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DO YOU PLAN ACTIVITIES, TRIPS & TOURS? Then come to the free-to-attend annual
MN Field Trip & Activity
EXPO held every August! ____________________
ITS NOT A DREAM!
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YOUR PLANS! Providers bring programs & tours for:
- schools & educators- youth groups & organizations - senior groups & organizations - tour operators & bank clubs - tour planners & travel clubs
Drawings for your school or group: - free & reduced rate field trips
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Earn CEU Clocktime for up to 6 hours
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Climb rocks.
Catch fish.
Earn badges.
Explore caves.
Take hikes.
Visit museums.
Launch rockets.
Race cars.
Rost Marshmallows.
Take pictures.
Help people.
Play sports.
Learn games.
Build character.
Gain confidence.
Hit targets.
Laugh loud.
Camp out.
Work together.
Have fun.
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The Land Between the Lakes SE MN 8 Convention & Visitor Bureau 102 West Clark Street, Albert Lea 800-345-8414 www.albertleatourism.org
- Alamo Factory Tour - Albert Lea Art Center & Arts Initiative- Ag Tours / Alpaca Farm Tour / Organic Farm Tour - Aquatic Park - Bay Side Ski Shows - Bent Wind Tree Farm- Boathouse Canoe/Kayak/Paddelboard Rentals - Farmers Market- Freeborn County Historical Museum & Village - Granicrete Minnesota Factory Tour - Larson Manufacturing - Lou Rich Factory Tour- Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - Live on HD Performances Worldwide- Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat - Shell Rock River State Water Trail Educational Tour
So Many REASONS for all SEASONS SE MN 9Convention & Visitor Bureau 301 North Main Street, St 101, Austin 507-437-4563 www.austincvb.com
- Artesian Fresh - Austin Artworks Center- Austin Blue Sox Amateur Baseball Team - Austin Greyhounds Amateur Baseball Team- Austin Historical Walking Tour - Austin Public Library- Austin Sculpture Tour - Biking & Hiking Trails- Boating - Disc Golf- Cedar River Horse Logging and Wood Products - Farmer Johns - Historic Paramount Theatre - Hockey- Hope Creamery Home of Hope Butter - Hormel Historic Home - Hormel Institute - Jay C Hormel Nature Center- Matchbook Childrens Theatre - Mower County Historical Society- Rydjor Bike Shop Museum - SPAM Museum- Superfresh Garden & Produce Center - Swimming
Iron Range Tourism NE MN 10Convention & Visitor Bureau 111 Station 44 Road, Eveleth 218-749-8161 800-777-8497 www.ironrange.org
- Bnai Abraham Heritage & Cultural Center - Bob Dylans Childhood Home - Finnish Heritage Homestead Tours - First Stage Gallery in Lyric Center for the Arts - Giants Ridge Recreation Area - Greyhound Bus Museum- Hibbing High School - Hibbing Historical Society Museum- Hill Annex Mine State Park - Hull Rust Mine View- International Wolf Center - Laurentian Environmental Learning Center- Laurentian Divide Trails - Bois Forte Heritage Museum & Gift Shop- Lyric Center for the Arts - Mesabi Trail- Minnesota Discovery Center - Minnesota Museum of Mining- Nelimark Home Museum - North American Bear Center- Northern Lights Music Festival - Olcott Park Botanical Center- Soudan Underground Mine State Park - Taconite Mine Tours- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum - Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary- Virginia Area Historical Society Museum - Worlds Largest Hockey Stick & Puck
Start here for unique field trips, day trips & travel ideas for your itineraries! Youll find Minnesotas BEST right here for even more ideas go to www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org
Community Tours, Field Trips & Experiences PAGE #
Community Tours, Field Trips & Experiences PAGE #
