MN Field Trip & Activity Guide 2022-2023

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RACE INTO CUB SCOUTING

Self-reliance. Responsibility. Confidence. Teamwork. The skills kids learn in Scouts will change how they see the world, and the benefits last a lifetime.

Making new friends, learning new skills, life-long memories, and an invaluable Scoutlook for your child. That’s what Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA can do for your family. Get started today!

GREATER MINNESOTA

A Maze’N Farmyard • Eden Valley

Austin Tourism • Austin

Conquer Ninja Gyms • Fargo

Eagle Bluff ELC • Lanesboro

International Wolf Center • Ely

Minnesota Historical Society • Comfrey

Owatonna Tourism • Owatonna

National Eagle Center • Wabasha

TWIN CITIES METRO

Afton Alps • Hastings

American Swedish Institute • Minneapolis

Base Camp • Fort Snelling

Bell Museum • Saint Paul

Can Can Wonderland • Saint Paul

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen

Conquer Ninja Gyms • TC Metro

Crayola Experience at MOA • Bloomington

Eagle’s Nest Indoor Playground • New Brighton

Fun Lab • Blaine

Hoċokata Ti • Shakopee

Landmark Center • Saint Paul

Minnesota Children’s Museum • Saint Paul

Minnesota Historical Society • TC Metro

Minnesota History Center • Saint Paul

Minnesota Renaissance Festival • Shakopee

Mall of America® • Bloomington

Nickelodeon® Universe MOA • Bloomington

Northrop, U of M • Minneapolis

Northern Star Scouting • Fort Snelling

Obstacle Academy • Eden Prairie

Paradise Charter Cruises • Excelsior

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park • Eagan

Schubert Museum • Saint Paul

Sea Life MN at MOA • Bloomington

Shoreview Community Center • Shoreview

Sidekick Theatre • Bloomington

Skyrock Farm & Carousel • Medina

Snapology • Minneapolis

SPAM® Museum • Austin

Stages Theatre Company • Hopkins

STEM BUILDERS Science Programs • TC Metro

Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental • Taylors Falls

Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours • Taylors Falls

The Museum of Russian Art • Minneapolis

PROVIDERS by Region & Type

Trollhaugen

• Dresser

(WI)

Troupe America / Church Basement Ladies • Burnsville

Tropics Waterpark • Shoreview

Urban Air Adventure Park • Plymouth & Coon Rapids

White Bear Lake Historical Society/Explore WBL

Wildwood RV Park & Campground • Taylors Falls

Wilderness Inquiry • Saint Paul

ASSEMBLIES, CLASSES, DISTANCE LEARNING, PERFORMERS

& ENTERTAINMENT

America’s Fun Science

American Swedish Institute

Brian Richards, Educational Speaker & Magician

Dazzling Dave, National Yo-Yo Master

Escape Room Parties - Mobile Escape Rooms

High Touch High Tech Science Programs

Historical Experiences by Arn Kind

International Wolf Center Distance Learning

Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac

Minnesota Children’s Museum

National Eagle Center

Northrop, U of M

Orbit Earth Expo by Sparkpoint Innovations

Schubert Museum

Snapology Minneapolis

Stages Theatre Company

Teddy Bear Band / Rich & The Resistors

The Jolly Pops

USA Inflatables

FUNDRAISING

A Touch of Magic Entertainment

Brian Richards, Educational Speaker & Magician

Dazzling Dave, National Yo-Yo Master

Escape Room Parties - Mobile Escape Rooms

Fun Lab

Gertens Fundraising

Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac

Mall of America®

Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Nickelodeon Universe® at MOA

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park

Sidekick Theatre

Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental

Urban Air Plymouth & Coon Rapids

USA Inflatables

MAKING SCIENCE FU

Our programs help promote team building, leadership, self-confidence, creativity and joy. We make science FUN!

! Field Trips On Site – Science / STEAM

! After School programs – Science / STEAM

! Summer programs – Science / STEAM

! Science -themed parties, events & assemblies

! Hands -on learning

CDC-compliant as needed!

! Certified STEM instructors

! Licensed K -8 Science Teachers

! Veteran/minority/woman-owned

! Pre -K through grade 8

! Twin Cities & beyond

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with STEM lesson:

Digital download available on Amazon, hard copy available on our website!

Overnight and Day-Use Trips: Groups at Eagle Bluff are immersed in natural surroundings while participating in experiential learning!

Hands-on Classes

Group Challenges

Naturalist Programs

Adventure Activities

Learning at Eagle Bluff:

Ecology & Nature Identification

Earth & Physical Science

History & People

Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

Located just 2 hours from the Twin Cities in Lanesboro, MN!

With 45+ classes and activities, we offer in-depth experiences in: Learn

BRING YOUR GROUP TO MALL OF AMERICA®

With up to 500 stores, 50 dining options and 16 attractions, there’s something for everyone.

To build your group experience package contact us at GroupSales@MOA.net or 952.883.8809. Options include:

Group Discounts

Discounts available to groups of 15+ at attractions like Nickelodeon Universe®, Moose Mountain Adventure Golf, Crayola Experience and more.

