets must be purchased in advance through the Festival of Nations office. Please see our website for forms and information. The Festival of Nations is wheelchair accessible.
At the Festival of Nations, 90 different ethnic groups from around the world will share their foods, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of our American culture. Enjoy one of the nation’s largest and longest running multicultural events and discover that there is so much more to who we are.
37 authentic ethnic Cafés
60 cultural & educational Exhibits featuring over 300 items
75 ethnic dance ensembles and musicians focused on this year’s theme: Marketplaces of the World
35 art demonstrations
from all over the world providing continuous performances
55 international Bazaar booths, by skilled artisans of different cultures
each from a different country, selling clothing, jewelry, toys & other goods
mini Language area
provided by Concordia Language Villages
Student and Educator Groups Save Over 50% at special Student Matinees! Education Materials Available Upon Request.
Student, chaperone and educator price: $25
Student, chaperone and educator price: $7.50
Now available for groups of 15+ for select performances
Now available for groups of 10+
January 12 & February 9 at 2pm January 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 at 7:30pm Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis
Wednesday, May 2 at 10:30am Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis
See the Tony Award -winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. The production covers educational areas in music, dance, theatre, anthropology and visual art. ®
America’s leading modern dance theater performs for Minnesota K–12 youth as presented by Northrop Concerts and Lectures draws upon the blues, spirituals, and gospel music as inspiration, which resulted in the creation of his most popular and critically acclaimed work, A Celebration of Revelations.
Photos: This page: Brenda Mhlongo from THE LION KING National Tour. ©Disney. (Joan Marcus). Opposite page: Scenes from the Berkeley Rep and Original Broadway productions of American Idiot (Paul Kolnik and Doug Hamilton); Million Dollar Quartet Original Broadway Cast (Joan Marcus); MAMMA MIA! North American Tour 2010 (Joan Marcus); Blue Man Group National Tour (Paul Kolnik)
Reserve Your Tickets today!
American Idiot*
Million Dollar Quartet
Mar 27–Apr 1, 2012
Apr 24–29, 2012
June 15–24, 2012
Orpheum Theatre
State Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Feb 21–26, 2012
Mamma Mia!
Blue Man Group
Groups have access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Phone: 612.373.5665 • Email: MinneapolisGroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com Reserve your tickets anytime online: HennepinTheatreTrust.org Please contact Group Sales for final payment due dates.
Ask us abo scheduling ut a session wit Q&A h cast members!
*AMERICAN IDIOT contains adult content and strong language
2011-2012 Season
Education Group Information A Civil War Christmas
PASSPORT
An American Musical Celebration
by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel
November 19 – December 18, 2011
TO HISTORY
1864 It is Christmastime in Washington, DC. President Lincoln is trying to heal the wounds of a nation. Soldiers are bravely holding on to the promise of a brighter future for their country. And people of every walk of life long for wholeness as Christmas Eve draws near. This epic musical incorporates music of the era to give voice to the many characters living and working in Washington, D.C. during the final days of the Civil War. Filled with intrigue and surprise, this Christmas musical reveals a world that is simultaneously torn apart by war and held together by the hope for redemption. Recommended for students grades 7 – 12. MAKE A DAY OF IT: Following the performance of A Civil War Christmas continue your student’s exploration of The Civil War at the Minnesota
History Center. Your students will get closer to the story through a special presentation about Charley Goddard, who was 15 years old when he enlisted in the First Minnesota Regiment of Infantry. By role-playing and examining primary sources, students follow Charley’s Civil War journey, from Fort Snelling to Gettysburg and elsewhere.
►►►►►►►►►►►►►►► 1968: The Year That Rocked the World
PASSPORT
January 21 – February 19, 2012 at the Minnesota History Center
TO HISTORY
by Reggie Edmunds, Matt Smart, Kim Hines, Kevin Kautzman, Rhiana Yazzi, Dominic Orlando, & Christina Ham
1968 A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope. History Theatre brings some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968 on to the stage with seven distinct perspectives on the year that rocked the world. The War in Vietnam, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert Kennedy, the Mexico Olympics, Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey, the election of Richard Nixon, and even the Apollo 8 mission broadcast on Christmas Eve. These events are surrounded by the unforgettable music of the era that entertained and reflected on a world in chaos. Recommended for students grades 8 – 12. MAKE A DAY OF IT: 1968: The Year That Rocked the World will be presented at the Minnesota History Center in tandem with The 1968 Exhibit. See the show, have some lunch, and then take your students through an an ambitious multi-media exhibit that will take visitors through the relentless year of culture-shifting, life-changing, memory-stamping events.
Coco’s Diary
Adapted from the diary of Clotilde Irvine
by Ron Peluso & Bob Beverage
March 3 – 25, 2012
1927 The trials and tribulations of a 13-year-old girl never seem to change: sibling rivalry, boys, school dances, boys, homework, and… boys! Young Clotilde “Coco” Irvine, is the daughter of a lumber baron living in a fashionable Summit Avenue mansion in 1927. For Christmas she is given a diary in which she faithfully chronicles her thirteenth year. Coco’s Diary leads audiences on a winsome romp alongside our smart, adventurous, mischievous heroine surrounded by the beguiling music of the 1920s. It is a charming, funny and delightful entertainment for the entire family. Recommended for students grades 5 – 12. MAKE A DAY OF IT: Give your students a first-hand look at the life of Summit Avenue residents in the early 1900s with a tour of the James J. Hill House. Tours emphasize the life and career of the Hill household, the architecture and interior design of the house, and the technological systems that provided heat, power, light, and communication for a “Gilded Age” home in the era of industrialization.
Compelling Stories • Meaningful Entertainment Provide an unforge able experience to your students at History Theatre where historic and contemporary issues are brought to life on stage. History Theatre provides educa on groups with a unique opportunity to explore history, social issues, and contemporary theatre through engaging live performances and educa onal resources. Professional ar sts bring the stories to life on our stage and History Theatre provides suppor ng materials that help educators bring the connec ons to life in the classroom. From post-show discussions to play guides to in-class ar st residencies, History Theatre provides opportuni es for students in grades 5 – 12 and college to be engaged on many levels with the people and events that have shaped the history of Minnesota, the Midwest, and America.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, History Theatre is able to offer deeply discounted tickets and bussing reimbursement to groups coming to St. Paul from Greater Minnesota to attend TO HISTORY the A Civil War Christmas or 1968: The Year That Rocked the World and see special exhibit about The Civil War or The 1968 Exhibit. Ask about eligibility and restrictions!
PASSPORT
This activity is made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature from the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
All producƟons meet the following EducaƟon Minnesota benchmarks: Language Arts
► Demonstrate how literary works reflect the historical contexts that shaped them. ► Read, analyze and cri que drama c selec ons by comparing and contras ng ways in which character, scene, dialogue and staging contribute to the theme and the drama c effect
Theater
► Consider actors’ approaches to performing their characters and if those approaches support the expression of the play’s meaning. ► Explore significance of the play; compare/contrast with other works, describe historical/cultural significance style and genre; iden fy purpose or func on of selected play
Media Arts
► Understand the connec on between media arts and other disciplines outside the arts.
Groups traveling between 40 and 200 miles to a end a performance at History Theatre are eligible to apply for funds to help cover the cost of bussing to St. Paul. • School groups are eligible to receive a bus reimbursement* of up to $400.00 per bus (up to $2,000 per school). • Community Groups are eligible to receive a bus reimbursement* of up to $500.00 per bus (up to $1,000 per group).
AddiƟonal Perks: • Convenient bus unloading • Lively post-show discussions • Play guides, curricula, & promo onal materials • Restaurants within 3 blocks
*Reimbursement is available while grant funds last.