Ready for a Minne-Roadtrip to Faribault, Northfield & Owatonna? SE MN 11 For more information or itinerary assistance, go to www.minneroadtrip.com or contact each community directly. FARIBAULT Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 530 Wilson Ave, Faribault 800-658-2354 www.visitfaribault.com
- Alexander Faribault House - Bluebird Cakery - F-Town Brewing Company- Faribault Woolen Mills - Paradise Center for the Arts - Ivan Whillock Woodcarving Studio- Rice County Historical Society - River Bend Nature Center - The Cheese Cave
NORTHFIELD Convention & Visitors Bureau 205 3rd Street West, Northfield 800-658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.com - Historic Archer House - Cake Walk - Cowling Arboretum- Defeat of Jesse James Days - Flaten Art Museum - Grand Event Center- Historical Society & Museum - Jo-Ryo-En Japanese Garden - Lockwood Theater Company- Loon Liquors & Cocktail Room - Northfield Arts Guild - Northfield Arts Guild Theater- Outlaw Trail Tour - Pizza Night at Red Barn Farm - Scriver Building- Vintage Band Festival - Goodsell Observatory - Norwegian-American Historical Assn
OWATONNA Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonna 800-423-6466 www.visitowatonna.org - Costas Candies & Restaurant - Little Theatre of Owatonna - National Farmers Bank- Owatonna Arts Center - Russell Stover Candies - Steele County Fair- Step Back in Time Time Tour - The Perfect Day Cakes - Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival- MN State Public School Orphanage Museum - Steele County Historical Society & Village of Yesteryear
Explore Minneapolis Northwest Twin Cities Metro 12-13 Convention & Visitor Bureau 7100 Northland Dr Circle, Mpls 800-541-4364 www.minneapolisnorthwest.com
- Brookland Golf Park - Brunswick Zone XL - Bunker Park Stables- Color Me Mine - Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park - Earle Brown Heritage Center- Eastman Nature Center - Eidem Homestead - Elm Creek Park Reserve- Feed My Starving Children - Great River Energy - Love That Olive- Mad Hatter Tea Room - Maple Grove Arts Center - Menchies Frozen Yogurt- Oliver H. Kelley Farm - Plymouth Playhouse - ProKart Indoor Racing- Rush Creek Golf Club - Sky Zone Trampoline Park - The Paint Pub- Whole Foods Behind-The-Scenes Tour - WhirlyBall Twin Cities - Ice Skating Trail at Central Park
Literature - Agriculture - Science - History Central MN 14 Convention & Visitor Bureau 601 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre 855-444-7285 www.visitsaukcentre.com
- Ericksons Petting Zoo - Felling Trailer Manufacturing Tour - Hemker Zoo- Max Bats Manufacturing Tours - Panther Distillery Tour - Whispering Oaks Winery- Redhead Creamery Tour - Riverside Goat Milk - Sauk Centre Historical Society- Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home - T-Shirt Screen Printing - Cloud 9 - Lake Wobegon Trail - Tutti-Frutti Market Farm - Leatherwood Vinegary - Palmer House Historical Tour- Sinclair Lewis Park & Sauk Lake - Stearns County Fair - Viking Altar Rock
The Hub for Southwestern Minnesota Tours & Itineraries SW MN 15 Convention & Visitor Bureau 1121 Third Ave, Worthington 800-279-2919 www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
- Ocheda Dairy Farm Ag Tour - Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Ctr - Pioneer Village Historical Tour- Dayton House Heritage Tour - Nobles County Art Center - Nobles County Historical Museum- Round Lake Vineyards & Winery - Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival - Spomer Classics Museum - Widboom Farm Ag Tour - Old Fashioned 4th of July, Pioneer Village - King Turkey Day - Crusin Downtown Worthington - Worthington International Festival - Lake Okabena & Outdoor Fun!
