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You’re In vited! 2011 MN Fie ld Trip EXPO Au

TABLE OF CONTENTS “Get Inspired!” 2011 MN Field Trip EXPO Master Index and Regional Index General Field Trip Listings FIELD TRIP DESTINATIONS • Attractions • Festivals/Events • Great Outdoors/ELC’s • Camps (Day and Residential) SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS/PROGRAMS TRAVEL & MEETING SERVICES • Convention & Visitor Bureaus • Hotels/Restaurants • Motorcoach/Charter Services FUNDRAISING SPECIAL ARTICLES • The MN Field Trip Library Explained • 2011 Conferences with the Library • Field Trip Grant Resources • Kids Learn Ojibwe Traditions • How to use the services of a CVB • Scout Merit Badge List (with links) • Minnesota Tourism Report • Fundraising tips for your kids

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This Field Trip & Program Directory is for: - Educators & Curriculum Developers - Community Ed Directors and Leaders - Scout Leaders (Boy & Girl) - Homeschool Family Groups & Co-op Leaders - Youth Organization Planners (Church, 4-H, etc) - Camp & After School Program Directors & Staff • Youth Tour Planners & Receptive Operators © 2011 Adventure Partners LLC • The DIGITAL FIELD TRIP GUIDE is published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall) by Adventure Partners LLC. It is free to use and print out for field trip planning, educational, recreational and communication purposes. Publisher is not responsible for content.

ADVENTURE PARTNERS LLC The MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY & EXPO 8014 Highway 55 Ste 130 Minneapolis, MN 55427 • 612-518-8353 www.adventurepartners.org mark@mail-adventurepartners.

WOLF RIDGE Environmental Learning Center & Field Trip Destination Finland, Minnesota

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Meet Creative & Helpful Exhibitors at the 2011 MN Field Trip Expo... Take time to talk with them! They will help you plan for the coming year. This is a partial list up to July 21, 2011 and represents more than 85 venues... for a list of current exhibitors, CLICK HERE

DESTINATIONS American Indian Culture Camp, Pipestone - kids sleep in tipis, eat indian meals, learn indian customs & culture

Base Camp by Boy Scouts of America, by Fort Snelling - Activities center for youth (ropes, walls & space shuttle simulator)

Big Island Rendezvous & Festival, Albert Lea - Honored as one of the top 100 festivals in North America by ABA

Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul - See the incredible KING TUT exhibit until Sept 5th, and so much more!

Stages Theater Company, Hopkins - Helping young people develop their creative abilities with benefits for life

Target Center, Minneapolis - Entertainment from the Shrine Circus to Keith Urban - catering to youth groups

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Theater Camp, Chanhassen Vertical Endeavors, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth - One of America’s Premier dinner theatres, long popular for field trips

Childrens Theatre Company, Minneapolis - Acclaimed performances through music, visual arts & dramatic play!

Eagle Bluff ELC, Lanesboro - K-12 environmental and personal growth programs

Eko Backen • Water SlideSnow Tubing - Fun for every season: waterslides, minigolf, snowtubing and more!

Faribault Tourism & Attractions, representing:

- Use wall/rock climbing to meet standards or earn badges? You bet!

Water Park of America / Radisson Bloomington, Bloomington - America’s LARGEST indoor waterpark hotel - with custom field trips!

Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation, Taylors Falls - Use our fun activities for learning - skiing, waterpark, river cruises...

YMCA Camp St Croix, Hudson (WI) - 400 acres of customized environmental education & team building

- The NEW Energy Park, Faribault Woolen Mills, State Academies for the Deaf and the Blind, Paradise Performing Arts Center, Tilt-ASPEAKERS, PRESENTERS, PROGRAMS Whirl Factory Tours, Hot Air Balloon Festival, tours of Shattuck-St American Indian Culture Camp Mary’s School (Marlon Brando attended Shattuck), and more... - bringing Indian traditions & storytelling to your classes and groups

FarmAmerica - MN’s Agricultural Interpretive Ctr, Waseca - Experience our state’s impressive farming and food heritage

Heartland Tours & Travel, Twin Cities and Rochester - Tour Planners for outbound and inbound youth travel - thru the world!

Historic Theatre Group, Minneapolis - Homes of broadway theatre in MN: Orpheum, State & Pantages Theatres

History Theater, Saint Paul - Bringing history to life onstage - stories from Minnesota and beyond...

In Their Own Words (ITOW) Veterans Museum, Perham - Video-taped personal stories of veterans from several wars...

Landmark Center, Saint Paul - See and hear the role this beautiful historic building played in our history

Mall of America, Bloomington - More than retail - and they will customize your curriculum-based field trips!

MN Historical Society, Twin Cities and Statewide - 26 active sites statewide - including the Mills City Museum and the MN History Center - all host hands-on, customized field trips

MN Opera, Minneapolis - Take a class, get a tour. See costuming, set design, & rehearsals...

MN Transportation Museum, Saint Paul - Train rides, classic bus rides, interactive exhibits at multiple locations

North Star Scouting Museum, North Saint Paul - 150,000+ artifacts, photographs, recordings, and publications for scouts

Padelford Riverboat Company, Harriet Island in Saint Paul - Mississippi River cruises with curriculum-based field trips for 40+ years

Positive Energy Outdoor (Ed)Ventures, Duluth - Learn dog-sledding, kayaking, rock & ice climbing as life skills... and more!

RAD Zoo (Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo), Owatonna - Highly informative, engaging, and interactive presentations for all ages

Richfield Bus Company, Bloomington - Motorcoach charter services of the highest quality for 50+ years

Amazing Jeffo! - An inspiring blind magician who helps kids “see” their abilities!

Critters and Company - Greg Olson and friends teach kids to rise to new, best behaviors

Fish On Kids Books - Fun fiction adventures around fishing, camping, and hunting!