EducaƟon Group Ticket Prices: • Student Groups: All Seats $10
Jill Vaughn, Group Sales Manager 651.292.4320 • JVaughn@HistoryTheatre.com
Mall of America® is the place for school trips! Mall of America offers music performances, scavenger hunts, physics programs, marketing presentations and more! To see the full list of student activities available at MOA,™ visit: www.mallofamerica.com/fieldtrips Save big on group ticket prices for Nickelodeon Universe,® SEA LIFE™ Minnesota Aquarium, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf and other Mall of America attractions. For more information, contact our Group Sales department at 952.883.8809 or groupsales@mallofamerica.com.
Diana: A Celebration February 4 - June 10, 2012 An award-winning exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales. Mall of America, Level 4
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Minnesota History Center 345 Kellogg Boulevard West St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 651-259-3400 www.minnesotahistorycenter.org
Located near the State Capitol in downtown St. Paul, the History Center features innovative school programs and interactive exhibits including “Open House: If these Walls Could Talk” and “Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: The Depression, the War, the Boom.” Visit www.mnhs.org/hcfieldtrips for a complete list of exhibits and programs. To book, call 651-259-3400 or visit www.mnhs.org/fieldtriprequest.
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER “Our lesson was superbly organized and taught.”
Museum Package
Select one of these activities to help your students examine artifacts and uncover stories in the History Center’s exhibits. $5 per student. Teachers/ chaperones free. Explore Grades Pre–K, 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–9 and 10–12 Students become “history detectives” and dig deeper into exhibit themes and content when they answer questions using our Explore booklets, customized for grade levels listed above.
Museum Marvels Grades Pre–K, 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–9 and 10–12 While exploring the museum, each student seeks out an object that is truly a “marvel” to him or her. Chaperones receive cameras to take photos of the students next to their favorite things, and students answer questions about their choices. Past participants have used the pages to make a class book and to decorate school hallways.
Now on Display Grades Pre–K, 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–9 and 10–12 Take on the role of an exhibit curator! Students receive a booklet to help them create their own museum. Using organizing themes, students explore our exhibits to find items that will fit into a museum of their own. History Day students can select a booklet with this year’s theme, “Revolution, Reaction and Reform in History”— a great way to get them started on their History Day projects.
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Minnesota Historical Society Field Trips 2011–2012
The 1968 Exhibit
The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
Oct. 14, 2011 through Feb. 20, 2012 Grades 6–12 1968 was the turning point for a generation— a year that saw the peak of the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy, riots at the Democratic National Convention and many other landmark events. This extraordinary year comes to life for your students through immersive environments, artifacts and interactives in a new exhibit, which kicks off its national tour at the History Center.
See the History Theatre’s 1968 play during your field trip Take your class to see 1968: The Year That Rocked The World when you visit the History Center. Ask about combo tickets when you book.
FREE Educator Exhibit Preview • Tues., Oct. 11 • 3–7 p.m. Join us for a free tour of The 1968 Exhibit, teaching ideas, goody bags and light refreshments... plus prize giveaways and a 10% discount in the museum stores. Reservations required. Go to tickets.mnhs.org or call 651-259-3402.
April 3–June 3, 2012
Grades K–12 A rare opportunity for your students to see an original 1787 print of the United States Constitution and the 1789 U.S. House and Senate printings of the Bill of Rights. Plus, see Minnesota’s TWO Constitutions — one signed by Democrats and one signed by Republicans, because intense rivalry kept them from signing the same document during the 1857 constitutional convention. Museum staff will be on hand to help engage your students in the history of these important documents.
The 1968 Exhibit was created by the Minnesota History Center, in partnership with the Atlanta History Center, the Chicago History Museum and the Oakland Museum of California.
Museum-Plus Package
The Museum-Plus Package includes one activity listed to the left, plus a 50-minute classroom lesson that brings students in contact with the real stuff of history— documents, photos, objects and more! Select a lesson below to enhance your trip. Maximum 30 students per lesson. $7 per student. Teachers/chaperones free. Visit www.mnhs.org/hcfieldtrips for descriptions. Grades Grades Grades Grades
K–3 I’ve Got an Idea! Stories of Minnesota Inventors K–3 Dakota Children K–3 Packing an Immigrant’s Trunk K–3 When I Was a Kid
Museum-Plus Includes a History Player Lesson Option Students step back in time to meet a costumed character from Minnesota’s past as they help solve a problem. Grades K–3 Maud Hart Lovelace (1892–1980) Children’s book author Grades 1–4 John Beargrease (1858–1910) Ojibwe mail carrier
Grades 3–12 Indians and the Fur Trade
Grades 3–6 Harriet Bishop (1817–1883) St. Paul’s first public school teacher Grades 3–6 George Nelson (1786–1859) Fur trade clerk Grades 3–6 Frederick McKinley Jones (1893–1961) African-American inventor of the refrigerated truck and more
Grades 4–8 How Did You Think of That? Minnesota Invents Grades 4–8 Logging in Minnesota
Grades 6–12 Thomas Lyles (1843–1920) African-American community activist and entrepreneur
Grades 4–12 Minnesota in the Civil War Grades 4–12 They Chose Minnesota Grades 5–12 Rebuilding Shattered Lives: The Refugee Experience in Minnesota Grades 5–12 Generations of an Ojibwe Family Grades 6–12 Introduction to History Day Grades 6–12 Jump Start Your History Day Project Grades 6–12 Library Matters
History Player Frederick McKinley Jones
Minnesota Historical Society Field Trips 2011–2012
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Come see Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship at the Science Museum of Minnesota beginning February 18, 2012. Schedule your school’s visit soon for an unforgettable exploration of a fascinating period of history. Through stunning artifacts, memorable recreations, and hands-on activities, your students will dig into a period of history that included the West Africa-based slave trade, economic prosperity in the Caribbean, and the rise of piracy that has captured our imaginations through books and movies. Now’s your chance to learn the story of Real Pirates.
Their stories have been told and retold. Their adventures have filled storybook pages and movie screens. Now’s your chance to climb aboard and try your hand at pirate life. See artifacts that have been painstaking recovered from the wreck of the Whydah, one of the most successful ships of the Golden Age of Piracy. Walk through a recreation of the ship and see what life was life “below decks.” Discover the fascinating science of underwater archaeology. And learn the real stories of the people who made up the Whydah’s fascinating crew. Join your students in an exploration the true tale of Real Pirates, only at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Schedule your visit soon for the best availability: smm.org/pirates/educators. Exhibition opens Saturday, February 18, 2012(651) 221-9444 | smm.org
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Wildlife Science Center Inspiring relationships with the Wild The Wildlife Science Center is a non-profit, science based education facility that is home to the largest captive population of privately maintained wolves in the United States. Other resident animals include: black bears, foxes, lynx, coyote, skunks, raccoons, New Guinea Highland dogs, birds of prey, and a porcupine. The science behind the programs is demonstrated through the hands-on wildlife training of professional biologists and students worldwide, research involving wolf physiology and behavior, and conservation efforts that provide critical assistance to endangered species recovery programs such as the red wolf and Mexican gray wolf.
WILDLIFE PROGRAMS Programs are tailor-made for each and every audience! Every presentation can be general or specific for the goal oriented teacher or the biologist in all of us.
Preschools Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Adult Groups Youth Groups Homeschoolers
Scouts Bonfires Overnights Homeschoolers Child Care Centers Families Child Care Centers
All of our programs are aligned with the Minnesota State Education Standards and can be designed to fit your specific educational needs.
VISITING HOURS WSC is open for public tours every Saturday throughout the year at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required for the Saturday general public tours. or Call ahead and schedule your group’s daytime program, evening wolf howl and bonfire, or overnight program.
SCHEDULE YOUR GROUP Programs may be scheduled Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and overnight throughout the year. Please call the Wildlife Science Center with possible dates and times that you would like to schedule your group. Also call for more details on programs, availability, and cost.