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The Land Between the Lakes SE MN 8 Convention & Visitor Bureau 102 West Clark Street, Albert Lea 800-345-8414 www.albertleatourism.org
- Alamo Factory Tour - Albert Lea Art Center & Arts Initiative- Ag Tours / Alpaca Farm Tour / Organic Farm Tour - Aquatic Park - Bay Side Ski Shows - Bent Wind Tree Farm- Boathouse Canoe/Kayak/Paddelboard Rentals - Farmers Market- Freeborn County Historical Museum & Village - Granicrete Minnesota Factory Tour - Larson Manufacturing - Lou Rich Factory Tour- Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - Live on HD Performances Worldwide- Pelican Breeze II Cruise Boat - Shell Rock River State Water Trail Educational Tour
So Many REASONS for all SEASONS SE MN 9Convention & Visitor Bureau 301 North Main Street, St 101, Austin 507-437-4563 www.austincvb.com
- Artesian Fresh - Austin Artworks Center- Austin Blue Sox Amateur Baseball Team - Austin Greyhounds Amateur Baseball Team- Austin Historical Walking Tour - Austin Public Library- Austin Sculpture Tour - Biking & Hiking Trails- Boating - Disc Golf- Cedar River Horse Logging and Wood Products - Farmer Johns - Historic Paramount Theatre - Hockey- Hope Creamery Home of Hope Butter - Hormel Historic Home - Hormel Institute - Jay C Hormel Nature Center- Matchbook Childrens Theatre - Mower County Historical Society- Rydjor Bike Shop Museum - SPAM Museum- Superfresh Garden & Produce Center - Swimming
Iron Range Tourism NE MN 10Convention & Visitor Bureau 111 Station 44 Road, Eveleth 218-749-8161 800-777-8497 www.ironrange.org
- Bnai Abraham Heritage & Cultural Center - Bob Dylans Childhood Home - Finnish Heritage Homestead Tours - First Stage Gallery in Lyric Center for the Arts - Giants Ridge Recreation Area - Greyhound Bus Museum- Hibbing High School - Hibbing Historical Society Museum- Hill Annex Mine State Park - Hull Rust Mine View- International Wolf Center - Laurentian Environmental Learning Center- Laurentian Divide Trails - Bois Forte Heritage Museum & Gift Shop- Lyric Center for the Arts - Mesabi Trail- Minnesota Discovery Center - Minnesota Museum of Mining- Nelimark Home Museum - North American Bear Center- Northern Lights Music Festival - Olcott Park Botanical Center- Soudan Underground Mine State Park - Taconite Mine Tours- U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum - Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary- Virginia Area Historical Society Museum - Worlds Largest Hockey Stick & Puck
Start here for unique field trips, day trips & travel ideas for your itineraries! Youll find Minnesotas BEST right here for even more ideas go to www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org
Community Tours, Field Trips & Experiences PAGE #
Community Tours, Field Trips & Experiences PAGE #
Ready for a Minne-Roadtrip to Faribault, Northfield & Owatonna? SE MN 11 For more information or itinerary assistance, go to www.minneroadtrip.com or contact each community directly. FARIBAULT Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 530 Wilson Ave, Faribault 800-658-2354 www.visitfaribault.com
- Alexander Faribault House - Bluebird Cakery - F-Town Brewing Company- Faribault Woolen Mills - Paradise Center for the Arts - Ivan Whillock Woodcarving Studio- Rice County Historical Society - River Bend Nature Center - The Cheese Cave
NORTHFIELD Convention & Visitors Bureau 205 3rd Street West, Northfield 800-658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.com - Historic Archer House - Cake Walk - Cowling Arboretum- Defeat of Jesse James Days - Flaten Art Museum - Grand Event Center- Historical Society & Museum - Jo-Ryo-En Japanese Garden - Lockwood Theater Company- Loon Liquors & Cocktail Room - Northfield Arts Guild - Northfield Arts Guild Theater- Outlaw Trail Tour - Pizza Night at Red Barn Farm - Scriver Building- Vintage Band Festival - Goodsell Observatory - Norwegian-American Historical Assn
OWATONNA Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonna 800-423-6466 www.visitowatonna.org - Costas Candies & Restaurant - Little Theatre of Owatonna - National Farmers Bank- Owatonna Arts Center - Russell Stover Candies - Steele County Fair- Step Back in Time Time Tour - The Perfect Day Cakes - Harry Wenger Marching Band Festival- MN State Public School Orphanage Museum - Steele County Historical Society & Village of Yesteryear
Explore Minneapolis Northwest Twin Cities Metro 12-13 Convention & Visitor Bureau 7100 Northland Dr Circle, Mpls 800-541-4364 www.minneapolisnorthwest.com
- Brookland Golf Park - Brunswick Zone XL - Bunker Park Stables- Color Me Mine - Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park - Earle Brown Heritage Center- Eastman Nature Center - Eidem Homestead - Elm Creek Park Reserve- Feed My Starving Children - Great River Energy - Love That Olive- Mad Hatter Tea Room - Maple Grove Arts Center - Menchies Frozen Yogurt- Oliver H. Kelley Farm - Plymouth Playhouse - ProKart Indoor Racing- Rush Creek Golf Club - Sky Zone Trampoline Park - The Paint Pub- Whole Foods Behind-The-Scenes Tour - WhirlyBall Twin Cities - Ice Skating Trail at Central Park