MN Historical Society, Twin Cities and Statewide - Programs for classesrgoups...consider their new VIRTUAL Field Trips

MN Opera - We bring the Opera to your class. Learn costuming, set design & more

RAD Zoo (Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo), Owatonna - Highly informative, engaging, and interactive presentations for all ages

Science Museum of Minnesota - We can bring our many Program Trunks to your school or group!

Zahradka Art & Illustration - The Painters Craft - Creating works of art specializing in detailed portraiture in many mediums

UNIQUE FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Clubs Choice Fundraising - Quality food & products... we offer free tasting parties.

Fish On Kids Books, Kristine Houtman, Author - Fundraise with books! Fictional adventures - fishing, camping, and hunting!

Greater Midwest Fundraising - Quality products (meat, fish, cheesecakes, cookie dough, magazines & more)

Green 4 Good Fundraising

- Unique green products: fair trade coffees, eco-products & lots more

MVP Fundraising Discount Cards - Save $100’s a year on purchase made every day!

Positive Motion Fundraising - Movement with a message - A healthy option to raise money!

Adventure Partners and the Minnesota Field Trip Library • 8014 Highway 55, Ste 130 • Minneapolis, MN 55427 • 612-518-8353 • mark@mail-adventurepartners.org • www.adventurepartners.org

TUESDAY, August 16, 2011 • 10am - 5pm Here’s a unique opportunity to plan your field trips and programs for the coming year...

“GET INSPIRED!” • 2011 MINNESOTA FIELD TRIP EXPO • This 1st Annual Expo will be held at the new BASE CAMP by Fort Snelling Sponsored by Adventure Partners & the MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY, BASE CAMP by Fort Snelling & the BSA Northern Star Council, and the PADELFORD RIVERBOAT COMPANY

YOU’LL ENJOY PRODUCTIVE “ONE-STOP SHOPPING”: • 75+ destinations, presenters & speakers, and fundraising opportunities • Media Room with scheduled, narrated video tours • Breakout #1 - Greg Olson, Critters & Company, offers practical ideas for managing youth groups • Breakout #2 - Brian Strub, MN Arts Board, discusses grants & Legacy funds for field trips • Drawings for free field trips, and other valuable giveaways donated by the exhibitors • An evening cruise on the Mississippi River, compliments of the Padelford Riverboat Company

The Expo is FREE!... and is for You and Planners like you... • Educators, Homeschoolers, Scout Leaders, Boys/Girls Clubs Leaders, 4-H Leaders, Church Youth Group Leaders, and Youth Organization Leaders who plan field trips

The BASE CAMP is a spacious new facility that opened September 2010. It offers your class or group the options for many activities, including indoor/outdoor rope courses, indoor/outdoor climbing walls, and there’s room for very large groups. Base Camp even offers its very popular Space Shuttle Simulator that was constructed under the direction of NASA. As an EXPO attendee, you can arrange to have a personal tour of this facility during your visit to the EXPO. A Partial List of Exhibitors: American Indian Culture Camp Big Island Rendezvous Childrens Theatre Company Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Eagle Bluff Faribault Tourism & Attractions FarmAmerica Heartland Tour & Travel Historic Theatre Group ITOW Veterans Museum

Landmark Center Mall of America MN Historical Society MN Transportation Museum North Star Scouting Museum Padelford Riverboats Positive Energy Outdoor Edventures Positive Motion RAD Zoo Richfield Bus Company

Science Museum of MN Target Center Vertical Endeavors Water Park of America YMCA Camp St Croix Amazing Jeffo! Critters & Company Dazzling Dave the Yo-Yo Master MVP Fundraising Cards Greater Midwest Fundraising

For information about attending the 2011 MN Field Trip EXPO, click HERE Adventure Partners and the Minnesota Field Trip Library 8014 Highway 55, Ste 130 • Minneapolis, MN 55427 • 612-518-8353 mark@mail-adventurepartners.org • www.adventurepartners.org

MASTER INDEX - Alphabetical

LOCATION INDEX - Alphabetical by region

Amazing Jeffo • South Saint Paul 106 Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone 6, 86, 94 Base Camp • by Fort Snelling • Saint Paul 8, 96 Big Honzaland • Montgomery 10 Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea 12, 78 Cathedral of Saint Paul • Saint Paul 14 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen 16 Chanhassen DT Musical Theatre Camp • Chanhassen 16, 98 Chaos Indoor Water Park/Action City • Eau Claire 18 Childrens Theatre Company • Minneapolis 20 Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault 22, 114 FarmAmerica Ag Interpretive Center • Waseca 24 Festival of Nations • Saint Paul 26, 80 Greater Midwest Fund Raising • Lakeville 130 John Grimm • Montgomery 109 Hard Rock Cafe • Minneapolis 28, 120 Historic Theatre Group • Minneapolis 30 History Theater • Saint Paul 32 In Their Own Words Veterans Museum • Perham 34 Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemaking • Pipestone 48 Landmark Center • Saint Paul 36 Lark Toy Company • Kellogg 38 Mall of America • Bloomington 40 Metropolis Resort • Eau Claire 122 MN Discovery Center • Chisholm 42 MN Renaissance Festival • Shakopee 44, 82 MVP Fundraising Cards • Woodbury 132 National Eagle Center • Wabasha 46 Native American Culture Camp • Pipestone 48 Old Log Theater • Excelsior 50 Owatonna Area Tourism • Owatonna 52, 116 Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul 54 Richfield Bus Company • Bloomington 126 Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul 56, 110 Sea Life • Bloomington 58 Target Center • Minneapolis 60 Vertical Endeavors • Saint Paul, Duluth, Mpls (new 2011) 62 Voyageurs National Park • International Falls 64, 88 Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul 66 Water Park of America / Radisson • Bloomington 68 Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls 70 Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland 72, 90, 100 YMCA Camp St Croix • Hudson 74, 102

Southeastern Minnesota

Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea Faribault Area Tourism & Attractions • Faribault FarmAmerica Ag Interpretive Center • Waseca Lark Toy Company • Kellogg National Eagle Center • Wabasha Owatonna Area Tourism • Owatonna