Official MOA® Tours

A Mall expert will take you behind closed doors to see how MOA magic really happens while sharing amazing stories, fascinating facts and unbelievable anecdotes at every turn.

3 Schools 3 Scouts 3 Continuing Education

TEACHERS! Do you need effective tools to engage and inspire your students? We have STEM-based content on a topic that they won’t be able to resist—wolves!

WOLFLINK VIDEOCONFERENCING

Through two-way videoconferencing, our educators and ambassador wolves will keep your students on the edge of their seats while learning about these mysterious predators in a LIVE program from Ely, Minnesota!

GROUP VISITS

Create a group visit to the Center in Ely that will enhance your curriculum. Program content can be aligned with specific state and/or national standards to fit your needs.

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Plan a field trip to Landmark Center and Visit the Schubert

Year-round community programming

Plan a field trip to Landmark Center and Visit the Schubert Club Museum

North Gallery art

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trip to Landmark Center and Visit the Schubert Club Museum

Guided and self-guided tours

Educational • Enlightening • Free

Sam Worked building tour

Educational • Enlightening • Free

• The American Association of Woodturners’ Gallery of Wood Art

• North Gallery exhibitions

Uncle Sam Worked Here building tour

The American Association of Woodturners’ Gallery of Wood Art.

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• Self-guided and guided tours available

The American Association of Woodturners’ Gallery of Wood Art

For more information and a full calendar of events visit www.landmarkcenter.org or call 651.292.3237

Help students grow their love for music! Fun, hands-on learning, with supplemental classroom available to enhance your visit. Contact Kate 651-292-3266 or kcooper@schubert.org, to schedule

Find more information and a calendar of events at www.landmarkcenter.org or call 651.292.3237

North Gallery exhibitions

Enlightening • Free

Self-guided and guided tours available

Find more information and a calendar of events at www.landmarkcenter.org or call 651.292.3237

Here building tour Association of Woodturners’ Art exhibitions guided tours available

information and a calendar of events at www.landmarkcenter.org or call 651.292.3237

From July 1, 2019 - August 1, the midst of an exciting renovation project the museum will be open Please call ahead

COMING SOON - A more interactive and memorable

Help students grow their love for music! Fun, hands-on learning, with supplemental classroom materials available to enhance your visit. Contact Kate Cooper, 651-292-3266 or kcooper@schubert.org, to schedule your group.

From July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020 the Schubert Club the midst of an exciting renovation project. During project the museum will be open as construction Please call ahead to confirm hours.

COMING SOON - A more interactive and memorable experience!

From July 1, 2019 - August the midst of an exciting project the museum will Please call

Music Makers Zone: Hear and create your own music on instruments from around the world

Keyboard Journey: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and stories of Schubert Club’s instrument and composer letter collection

Let’s Make Music!: Register for free monthly ensemble experiences and play along with well-known local musicians

To learn more about tours and activities, contact kcooper@schubert.org

Your partner in history education.

We are grateful to be completely back, in person, and ready to welcome you and your students to the places where history was made and preserved. We are now taking field trip reservations for the whole year, across all of our sites. Reach us online or by phone. We can’t wait to see you!

Historic Fort Snelling St. Paul

Mill City Museum Minneapolis

James J. Hill House St. Paul

Jeffers Petroglyphs Comfrey

Oliver Kelley Farm Elk River

Minnesota History Center St. Paul

Ballet Hispanico Matinee.

Photo © Tim Rummelhoff.

Field Trips

Fundraising

Camps

Birthday Parties

Open Gyms Teams

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The South Metro’s FIELD TRIPS DESTINATION

Rockin’Jump Trampoline and Recreation Park is the South Metro’s Group Event Headquarters and the Perfect Venue for any occasion. Our 28,000 sq ft park offers over 16 Jumping, Climbing and Ninja Attractions for all ages including Dodgeball, Slam Dunk Zone, our all-new Throw-Down Court, and brand-new Arcade, just to name a few!!

With our On-Site Café and 4 Private Party Rooms, we can accommodate most any size groups, including Field Trips, End of Year Class Trips, Youth Groups, Scouts, Corporate Events or Private Parties, and so much more!

We offer generous Group Discounts and Pizza Packages with an Extra Special Bonus!

For more information or to customize your next event contact our Group Manager at 651-321-2023 or https://bit.ly/rjeagangroups

PROGRAMS

Our program uses a 14' inflatable earth, scale sized moon, and a model of the sun to teach concepts including rotation, revolution, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, seasons, winds, planets, and more!

Our programs are aligned to MN K-8 Academic Standards. Each grade has a different program that is age and standards appropriate.

SHARE THE ADVENTURE

FAMILY AND SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES

Our fully-supported trips allow families and small groups to experience the wonders of the outdoors at destinations including the Apostle Islands, Boundary Waters, Voyageurs National Park, and more.

GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE

Wilderness Inquiry shares the outdoors with everyone, including persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing supported experiences that build confidence and promote social integration.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER EXPLORERS

Experience in-person and virtual adventures created for all backgrounds and abilities, highlighting the cultural heritage, ecology, and geography of the Mississippi River and surrounding areas.

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