Literature - Agriculture - Science - History Central MN 14 Convention & Visitor Bureau 601 Sinclair Lewis Ave, Sauk Centre 855-444-7285 www.visitsaukcentre.com
- Ericksons Petting Zoo - Felling Trailer Manufacturing Tour - Hemker Zoo- Max Bats Manufacturing Tours - Panther Distillery Tour - Whispering Oaks Winery- Redhead Creamery Tour - Riverside Goat Milk - Sauk Centre Historical Society- Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home - T-Shirt Screen Printing - Cloud 9 - Lake Wobegon Trail - Tutti-Frutti Market Farm - Leatherwood Vinegary - Palmer House Historical Tour- Sinclair Lewis Park & Sauk Lake - Stearns County Fair - Viking Altar Rock
The Hub for Southwestern Minnesota Tours & Itineraries SW MN 15 Convention & Visitor Bureau 1121 Third Ave, Worthington 800-279-2919 www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
- Ocheda Dairy Farm Ag Tour - Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Ctr - Pioneer Village Historical Tour- Dayton House Heritage Tour - Nobles County Art Center - Nobles County Historical Museum- Round Lake Vineyards & Winery - Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival - Spomer Classics Museum - Widboom Farm Ag Tour - Old Fashioned 4th of July, Pioneer Village - King Turkey Day - Crusin Downtown Worthington - Worthington International Festival - Lake Okabena & Outdoor Fun!
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SPAM MuseumTour of the SPAM Museum, which showcases the story of Hormel Foods Corporation, featuring the famous, versatile and historic SPAM! Enjoy audio, video, traditional and interac-tive displays that are education and fun for all ages. FREE admission.
Austin ArtWorks CenterFostering a community of artist the Austin ArtWorks Center offers hands-on craft projects as part of your visit. Let your creative side come alive and have an incredible masterpiece to take home. Cost $7.00 per person.
Hormel Historic HomeVisit the home of George A Horm-el, built in 1871. This beautiful 14-room features stained glass, leaded windows, fi ne decorative woodwork, marble fi replaces and gives a glimpse into the life of the founder of Hormel Foods Corporation. Cost $6.50 per person.
Mower County Historical SocietyExplore 17 buildings and 11 out-door exhibits, including a one-room school house, log cabin, steam en-gine and train depot, civil war fl ag, agricultural equipment and imple-ments, uniforms and items for WWI and WWII and so much more. FREE admission for school groups.
Jay C Hormel Nature CenterThe Nature Centers Interpretive Building provides hands-on activ-ities and living displays. The Nat-uralist staff can provide programs that include wildflower hikes, cider pressing maple syruping, monarch tagging, owls talks and so much more! In addition the nature cen-ter features over 500 acres of hard wood, pine forest, restored prairies, ponds, creeks and miles of trails. FREE admission for trails, cost varies for presentations.
The Hormel Institute Discover The Hormel Institute, a world leader in cancer research through the study of food agents and cell functions now offers pre-ar-ranged tours. Experience a 3 D sim-ulation of molecules and possibly sample cancer prevention foods. Cost $4.50 per person.
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SPAM MuseumTour of the SPAM Museum, which showcases the story of Hormel Foods Corporation, featuring the famous, versatile and historic SPAM! Enjoy audio, video, traditional and interac-tive displays that are education and fun for all ages. FREE admission.
Austin ArtWorks CenterFostering a community of artist the Austin ArtWorks Center offers hands-on craft projects as part of your visit. Let your creative side come alive and have an incredible masterpiece to take home. Cost $7.00 per person.
Hormel Historic HomeVisit the home of George A Horm-el, built in 1871. This beautiful 14-room features stained glass, leaded windows, fi ne decorative woodwork, marble fi replaces and gives a glimpse into the life of the founder of Hormel Foods Corporation. Cost $6.50 per person.
Mower County Historical SocietyExplore 17 buildings and 11 out-door exhibits, including a one-room school house, log cabin, steam en-gine and train depot, civil war fl ag, agricultural equipment and imple-ments, uniforms and items for WWI and WWII and so much more. FREE admission for school groups.
Jay C Hormel Nature CenterThe Nature Centers Interpretive Building provides hands-on activ-ities and living displays. The Nat-uralist staff can provide programs that include wildflower hikes, cider pressing maple syruping, monarch tagging, owls talks and so much more! In addition the nature cen-ter features over 500 acres of hard wood, pine forest, restored prairies, ponds, creeks and miles of trails. FREE admission for trails, cost varies for presentations.