Southwestern Minnesota Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemaking • Pipestone Native American Culture Camp • Pipestone

Northwestern Minnesota In Their Own Words (ITOW) Veterans Museum • Perham

Northeastern Minnesota Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone MN Discovery Center • Chisholm Vertical Endeavors • Duluth Voyageurs National Park • International Falls Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland

Twin Cities Amazing Jeffo • South Saint Paul Base Camp • by Fort Snelling • Saint Paul Big Honzaland • Montgomery Cathedral of Saint Paul • Saint Paul Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen Chanhassen DT Musical Theatre Camp • Chanhassen Childrens Theatre Company • Minneapolis Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Greater Midwest Fund Raising • Lakeville John Grimm • Montgomery Hard Rock Cafe • Minneapolis Historic Theatre Group • Minneapolis History Theater • Saint Paul Landmark Center • Saint Paul Mall of America • Bloomington MN Renaissance Festival • Shakopee MVP Fundraising Cards • Woodbury Old Log Theater • Excelsior Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul Richfield Bus Company • Bloomington Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul Sea Life • Bloomington Target Center • Minneapolis Vertical Endeavors • Saint Paul, Minneapolis (new 2011) Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul Water Park of America / Radisson • Bloomington Wild Mountain and Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls

Just Across our Borders Chaos Indoor Water Park/Action City • Eau Claire Metropolis Resort • Eau Claire YMCA Camp St Croix • Hudson

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Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone Base Camp • Fort Snelling • Saint Paul Big Honza • Montgomery Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea Cathedral of Saint Paul • Saint Paul Chaos Water Park/Action City • Eau Claire, WI Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen Chaos Indoor Water Park / Action City • Eau Claire Childrens Theatre Company • Minneapolis Faribault Tourism & Attractions • Faribault FarmAmerica • Waseca Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Hard Rock Cafe • Minneapolis Historic Theatre Group • Minneapolis History Theater • Saint Paul In Their Own Words (ITOW) Museum • Perham Landmark Center • Saint Paul Lark Toy Company • Kellogg Mall of America • Bloomington MN Discovery Center • Chisholm MN Renaissance Festival • Shakopee National Eagle Center • Wabasha Native American Culture Camp • Pipestone Old Log Theater • Excelsior Owatonna Tourism • Owatonna Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul Sea Life • Bloomington Target Center • Minneapolis Vertical Endeavors • Saint Paul / Duluth Voyageurs National Park • International Falls Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul Water Park of America • Bloomington Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland, MN YMCA Camp St Croix • Hudson, WI

Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America wel‐ comes all young people to Base Camp, the first‐of‐its kind urban program facility in the newly renovated hip‐ podrome at historic Fort Snelling. Base Camp offers fun and exciting interactive programs. It brings Scouting’s non‐formal, experiential educational approach right into the heart of the city. Schools, faith based youth groups and all youth organi‐ zations can take advantage of the unique program op‐ portunities the Base Camp facility provides. Utilizing 3,500 square feet within the renovated 1907 former Cavalry Drill Hall, Base Camp features include:  Indoor bouldering and natural stone climbing wall (60 person simultaneous capacity, modeled after the rocks of Taylors Falls)  Outdoor climbing towers including year‐round “ice‐ climbing”  Indoor and outdoor high ropes/confidence course  NASA space shuttle simulator (one of only eight in the U.S.)  Indoor Amphitheatre with full computer/video sup‐ port and seating for 200  Indoor archery range  Catering kitchen and refrigerator space for lunches

Base Camp reflects the council’s vision of having a posi‐ tive influence on all young people within its service area, not just Scouting members. The Northern Star Council developed Base Camp to be the starting point for greater adventures and personal growth and as a means to achieve its mission of building character and confidence.

School Groups Teachers can connect their classroom learning to a new kind of experiential education. Base Camp staff will assist teachers in meeting their classroom objec‐ tives. Tied to Minnesota State Educational Standards are 7 age‐specific (grades 3‐4, 5‐6, & 7‐8) curriculum strands:  Team Building (e.g. Bully prevention)  Environmental Science  History  Aviation  Physical Fit‐ ness (e.g. Cy‐ cling)  Outdoor Skills  Leadership & Character

Youth Groups Here are just a few examples of ways youth groups can utilize Base Camp:  Rent a room for a meeting, and schedule the climbing wall, ropes course or space simulator  Hold banquets, program planning workshops, training courses or retreats  Workshops  Lock‐ins for overnight fun and learning  Teambuilding for youth leadership on the climb‐ ing walls, high and low challenge courses  Utilize the Resource Library to plan a high ad‐ venture trip Surrounding Area Program Opportunities Take advantage of surrounding areas Use Base Camp as a home base to :  Plan a bike trip that starts and ends at Base Camp, using the extensive trail system nearby, using Base Camp Bikes or your own  Hike and nearby trails of Fort Snelling State Park, which includes a swimming beach and na‐ ture interpretive center  Extend your hike to the nearby 14,000 acres of public lands bordering the Minnesota and Mis‐ sissippi Rivers including Minnehaha Falls Park and the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Cen‐

Costs School group rates for Base Camp opportunities are $15 for full days. Weekday and evening meet‐ ing room rentals and full meeting rentals are also available. Full details are on the website.: www.ExploreBaseCamp.org.

Reservations Visit www.ExploreBaseCamp.org for complete de‐ tails or call the Base Camp Reservations Hotline at 612‐767‐0042

Location 201 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, MN 55111 Base Camp is located off of Highway 55 and Bloomington Road in Fort Snelling, MN, 1/3 of a mile from the Fort Snelling Light Rail station. Base Camp is owned and operated by: Northern Star Council Boy Scouts of America, 393 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55102; 763‐231‐7201; www.NorthernStarBSA.org

A focal point of the Cathedral’s interior is the Sanctuary Dome which features the Holy Spirit surrounded by angels representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Find treasu The Cathedral has one of the few life-size replicas of Michelangelo’s Pietá in North America. Thanks to a generous donor, the sculpture is now on permanent display.