5463 West Broadway Avenue, Columbus, MN 55025 www.wildlifesciencecenter.org 651-464-3993 wscinfo@wildlifesciencecenter.org
BRING YOUR FIELD TRIPS TO THE WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Join us for an activity-oriented learning experience for ages 3-5 about wildlife and their environment. Children will hear stories, take part in activities, and get to see our animals during this 1-1½ hour program. SCOUT PROGRAMS • We are certified badge counselors! Treat your scouts to an exciting wildlife learning adventure. EXTENDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS • Stay longer, learn more... 2-3 hrs or 3-4 hrs with Education Program, can include deer necropsy. WOLF HOWL BONFIRES • Our most popular program For groups of 10 or more • 2½ hours. Includes Education Program, bonfire, marshmallows and a drink. OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS • What noise do wolves make at night? For groups of 10 or more and includes our Education Program, Bonfire, Sleeping in tents or in our Education Building. HOWLING GOOD BIRTHDAY PARTIES (For all ages) -A fun and educational Wildlife of Minnesota program • 1-1/2 hours -A personal birthday card and gift for the birthday child -One free child’s admission for each guest to use on a future visit -Bonfire and room available TELL EVERYONE: DRESS FOR WEATHER, WE ARE HERE RAIN OR SHINE. 10 person per program minimum for field trips/programs. All visits are by reservation only.
WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER PROGRAMS CAN COME TO YOU Interested in an assembly program that will keep your students on the edge of their seats? Or a unique presentation for your school, club, association or community group? Do an outreach program from the Wildlife Science WE TAILOR PROGRAMS TO YOUR NEEDS AND CURRICULUM Invite our animals to your school or event! WSC staff travel around Minnesota providing a unique educational experience. Our programs are packed with ageappropriate information that is both educational and entertaining. All outreach programs include a wildlife education specialist, live animals, a variety of handson props, activities that can be tailored to your needs. Our staff and animals are also available for booth-style meet-and-greet events. Program highlights can include: -Wildlife artifacts, raptor, and/or snake. -One-on-one question opportunities for learners -Excellent close-up photo opportunities WILDLIFE BOOTHS This informal educational experience is ideal for any event where individuals will be walking around and learning at their own pace. This program includes wildlife artifacts, a raptor and/or snake, and a highly trained educator. Consider this program for field days, parents’ weekends, career days, corporate picnics, employee appreciation days, bring-your-child-to-work days, fairs, festivals, church picnics, or any other event you want people to remember. To reserve a field trip or schedule one of our programs, contact the Wildlife Science Center at 651-464-3993 or wscinfo@wildlifesciencecenter.org.
YMCA Camp St. Croix Located in Hudson, WI | 20 minutes east of the Twin Cities | 400 acres along the St. Croix River
Environmental Education Learn. Lead. Grow • • • • • •
Low staff-to-student ratio Programs designed for 8-300 Grades 1-12 1,2, and 3 Day Schedules Year-round Availability 400-acres to explore
The Camp St. Croix curriculum directly supports the Minnesota Graduation Standards and the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Our programs will: • promote and develop environmental
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awareness and responsibility academic, social, community and outdoor education allow students to investigate key environmental concepts
Team Building Imagine. Inspire. Empower • • •
build teamwork enhance communication build self-confidence
Designed to promote open and honest discussion by participants, Camp St. Croix offers a comprehensive progression of team building formats to choose from. • • • •
Large and small Group Initiatives Two 30ft. Climbing Towers 6 High Rope Elements 2 Low Ropes Courses Over 20 elements
Reserve your dates November - February and receive 10% off when you mention Adventure Partners.
campstcroix.org | 715-386-4380 | 651-436-8428 | facebook.com/campstcroix
Financial assistance is available; please call to request an application. You need not be YMCA member to register for programs.
Retreats & Meetings Far from distraction; in the midst of inspiration; close to home. • • • •
Open year-round Lodging for over 200 Hearty Home-cooked meals Indoor and outdoor group spaces
You’ll find comfort and the right atmosphere here. Schedule one day or stay for a week. We can provide all of the amenities needed for a successful retreat or meeting. Currently Serving: • Church groups - Adult and Youth • Colleges • Sports Teams- College and High School • Staff Trainings • Scouts • Businesses
“Our camp leader was a perfect match for our children. He challenged, encouraged and taught them with kindness and respect.” – Maureen
campstcroix.org | 715-386-4380 | 651-436-8428 | facebook.com/campstcroix
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INDOOR RACING THAT MAKES YOUR KIDS TAKE A SECOND LOOK! One of the many fun activites at ACTION CITY, part of the Metropolis Resort, Eau Claire
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DESTINATION LISTINGS - North Dakota Bonanzaville USA Children's Museum at Yunker Farm Fargo Air Museum Fargo Zoo Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre Fargo-Moorhead Opera Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Fargo-Moorhead Symphony FargoDome Historic Fargo Theatre International Music Camp Plains Art Museum Red River Valley Fair Red River Zoo Rheault Farm and Fargo Parks Roger Maris Museum / West Acres Mall Skateland Skate Center Thunder Road Family Fun Park
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651-436-8883 Action City • Metropolis Resort Eau Claire 715-852-6000 Chaos Water Park • Metropolis Resort Eau Claire 715-852-6000 Crystal Cave Spring Valley 715-778-4414 Fairlawn Mansion & Museum Superior 715-394-5712 Festival Theatre St Croix Falls 715-483-3387 Glenna Farms Maple Syrup Amery 715-268-4702 Hawks Ridge Ranch • The HAWC Center Hudson 651-226-8463 Kinni Creek Lodge & Outfitters River Falls 715-425-7378 Metropolis Resort - Chaos Waterpark • Action City - Eau Claire 715-852-6000 National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum Hayward 715-634-4440 Old FIre House & Police Museum Superior 715-398-7558 Philadelphia Community Farm Osceola 715-294-4048 Richard I. Bong WWII Heritage Center Superior 715-392-7151 SS Meteor Museum Superior 715-392-5742 Trollhaugen Dresser 715-755-2955 Wilder Museum and Birthsite Pepin 715-442-3011 Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Spooner 715-635-3200 World of Accordions Museum Superior 715-395-2787 THE LION KING Onstage at the Orpheum Theatre YMCA Camp St Croix Hudson • Orpheum, 612-465-0564 Historic Theatre Group State & Pantages Theatres
METROPOLIS RESORT FEATURING ACTION CITY & CHAOS WATER PARK
Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire
features all the activities students love without all the work you hate. Join us any week day for discounted school rates and packages. Play at Action City, Chaos Indoor Water Park or both. YOU decide. Plus, you can add pizza and soda to any package. Score an A+ by bringing your school to Western Wisconsin’s ONLY resort. Featuring the fastest go karts in the Midwest, indoor water slides, more than 100 of the most popular arcade games and so much more.
BORED ISN’T AN OPTION HERE!
Chaos Indoor Water Park
Created to train the next generation of Super Heroes. Chaos has endless ways to thrill, explore and discover your ultra-human strengths in a comic book themed waterpark. Scream down slides at lightning speed, unlock mysteries in many interactive zones and discover things few others will.
Action City Family Fun Center The only place of its kind in Western Wisconsin. Action City has 55,000 square feet of games, rides, sports and great food, plus outdoor adventures.
ACTION CITY & CHAOS INDOOR WATER PARK ATTRACTIONS Indoor Go-Karts Batting Cages Climbing Wall Bumper Cars Laser Tag
Mini-Golf Adventure Maze Sprint Cars Bandit Cars Arcade Games
3 Water Slides Lazy River Hot Tub Activity Pools Ropes Course
GREAT RATES FOR SCHOOLS, SCOUTS & OTHER NON-PROFIT GROUPS Action City Minor Pile Up
Chaos Water Park Minor Pile Up
Double Your Fun
Unlimited Play on all attractions & Non-Ticket games
Unlimited Play at Chaos Indoor Water Park
3-4 hours at Action City AND 3-4 hours at Chaos Water Park
2 hours 3 hours 4 hours All day
$11 $13 $15 $25
All Day $8
Prices are per person & are subject to change
Prices are per person & are subject to change
Add Pizza & Soda Buffet for an additional $5/person
Add Pizza & Soda Buffet for an additional $5/person
PLUS Pizza & Soda Buffet
$24 Prices are per person & are subject to change
Available Sunday-Friday; No Saturdays. Minimum of 20 people required. Must present tax ID number during booking. Payment in one lump sum in form of a check or credit card.
