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GUIDE The 2015 MN Field Trip & Youth Activity

Your Resource for Minnesota’s Best Educational Destinations, Recreational Activities, Assemblies & Programs, Educational Performers, Entertainment & Fundraising Opportunities.

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Compliments of MN Field Trip Library. Download more CHECKLISTS at: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.orgFIELD TRIP CHECKLIST

Field Trip Destination __________________________________________________

Field Trip Date(s) & Time(s) ______________________________________________

Teacher Contact – Name _____________________________Cell ________________

Bus Parking? ________ Bathrooms onsite? _______ Special Needs Svs? ____________

In event of rain/snow, are boots/special clothing needed? _________________________

Does provider have curriculum Study Guide applying to your class or grade? ____________

Phone # if bus runs late, schedule changes or emergency _________________________

# of chaperones / staff needed? ___________________________________________

Names of chaperones/staff ______________________________________________

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Checklist 1. __________Field Trip entered on School’s Master Calendar(s) 2. __________Cafeteria notified (including the number of lunches needed) 3. __________Faculty members trained to administer medication 4. __________Student Permission Slips and/or Waivers signed 5. __________Volunteer forms signed & on file for all non-staff members 6. __________Substitute and lunch/playground duty coverage 7. __________Bus confirmation from Transportation Department 8. __________Field Trip confirmation from the actual destination 9. __________Study Guide received and reviewed 10. __________Students prepared (curriculum, venue rules, assigned group, asking questions) 11. __________If paying onsite the day of field trip: cash, check, credit card Other___________________________________________________________________

I have notified… • Principal (dates, location, schedule, contact) • Cafeteria (lunches) • Nurse (medication, med-cert teacher) • Team Lead (coverage, schedule, permission slips) • Principal’s Secretary (coverage, schedule, contact) • Transportation (bus confirmation) • Parents (i.e., permission slip, waiver, volunteer form, talent form, changes in schedule) 3

Make friends.

Explore caves.

Take hikes.

Visit museums.

Launch rockets.

Race cars.

Roast marshmallows.

Take pictures.

Help people.

Play Sports.

Learn games.

Build character.

Gain confidence.

Hit targets.

Laugh loud.

Camp out.

Work together.

Have fun.

Adventure is waiting.Get it at AdventureIsCalling.org.

You can join Scouting year round. Programs for boys ages 5-20 and girls ages 14-20 Register online at AdventureIsCalling.org or call 763-231-7201

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• AIRMAX TRAMPOLINE PARK & FUN CENTER • TC Metro & Central MN 9 7000 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie • 952-232-0096 • www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com 3900 Roosevelt Road, St Cloud • 320-281-5599 • www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com • AMERICAN WORKSHOP • TC Metro 10, 11 6 1170 E Cliff Road, Burnsville • 952-500-8812 • www.americanworkshop.com • AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS • NE MN 12 7 54165 Audubon Drive, Sandstone • 320-245-2648 • www.audubon-center.org • BASE CAMP / NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL / BSA • TC Metro 4, 13 201 Bloomington Rd, Saint Paul • 651-254-9135 • www.explorebasecamp.org • BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS & FESTIVAL • SW MN 14 Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea • 800-658-2526 • www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org • BIG THRILL FACTORY • TC Metro 15 17585 Highway 7, Minnetonka • 952-698-7707 • www.bigthrillfactory.com

• BRIAN RICHARDS, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER • Statewide 16 763-424-3487 • www.4aceproductions.com • CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES • TC Metro 8 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen • 952-934-1544 • www.chanhassentheatres.com • COWLES CENTER FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS • TC Metro 17 528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis • 612-206-3643 • www.thecowlescenter.org • CRITTERS & COMPANY • Wildlife Shows…With a Purpose • Statewide 18 763-427-3442 • www.crittersandcompany.com • DAZZLING DAVE, NATIONAL YO-YO MASTER • Statewide 19 763-229-9696 • www.dazzlingdave.com • EAGLE BLUFF ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER • SE MN 20 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro • 507-467-2437 • www.eagle-bluff.org • EKO BACKEN SNOWTUBING • TC Metro 21 22570 Manning Trail, Scandia • 651-433-2422 • www.ekobacken.com • FESTIVAL OF NATIONS • TC Metro 22 Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul • 651-647-0191 • www.festivalofnations.com

• GAMES2U ENTERTAINMENT & FUNDRAISING • Statewide 23 651-402-2113 • www.facebook.com/Games2U.TwinCities • GAMIN’ RIDE ENTERTAINMENT • Statewide 24 612-460-5001 • www.facebook.com/GaminRide.TwinCities • GERTENS FUNDRAISING • TC Metro 25 5500 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights • 651-239-1321 • www.gertensfundraisers.com • HISTORIC THEATRE GROUP / ORPHEUM, STATE & PANTAGES THEATRES • TC Metro 9 Orpheum Theatre • 910 Hennepin Avenue State Theatre • 805 Hennepin Avenue Pantages Theatre • 710 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis • 612-373-5644 • www.hennepintheatretrust.org • HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES with Arn Kind, Educational Performer • Statewide 26 507-381-0898 • www.historicalexperiences.org • I KNOW MY WAY LLC • Orienteering by Andrea Schneider • Statewide 27 651-261-0091 • www.iknowmyway.org • IN THE COMPANY OF KIDS THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL • TC Metro 28 Hopkins, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Richfield • 952-220-1676 • www.cokartscenter.com

Do you plan student & youth activities? You’ll find Minnesota’s BEST right here… Download their free brochures, program flyers & study guides at: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org.