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL ~ 239 Selby Avenue ~ Saint Paul, MN 55102 651-228-1766 ~ www.cathedralsaintpaul.org

ures both human and divine CATHEDRAL 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 are recommended. Private tours may be arranged; call 651-228-1766 or e-mail tours@cathedralsaintpaul.org. 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. LOCATION: 239 Selby Avenue, at the corner of Summit Avenue and John Ireland Boulevard, on Cathedral Hill overlooking downtown St. Paul. The Cathedral 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. If you would like to help in the • First Mass celebrated on Palm Sunday March 28, 1915. preservation of this great monument • Added to the National Register of Historic Buildings in 1974. of faith and culture, contact the • Designated as the National Shrine of the Apostle Paul in 2009. Cathedral Heritage Foundation at In addition to its religious significance, the Cathedral serves as a patron of the arts & culture. Here are a few examples: • Annual concerts include: 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 Family Day, held the first Sunday in March, is a festive community open house. • On-going collaborations with national and state historical preservation organizations.

Cathedral of Saint Paul Xcel Energy Center

651.357.1325 or visit cathedralheritagefoundation.org/donate.

Minnesota Orchestra conductor Osmo Vanska warms up his musicians before a concert in the Cathedral.

A community-based charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of the Cathedral of Saint Paul and the fostering of its cultural programs. cathedralheritagefoundation.org

GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!

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

…Book Early for Best Seating!

• Free student guides

• Opportunities to meet with the director, choreographer and cast members!

• Complimentary backstage tours upon request and subject to availability!

We welcome chaperoned student groups and provide student guide materials on our website to aid teachers in lesson planning. Children 5 years and older are welcome to attend a performance.

Ask Our Student Group Expert Peggy Lushine, Group Sales 952-934-1544 • 800-355-6273

plushine@chanhassenDT.com P.O. Box 100 • Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100

W W W. C H A N H A S S E N D T. C O M

“You can’t stop the beat” of this Big Broadway Musical!

“UpDo” Student Group Deal Tue, Wed, Thu Evening Performances Only: $51 PER STUDENT

• Dinner, show, gratuity ($52.00 value) • Free Parking • Souvenir Sipper Cup (unlimited soft drink refills) ($6.70 value) • Mini hot fudge sundae (with premium vanilla ice cream) ($3.00 value)

Onstage acknowledgement of group prior to the production

Don’t forget about Plaid Tidings coming this holiday season!

A heaven-sent holiday musical comedy!

GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE!

…Book Early for Best Seating!

• Free student guides

• Opportunities to meet with the director, choreographer and cast members!

• Complimentary backstage tours upon request and subject to availability!

We welcome chaperoned student groups and provide student guide materials on our website to aid teachers in lesson planning. Children 5 years and older are welcome to attend a performance.

Ask Our Student Group Expert Peggy Lushine, Group Sales 952-934-1544 • 800-355-6273

plushine@chanhassenDT.com P.O. Box 100 • Chanhassen, MN 55317-0100

W W W. C H A N H A S S E N D T. C O M

“You can’t stop the beat” of this Big Broadway Musical!

“UpDo” Student Group Deal Tue, Wed, Thu Evening Performances Only: $51 PER STUDENT

Onstage acknowledgement of group prior to the production

Don’t forget about Plaid Tidings coming this holiday season!

A heaven-sent holiday musical comedy!

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

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.

5150 Fairview Drive • Eau Claire, WI 54701

PHONE: 888-861-6001 • E-MAIL: kristen@metropolisresort.com

www.MetropolisResort.com

For eve ry 15 studen ts get on you e FREE chape rone.

2011-2012 Student Matinee Season

Now On Sale!

Plan your Field Trip now to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Fall 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 Student Matinees and school groups contact School Group Sales at schoolgroupsales@childrenstheatre.org or call 612.872.5166. For more information on group sales to public performances please contact Public Group Sales at jbucklin@childrenstheatre.org or call 612.872.5319.

Childrenstheatre.org

612.874.0400

Faribault

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 Faribaultâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and what it continues to provide, Faribault is known as the "Athens of the West". Faribault is blessed 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 750 acre River Bend Nature Center with Interpretive Center inside city limits, 8 nearby lakes and Faribault Dairy which produces some of the best blue cheese in the world.

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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.

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Shattuck-St. Mary’S School & StEM School

Shattuck-St. Mary’s has earned the reputation internationally as one of the top college preparatory schools in the world. The school provides a rigorous academic, arts and athletics programs—fosters excellence, self-confidence and wellroundedness. SSM graduates go on to excel at premier colleges and universities. In 2011, Shattuck-St. Mary’s has built its first new academic building on campus in more than 80 year’s – Fairfield Hall. Fairfield Hall will house the school’s STEM (science, neering and math) classes and its STEM Academy, which is an o engage students throughout the region in STEM activities. rs and kids of all ages are welcome to come and explore this ol and its new STEM Academy.

thE MinnESota StatE acadEMy for thE dEaf (MSad) & Blind (MSaB) The Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (MSAD) enrolled its first student in 1863 and the Academy for the Blind in 1866. Both schools take pride in a rich tradition of serving the educational, social and emotional needs of deaf/blind and hard of hearing/seeing students throughout the state of Minnesota. Both schools are located on majestic campuses that feature historic limestone buildings nestled among mature oak and maple trees along a circular drive. Both schools offer opportunities to come and see how their unique education systems allow them to teach their students.