The Hormel Institute Discover The Hormel Institute, a world leader in cancer research through the study of food agents and cell functions now offers pre-ar-ranged tours. Experience a 3 D sim-ulation of molecules and possibly sample cancer prevention foods. Cost $4.50 per person.
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Experience history in the making
Hop on a trolley and explore the living history of the Iron Range. Dont miss the museums, galleries and tour experiences that illuminate our rich history in geology, industry, arts and recreation. Complete itineraries with dining and lodging available when you call Iron Range Tourism at 218-749-8161. Lets plan your trip today!
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Experience history in the making
Hop on a trolley and explore the living history of the Iron Range. Dont miss the museums, galleries and tour experiences that illuminate our rich history in geology, industry, arts and recreation. Complete itineraries with dining and lodging available when you call Iron Range Tourism at 218-749-8161. Lets plan your trip today!
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Take your group on the Minne Roadtrip to
experience three unique river communities. Visit picturesque
downtowns, historic attractions and small
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Sauk Centre is the home of Americas very rst Nobel Prize winning author in literature, Sinclair Lewis. Students can learn about life in the early 1900s with a tour of his boyhood home.
LITERATURE AGRICULTURE SCIENCE HISTORY
1-855-444-SAUK [email protected] www.VisitSaukCentre.com
See how whiskey is made using local agricultural grainsPANTHER DISTILLERY offers a birds-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 eld 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 a garden tour, view the fermenting production, and enjoy taste-testing their unique products.
HEMKER ZOO & ERICKSONS 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!
OCHEDA DAIRY FARM AG TOUR 8-10 Calves born daily & 1,300 Cows making MILK!
PIONEER VILLAGE HISTORICAL TOUR Heritage events & 40+ authentic buildings bring the Past to LIFE!
WIDBOOM FARM AG TOUR Soybeans, food and millions of crayons!
THE DAYTON HOUSE HERITAGE TOUR Where the legacy began!
Questions? For information and free planning assistance, call the Worthington CVB at 800-279-2919 or go to: www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
ROUND LAKE VINEYARDS & WINERY 2nd Annual Grape Stomp September 10, 2016
SPOMER CLASSICS MUSEUM Collector Cars, Implements & 100s of Signs & Ad Specialties
ANNUAL WINDSURFING REGATTA & MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Hub of unique southwest Minnesota tours, attractions & field trips that will engage tour groups of ALL ages from active adults to school groups!
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Sauk Centre is the home of Americas very rst Nobel Prize winning author in literature, Sinclair Lewis. Students can learn about life in the early 1900s with a tour of his boyhood home.
LITERATURE AGRICULTURE SCIENCE HISTORY
1-855-444-SAUK [email protected] www.VisitSaukCentre.com
See how whiskey is made using local agricultural grainsPANTHER DISTILLERY offers a birds-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 eld 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 a garden tour, view the fermenting production, and enjoy taste-testing their unique products.
HEMKER ZOO & ERICKSONS 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!
OCHEDA DAIRY FARM AG TOUR 8-10 Calves born daily & 1,300 Cows making MILK!
PIONEER VILLAGE HISTORICAL TOUR Heritage events & 40+ authentic buildings bring the Past to LIFE!
WIDBOOM FARM AG TOUR Soybeans, food and millions of crayons!
THE DAYTON HOUSE HERITAGE TOUR Where the legacy began!
Questions? For information and free planning assistance, call the Worthington CVB at 800-279-2919 or go to: www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
ROUND LAKE VINEYARDS & WINERY 2nd Annual Grape Stomp September 10, 2016
SPOMER CLASSICS MUSEUM Collector Cars, Implements & 100s of Signs & Ad Specialties
ANNUAL WINDSURFING REGATTA & MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Hub of unique southwest Minnesota tours, attractions & field trips that will engage tour groups of ALL ages from active adults to school groups!