CONTACT US TODAY
5150 Fairview Drive • Eau Claire, WI 54701
PHONE: 888-861-6001 • E-MAIL: kristen@metropolisresort.com
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YMCA Camp St. Croix Located in Hudson, WI | 20 minutes east of the Twin Cities | 400 acres along the St. Croix River
Environmental Education Learn. Lead. Grow • • • • • •
Low staff-to-student ratio Programs designed for 8-300 Grades 1-12 1,2, and 3 Day Schedules Year-round Availability 400-acres to explore
The Camp St. Croix curriculum directly supports the Minnesota Graduation Standards and the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Our programs will: • promote and develop environmental
•
awareness and responsibility academic, social, community and outdoor education allow students to investigate key environmental concepts
Team Building Imagine. Inspire. Empower • • •
build teamwork enhance communication build self-confidence
Designed to promote open and honest discussion by participants, Camp St. Croix offers a comprehensive progression of team building formats to choose from. • • • •
Large and small Group Initiatives Two 30ft. Climbing Towers 6 High Rope Elements 2 Low Ropes Courses Over 20 elements
Reserve your dates November - February and receive 10% off when you mention Adventure Partners.
campstcroix.org | 715-386-4380 | 651-436-8428 | facebook.com/campstcroix
Financial assistance is available; please call to request an application. You need not be YMCA member to register for programs.
Retreats & Meetings Far from distraction; in the midst of inspiration; close to home. • • • •
Open year-round Lodging for over 200 Hearty Home-cooked meals Indoor and outdoor group spaces
You’ll find comfort and the right atmosphere here. Schedule one day or stay for a week. We can provide all of the amenities needed for a successful retreat or meeting. Currently Serving: • Church groups - Adult and Youth • Colleges • Sports Teams- College and High School • Staff Trainings • Scouts • Businesses
“Our camp leader was a perfect match for our children. He challenged, encouraged and taught them with kindness and respect.” – Maureen
campstcroix.org | 715-386-4380 | 651-436-8428 | facebook.com/campstcroix
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LISTINGS - Presenters, Performers, Speakers & Programs 4 Ace Productions • Brian Richards, Educational Speaker Action for Healthy Kids Alan Johnson - Comic Juggler Extraordinaire Amazing Jeffo! American Wings Air Museum Audubon Center of the North Woods Audubon Society - Upper Mississippi River Bakken Museum of Electricity in Life Bell Museum / Exploradome Bruce The Bug Guy • The BUG Zone, LLC Camden Music School Center for Wildlife Information Chase-N-Reptiles Colleen Shaskin, Storyteller Compas / Young Audiences of MN Conceive Believe Achieve Conservation Conversations Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts Critter Loft Critters & Company Cygnus Storytelling Network Dale L. Anderson, MD David Geister, illustrator & historic Interpreter Dazzling Dave - the Yo-Yo Master Eagle Bluff ELC
763-424-4847 312-878-7672 763-476-7665 651-457-7300 763-786-4146 320-245-2648 608-784-2992 612-926-3878 612-624-8146 651-780-8216 612-618-0219 406-523-7750 651-269-9192 952-934-4194 651-292-3249 651-770-0115 612-889-3737 612-206-3636 763-522-7852 763-427-3442 866-207-8147 651-484-5162 612-821-1443 763-229-9696 507-467-2437
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PRESENTERS & PERFORMERS PRESENTERS & PERFORMERS • Advertisers 4 Ace Productions • Brian Richards, Educational Speaker Amazing Jeffo! Audubon Center of the North Woods Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers / Culture Camp MN Historical Society - School Outreach National Eagle Center Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo - Rad Zoo Science Museum of Minnesota - School Outreach Wildlife Science Center
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LISTINGS - Presenters, Performers, Speakers & Programs, continued Earth Adventure Fantasy Corral Greenwood Tree Celtic Music Halls of Entertainment Hawks Ridge Ranch • The HAWC Center Hondo Magic In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Jenifer Strauss, Storyteller Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers / Culture Camp Kevin Strauss, Storyteller Kids Carpentry Learn Dream Achieve Leonardo’s Basement Lyric Arts Camps & Workshops Mad Science of Minnesota Magician Matt Dunn - Scream Town Mike Mann, Storyteller MN Agriculture in the Classroom MN Czech Country - Big Honza MN Historical Society - School Outreach MN Wildlife Science Center National Eagle Center Northern Lakes Impact Center Oakeshott Institute Physics Fun with the Physics Circus Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo - Rad Zoo Reptile Experience - Have Snakes, will Travel River Keepers Science Museum of Minnesota - School Outreach Science Outside the Box Stearns County History Museum & Research Ctr Teddy Bear Band • Richard Alan Productions Tina Rohde, Storyteller Will Steger Foundation Youth Frontiers
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Who else wants to relax and enjoy a worry free assembly program? With a 5 minute consult... I’ll create a FUN custom program, that will impact your student body GUARANTEED! “Entertaining with a sure fire message about character! Great delivery and involvement of the students.” -Pam Krosch Edinbrook Elementary, Brooklyn Park, MN. “AWESOME...AWESOME...sign him up! Brian engages kids and adults, WE LOVED IT!” Julie Radcliffe Concordia Creative Learning, St. Paul, MN. “The theme integration was wonderful. Great FUN and learning rolled into one awesome Show!” Darla Traynor, Osceola Elementary, Osceola WI. “The production was OUTSTANDING! This is the most responsive the faculty and students have been to any lyceum or program on reading.” Mary G. Hanson, Principal Madelia Elementary, Madelia, MN. “Brian is an excellent speaker that uses magic to captivate children of all ages. While performing ʻhis magicʼ he teaches the keys to successful conflict resolution.” -Deb Hart, Teacher, St. Clair Elementary “Much to our delight not only did the magic show fit the theme, but the show was outstanding!! The children and parents were very excited! The program was not only fun, but educational as well. What a wonderful way for our families to spend a night together and make lifelong memories. Investing a portion of our limited budget in ʻKids Who Read R COOL, was one of our best decisions!” Tobi Kreifels, Northport Elementary Brooklyn Center, MN.
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Be A maze d by a Blind Magician!
This extraordinary Magician, who happens to be blind, captures the imagination of your children. His engaging blend of magic, music and comedy, has entertained and inspired more than 3,000 audiences. He demonstrates how to maximize talents for greater achievement, as they laugh at his stunts, gags and jokes.