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Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 530 Wilson Avenue • Faribault, MN 55021 (507) 334-4381 or (800) 658-2354 www.visitfaribault.com

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 * Faxâ&#x20AC;? (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

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

get your rock education location:

ard Rock Cafe Minneapolis, H 600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Located at the corner of 1st Avenue and 7th Street, across from the Target Center

contact:

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The Hard Rock Cafe is located in the Warehouse District only a few short blocks from Target Field in downtown Minneapolis. It is the perfect place to enjoy amazing food in an authentic rock atmosphere, from delicious Legendary Burgers to Smokehouse favorites and more. Check out Hard Rockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world famous memorabilia collection including rare items from Prince, Mick Jagger, Christina Aguilera and much more. Group menus and reservations available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Memorabilia Scavenger Hunt available upon request.

hours of operation:

Rock shop opens daily at 10am. Cafe opens daily at 11am (earlier for pre-arranged groups)

Street parking available Garage parking available

180 seated/250 reception style

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STUDENT AND EDUCATOR DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

GROUPS CAN SAVE OVER 50% LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Oct 18–23, 2011

LES MISÉRABLES Dec 6–18, 2011

DISNEY’S THE LION KING Jan 11–Feb 12, 2012

AMERICAN IDIOT* Feb 21–26, 2012

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Mar 27–Apr 1, 2012

BLUE MAN GROUP June 15–24, 2012 SEASON SPECIAL

MAMMA MIA! Apr 24–29, 2012 * AMERICAN IDIOT contains adult content and strong language

Photos: Scenes from the Berkeley Rep and Original Broadway productions of American Idiot (by Paul Kolnik and Doug Hamilton); Photos: Blue Man Group National Tour (by Paul Kolnik); The Tree of Life from THE LION KING National Tour. ©Disney (by Joan Marcus); Original Broadway cast member Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley in Million Dollar Quartet (by Joan Marcus)

GROUP BENEFITS

We have special perks just for you!

Personalized and Friendly Service Enjoying the best that Broadway has to offer is made easy with our expert service and flexible payment options. AMERICAN IDIOT BLUE MAN GROUP

Priority Seating Broadway’s biggest blockbusters are hitting the road and your group can be the first in line for tickets! Group leaders have access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Great Discounts Groups of 10+ can save 20% on tickets to most shows and groups of 50+ are eligible for even deeper discounts! Ask for specific pricing and about new offers this season*, including expanded discounts for student and senior groups and special weekend pricing! *Please note that not all the shows included have group discounts available.

Educational Tools Visit our website at www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org/GroupSales to request educational materials, seating charts, bus and parking information. Ask us about scheduling a Q&A session for your student group with members of the show’s cast and crew. DISNEY’S THE LION KING

CONTACT US phone 612.373.5665 email MinneapolisGroups@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com web HennepinTheatreTrust.org Use our online reservation form to make your request anytime, day or night!

2011-2012 Season

Education Group Information A Civil War Christmas

An American Musical Celebration

by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel

November 19 – December 18, 2011 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

by Reggie Edmunds, Matt Smart, Kim Hines, Kevin Kautzman, Rhiana Yazzi, Dominic Orlando, & Christina Ham

January 21 – February 19, 2012 at the Minnesota History Center

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.

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.

Save money and guarantee a great ou ng by bringing your students to History Theatre.

Addi onal Perks:

Student groups save up to 75% oﬀ regular cket prices. Group discounts are available for all performances.

Educa on Group Ticket Prices: • Student Groups: All Seats $10

All produc ons meet the following Educa on Minnesota benchmarks:

• Convenient bus unloading • Lively post-show discussions • Play guides, curricula, & promo onal materials • Restaurants within 3 blocks

Jill Vaughn, Group Sales Manager 651.292.4320 • JVaughn@HistoryTheatre.com

• Hand carved carousel

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

Golf, Carousel, Lunch, Ice Cream_______$12.00 + tax*

B Inside Only

Carousel, Lunch, Ice Cream_____________$8.00 + tax*

Out and In________________________ Golf, Carousel, Ice Cream_ ______________$8.00 + tax*

D Outside Only Golf only _______________________________$4.00 + tax* E Short and Sweet Carousel ride & ice cream_______________$4.00 + tax* *Schools & other org’s: no tax w/tax exempt number.

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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Grandma, don’t worry if I get lost here; I’m in heaven. —young visitor overheard in Main Toy Store

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Convenience: Mall of America is easy to reach just off interstate 494 in Bloomington, MN (just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul). School buses use the dedicated drop-off/pick-up area at the north entrance where our representatives will greet you to begin your activity.

Variety: The Mall of America offers invaluable experiences for field trips: student group programs, retail (520 stores), attractions (amusement park, aquarium, miniature golf and more), restaurants (large selection of fast food options) and entertainment (over 400 free events each year; view upcoming events at www.mallofamerica.com and click “events calendar”).

Value: We will work with you to stretch your field trip budgets with group discounts on presentations, tickets, meals, free bus parking and other services. Don’t let a tight budget keep you from experiencing your next school trip at Mall of America!

Accommodations: If your trip involves overnight lodging, choose from 37 quality Bloomington hotels within 10 minutes of the Mall. All hotels offer free shuttle service to Mall of America and MSP International Airport. Visit www.moaspecialoffers.com for discounted lodging packages.

One-Stop Planning: Mall of America Tourism is a one-stop call to plan all aspects of field trips or special school events.

For more information or to book your next school trip, contact: Romy Ecker Phone: 952-883-8499 Fax: 952-883-8803 Email: recker@mallofamerica.com

Romy Ecker- Tourism Account Representative Mall of America 60 E. Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425

Mall of America® is the place for School Trips!

Education: Student Presentations: Learn about history and behind-the-scenes business and marketing aspects that go into maintaining the nation’s largest shopping mall and entertainment center. Students are invited to participate in discussion and learn about job opportunities within Mall of America. Presentations can be customized to meet the needs of your class curriculum including subjects such as fashion, retail, small business, security/law enforcement, engineering, and others. Time: 60 minutes; Cost: $6.50/person. Includes Mall of America coupon book ($9.95 value).

Mallquest Scavenger Hunts: Experience a fun and informative scavenger hunt to find as many correct stores, attractions and products as possible with your classmates in 60 minutes. A fun teambuilding activity! Scavenger hunts can be in combination with the student presentation or a separate activity. Time: 60 minutes Cost: $7-11 per student depending on group size; Student Presentation/Mallquest combo: $12.95 per student. Includes Mall of America coupon book ($9.95 value). *Visit www.mallofamerica.com/guests/tour to download your reservation form and reserve your date for presentations and scavenger hunts. Physics Program: How do the seats on the Avatar Airbender ride rotate? How much water is displaced on the Log Chute ride? Participate in hands-on exercises while exploring the laws of physics as they pertain to rides in Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation’s largest indoor amusement park. Time: 3 hours; Cost: free, must purchase 3-hour ride wristbands for a minimum group size of 10.