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Use as needed for all types of group travel requirements. Also available on www.MnFieldTripLibrary.orgTRAVEL CHECKLIST
Name of Group _________________________________________ How Many Traveling? _____
Travel Destination(s) ___________________________________________________________
Length of Trip (days/hours) _____________ Leave Date ___________ Return Date ____________
Main Contact for your Group ______________________________ Cell # __________________
Chaperones/Travel Team Names ___________________________________________________
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Name & Phone to call if bus runs late, schedule changes or in an emergency (nurse, staff, relatives, etc)
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Travel Checklist Circle as applies 1. Yes No In Process Have Bus Company, Attractions, Hotels, Restaurants been contacted &
reservations made if a multi-day trip? The local CVB can help find restaurants & hotels that will meet your needs. 2. Yes No In Process Is Tour Operator involved? Name: _____________________________ 3. Yes No In Process Does destination have Travel Details or Study Guide available? _________ 4. Yes No In Process Travel Details, Itinerary or Study Guide received & reviewed __________ 5. Yes No In Process Bus Company confirmed. Name: _______________________________ 6. Yes No In Process # of Buses or Motorcoaches needed ___________________________ 7. Yes No In Process # of Tour Guides needed _____ # of Travel Chaperones needed? _____ 8. Yes No In Process Is a Step-on Guide, Tour Guide or Narrator available at destination(s)? 9. Yes No In Process Are Restrooms and Dining Area available onsite? __________________10. Yes No In Process Special Needs Services available on bus and at destination(s)? _______ 11. Yes No In Process If inclement weather, is Special Clothing needed? _________________ 12. Yes No In Process Are Meals needed? Number of Meals _______ Number of travelers _____ 13. Yes No In Process Lunch/Dinner Menu/Type __________________________________ 14. Yes No In Process Kitchen/Restaurant has confirmed reservations or meal needs (bag lunches)15. Yes No In Process Are teachers, staff, tour guides prepared for emergencies, medication needs? 16. Yes No In Process Has Medication List been compiled/completed? __________________ 17. Yes No In Process Permission Forms, Liability Waivers, Volunteer/Talent Forms signed? 18. Yes No In Process Volunteer/Chaperone/Parent Forms signed & on le for all non-staff? 19. Yes No In Process Destination(s) have provided nal conrmation of Trip Details & Schedule? 20. Yes No In Process Travelers/Students prepared (schedule, rules, assigned groups, questions answered) 21. Yes No In Process Is any special identification required? (Such as driver licenses, passports, etc) _____ 22. Yes No In Process Payment(s) Received? - From students/travelers, etc _________________ 23. Yes No In Process Payment(s) Made? - Destination, Transportation, Dining, Other__________ NOTES: ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
NE Minnesota Audubon Center of the North Woods Sandstone 29 International Wolf Center Ely 53 Iron Range Tourism Mesabi is Magic Eveleth 10 Minnesota Discovery Center Chisholm 10 Vertical Endeavors Duluth 88
Central Minnesota A Mazen Farmyard Eden Valley 25 AirMaxx Trampoline Park St Cloud 24 Minnesota Zip Lines & Adventures Brainerd 94 Sauk Centre Area Tourism Sauk Centre 14
SW Minnesota Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota Mankato 37 End O Line Railroad Park and Museum Currie 60 Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Granite Falls 43
Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers Pipestone 55 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Pageant Walnut Grove 60 Wheels Across the Prairie Museum Tracy 60 Worthington Area Tourism & Attractions Worthington 15
SE Minnesota Albert Lea Tourism Albert Lea 8 Big Island Rendezvous & Festival Albert Lea 32-33 Discover Austin Minnesota Austin 9Faribault Area Tourism Faribault 11
LARK Toy Company Kellogg 59Minne Roadtrips Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna 11 Minnesota Childrens Museum Rochester 64 National Eagle Center Wabasha 67Northfield Area Tourism Northfield 11Owatonna Area Tourism Owatonna 11
Twin Cities Metro AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center Eden Prairie 24 American Workshop Burnsville 28
Base Camp Northern Star Council BSA Saint Paul 4, 30 Bell Museum of Natural History Minneapolis 31 Big Thrill Factory Minnetonka 34 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Chanhassen 36 Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts Mpls 38 Crayola Experience at Mall of America Bloomington 39 Eko Backen Scandia 42