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• INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER • NE MN 29 1396 Highway 169, Ely • 218-365-4695 • www.wolf.org • KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS • SW MN 30 10 400 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org • KEVIN HALL, THE MAGIC MANIAC • HALLS OF ENTERTAINMENT • Statewide 48, 49 763-783-0352 • www.hallsofmagic.com • KIDCREATE STUDIO • TC Metro 31 7918 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie • 952-974-3438 • www.kidcreatestudio.com 1785 Radio Drive, Woodbury • 651-735-0880 • www.kidcreatestudio.com • KIDSDANCE • America’s Interactive DJ for Kids! • Statewide 32 888-38-DANCE • www.kidsdance.com • LANDMARK CENTER • TC Metro 33 75 West 5th St, Saint Paul • 651-292-3237 • www.landmarkcenter.org • LARK TOYS • SE MN 34 63604 170th Ave, Kellogg • 507-767-3387 • www.larktoys.com • LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM & PAGEANT • SW MN 35 330 8th St, Walnut Grove • 507-859-2358 • www.walnutgrove.org • MAD SCIENCE OF MINNESOTA • Sparking Imaginative Learning • Statewide 36 651-793-5721 • www.madscience.org/mn • MALL OF AMERICA • TC Metro 11 60 E Broadway, Bloomington • 952-883-8643 • www.mallofamerica.com/visit/group-experiences • MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST • Convention & Visitors Bureau • TC Metro 37 12 Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove • 763-252-1411 • www.mplsnw.com/fieldtrips • MINNESOTA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM • TC Metro & SE MN 38 10 West 7th St, Saint Paul • 651-225-6000 • www.mcm.org 1643 N Broadway St, Rochester • 507-218-3100 x0 • www.rochester.mcm.org • MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY • Statewide 39 18 historic sites & museums around the state • 651- 259-3149 • www.mnhs.org/fieldtrips • MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL • TC Metro 40 12364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee • 952-445-7361 • www.renaissancefest.com • MINNESOTA ZOO & WELLS FARGO FAMILY FARM • TC Metro 41 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley • 952-431-9298, 952-431-9218 • www.mnzoo.org/education/ • NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER • SE MN 42 50 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha • 877-332-4537 • www.nationaleaglecenter.org • NICKELODEON UNIVERSE AT MALL OF AMERICA • TC Metro 43 5000 Center Court, Bloomington • 952-883-8796 • www.nickelodeonuniverse.com • OLD LOG THEATER • TC Metro 44 5185 Meadville Street, Excelsior • 952-474-5951 x119 • www.oldlog.com • OWATONNA AREA TOURISM • Convention & Visitors Bureau • SE MN 45 320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonnna • 800-423-6466 • www.visitowatonna.org • PADELFORD RIVERBOAT COMPANY • TC Metro 46 13 Harriet Island, Downtown Saint Paul • 651-227-1100 • www.riverrides.com • PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES • MINNEAPOLIS QUEEN • TC Metro 50 Lake Minnetonka, Excelsior • 952-474-8058 • www.paradisechartercruises.com Bohemian Flats Park, Minneapolis • 952-474-8058 • www.paradisechartercruises.com • PARK SQUARE THEATRE • TC Metro 47 408 St Peter St, Saint Paul • 651-291-9196 • www.parksquaretheatre.org • PINSTRIPES • TC Metro 51 14 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina • 952-835-6440 • www.pinstripes.com


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• PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE • TC Metro 15 2705 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth • 763-383-1073 • www.plymouthplayhouse.com • REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN DISCOVERY ZOO • RAD Zoo • SE MN 52 3297 County Rd 45 N, Owatonna • 888-472-3966 • www.theradzoo.com • SAUK CENTRE AREA • Convention & Visitors Bureau • Central MN 53 1220 Main St South, Sauk Centre • 855-444-SAUK • www.visitsaukcentre.com • SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA • TC Metro 54 120 W Kellogg Blvd • 651-265-5975 • www.smm.org • SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM • TC Metro 55 16 120 East Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington • 952-853-0631 • www.sealifeus.com • SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK • TC Metro 56 13310 Industrial Park Blvd, Plymouth • 763-331-3511 • www.skyzone.com/Minneapolis 595 Hale Ave N, Oakdale • 651-200-3383 • www.skyzone.com/Minneapolis • STAGES THEATRE COMPANY • TC Metro 57 1111 Main St, Hopkins • 952-979-1119 • www.stagestheatre.org • TARGET CENTER • TC Metro 58 600 First Ave N, Minneapolis • 612-673-1311 • www.targetcenter.com • TARGET FIELD TOURS • TC Metro 59 17 One Twins Way, Minneapolis • 612-659-3878 • www.twinsbaseball.com/tours • TEAM QUEST • TC Metro 60 6350 Indian Chief Road, Eden Prairie • 952-852-0103 • www.team-quest.org • TEDDY BEAR BAND • Richard Alan Productions • Statewide 61 612-861-3570 • www.teddybearband.com • VALLEYFAIR • TC Metro 62 18 One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee • 952-496-5373 • www.valleyfair.com • VERTICAL ENDEAVORS • TC Metro & NE MN 63 2540 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis • 612-436-1470 • www.verticalendeavors.com 855 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul • 651-776-1430 • www.verticalendeavors.com 329 S Lake Ave, Duluth • 218-279-9980 • www.verticalendeavors.com • VISIT DULUTH • Convention & Visitors Bureau • NE MN 64 19 21 W Superior St, Duluth • 218-625-8102 • www.visitduluth.com/group-tours/ • VISIT WINONA • Convention & Visitors Bureau • SE MN 20 160 Johnson Street, Winona • 507-452-0735 • www.visitwinona.com/group-tours/ • WABASHA STREET CAVES • DOWN IN HISTORY TOURS • TC Metro 21 215 Wabasha Street S, Saint Paul • 651-224-1191 • www.wabashastreetcaves.com • WATER PARK OF AMERICA • RADISSON HOTEL BLOOMINGTON • TC Metro 65 22 Water Park • 1700 American Blvd East, Bloomington • 952-229-5731 • www.waterparkofamerica.com Hotel • 1700 American Blvd East, Bloomington • 952-229-5768 • www.radisson.com • WAY COOL COOKING SCHOOL • TC Metro 66 16544 W 78th St, Eden Prairie • 952-949-6799 • www.waycoolcookingschool.com • WELLS FARGO HISTORY MUSEUM • TC Metro 67 90 S 7th St, Minneapolis • 612-667-4210 • www.wellsfargohistory.com • WESTERN MINNESOTA PRAIRIE WATERS • Convention & Visitors Bureau • TC Metro 68 323 West Schlieman Ave, Appleton • 320-289-1981 x105 • www.prairiewaters.com • WILD MOUNTAIN & TAYOLORS FALLS RECREATION • TC Metro 69 37350 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls • 800-447-4958 • www.wildmountain.com • WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE • Statewide 23 Mpls/SE MN, 612-501-8916 • St Paul/Northern MN, 651-775-8338 • Mankato/SW MN, 605-415-2354 • WORTHINGTON AREA FIELD TRIPS • Convention & Visitors Bureau • SW MN 70 24 1121 Third Ave, Worthington • 800-279-2919 • www.worthingtonmnchamber.com 7