Performance: Great Room: The Great Room at Mall of America features a stage and seating for up to 300 people. Located in the heart of Nickelodeon Universe, this is the perfect place to hold your next band or choir competition. Rotunda: From cheerleading to concerts, the Rotunda at Mall of America a great location to attract a large audience and showcase your performance.

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We can help create an experience for your class or group large or smallâ&#x20AC;ŚEverything from storytelling and lectures to dance presentations and workshopsâ&#x20AC;Ś 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. (Budâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. (Ronaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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 four station outside audio tour 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.

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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/gainey | 507-446-4460 Suggested Curriculum: Art, Culture | Tour Time: 1-2 Hours The Winton Guesthouse 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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Departing From HARRIET ISLAND REGIONAL PARK in Saint Paul Join us for a 1.5 hour narrated Mississippi River cruise Introduce your students to the Mississippi River by taking them on a cruise aboard a Padelford Riverboat. Cruises depart from Harriet Island, located conveniently across the river from Downtown St. Paul, and travel up river through the heavily wooded Great River National Park. A Mississippi River cruise can be tied into nearly any subject your classroom is studying; from literature, history and social studies to math and science and is an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many students! DATES Mondays - Fridays; 10am, 12pm, 2pm April 18th through October 28th FARES Students of all grades $6.00 + 5% Port Fee. One complimentary chaperone for every 15 students. Additional adults are at the discounted school field trip rate. No additional discounts apply. LUNCH SPECIALS All Beef Hotdog with chips & a soft drink $5.00. **Must be ordered and paid for at least seven days in advance of the trip to receive discounted price.** RESERVATIONS Call (651) 227-1100 or toll free (800) 543-3908 Business hours are 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday or email tracy@riverrides.com. Due to operation costs we require groups of 50 or more passengers to start a school field trip. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a group of 50? Not to worry, we can combine smaller school groups to ensure your students have the chance to experience the Mighty Mississippi!

Nearly 775,000 school children have learned about the Mississippi River and history of the Saint Paul area aboard one of the Padelford Riverboats in the past 42 years! PAYMENT & REFUND POLICY Payment must be received at least seven days prior to the cruise. We accept checks, MasterCard and Visa. Late payments are subject to a $25 late fee. Fares are reduced, so we ask schools to make one check to minimize the time and cost of accounting. While we can usually accommodate extra people the day of the trip it is possible for a trip to be sold out. Therefore your passenger numbers should be as accurate as possible. Due to the cost and time required for refunds, no refunds will be made for less than $25. MORE DETAILS AND TEACHER RESOURCES AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:

www.RiverRides.com Padelford Riverboats Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN 55107

SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 (651) 221-9444 or (800) 221-9444 www.smm.org Field Trips at the Science Museum of Minnesota The Science Museum of Minnesota is dedicated to producing affordable, engaging, and quality educational experiences for students of all ages. Field trips at the Science Museum include: • 25% off our low group rates (reduced price eligibility is also available) • Special Education Entrance and dedicated lunch space • Private Omnitheater screenings • Professional study guides and curriculum support materials Plan your field trip and make your reservation at smm.org/schools/fieldtrips Canopic Coffinette

About the Exhibition

Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

features over 100 authentic artifacts immersing you in the daily life, religion, and funeral practices that took place under the rule of the pharaohs.

Collar of Neferuptah

Don’t miss these complementary Science Museum programs:

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Omnitheater film. The perfect way to learn about ancient Egypt and the science of mummification before visiting the King Tut exhibition. You’ll see the most recent CT scans taken of Tut’s mummy and learn how the theories about his unexpected death have changed. Learn about the film and watch a preview at smm.org/mummies

The King Tut exhibition is organized into several galleries: • Introductory Theater • Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Explores basic ideas of kingship in ancient Egypt over time, featuring artifacts that date from the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom. • Pharaoh’s Family: Explores the role of Pharaoh’s family and the Pharaoh’s private life. • Pharaoh’s Court: Explores how power was distributed among the priests Pharaoh’s officials, as well as other roles in Pharaoh’s court. • Pharaoh’s Religion: Explores beliefs and understandings about Pharaoh’s role as the “divine of Earth”, the supernatural, gods and goddesses, • and the afterlife. • Pharaoh’s Gold: See the amazing abundance of gold that the Pharaoh’s had at their disposal and the role that gold played in the afterlife. • Discovery of a Pharaoh: Witness the discovery and excavation of King Tut’s tomb in the 1920s. Then explore four galleries that are laid out to correspond with the four actual rooms of Tutankhamun’s tomb, including: • Antechamber • Annex • Treasury • Burial Chamber • Pharaohs’ Fate: How Tutankhamun was remembered or forgotten after his early death. • Modern Science: How current scientific techniques are helping scientists discover more about King Tut and other ancient Egyptians. • View an authentic reproduction of Tutankhamun’s mummy.

King Tut’s Funerary Figure (Shabti)

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THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY? Level 3 Atrium Stage Written by Melanie Wehrmacher; Directed by Dionne Laviolette Everyone knows King Tut’s tomb is cursed! Or is it…? Join Detective Aubrey Van Clewson to examine the facts and find out the truth… if the curse doesn’t get you first! Reserve this program when you make reservations or for show times check out the Science Live Web page at smm.org/sciencelive

Indoor rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States today. Vertical Endeavors, conveniently located three miles from downtown St. Paul, offers both a fun and challenging activity for climbers of all ages, male or female, novice or pro, any time of the year and in any type of weather. With over 18,000 square feet of climbing surface, Vertical Endeavors can offer a wide variety of climbing for any skill level on its 50+ top ropes, 15 Auto Belays, 2 bouldering caves and multiple sport climbing areas. An excellent beginner area is perfect for introducing new climbers to the sport. Vertical Endeavors is a full service rock climbing facility offering a indoor and outdoor lessons, youth programs, group events and experiential programs for corporate and non-profit groups. A complete pro-shop makes fulfilling all your climbing needs affordable and convenient.