Field Trips, Tours & Destinations By REGION
Page # Twin Cities Metro Continued FlyOver America at Mall of America Bloomington 44 Historic Theatre Group Orpheum, State & Pantages Mpls 47 In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 52
Kidcreate Studio Eden Prairie / Woodbury 56 Landmark Center Saint Paul 58 Mall of America Bloomington 61 Minneapolis Northwest Area Tourism Maple Grove 12-13Minnesota Childrens Museum Saint Paul 38 Minnesota Historical Society Saint Paul & Statewide Sites 62-63Minnesota History Center Saint Paul 62-63Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee 65 Minnesota Zip Lines & Adventures Brainerd 94 Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley 66
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America Bloomington 61Northern Clay Center Minneapolis 68 Northrop at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis 69 Old Log Theater Excelsior 70 Padelford Riverboat Company Saint Paul 71 Pinstripes Edina 72, 95 Plymouth Playhouse Plymouth 73 Paradise Charter Cruises Lake Minnetonka / Minneapolis 74Science Museum of Minnesota Saint Paul 76 Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium Bloomington 77, 96
Sidekick Theatre Minneapolis 78Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Plymouth / Oakdale 79 Stages Theatre Company Hopkins 80 Target Center Minneapolis 81 Target Field Tours Minneapolis 82 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area Dresser, WI 86Valleyfair Shakopee 87 Vertical Endeavors Minneapolis / Saint Paul 88 Wabasha Street Caves Saint Paul 89 Water Park of America / Radisson Hotel Bloomington 90
Way Cool Cooking School Eden Prairie 91 Wells Fargo History Museum Minneapolis 92 Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation Taylors Falls 93
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Name of Group _________________________________________ How Many Traveling? _____
Travel Destination(s) ___________________________________________________________
Length of Trip (days/hours) _____________ Leave Date ___________ Return Date ____________
Main Contact for your Group ______________________________ Cell # __________________
Chaperones/Travel Team Names ___________________________________________________
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Name & Phone to call if bus runs late, schedule changes or in an emergency (nurse, staff, relatives, etc)
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Travel Checklist Circle as applies 1. Yes No In Process Have Bus Company, Attractions, Hotels, Restaurants been contacted &
reservations made if a multi-day trip? The local CVB can help find restaurants & hotels that will meet your needs. 2. Yes No In Process Is Tour Operator involved? Name: _____________________________ 3. Yes No In Process Does destination have Travel Details or Study Guide available? _________ 4. Yes No In Process Travel Details, Itinerary or Study Guide received & reviewed __________ 5. Yes No In Process Bus Company confirmed. Name: _______________________________ 6. Yes No In Process # of Buses or Motorcoaches needed ___________________________ 7. Yes No In Process # of Tour Guides needed _____ # of Travel Chaperones needed? _____ 8. Yes No In Process Is a Step-on Guide, Tour Guide or Narrator available at destination(s)? 9. Yes No In Process Are Restrooms and Dining Area available onsite? __________________10. Yes No In Process Special Needs Services available on bus and at destination(s)? _______ 11. Yes No In Process If inclement weather, is Special Clothing needed? _________________ 12. Yes No In Process Are Meals needed? Number of Meals _______ Number of travelers _____ 13. Yes No In Process Lunch/Dinner Menu/Type __________________________________ 14. Yes No In Process Kitchen/Restaurant has confirmed reservations or meal needs (bag lunches)15. Yes No In Process Are teachers, staff, tour guides prepared for emergencies, medication needs? 16. Yes No In Process Has Medication List been compiled/completed? __________________ 17. Yes No In Process Permission Forms, Liability Waivers, Volunteer/Talent Forms signed? 18. Yes No In Process Volunteer/Chaperone/Parent Forms signed & on le for all non-staff? 19. Yes No In Process Destination(s) have provided nal conrmation of Trip Details & Schedule? 20. Yes No In Process Travelers/Students prepared (schedule, rules, assigned groups, questions answered) 21. Yes No In Process Is any special identification required? (Such as driver licenses, passports, etc) _____ 22. Yes No In Process Payment(s) Received? - From students/travelers, etc _________________ 23. Yes No In Process Payment(s) Made? - Destination, Transportation, Dining, Other__________ NOTES: ____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