Table of Contents by Region & Category

• NE Minnesota Audubon Center of the North Woods • Sandstone 12 7 International Wolf Center • Ely 29 Vertical Endeavors • Duluth 63 Visit Duluth Attractions & Hotels • 19+ field trips 64 19

• Central Minnesota AirMaxx Trampoline Park • St Cloud 9 Sauk Centre Area Attractions • 15+ field trips 53

• SW Minnesota Big Island Rendezvous & Festival • Albert Lea 14 Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Pipestone 30 10 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Pageant • Walnut Grove 35 Western Minnesota Prairie Waters • 34+ field trips 68 Worthington Area Tourism & Attractions • 16+ field trips 70 24

• SE Minnesota Eagle Bluff ELC • Lanesboro 20 LARK Toy Company • Kellogg 34 Minnesota Children’s Museum • Rochester 38 National Eagle Center • Wabasha 42 Owatonna Area Tourism • 23+ field trips 45 Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) • Owatonna 52 Visit Winona Tourism & Attractions • 20+ field trips 20

• Twin Cities Metro AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center • Eden Prairie 9 American Workshop • Burnsville 10,11 6 Base Camp Northern Star Council BSA • Saint Paul 4,13 Big Thrill Factory • Minnetonka 15 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres • Chanhassen 8 Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts • Mpls 17 Eko Backen • Scandia 21 Festival of Nations • Saint Paul 22 Historic Theatre Group • Orpheum, State & Pantages • Mpls 9 In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 28 Kidcreate Studio • Eden Prairie / Woodbury 31 Landmark Center • Saint Paul 33 Mall of America • Bloomington 11 Minneapolis Northwest Area CVB Tourism & Attractions 37 12 Minnesota Children’s Museum • Saint Paul 38 Minnesota Historical Society • Saint Paul & Statewide 39 Minnesota Renaissance Festival • Shakopee 40 Minnesota Zoo and Wells Fargo Family Farm • Apple Valley 41 Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America • Bloomington 43 Old Log Theater • Excelsior 44 Padelford Riverboat Company • Saint Paul 46 13 Paradise Charter Cruises • Lake Minnetonka / Minneapolis 50 Park Square Theatre • Saint Paul 47 Pinstripes • Edina 51 14 Plymouth Playhouse • Plymouth 15 Science Museum of Minnesota • Saint Paul 54 Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium • Bloomington 55 16 Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park • Plymouth / Oakdale 56 Stages Theatre Company • Hopkins 57 Target Center • Minneapolis 58 Target Field Tours & the MN Twins • Minneapolis 59 17 Team Quest • Eden Prairie 60 Valleyfair • Shakopee 62 18 Vertical Endeavors • Minneapolis / Saint Paul 63 Wabasha Street Caves • Saint Paul 21 Water Park of America / Radisson Hotel Bloomington 65 22 Way Cool Cooking School • Eden Prairie 66 Wells Fargo History Museum • Minneapolis 67 Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation • Taylors Falls 69

Field Trips By Region

• Communities with Field Trips Minneapolis Northwest CVB • 24+ field trips 37 12 Owatonna Area Tourism • 23+ field trips 45 Sauk Centre Area Attractions • 15+ field trips 53 Visit Duluth Attractions & Hotels • 21+ field trips 64 19 Visit Winona Tourism & Attractions • 20+ field trips 20 Western Minnesota Prairie Waters • 34+ field trips 68 Worthington Area Tourism & Attractions • 16+ field trips 70 24