Children are fascinated by the wonder of a blind magician as they learn about: · Feeling comfortable around people’s differences · Perseverance and overcoming challenges · Discovering their talents and abilities
What People say.... "The humor and visibility of the tricks were great! Everyone had so much fun-even the middle school kids were impressed-and got it." Danette Grimsrud, Treasurer, Sartell, MN “He demonstrated abilities rather than perceived disabilities. Kids were engaged and attentive the entire time. His family involving approach will help us retain adult participation in the Scouting program.” Kevin Balfanz, Cub Pack 249 Fillmore Central Elementary/Middle School, Preston, MN “Jeff was funny and put on a wonderful show. He's an inspiration.” Linda Hanka, Director, Community Corner Brooklyn Center "His show reflected his story and drive and love of life." – Brooke McCarty Doodle Bug Daycare - Lakeville, MN “Combination of humor and illusions was great! Spiritual content was great.You are a walking testimony of how God can use us if we let him, even with big obstacles like blindness. We were all blessed!” – Jan Carlson, Cross of Glory Church, Hopkins, Your message was well orchestrated and intertwined perfectly into our program mission. It was a motivational jump-start to people who have damaged self-esteem. It encouraged our clients to overcome hardships. Your humor and ability to improvise comedy was hilarious.You live to amaze. Josh Kohman, Correctional Transition Services, Mpls, MN
(651) 457-7300
www.amazingjeffo.com jeffo@amazingjeffo.com
Not Your Typical
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Out of his hat, Amazing Jeffo pulls out surprises sure to mesmerize and delight children of all ages.
custom presentations Accommodate a Variety of Audiences: • Pre-school children stay focused through the use of uncomplicated, colorful tricks specifically geared to groups with shorter attention spans • An edgier style is used on high school age audiences who demand stimulating, fast-paced action throughout • A sophisticated style is used with adult groups • Humorous material and messages can be integrated to reflect themes or qualities of your organization and/or individuals educational, motivational and humorous messages tailored to the Audience, including: • ECHE, Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School. • Carnivals • Daycare and School-Age Childcare • Colleges, Universities and Technical Schools • Professional Development, Continuing Education and Educational Conferences • Back-to-School Inservice • Community Education Workshops • Children and Adults with Disabilities • Family and Care Providers for those with Disabilities • Disability Awareness • Corporate Diversity • Commencement, Conference and Keynote • Library • Parks and Recreation • Cub/Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts • Private Parties, Including: Child/Adult Birthday, Bat Mitzvah/Bar Mitzvah, Holiday, Anniversary, Neighborhood, Picnics, Club and Service Organization, Luncheon and Charity Fund Raisers church groups, including: Sunday School, Confirmation/Graduation, Vacation Bible School, Retreats, Lock-In and Kick-offs Amazing Jeffo shares his personal passion and awareness of the power of attitude in overcoming challenges. Amazing Jeffo's message and example is a positive reminder of the heights we can reach when not limited by a negative attitude. He lives out what Charles Swindoll so succinctly says, “The most disabling thing in our lives is the thing we can do the most about - our attitude!”
Blind Magician!
(651) 457-7300
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H isto r y & C u lt u r al Pr esen ta tio n s W o r k sh o ps & C u ltu r e C am p
We can help create an experience for your class or group large or small‌Everything from storytelling and lectures to dance presentations and workshops‌ at our location or yours. The Culture camp incorporates presentations, workshops, storytelling and lectures in a primitive camping experience. Stay in a tipi overnight and eat traditional American Indian foods when you attend our culture Camp.
Here we set up Here we set up a tipi for a school, introduced the kids to a little Pow Wow style music , dance and then did storytelling with a little History about tribal life 200 years ago thrown in. This presentation ran 45 minutes for each class.
This group was looking to learn a little more about their tribal ways by creating a pipestone pipe at our store in Pipestone. We spent two days carving and sanding. As with all our workshops important cultural information and a tour of the quarries were part of the learning. Smaller projects such as carving arrowheads can be done in about an hour.
Drumming and singing is always a fun way to introduce a culture to children and adults alike. Everyone here went away with a new understanding of music.
After a workshop our students learn more about what they have created and share some ideas. This was a weekend long pipemaking class done in Switzerland. Evening lectures on tribal histories and stories about the Pipestone Quarries were part of the workshop.
Keepers PO Box 24 Pipestone, MN. 56164 * www.pipekeepers.org * pipe@iw.net * 507-825-3734
St ep B a c k In T im e a n d E x per ien c e O u r T r ib a l H ist o r y I am Bud Johnston Ojibewa I have been learning about my tribal culture all my life. My Grandpa was a spiritual man for my people my grandmother a healer. I was taught to always be proud of my tribal heritage. I feel it is important to share this pride and my culture with others. As a storyteller I can share my history and culture in the same way it was traditional passed on through Origin Stories. (Bud’s cell phone 605-595-5229) I am Rona Johnston Cherokee I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have been sharing my rich tribal culture with children for more than 20 years. I am an artist and have done everything from making traditional regalia, to beadwork, to carving, drawing and painting. (Rona’s cell phone 605-376-5712)
Ideas for workshop and options for the culture camps These or similar activities can be tailored for your group depending on age and group size. Workshops under 1 hour Workshop taking several hours Pipestone Carving a small item like arrowhead Making Dream Catchers Making a medicine bag Beaded Animals made into charms/earrings Field trip to Identify Native Plants Introduction Drumming and singing Introduction Native American Indian Dance
Pipestone Carving a pipe Making a Hand drum Making a Pipe bag or large leather bag Making Moccasins or other clothing Learning to Identify Native Plants Wrap quillwork a strip Any style of beadwork
Presentations and demonstrations Storytelling Native American Indian Dance styles History of Early tribal housing styles History of Native American Indian Clothing History of Pipestone Quarries Demonstrating Pipestone carving History & meaning of beads and decorations Indian Removal and reservation period What does it mean to be Indian Today What was it like to live in a tipi Demonstrating Beadwork Demonstrating Quillwork Demonstrating sweet grass basket making Native American Indian contributions to the world Keepers PO Box 24 Pipestone MN. 56164 * www.pipekeepers.org * pipe@iw.net * 507-825-3734
Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo “Radical Reptile Adventures” - We Bring the Zoo to You We Come To You: • • • • • •
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Our presentations are highly informative, engaging, and interactive. We provide an enjoyable experience for our audience, while instilling a greater understanding of these unique animals and their incredible lives. A typical presentation will include eleven of our fascinating reptiles and amphibians, which may include frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, snakes, and a small alligator. Our programs are age appropriate and are available for all ages. We recommend 15 minute programs for toddlers and 45 to 60 minute programs for preschoolers and school age students. We offer flexibility in our programs, catering them to meet your needs. At the conclusion of our presentation, we provide an opportunity for the children to touch one or two of our animals in a controlled setting after which we provide them with hand sanitizer. Rates for our programs are as follows: programs are $165.00 for a one-hour program for audiences of up to 60 people; larger audiences are $195 for up to a one-hour and fifteen minute program (fifteen minutes of additional touching time is sometimes necessary due to group size and is included at no extra cost). A discounted rate of $140 per hour is available for two or more consecutive hours of programs. We also offer a full day rate of $525. There is an additional mileage fee of 50 cents per mile over 120 miles round-trip from Owatonna, MN (200 miles free with a full day booking). We will provide discounts for institutions facing funding challenges. We are also available to do family nights, open-houses, science fairs, and other events. For those looking for the premiere wildlife education option we also offer the “Zoo Keeper Experience” which is a five-day course where we come to your facility for 2 hours a day and conduct live animal programs teaching our audience about being a zoo keeper. You can learn more about this on our website. We are available from 9:00AM-9:00PM. year round including spring and winter school breaks. We maintain the highest standards of safety in animal handling, and carry liability insurance. More information is available under educational programs at our website: www.theradzoo.com We can be reached at 1-888-472-3966 or at programs@theradzoo.com for questions and bookings.
Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo Visit the Zoo Come and experience Minnesota’s premier reptile destination. Newly opened in Oct. 2009, we are already one of the world’s largest reptile displays and an opportunity for a fun, educational experience. Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs, and salamanders. Our zoo is home to 150 kinds of animals from all over the world exhibited in naturalistic recreations of their native environments. Amazing amphibians like red-eyed treefrogs and giant cane toads can be seen in their rain forest habitats. Observe the fantastic diversity of the lizard world with our sticky-toed geckos, water-walking basilisks, google-eyed chameleons, or a glass lizard having no legs at all. Mysterious serpents including giant pythons, an aquatic file snake, a slender tree boa, and many more can be found as well. You might see our large alligator snapping turtle fishing for his lunch, or a bizarre snake-necked turtle inhale a minnow with its vacuum strike. Other favorites include our chattering parrots, and invertebrates like scorpions, and tarantulas. Gaze upon “Big Al” the monster 12 foot-long alligator and then catch our daily “Everglades Encounter” show focusing on the animals of the Florida swamp, followed by an opportunity to pet a smaller alligator or a snake .The newest section of the zoo featuring venomous snakes will be opening in Nov. 2011. We are open year-round with the exception of a few holidays. Our zoo is an indoor facility, serving as a fun, warm destination during the cold winter months.