Winter Hours (October 1st to May 31st) Monday to Saturday 10a.m.-10p.m. Sunday 10a.m.-6p.m Summer Hours (June 1st to September 30th) Monday to Friday 10a.m.-10p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11a.m.-6p.m. Daily Passes Weekday $13 +tax Weekend $15 +tax Rental Items Climbing Shoes $4 Harness $4 Belay Device $4 Chalk Bag $4 Package $10 (all of the above) Prices are subject to change without notice.

Indoor Rock Climbing Facility

Is your group or organization at a loss for its next activity? At Vertical Endeavors, your group will experience climbing in a controlled, professional environment. Whether trying climbing for the first time or returning for more fun, rock climbing is an exciting and challenging activity for any group! Perfect for schools, youth groups, scouts, colleges, friends, day camps, and any other group you may have, our variety of group adventures offer the ultimate programming solution for your next event! Advance reservations and a deposit are required for all of our group events. We require you to pay for a minimum of eight climbers. All of the required rental gear and instructor costs are included in the group pricing, making the packages shown below easy to use, with no hidden costs. Price/Person $15.99 weekdays $17.99 weekends Call for special school and non-profit group pricing. WAIVERS Vertical Endeavors requires all participants to have a signed waiver on file upon entering the facility and prior to entering the climbing areas. All minors (anyone under the age of 18 years) needs a waiver signed by a parent or court-assigned legal guardian. No exceptions. Vertical Endeavors requires all customers and members to fill out a new waiver every TWO years.

855 St. Phalen Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55106 | Please feel free to call for directions VE Paul Location

855 Phalen Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55106 p: 651.776.1430 f: 651.776.1128 www.verticalendeavors.com Mpls Location - Opens August 2011

Voyageurs National Park

Travel Grants Now available for the 2010-2011 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 fall 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. On-site programs take place at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center within Voyageurs National Park. Most programs are aligned with Minnesota State Academic Standards.

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 Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Birthday Party Package • Admission for up to 8 people • Slice of pizza, soda & chips • Printable online invitations • Balloons for table • 16 arcade tokens • Party table for 45 minutes • Birthday party host to meet and seat group

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Certain restrictions apply. Advanced reservations required. Coupon must be mentioned at contract signing. Cannot be redeemed at water park counter & is only redeemable by the water park Group Sales Manager. Not applicable to online sales, birthday parties or in conjunction with other discounts or promotions. Expires December 31, 2011. WATER PARK OF AMERICA | www.waterparkofamerica.com

Coupon must be presented to cashier. Duplication or copies will not be honored. Not applicable in conjunction with other discounts. No cash value. Expires 12/31/2011.

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facebook.com/waterparkofamerica 1700 East American Blvd. | Bloomington, MN 55425 (952) 854-8700 | www.waterparkofamerica.com

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Come to Wolf Ridge For Outdoor

Outdoor Learn

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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sses, ready for the trip they’ve heard about for years from cho and whisper through the woods. Many groups have rovides outstanding teaching in a magnificent setting. It ‘s escribing why they come to Wolf Ridge again and again.

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)

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

MN FIELD TRIP LIBRARY DIGITAL FIELD TRIP GUIDE HEADLINE FIELD TRIP ALERTS

WE KNOW YOU WORK HARD TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION... We can help you reach that quality by providing great ideas for: • Curriculum-based, fun field trips, • Speakers, presenters, and programs, and • Unique Fundraising opportunities. When YOU need them! We don’t sell anything... we provide options for you... and are designed to be your primary resource for field trip destinations and outside services...

1. MINNESOTA’S FIELD TRIP LIBRARY Did you visit the MINNESOTA FIELD TRIP LIBRARY exhibit at your last conference? You can get lots of different field trip ideas & brochures there, and maybe you even won a free field trip! The Library is a co-operative effort by Minnesota’s BEST field trip destinations and service providers designed to provide you with great options - in 2011 we will be at 24 individual conferences. While you are visiting, you can sign up to win a field trip or unique giveaway, too! To find out if we’re going to be at your conference, and/or see the winners from your conference drawings, go to: www.adventurepartners.org.

2. DIGITAL FIELD TRIP GUIDE - Free! It’s the truth. It’s free. No strings attached. Published online (never on paper, except when YOU choose to print out a page or two) and emailed to you freeof-charge 4 times a year (Jan/April/July/Oct). Published for educators and leaders who plan student/youth field trips, speakers/presenters, and fundraising. The GUIDE is a directory - a natural extension of the FIELD TRIP LIBRARY. Get it emailed to you every quarter or find the link to the GUIDE always on our website: www.adventurepartners.org

3. HEADLINE FIELD TRIP ALERTS - Free! We email monthly news links that will get you to the front of the line and help you plan. In July2011 there were 21 headlines for planners, helping you to decide about field trips, activities, or how you are going to fundraise. The headlines conveniently give you the news you need - when you want it. Here you’ll find dates of upcoming theatre performances, museum exhibits, festival dates, and relevant news. To sign up: www.adventurepartners.org You will receive the free Digital Guide (once a quarter) & Alerts (once a month) if you registered to win a field trip at your conference.

Festivals/Events

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Big Island Rendezvous • Albert Lea Festival of Nations • Saint Paul Minnesota Renaissance Festival • Shakopee

Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee, MN

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

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

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Uni queSetti ng Li veEntertai nment OnSi teCateri ng CostumeRentals Di scountTi cketPackages Pi cni cs,Parti es& Events

Visit us at your next conference! Take home brochures, gather ideas for new learning opportunities, and register to win a field trip for your class or youth group!