• Educational Performers, Presenters & Programs These providers will travel to your school, group or organization. AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center 9 American Workshop 10,11 6 Brian Richards, Educational Speaker 16 Audubon Center of the North Woods 12 7 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 8 Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts 17 Critters & Company • Wildlife Shows… with a Purpose 18 Dazzling Dave • National Yo-Yo Master 19 Eagle Bluff ELC 20 Games2U Entertainment & Fundraising 23 Gamin’ Ride Entertainment 24 Historical Experiences with Arn Kind, Educational Performer 26 I Know My Way, LLC • Orienteering by Andrea Schneider 27 In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 28 International Wolf Center 29 Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers 30 10 Kevin Hall, The Magic Maniac • Halls of Entertainment 48,49 Kidcreate Studio 31 KidsDance • America’s Interactive DJ for Kids! 32 Laura Ingalls Wilder Programs for Schools & Libraries 35 Mad Science of Minnesota • Sparking Imaginative Learning 36 Minnesota Children’s Museum 38 Minnesota Historical Society 39 National Eagle Center 42 Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo (RAD Zoo) 52 Science Museum of Minnesota 54 Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium 55 16 Teddy Bear Band • Richard Alan Productions 61 • Adaptive & Special Needs Programs AirMaxx Trampoline Park 9 Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts 17 In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 28

• Fundraising Programs & Opportunities AirMaxx Trampoline Park 9 American Workshop 10,11 6 Audubon Center of the North Woods 12 7 Big Thrill Factory 15 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 8 Games2U Entertainment & Fundraising 23 Gamin’ Ride Entertainment 24 Gertens Fundraising 25 Mall of America 11 Minnesota Renaissance Festival 40 Valleyfair 62 18 Water Park of America 65 22 Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation 69 World’s Finest Chocolate 23

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1170 E Cliff RoadBurnsville, MN

952-500-8812AmericanWorkshop.com

American Workshop is a 10,000 square foot woodshop that is open to the public. We have over 40 mounted power tools that will complete any project you have. You can bring in your own

hand tools, or if you don't have any, you can rent them from us. Our shop is designed to cater to novice users all the way to professionals. Want to further your skills? We offer classes, taught by professionals to take your hobby to the next level. No matter your skill or passion level, American

Workshop is the workshop you have always wanted!

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Centrally located 5 miles west of Sandstone, MN on the east side of Grindstone Lake

audubon-center.org Email or call to schedule

your program:888-404-7743

[email protected] Follow us on Facebook -

facebook.com/AudubonCenter

“Great opportunity for kids to experience the ‘great outdoors’ in a safe, nurturing

environment. Program encourages team-building and fosters an awareness of the

world around us.” Teacher, visiting school

A small sampling of some of our 50+ class choices - all aligned with MN academic standards

Creepy Crawly Creatures

Stream Superheroes

Archery

Total Team

OrienteeringMaple Syruping

Mammals

Only 70 miles north of the Twin Cities, the Audubon Center of the North Woods is an excellent choice to save time, energy and costs for your group’s field trips. Since 1971, the Center has offered single day

to multi-day programming with adventure, energy/environment, native culture, team building, outdoor skills and wildlife classes for

all ages, all year long, with trained professional staff.

Audubon Center of the North WoodsEnvironmental Education Center and Green Retreat/Conference Facility

Your best choice for school field trips, youth groups, home school outings, staff retreats, meetings,

conferences, reunions, day programs, banquets

l High ropes course with zipline l Indoor climbing wall l Wildlife programs (on-site and off-site)

l Beautiful lakeside year-round facilities on 535 acres with over 7 miles of trailsl Non-profit, accredited Residential Environmental Learning Center (RELC) � K12 scholarships and discounts available� Curriculum aligned with MN academic standards� One day to multi-day options available

l Green conference & retreat facility rentals for any size group - meeting, lodging & dining facilities for 160+, centerwide WiFi, nature-focused program options

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Base Camp is an experiential education program offering a unique year‐round environment for visitors to engage in team building activi-ties, rock climbing, high ropes courses, archery, and more. These activ-ities are used to accomplish the mission of Base Camp; to connect all young people to interactive experiences that build healthy, contribut-ing citizens of character and leaders for life. Base Camp is conveniently located near Fort Snelling along the Minnesota River. This facility operates on a group reservation basis, book your groups next field trip at Base Camp today! To learn more, find us at ExploreBaseCamp.org or call 612.767.0042.

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www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org/Rendezvous/education.htm Bring your class! Reserve your time today! Special Offer: $6.00 per person for first-time 2015 attendees.

Limited Space Available on Education Days. First Come, First Served. School Reservations/Rendezvous Offices: 800-658-2526 • Fax: 507-373-0344 • Perry’s Cell: 507-402-6371

Perry Vining, Founder / Coordinator Big Island Rendezvous and Festival, Inc • 2580 Bridge Ave • Albert Lea, MN 56007

29th Annual • Award-Winning • Educational & Fun!

BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS Minnesota’s Living History Festival

EDUCATION DAYS FOR SCHOOLS Thursday & Friday, October 1 & 2, 2015

FAMILY & PUBLIC DAYS Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2015

OBSERVE • INTERACT • ENGAGE • LEARN Supporting MN K-12 Education Standards • Arts, Languages, Science & STEM, Math, Social Studies

Visit with President & Mary Todd Lincoln.

Hear cowboys tell stories of “old west” cattle drives around their authentic chuckwagon.

The Blacksmith makes an item for a teacher & class.