Zoo Hours - Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 5pm (Open earlier for group visits)
Group Admission - (15 or more guests with advance reservation) $5 each (school teachers receive free admission).
Directions - We are located at 3297 N. County Road 45 in Owatonna, MN 55060
From the Twin-Cities take I-35 south to exit 45. Turn left under the interstate and go ¼ mile to the stop. Turn right and head south about 1 mile. The zoo will be on your left. From Mankato, Rochester, or points south - Highway 14 to I-35. Head north on I-35 to exit 43 (26th Avenue). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and go 1/4 mile to the stop sign. Turn left on County Road 45 north and go 1/2 mile. The zoo will be on your right. Visit Our Website : www.theradzoo.com
Phone Number : 1-888-4-RADZOO
Come see Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship at the Science Museum of Minnesota beginning February 18, 2012. Schedule your school’s visit soon for an unforgettable exploration of a fascinating period of history. Through stunning artifacts, memorable recreations, and hands-on activities, your students will dig into a period of history that included the West Africa-based slave trade, economic prosperity in the Caribbean, and the rise of piracy that has captured our imaginations through books and movies. Now’s your chance to learn the story of Real Pirates.
Their stories have been told and retold. Their adventures have filled storybook pages and movie screens. Now’s your chance to climb aboard and try your hand at pirate life. See artifacts that have been painstaking recovered from the wreck of the Whydah, one of the most successful ships of the Golden Age of Piracy. Walk through a recreation of the ship and see what life was life “below decks.” Discover the fascinating science of underwater archaeology. And learn the real stories of the people who made up the Whydah’s fascinating crew. Join your students in an exploration the true tale of Real Pirates, only at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Schedule your visit soon for the best availability: smm.org/pirates/educators. Exhibition opens Saturday, February 18, 2012(651) 221-9444 | smm.org
Wildlife Science Center Inspiring relationships with the Wild The Wildlife Science Center is a non-profit, science based education facility that is home to the largest captive population of privately maintained wolves in the United States. Other resident animals include: black bears, foxes, lynx, coyote, skunks, raccoons, New Guinea Highland dogs, birds of prey, and a porcupine. The science behind the programs is demonstrated through the hands-on wildlife training of professional biologists and students worldwide, research involving wolf physiology and behavior, and conservation efforts that provide critical assistance to endangered species recovery programs such as the red wolf and Mexican gray wolf.
WILDLIFE PROGRAMS Programs are tailor-made for each and every audience! Every presentation can be general or specific for the goal oriented teacher or the biologist in all of us.
Preschools Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools Adult Groups Youth Groups Homeschoolers
Scouts Bonfires Overnights Homeschoolers Child Care Centers Families Child Care Centers
All of our programs are aligned with the Minnesota State Education Standards and can be designed to fit your specific educational needs.
VISITING HOURS WSC is open for public tours every Saturday throughout the year at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required for the Saturday general public tours. or Call ahead and schedule your group’s daytime program, evening wolf howl and bonfire, or overnight program.
SCHEDULE YOUR GROUP Programs may be scheduled Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and overnight throughout the year. Please call the Wildlife Science Center with possible dates and times that you would like to schedule your group. Also call for more details on programs, availability, and cost.
5463 West Broadway Avenue, Columbus, MN 55025 www.wildlifesciencecenter.org 651-464-3993 wscinfo@wildlifesciencecenter.org
BRING YOUR FIELD TRIPS TO THE WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Join us for an activity-oriented learning experience for ages 3-5 about wildlife and their environment. Children will hear stories, take part in activities, and get to see our animals during this 1-1½ hour program. SCOUT PROGRAMS • We are certified badge counselors! Treat your scouts to an exciting wildlife learning adventure. EXTENDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS • Stay longer, learn more... 2-3 hrs or 3-4 hrs with Education Program, can include deer necropsy. WOLF HOWL BONFIRES • Our most popular program For groups of 10 or more • 2½ hours. Includes Education Program, bonfire, marshmallows and a drink. OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS • What noise do wolves make at night? For groups of 10 or more and includes our Education Program, Bonfire, Sleeping in tents or in our Education Building. HOWLING GOOD BIRTHDAY PARTIES (For all ages) -A fun and educational Wildlife of Minnesota program • 1-1/2 hours -A personal birthday card and gift for the birthday child -One free child’s admission for each guest to use on a future visit -Bonfire and room available TELL EVERYONE: DRESS FOR WEATHER, WE ARE HERE RAIN OR SHINE. 10 person per program minimum for field trips/programs. All visits are by reservation only.
WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER PROGRAMS CAN COME TO YOU Interested in an assembly program that will keep your students on the edge of their seats? Or a unique presentation for your school, club, association or community group? Do an outreach program from the Wildlife Science WE TAILOR PROGRAMS TO YOUR NEEDS AND CURRICULUM Invite our animals to your school or event! WSC staff travel around Minnesota providing a unique educational experience. Our programs are packed with ageappropriate information that is both educational and entertaining. All outreach programs include a wildlife education specialist, live animals, a variety of handson props, activities that can be tailored to your needs. Our staff and animals are also available for booth-style meet-and-greet events. Program highlights can include: -Wildlife artifacts, raptor, and/or snake. -One-on-one question opportunities for learners -Excellent close-up photo opportunities WILDLIFE BOOTHS This informal educational experience is ideal for any event where individuals will be walking around and learning at their own pace. This program includes wildlife artifacts, a raptor and/or snake, and a highly trained educator. Consider this program for field days, parents’ weekends, career days, corporate picnics, employee appreciation days, bring-your-child-to-work days, fairs, festivals, church picnics, or any other event you want people to remember. To reserve a field trip or schedule one of our programs, contact the Wildlife Science Center at 651-464-3993 or wscinfo@wildlifesciencecenter.org.
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Fundraising Profits! This one tip could mean THOUSANDS of $! Markita Andrews sold more cookies than anyone had ever sold in the history of Girl Scouts. During an interview with Johnny Carson, Markita said it was definitely hard work knocking on all those doors... but when someone answered, she usually sold them 3 boxes of cookies. Here's what Markita said was the secret for her great success... "When someone answered the door, I'd ask them if they could make a $30,000 donation to the Girl Scouts or, at least, buy 3 boxes of cookies." Markita probably didn't realize she was using the powerful selling principal known as the LAW OF CONTRASTS. The LAW OF CONTRASTS states that when a person is given only one option, they decide 'yes or no'. However, when a person is given 2 options, they decide 'which is better'. Fundraisers who offer only one option put their potential customers in a 'yes or no' position. Fundraisers can use the Law of Contrasts to always give customers 2 options to put customers in a 'which is better' position - and end up selling more fundraising products. You can use this POWERFUL law to sell more fundraising products... and do so more quickly. Here’s an idea (using the example of cookies): simply suggest 2 different quantities of boxes to your customers... "Including all the kinds of cookies you see, would you rather get 3 boxes, or would you like to get 6 boxes so you can save 3 for later?" Watch sales grow as neighbors, friends, and family-members buy more products. Your kids will definitely get more “I’ll take 3 boxes” orders, while helping your organization.
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FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES • Advertisers • means ad is in Field Trip Section Chanhassen Dinner Theatres* Greater Midwest Fundraising Mall of America* MN Renaissance Festival* Old Log Theater* Positive Motion Valleyfair Amusement Park and Soak City* Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation*
LISTINGS - Presenters, Performers, Speakers & Programs Bachman Floral & Garden Center Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Chinook Book Fundraising Clubs Choice Fundraising Fun2Raise Marketing & Events Gertens Greenhouses Fundraising Gordon Bernard Company Greater Midwest Fundraising Green 4 Good Fundraising I Love a Parade • Fundraising Mall of America Maracom Youth Group Promotion Calendars MN Renaissance Festival Old Log Theater Positive Motion Usborne Books & More Valleyfair Amusement Park and Soak City Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation World’s Finest Chocolate
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Steak Now Available in 3 Flavors
Our top selling Classic Original Sirloin and NEW Marinated Flavors - Sweet & Smokey and Burgundy Pepper Ranch. All of our 6 oz cuts are individually packaged and marinated; juicy, lean and firm - bursting with flavor and perfect for grilling and broiling.