500 for the kids! Be proud of your MN Field Trip Library partners... in the past year, they have donated more than 500 field trips and giveaways that help you teach and lead better!

YOU’LL FIND US AT THESE 24 CONFERENCES IN 2011 FEBRUARY - MN Association for the Education of Young Children and School Age Children - Saint Paul RiverCentre - February 4-5, 2011 - MN Association of Elementary School Principals - Bloomington - Sheraton Bloomington - February 9-10, 2011 - MN Music Educators Association - Minneapolis Convention Center - February 17-19, 2011 - MN Association of Alternative Programs - Duluth DECC - February 23-25, 2011 MARCH - MN Conference for Social Studies - Rochester Mayo Civic Center - March 3-4, 2011 APRIL - MN Conference on Science Education (MnSTA) - Mankato Verizon Center - April 1, 2011 - Midwest Environmental Education Conference - Rochester Mayo Civic Center - April 7-8, 2011 - University of Scouting/Spring 2011 - Lakeville South Sr High School - April 9, 2011 - MN Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE) - Duluth DECC - April 15-16, 2011 - Annual Conference for MN Teachers of Math - Duluth DECC - April 29-30, 2011 JUNE - MN Catholic Home Educators Association - University of St Thomas, St Paul - June 3-4, 2011 - MN Music Teachers Association - Plymouth Radisson Hotel - June 6-7, 2011 - Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators (NICHE) - Des Moines HyVee Hall - June 10-11, 2011 JULY - MN PTA Convention - Saint Paul TIES Center - July 16, 2011 SEPTEMBER - MN Homeschoolers Alliance - New Brighton Community Center - September 24, 2011/’ OCTOBER - Webelos Experience 2011 - Scouting Conference - Annandale, MN - October 1-2, 2011 - Education Minnesota - Saint Paul RiverCentre - October 20, 2011 - MN Community Education Association - Brooklyn Park Earle Brown Heritage Center - October 26-27, 2011 - University of Scouting / North Star Council - Hudson (WI) High School - October 29, 2011 NOVEMBER - MN Association of Charter Schools - Holiday Inn Saint Paul East - November 3, 2011 - Art Educators of MN - Brooklyn Park Northland Inn - November 4-5, 2011 - Twin Cities Christian Community Fair - Saint Paul RiverCentre - November 10-11, 2011 - Curriculum Leaders of MN / MN Assoc of School Administrators - Brainerd Cragun’s Resort - November 16-18, 2011 DECEMBER - MN Middle School Association - Bloomington Sheraton - December 1-2, 2011

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The Great Outdoors

Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone Voyageurs National Park • International Falls Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland

Voyageurs National Park International Falls, MN

Voyageurs National Park

Travel Grants Now available for the 2010-2011 school year Bring the National Parks to life for your students with a field trip to Voyageurs National Park.

For Application & Information:

Visit www.nps.gov/VOYA/forteachers/ or contact Tawnya Schoewe: (218) 283-6670

Voyageurs National Park

Illustration by DragonArt

Free Educational DVD Teach about Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Outdoor Learn

Meaningful & Memorable Learning

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

Learning Adventures

ning

Adventures

“The dedicated teachers and parent chaperones who have participated KNOW this trip transforms young lives.” - School Program participant

School Trip Features: ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥ ✥✥

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)

Affording Your Field Trip... Some Financial Resources LOOKING FOR GRANTS TO FUND YOUR FIELD TRIPS or SPEAKERS? Here are a few possible financial sources and ideas that may help you (alphabetical order) - some are offered in general terms (like Target), and some offered for particular programs at specific destinations. If you know of a grant whether its widely known or hardly known at all - forward the information to us and we’ll publish it online for the benefit of others, too. Send your info to: mark@mail-adventurepartners.org. __________________________________________________________

- CHILDRENS THEATRE COMPANY Limited funding may be available for the 2011-2012 school year to offset the costs for school groups attending the student matinees. Call School Group Sales at 612.872.5166 or email schoolgroupsales@childrenstheatre.org.

- EAGLE BLUFF The Jeffers Foundation may be partnering again this year with Eagle Bluff ELC to provide scholarships for eligible schools (grades 4-6) interested in participating in their Residential School Program. Contact Sheila Fishbaugher, Residential School Coordinator at 888-800-9558 or by email: schools@eagle-bluff.org.

- LANDMARK CENTER These grants are available to help with transportation costs for your field trips to the MN Landmark Center. For more information go to www.landmarkcenter.org or call Judy Brooks at 651-292-1239.

- MN DISCOVERY CENTER Minnesota Discovery Center may have a busing scholarship program for Iron Range schools to allow more students to see the museum’s exhibits. Interested schools should call 800-372-6437 or go to: mndiscoverycenter.com

- SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA Science Museum grants be available to help with transportation costs for your field trip to the MN Landmark Center. For more information: www.landmarkcenter.org or contact Judy Brooks at 651-292-1239.

- TARGET CORPORATION FIELD TRIP GRANTS The Target Field Trip Grants program provides funds for K-12 field trips in order to give students throughout the country the opportunity to explore more of the world outside the classroom. Visit the Target website to learn more about the program: Target Field Trip Grants.

- VOYAGEUR NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL GRANTS Bring the National Parks to life for your students with a field trip grant to Voyageurs National Park. For information go to: www.nps.gov/VOYA/forteachers/ or contact Tanya Schoewe at 218-283-6670.

- WILD MOUNTAIN & TAYLORS FALLS RECREATION Earn your way to great field trips to Wild Mountain with Wild Mountain’s special fundraising program. For information go to: www.wildmountain.com or call Sara Swenson in Group Sales at 651-465-6315.

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6, 2011

CAMPS Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone BSA Base Camp at Fort Snelling • Saint Paul Chanhassen Musical Theatre Camp • Chanhassen Native American Culture Camp • Pipestone Wolf Ridge ELC • Finland YMCA Camp St Croix - Hudson (WI)

Base Camp - Boy Scouts of America Fort Snelling, Saint Paul, MN