Minnesota’s “Hands-on living history festival” presents hundreds of actors from all over the United States authentically re-creating American history from different eras. Presidents, cowboys, fur traders, Canadian revolutionary war soldiers, Native Americans, civil war soldiers and even day-to-day citizens entertain and teach about the era they represent. The actors (who do this for a living) come from all over the U.S. to “plant some real history into student’s minds”. Students can sift for gold, throw an axe, watch a real civil war cannon be fired, eat different kinds of era foods, and much more.

Learn about stagecoaches and U.S. mail delivery

See the firing of live rounds using a real civil war cannon

Students enjoy history classes by Ben Franklin & wife Deborah

Thousands of students come every year from all over the midwest to experience American history that COMES ALIVE at one of America’s “TOP 100 FESTIVALS”! American Bus Association

See early American skills in action: blacksmiths, woodworkers, farmers, candlemakers, silversmiths, spinners, weavers, hunters, soldiers, fur traders, voyageurs & more…

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For over 25 years Brian Richards has worked to make his assembly programs FUN, ENGAGING

and most importantly EDUCATIONAL!!

Topics include but not limited to:BULLY PREVENTION! ! !CONFLICT RESOLUTIONDRUG AWARENESS ! ! ! READING MOTIVATIONCHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! ! NATIONAL PRIDEMATH FUN! ! ! ! ! PERSONAL SAFETYSCHOOL PRIDE! ! ! ! RESPONSIBILITYIGNITING POTENTIAL! ! ! ATTITUDE/GRATITUDE

Using the art of magic, music, humor and active participation by the students, Brian connects and teaches in a way that has IMPACT! But for any assembly to be effective it has to be reinforced in the classroom and home. That is why Brian has developed his reinforcement files...great ideas, activities and worksheets to share in the classroom and send home! This is one of many reasons Brian is TEACHER APPROVED!

www.4aceproductions.com

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• $5 per ticket• Bus subsidy provided: $100 • Interactive Study Guide

provided • Q & A with artists

Student Matinees Experience dance performance!

• FREE to MN schools• Flexible dance workshops

in a range of styles• Taught by Cowles

Teaching Artists• Make connections to

other curricular subjects• Standards aligned

Dance ResidenciesExplore dance!

Jessi Fett, Education Director [email protected]

• Tour the historic Goodale Theater

• Dance workshops in a range of styles

• Taught by Cowles Teaching Artists

Field Trips Visit our historic theater!

BOOKTODAY!

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We Tackle Tough Issues with Gentle MessengersCRITTERS AND COMPANY

WILDLIFE SHOWS… WITH A PURPOSE Since the 1980’s, Critters and Company has presented to more than 750,000 individuals in schools, businesses, communities and churches. Greg Olson uses a medium of live animals and storytelling, advocating that each individual has the potential for building a better life - hence a better world. Students will see and hear important concepts in character development as these concepts relate to a variety of animals (a few of which are shown on this page) - all applying to life experiences and supporting MN education standards. Now available through Critters & Company: Teacher workshops & staff inservices for your organization’s professionals: • “Classroom Management: Preventing Bullying Before it happens” • “When Bad Things Happen, Keep it Simple” • Anti-Harrassment • Customer Service • Successful Attitudes Greg’s memorable workshop presentations for your Senior High students or inservice workshops for your staff will include our complimentary skill developing exercises.

“The number of discipline referrals for misbehavior has decreased since Critters and Company has presented at our school. Students have been very receptive to these positive messages. Rob Nudell

“We have invited Mr. Olson to share the message of respect and responsibility with our staff and students for many years. Our students have learned important messages in character development from Critters and Company, all while they are entertained and motivated by the beautiful creatures that Mr. Olson brings into our school. Gary Chesner

CRITTERS & COMPANY PROGRAMS Violence Prevention and Character Development • Teasing: “Harassment in Disguise”

- Anti-Bullying- Builds empathy, compassion- Preventative Skills- Redirects Behavior- “Sorry is Good, Change is Better”

• Attitudes the Make a Difference- Positive Choices for Success- Responsible Decision-Making- Tackling Problems in Small Pieces

• Diversity: the Spice of Variety- Celebrating the Differences- Making Choices about our Behavior- Overcoming our Fears- Power over Discrimination

• Owning our Relationships: “Friends & Choices” - Respecting Personal Space- Early Choices- Safe Space- The Qualities of a Good Friend

Best of all, it’s fun. With Positive Results.

Greg Olson • 763-427-3442 • www.crittersandcompany.com

“In a quiet, caring delivery they are able to create scenarios for children that are easily understood and relevant to life at school, home, and their neighborhoods. Judy Davis

“We would highly encourage any school district looking for a quality program to consider Critters and Company. Isanti Intermediate

“Students are able to see these issues in a way they understand - through their love for animals. Critters and Company’s programs support the important social topics that our students come up against in everyday life. Patrick Murray

Butler, the McCaw

Teal, the red-tailed hawk

Libby,the dog

the hedgehog

Mandee, the owl

Cuddles, the squirrel

Todo, the tortoise

Kiwi, the wallaby

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Yo-Yo Fun & Science of Spin®

With Dazzling DaveWorld Record Holder

Not just a show –I TEACH science, and “how to” yo-yo in a fun way with a high quality in-school program.

• Fund-raiser option• After school programs• Scouting events• Library programs• Church events• And much more!

www.dazzlingdave.com763-229-9696

Former middle school teacher, now a National Yo-Yo Master!

Teaching &

entertaining

students for over

15 years!