Original Chicken Breasts
The options are endless with these tender, tasty, boneless chicken breasts. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and main dishes.
Salmon Fillets
Fresh and flaky. Quick and easy. This salmon is perfect for families on the go. Great for grilling, broiling, and roasting.
Teriyaki Chicken Breasts A delightful twist to our original chicken breast. This sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce will certainly spice up your meals.
Pork Tenderloin
This tender, juicy, and delicious boneless pork is mild in flavor so you can prepare it to your liking with spices, rubs, and flavorful sauces.
We offer you the finest selection of premium meats at great prices. All meats are individually packaged to ensure great taste and freshness.
28558 Isle Ave Your #1Juniper Choice for Gourmet Meats, Pizza, 17725 Path • Lakeville, MN 55044 • 952.431.3085 • 1.800.346.0339 Northfield, MN 55057 Cheesecake and Cookie Dough! 952-652-3085 Fax: 952-652-3089 800-346-0339
Fit + Fun + Raise Healthy Kids + Support Community Would your organization like to have a fundraising option that promotes fitness, self esteem and team building?
POSITIVE MOTION FIT FUND RAISING alleviates the stress of having to sell products like popcorn, pizza, candles etc. by giving your organization a healthy option with which you can raise money for your organization.y option in which to raise money. What is POSITIVE MOTION FFR? (Fit Fund Raising)
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Would your organization like to have a fundraising option that promotes fitness, self esteem and team building? POSITIVE MOTION FIT FUND RAISING alleviates the stress of having to sell products like popcorn, pizza, candles etc. by giving your organization a healthy option in which to raise money. What is POSITIVE MOTION FFR? (Fit Fund Raising) + The POSITIVE MOTION FFR program is an innovative way to raise funds for schools, non profits, and community organizations that gives the contributor the opportunity to invest into the health and fitness of the student, the organization, and their community. + The POSITIVE MOTION FFR program supercharges energy into the fund raising process and the outcome by providing materials and support for the organization to reach their fund raising goal. What are the benefits?
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Does not contribute to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. Simple one step process No need to deliver anything May be tax deductable Funds going directly to students and organization No money up front We offer the organization a higher % of funds raised then companies that sell products Fitness, self esteem and team building not sold in stores Students earn “sweat equity� with healthy competitions and win prizes Energize and motivate minds and bodies Everyone participates in a fun, team building, one night, Positive Motion Fitness Camp Event!!
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ADA SERVICE • WITH A SMILE! Richfield Bus Company, Bloomington
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TRAVEL SERVICES TRAVEL SERVICES • Advertisers Heartland Tours & Travel • Rochester Richfield Bus Company • Bloomington Schmitty & Sons / Gray Line Tours • Lakeville
LISTINGS - Travel Services - Tour Operators and Transportation Anderson Bus Company Good News Tour & Travel Heartland Tours & Travel Koch Bus Service, Inc. LCS Coaches / Traveler's Choice Ludolph Bus Company MN Coaches Northfield Lines Owatonna Bus Company Peterson Bus Service Philipps Bus Service, Inc. Ready Bus Line Reichert Bus Service Richfield Bus Company Riley Bus Service Rustad Bus Service / Rustad Tours Schmitty & Sons / Gray Line Tours Schuck Bus Service Shubat Charter & Tour Stewartville Bus, Inc. Sunshine Travel Company, Inc. Thielen Bus Lines, Inc. Thompson Travel Tours Trobec’s Bus Service Voigt's Bus Service ADA SERVICE • WITH A SMILE! Richfield Willmar Bus Company, BusBloomington Service
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We Specialize in Student Travel... from local daytrips to long distance trips. We have several large trailers to accommodate your needs for any venue. Our trailers are set up with optional rolling racks for Band Uniforms, Choir Robes, Instruments, or any item too bulky or heavy to be carrying around. Our rolling racks are built with lock down bars keeping your items secure from bouncing off the racks and onto the ground. These rolling racks make for an easy access option allowing you to roll right out of the trailers to your function onsite. From bicycles to motorized vehicles, we can carry it all!
• Testimonials • Rosemount High School Marching Band
I wanted to share with you our EXTREMELY POSITIVE EXPERIENCE with your INCREDIBLE BUS DRIVERS this past weekend!!! WOW!!! These bus drivers – Greg, Mike, Dan and Dave – are the most incredibly professional, kind, positive-minded, dependable and responsible drivers in the business! Very impressive people, driving beautiful motorcoaches that allow us as teachers to offer a highly memorable and educational experience to our students. Our trip to St. Louis with the Rosemount HS Marching Band was highly successful – due in large to the bus drivers (and the equipment they operated) that got us there and back safely, timely and happily! Richfield Bus Company is a great motorcoach operation – thanks for all that you do to provide such outstanding and high quality service, people and buses. With sincere gratitude and thanks, Steve, Rosemount HS Band Director
Prior Lake Middle Schools
I have attached a photo of the Prior Lake Middle Schools 7-8 Honor Band in front of the Richfield Bus we chartered for our recent tour to Chicago. Our driver Tim was exceptional in his professionalism and help during the duration of our time on his equipment and made for a very memorable experience for our students. Thank you for providing such excellent coach service for this trip! We would love to use Richfield Bus Company again for future tours! Sincerely, Brian, Director of 7-8 Bands - Twin Oaks Middle School
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You can be assured our equipment is the cleanest around! We don’t allow smoking or alcohol aboard any of our equipment insuring you our equipment doesn’t smell like it had just been out on a bar hop the night before. We take pride in having the cleanest equipment in the industry, giving people something they can appreciate and remember traveling in a clean comfortable environment.
Up to 58 passengers with DVD, VCR, CD, radio, WiFi internet, wheel chair lift, 110 & 12 volt outlets, wireless mics, leather reclining seats with footrest, spacious rest room, tables, spiral entrance stairway, central air & heat, window shades, personal reading lights, more cargo space in cabin and below.
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Special Field Trip Rates Available! ✓ Safe Well-‐Maintained Buses ✓ Friendly, Knowledgeable Drivers ✓ Dependable On-‐Time Service ✓ Excellent Customer Service ✓ Discounted School Rates Available ✓ FREE School Bus Safety Training Available for Metro Area Schools
SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR SINCE 1941 For more information or if you are interested in receiving a quote, Please contact our charter department at: 952.985.7514 or email us at info@sasbus.com
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What’s a CVB? Also known as CVBs, Convention and Visitor Bureaus are not-for-profit organizations charged with representing a specific destination/community/region, marketing this specific area, with the mandate of helping the long-term tourism revenue development of their area through a travel and tourism strategy that involves leisure travel, group travel, and corporate/organization meetings, conferences & conventions. Convention and visitor bureaus can be either membership organizations bringing together businesses that rely on tourism revenue for funding, or can be funded through special hotel taxes that are ear-marked for CVB usage. For visitors, CVBs are like a key to the city. As an unbiased resource, CVBs can serve as a broker or an official point of contact for tour operators, visitors, and meeting planners. They assist with preparation and encourage visitors to visit local historic, arts & culture, festival & events, and recreational venues.