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Environmental

Field Trips Summer Camps Family Camps

Raptors Outreach

Your learning discoveries await... Nestled amid the hardwood forests and river bluffs of southeast Minnesota, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center strives to provide inspiring environmental education experiences which connect people of all ages to each other and the natural world. Whether you are looking for a memorable educational field trip, a unique family outdoor adventure, or an inspiring place to hold your retreat, there is learning and discovery to be had at Eagle Bluff!

StarLAB Outreach

28097 Goodview Dr. Lanesboro, MN 55949

(507) 467-2437 www.eagle-bluff.org

Team Building

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6 miles east of Forest Lake www.ekobacken.com

651-433-2422

Snow TubingField TripS

3 Hills, 2 Tow RopesRustic Warm Chalet

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Testimonial:A happy teacher wrote:...our students sang all

the way home!!Thank you!

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Gertens Fundraising programs are a great way to raise funds for your non-profit group!

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Hopkins • Burnsville • Maple Grove • Richfield • Call 952-220-1676 for all locations.

OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Musical Theatre Adaptive Dance & Theater Social Skills Group Transition & Special Needs Programs After School Programs Summer Camps Intergenerational & Seniors

• In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School offers quality, innovative programming for students, youth and adults in a fun, safe, family-friendly and non-competitive atmosphere. Our professional staff is dedicated to helping your students discover, develop and express their artistic gifts through acting, voice and dance. Minnesota K-12 Education Standards are supported. You can come to our locations, or we can come to you.

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Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers • Culture Camp 400 North Hiawatha Avenue • Pipestone, MN 56164 • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org

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

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

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

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

NATIVE AMERICAN WORKSHOPS, CAMPS and TOURS

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

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

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Art is a great way to enrich your program's curriculum. It is tons of fun and great for the brain too! Plus, a Kidcreate activity is so easy. You supply the kids. We supply the curriculum, teachers, art materials, giggles and grins. We can even match your weekly themes!

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www.landmarkcenter.org | 75 W. 5th Street| Saint Paul, MN 55102

Landmark Center Museums & Galleries

Educational. Free. Fabulous.Uncle Sam Worked Here Building Tour

The Schubert Club Museum*The American Association of Woodturners’ Gallery of Wood Art*

The Ramsey County Historical Society Gallery* Hours May Vary

Self-Guided and Guided Tours Available!

Visit www.landmarkcenter.org for more information and calendar of events or call 651.292.3237

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GUIDED SCHOOL &

GROUP TOURSGroups of 5-100.

Special group activities. Handicap accessible.

Eight Buildings dedicated to the history of Laura Ingalls Wilder

and other early pioneers to Walnut Grove.

Buildings open April - October, 7 Days per week

Gift Store Open Year ‘RoundCall for specific hours

877-945-2872

WALNUT GROVEOne hour West of New Ulm on Highway 14.

www.walnutgrove.org

Wilder PageantOutdoor drama for the whole family,based

on the life of Laura Ingalls in Walnut Grove.

2015 Dates: July 10-11; 17-18; 24-25Call 888-859-3102 for tickets

Family FestivalHeld each Saturday during the Pageant Enjoy our Beautiful Parks & Specialty Shops!

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum

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Discover unique tours & experiences in our multiple cities with endless possibilities!

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“One of my favorite field trips ever!”

Fascinating & Fun Field Trips

Special rates for groups at 18 historic sites and museums around the state

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Open 363 days a year. Just minutes south of Mall of America.Experience more than 4,700 animals, including 37 endangered species.

Book an inspiring encounter with the natural world.

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Pre-KGroupsStudent TravelScouts

Contact: 952.431.9298

K-12 School Day Field TripsStandards-Aligned ClassesGuided ToursOvernightsOutreach Programs

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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 theme park.

CONTACT GROUP SALES FOR MORE INFORMATION

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June 23 - August 14

Through live theatre, students are encouraged to read, develop critical and creative thinking and be curious

about the world around them.

BRING YOUR CLASS OR GROUP! For more information and reservations:

CALL: 952-474-4289 EMAIL: [email protected]

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651.291.9196 | parksquaretheatre.org

$14 Student Seats • Free Chaperone Seats • Mid-Morning MatineesTwo Stages • Free Study Guides • Bus Greeters • Free Bus Parking

Tickets and Information: 651.291.9196 or [email protected]

The Color PurpleJan 27 & 28, Feb 4, 10, 11 & 13, 2015

My Children, My AfricaNov 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2015

Snow QueenDec 8, 9, 15 & 16, 2015

Jacob Marley’s Christmas CarolDec 15 & 16, 2015

Romeo and JulietFeb 19–May 1, 2015Feb 1–April 6, 2016

The Diary of Anne FrankMar 2–May 15, 2015Feb 15–May 6, 2016

To Kill a MockingbirdOct 20–Dec 18, 2015

Great ExpectationsJan 26 & 27, Feb 2 & 3, 2016

new plays literary classics

an evening of theatre During the Day: We put our top talent onstage and treat your students with exceptional care.

Unique connections Between students and artists: Immersion Days* ignite their love of literature and prompt deeper connections to the text.

From literary classics to thought-provoking new plays: We engage your students and open their minds.

—Lisa Klobe, Lester Prairie Junior High

Reading a play is fun, but seeing it performed changes the way they read everything.

More than a Field trip

*For further information on workshops and shows, visit our website parksquaretheatre.org

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Field Trips School Shows After School Care Math Programs

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Educational School Field Trips! Prom & Senior Class Cruises!