Why is a CVB valuable for you? • CVBs offer unbiased information & preparation services about a destination - usually at no cost • CVBs save visitors time and energy, as they are a one-stop shop for local tourism information
How can a CVB help you plan your school trip? Convention and visitor bureaus make planning and implementing your field trip less time-consuming and more streamlined. They can provide access to numerous services and value-added extras (that you may not even be aware of). Before your visit begins, CVB representatives can help set up visits to attractions, check hotel availability, and even arrange for personal or group familiarization (aka “site”) tours. CVBs can also link planners with the suppliers, from charter bus companies to recreation venues that can help meet the requirements of your field trip. • CVBs can assist you in all areas of preparation and provide you with detailed reference materials • CVBs can quickly and easily establish room blocks at local hotels (providing rooms are available) • CVBs can act as a liaison between you and community officials, thus clearing the way for special permits, street closures, et cetera...for your event • CVBs can obtain special letters of welcome from high-ranking government officials and in some cases, even bring officials to speak to your group
So when you’re planning, a call to the local CVB can help you with unique details for your trip... it’s their job!
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TRAVEL SERVICES • CVBs Got a Question? Call a CVB!
LISTINGS - Convention & Visitor Bureaus, Area Tourism Information NE Region
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From its beginnings, Faribault has consistently gained national recognition as an educational center. This is due in large measure to the efforts of Bishop Henry Whipple who developed the first Cathedral in the United States in Faribault and also developed a system of interrelated churches and schools. Because of Faribault’s history and what it continues to provide, Faribault gained the nickname: the "Athens of the West". Faribault is proud to have 43 individual properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the most historically honored city in Minnesota outside of the Twin Cities. Faribault is also honored to have the: Alexander Faribault House (one of the first framed houses in southern MN), Faribault Woolen Mill Company (see how they are using corn to make blankets!), Paradise Center for the Arts (student are classes offered), State Academies for the Deaf & Blind and the Ivan Whillock woodcarving studio (woodcarving classes are offered).
GoldStar Amusements Faribault is the Home of the Tilt-A-Whirl! Recently the manufacturing facility was purchased by GoldStar Amusements who will still manufacture Tilt-A-Whirl cars among many other rides. Tours of the facility are open to any groups and seeing how these rides work is a great opportunity to learn physics and math. GoldStar Amusements is a family operated business with a rich history in the carnival industry.
River Bend Nature Center Whether you're part of a home school association or seeking science programs just for your students, River Bend offers a form of program for you! Programs offered: Winter Animal Tracking, Winter Fun: Snowshoes & Kicksleds, Maple Sugaring: History & Science, Survival of Plants & Animals, Water: Exploring Aquatic Habitats.
Faribault Energy Park Faribault Energy Park creates electrical energy, but it also serves as a working educational classroom about energy and the environment to better understand energy generation, especially environmentally friendly ways to generate electricity. The facility is an attractive, approachable campus, including public access to walking, fishing, bird watching and other recreational activities - hence the name: Faribault Energy Park.
Shattuck St. Mary’s School & STEM School Students, teachers and kids of all ages are welcome to come and explore the new STEM School (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Shattuck St. Mary’s has earned the reputation internationally as one of the top college preparatory schools in the world but its new STEM school is open to students at any age to come and explore for the day, weekend or longer with specially designed programs. In 2011, Shattuck St. Mary’s built the state of the art STEM facility, its first new academic building on campus in more than 80 year’s. The STEM Academy is an outreach effort to engage students throughout the region in STEM activities. Students, teachers and kids of all ages are welcome to come and explore this fascinating school and its new STEM Academy.
Have questions? Todd is here to help! Contact Todd Ginter for more information today (507) 334-4381 or (800) 658-2354 todd@visitfaribault.com
530 Wilson Avenue • Faribault, MN 55021 www.visitfaribault.com
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Village of Yesteryear www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org
507-451-1420 | Open: May 1 – September 30 | Suggested Curriculum: History Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Experience what life was like in Owatonna at the turn of the 20th Century at the Village of Yesteryear. Presented by the Steele County Historical Society, the 15 structure site has become a landmark in the county and a historic treasure. The Village of Yesteryear features two log cabins, railroad station and a caboose from Steele County, general store/post office, fire station, farm machinery building, blacksmith shop, country school, Dunnell mansion, and the St. Wenceslaus of Moravia Church. The buildings are furnished according to the time they were built, and are connected by a boardwalk.
Steele County History Center www.steelecohistoricalsociety.org
507-451-1420 | Suggested Curriculum: History | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Our goal with the new History Center is to make history come alive, connecting us all with the past – to see and learn from how people really lived. We have greatly expanded our capacity to stage quality educational programs – involving hands-on experiences – to engage young people and adults in activities that allow them to truly explore history. From elementary school children to retirees, all are welcome.
State School Orphanage Museum www.orphanagemuseum.com
507-774-7369 | Suggested Curriculum: History, Culture | Tour Time: 2-4 Hours Learn about the history of the school from the only known Orphanage Museum in the nation. Watch videos and hear stories as told by those who lived this history. Explore the campus by listening to our 6 outdoor audio stations and visit Cottage 11, a restored boys cottage. Group tours include a presentation by Harvey Ronglien (ward of the state from 1932-1943), a Museum visit, and viewing of the 1930s orphanage video.
RAD Zoo–Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo www.theradzoo.com
1-888-4-RADZOO | Suggested Curriculum: Science | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Come and experience the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs, and salamanders. Our zoo is home to 100 kinds of animals from all over the world. Catch our daily “Everglades Encounter”, followed by an opportunity to pet an alligator or a snake.
National Farmers’ Bank www.owatonna.org/visit/grouptravel.php
507-451-5670 | Suggested Curriculum: Art, History, Business | Tour Time: 1 Hour Built from 1906-1908, the National Farmers’ Bank is widely recognized as one of the premier pieces of “Prairie School Architecture” in America. The most famous of all Louis Sullivan’s banks, it is considered “a jewel box of the prairie”, featuring gold leaf arches, stained glass windows, and nouveau baroque art designs. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was commemorated on a United States postage stamp in 1981. Visitors from all over the United States and many other countries visit the bank annually.
Cabela’s World’s Foremost Outfitter
www.cabelas.com | 507-451-4545 Suggested Curriculum: Science, Business, Art Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Cabela’s is the largest fishing, hunting and outdoor gear store in the Midwest and a place the whole family can enjoy. The 150,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.
Field Trips www.oacarts.org | 507-451-0533 | Suggested Curriculum: Art, Culture | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Spend an afternoon enjoying the art exhibit at the Owatonna Art Center and the diverse group of works by local and regional artists. For over 35 years, OAC invites you to explore, experience, and engage in their unique and meaningful art experiences. www.stthomas.edu/gainey | 507-446-4460 Suggested Curriculum: History, Art, Business | Tour Time: 1 Hour This beautiful French Norman estate operates as a private meeting facility. Set on 182 acres, every season makes excellent use of the hiking trails, the woods, river, horses and other beautiful scenery unique to the Gainey Conference Center. www.stthomas.edu/gehrywinton | 507-446-4460 Suggested Curriculum: Art, Culture | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours The Winton Guest House is an intricate structure designed by internationally-acclaimed Frank Gehry for Mike and Penny Winton in 1987. The house features an exhibition about the Wintons, Gehry, and the relocation of the house which was once named a Time Magazine House of the Year. www.owatonna.org/visit/grouptravel.php | 507-451-7970 Suggested Curriculum: History, Art | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Encounter a blend of architectural styles from the late 1800s to early 1900s during the Historic Walking Tour including historic homes, schools, churches and other buildings in downtown Owatonna. www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/rice_lake 507-455-5871 | Suggested Curriculum: Science, Physical Education | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours Long ago, American Indians harvested wild rice from this lake where today, the shallow waters and marshy edges of Rice Lake attract many waterfowl during migrations. Rice Lake is a major wetland in the area. Located 7 miles east of Owatonna, the park is open for camping and day-use activities year-round. www.ci.owatonna.mn.us/parksrecreation Bike & Skate Park, Water Park, Pavillions for Picnics, Disc Golf Course, Trail System, Kaplan’s Woods & Lake Kohlmeier, Leo Rudolph Nature Preserve, Lake Chase Park and more!
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