Special

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Cruises on the Mississippi River & Lake Minnetonka

Our fully-narrated cruises offer special rates to schools and youth groups who will experience the beauty and history of Lake Minnetonka departing from the Port of Excelsior. On the Mississippi River, departing from our “NEW” Minneapolis location at Bohemian Flats Park, your students will experience a lock through of the St Anthony Falls lock system, view the Falls, learn about the historic Mississippi riverfront and more!

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Bring our zoo to your event for a fun and educational program designed just for your school, daycare, Scout meeting, youth group, Sunday School, festival and more! Our shows engage groups of all ages, creating a unique learning experience and a great complement to your science curriculum.

Birthday Parties and Bar Mitzvahs If you want a unique event for your child or children, introduce them to our incredible reptiles and amphibians for a party they will never forget!

RAD ZOOReptile and AmphibianDiscovery Zoo

We Bring the Zoo to You!

Come Visit Our Zoo!You’re invited to visit Minnesota’s premier reptile destination. From our opening in October 2009, we have become one of the world’s largest reptile displays, and always an opportunity for a truly fun adventure for kids of all ages! You’ll enjoy our completely indoor facility that’s open year round just an hour south of the Twin Cities in Owatonna.

Marvel at the amazing creatures… including more than 150 kinds of snakes, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs and salamanders from all over the world. You’ll love our living dioramas that display our creatures in re-creations of their natural environments.

Be sure to watch our AMAZON ADVENTURE SHOW where you’ll have the opportunity to touch a snake or small alligator.

www.theradzoo.com • 507-455-1465 3297 County Road 45 North • Owatonna, MN 55060

[email protected]

Sauk Centre is the home of America’s very first Nobel Prize winning author in literature, Sinclair Lewis. Students can learn about writing at the Interpretive Museum and visit his boyhood home to see how Minnesotans lived in the early 1900’s.

LITERATURE AGRICULTURE SCIENCE HISTORY

1-855-444-SAUK • [email protected] • www.visitsaukcentre.com

See how whiskey is made using local agricultural grains…PANTHER DISTILLERY offers a bird’s-eye view!

See how authentic wooden baseball bats are built at MAX BATS!

REDHEAD CREAMERY takes you from peaceful cows to delicious Cheese Curds on one field trip! Farm tours and large glass viewing windows make it easy to watch cheese being produced at this farmstead creamery.

LEATHERWOOD VINEGARY uses garden produce to make specialty vinegars. Take their garden tour and view their fermenting production.

HEMKER ZOO & ERICKSON’S PETTING ZOO both offer hands-on, unique animal discovery! Schools and youth groups welcome!

TUTTI FRUTTI MARKET FARM offers tours of their fruit and vegetable farm, animals, and invites schools & families to their annual Pumpkin Fun Days!

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Field Trips that are out of this world!Space: An Out-of-Gravity ExperienceStudents, get ready for the future! Learn about the challenges of living and working in space through this interactive exhibit. Walk in a rotating space lab, operate a robotic arm and other activities that examine propulsion, gravity and the dangers of space. Include Journey to Space Omnitheater film and you’ve got a great field trip package. Feb. 20 to Aug. 24, 2015. (Field trip space limited after June 5.)

Book now! smm.org/SciEd(651) 221-9444

COMING FALL 2015Race: Are We So Different?

Humpback Whales Omnitheater Film

Sherlock Holmes and the Clocktower Mystery

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EXPERIENCE IT LIVE.

GROUP PLANNINGTICKET DISCOUNTSSPECIAL OFFERSTarget Center offers a complete in-house Group SalesDepartment that is ready to assist you! No matter whichfamily show, sporting spectacular or memorable concertyou select, we are here to make your job easier byarranging reservations, tickets, accessible seating forthose with special needs, and bus parking. It’s neverttoo early to get your group involved in eventsat Target Center. It’s easy to order. . . For group ticket reservations, callthe Target Center Group Sales Office at 612.673.1311

NCHC FROZEN FACEOFF HOCKEYMarch 20 - 21, 2015CHRIS TOMLIN CONCERTMarch 28, 2015HARLEM GLOBETROTTERSApril 4, 2015DISNEY ON ICE Presents FROZENApril 8 - 12, 2015

POWERSHARES SERIES TENNIS CHAMPIONS SHOOTOUTMcENROE, RODDICK, CHANG & BLAKEApril 29, 2015

HELLO KITTY’S SUPERCUTE FRIENDSHIP FESTIVALMay 29 - 31, 2015

JOEL OSTEENJune 13, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS SHRINE CIRCUSNovember 2015

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: twinsbaseball.com/[email protected] • 612-659-3878

Explore the excitement of baseball, Target Field, and the Minnesota Twins through the study of shapes, colors, numbers, and baseball basics. In this special program,

geared to our younger fans, kids tour Target Field and learn about baseball positions and numbers, and the shapes and colors that are all around the ballpark. The dugout,

locker room, pressbox, and much more are included in this wonderful experience, teaching the youngest fans the basics of baseball. Bring your pre-schoolers and

kindergartners for a baseball experience they will remember for a lifetime.

A Target Field® experience for pre-school through kindergarten — perfect for day care groups or park and rec outings

BAsEBAll F BAMBINOs: The Little Sluggers

Tour

Level: Pre-school through kindergarten

Format: Tour with mini-baseball lesson (80 minutes total)

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Team buildingHigh & low ropes courses

Youth & adult leadership programs At our sites or yours!

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For more information about the exciting and educational programsValleyfair has to offer, please visit www.valleyfair.com/youthsales or contact our

Group Sales Department at 952-496-5331 or [email protected]

May 18–20, 2015valleyfair.com/physics

PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Amusement Park 101

Valleyfair offers the perfect array of fun, educational programming targeted to different age levels and interests for grades K-12, youth groups, performance groups, and more!

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May 15 – June 12, 2015valleyfair.com/educationdays

May 15–Sept.13, 2015valleyfair.com/performance

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Drama Day: Scare SchoolOctober 2, 2015

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INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING

FIELD TRIPS

VE St Paul 855 Phalen Blvd St Paul, MN 651.776.1430

VE Duluth 329 South Lake Ave Duluth, MN 218.279.9980

WAIVER POLICY: Vertical Endeavors requires all participants to have a signed waiver on file upon entering the facility and prior to entering the climbing areas. Regardless of whether you are climbing, all individuals (including spectators) must complete a waiver. ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS needs a waiver signed by a PARENT or

COURT APPOINTED LEGAL GUARDIAN. No Exceptions. NOTE: Pricing is subject to change without notice. Advance reservations required for field trips.

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Cooking Field Trips

Way Cool Cooking School, Inc. Located in Eden Prairie We have been in business since 2005 Hands-on cooking events with kids ages 4-14 We can accommodate groups of up to 75 kids Field trips are 90 minutes long Kids make, create and eat 3 recipes Way Cool Chefs lead the cooking events There is plenty of parking for buses Cook, Learn, Laugh, and have fun!

Contact us at 952-949-6799 www.WayCoolCookingSchool.com

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“ The tour tied in perfectly with our standards and was so hands on/visual for my students that they loved it … I look forward to returning next year!”

– Teacher, 4th grade

Take a free trip through history!Experience American History hands-on

The Wells Fargo History Museum invites you to enjoy a hands-on educational experience! Our free guided tours are an exciting opportunity for you to achieve curriculum standards through artifacts, photographs, and interactive experiences.

Some of what you will see, touch, and learn:

To schedule your field trip or for more information, please call 612-667-4210 or email [email protected].

Tours are offered Monday through Friday free of charge. Reservations are required. Curriculum support materials available.

Please visit wellsfargohistory.com

Wells Fargo History Museum 6th St. S. & Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

• An authentic 19th century stagecoach • A replica stagecoach you can climb aboard• Gold mining and banking tools like

gold pans and check protectors• Historic photos, maps, journals, and more

• The Gold Rush and westward migration• Life and work in 19th and

20th century America• Travel aboard a stagecoach• Financial education terms and concepts

© 2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. ECG-1228023

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866-866-5432 [email protected] www.prairiewaters.com

Salt Lake: The only salt lake in the Upper Midwest. The lake attracts all kinds of birds that are not native to MN. Over 150 different species have been spotted here. Though many fish cannot live in this lake, there are different types of rare seaweed and shrimp. Come see it for yourself!

Historic Chippewa City: Home to 24 buildings replicating a late 1800’s village on 20 acres. Visit the authentic log cabins, 1880’s church, Millinery Shop, Blacksmith Shop, General Store and many others. There are many historic monuments and buildings to visit in the Prairie Waters Region!

Heritage Hill: Watch a steam threshing show, corn shelling, horses plowing, or visit a blacksmith shop! During your field trip take a pottery class, or even a spoon carving class. The unique educational arts in the Prairie Waters Region are a must see and do!

Oldest Rock in the world Over 3.8 Billion years oldMN’s Largest Cottonwood Tree Trunk is 30 ft. in diameterCamp Release State Monument Dakota War site of 1862Milwaukee Road Heritage Center Historic Railroad Cars

Lund-Hoel Museum Built in 49 days Prairie Arts Center Art classes & demonstrationsOx Cart Trails Ox Cart routes in the 1870’sWildlife Refuges & State ParksPLUS much more!!

Other Educational Tours

Oldest rock in the WORLD!

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THE NOBLES COUNTY PIONEER VILLAGE Literally step into the past in our authentic village… and discover how those who came before us prepared the way for us. It was their hard work, influence and vision of a better future that reminds us to never forget the sacrifices and contributions they made for us. Educational tours. www.nobelspioneerviallage.com

WIDBOOM FARM & MILLIONS OF CRAYONS! On a field trip to his farm, Worthington family farmer Matt Widboom teaches visiting students why farming is important… his specialty is soybean farming and he welcomes school groups. Not only are soybeans in our foods, they also have non-food uses such as in inks and paints… did you know one acre of soybeans can produce more than 82,000 crayons! Student groups of all ages are welcome.

THE DAYTON HOUSE IS WHERE THE LEGACY BEGAN… George Dayton - the great-grandfather of our current Governor Mark Dayton - was a banker and real estate developer in Worthington before he moved to the Twin Cities and opened the famous Dayton’s Department Store. Guided school tours are available in this beautiful mansion that has been restored to tell the Dayton family story. www.daytonhouse.org

GRANDPA’S FUN FARM & FALL FESTIVAL Your kids will have opportunities to explore various activities that include a corn maze, trebuchet, carnival games, fun house, pedal trikes, miniature golf, farm animals/animal exhibit, rides, play and picnic areas. School and youth groups can go on educational summer and fall farm tours. Fun & educational!

Surprising Field Trips that get our students into LIFE! Educational and Fun!

TOUR THE POPULAR OCHEDA DAIRY FARM Joe and Rita Vander Koois currently milk over 1,300 cows and grow corn, soybeans and alfalfa for use as feed for their cows. Plus, there are 2-10 calves born here on an average day. School & youth group field trips upon request.

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

www.worthingtonmnchamber.com

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