NE Minnesota Audubon Center of the North Woods Sandstone 29 International Wolf Center Ely 53 Iron Range Tourism Mesabi is Magic Eveleth 10 Minnesota Discovery Center Chisholm 10 Vertical Endeavors Duluth 88
Central Minnesota A Mazen Farmyard Eden Valley 25 AirMaxx Trampoline Park St Cloud 24 Minnesota Zip Lines & Adventures Brainerd 94 Sauk Centre Area Tourism Sauk Centre 14
SW Minnesota Childrens Museum of Southern Minnesota Mankato 37 End O Line Railroad Park and Museum Currie 60 Fagen Fighters WWII Museum Granite Falls 43
Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers Pipestone 55 Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum & Pageant Walnut Grove 60 Wheels Across the Prairie Museum Tracy 60 Worthington Area Tourism & Attractions Worthington 15
SE Minnesota Albert Lea Tourism Albert Lea 8 Big Island Rendezvous & Festival Albert Lea 32-33 Discover Austin Minnesota Austin 9Faribault Area Tourism Faribault 11
LARK Toy Company Kellogg 59Minne Roadtrips Northfield, Faribault, Owatonna 11 Minnesota Childrens Museum Rochester 64 National Eagle Center Wabasha 67Northfield Area Tourism Northfield 11Owatonna Area Tourism Owatonna 11
Twin Cities Metro AirMaxx Trampoline Park & Fun Center Eden Prairie 24 American Workshop Burnsville 28
Base Camp Northern Star Council BSA Saint Paul 4, 30 Bell Museum of Natural History Minneapolis 31 Big Thrill Factory Minnetonka 34 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Chanhassen 36 Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts Mpls 38 Crayola Experience at Mall of America Bloomington 39 Eko Backen Scandia 42
Field Trips, Tours & Destinations By REGION
Page # Twin Cities Metro Continued FlyOver America at Mall of America Bloomington 44 Historic Theatre Group Orpheum, State & Pantages Mpls 47 In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 52
Kidcreate Studio Eden Prairie / Woodbury 56 Landmark Center Saint Paul 58 Mall of America Bloomington 61 Minneapolis Northwest Area Tourism Maple Grove 12-13Minnesota Childrens Museum Saint Paul 38 Minnesota Historical Society Saint Paul & Statewide Sites 62-63Minnesota History Center Saint Paul 62-63Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee 65 Minnesota Zip Lines & Adventures Brainerd 94 Minnesota Zoo Apple Valley 66
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America Bloomington 61Northern Clay Center Minneapolis 68 Northrop at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis 69 Old Log Theater Excelsior 70 Padelford Riverboat Company Saint Paul 71 Pinstripes Edina 72, 95 Plymouth Playhouse Plymouth 73 Paradise Charter Cruises Lake Minnetonka / Minneapolis 74Science Museum of Minnesota Saint Paul 76 Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium Bloomington 77, 96
Sidekick Theatre Minneapolis 78Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Plymouth / Oakdale 79 Stages Theatre Company Hopkins 80 Target Center Minneapolis 81 Target Field Tours Minneapolis 82 Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area Dresser, WI 86Valleyfair Shakopee 87 Vertical Endeavors Minneapolis / Saint Paul 88 Wabasha Street Caves Saint Paul 89 Water Park of America / Radisson Hotel Bloomington 90
Way Cool Cooking School Eden Prairie 91 Wells Fargo History Museum Minneapolis 92 Wild Mountain & Taylors Falls Recreation Taylors Falls 93
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4 Ace Productions Brian Richards, Educational Magician 23 www.4aceproductions.com
Amazing Jeffo Not your typical blind magician or speaker 26
www.amazingjeffo.com www.jeff-speaks.com
Americas Fun Science Making science fun! 27 www.americasfunscience.com
American Workshop Classes to learn, build and create! 28 www.americanworkshop.com
Audubon Center of the North Woods Environmental Classes 29 www.audubon-center.org
Bell Museum of Natural History Exploradome 31 www.bellmuseum.org
Bruce the Bug Guy ENTO-taining programs for all ages & abilities 35 www.brucethebugguy.net
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Musical Theatre Camp 36 www.chanhassendt.com
Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts 38 www.thecowlescenter.org
Critters & Company Tackling tough issues with gentle messengers 40 www.crittersandcompany.com
Dazzling Dave National Yo-Yo Master 41 www.dazzlingdave.com
Gamin Ride Mobile Video Game Theater & much more 45
www.gaminride.com Halls of Entertainment Education, Comedy & Magic by Kevin Hall 48-49
www.hallsofmagic.com Historical Experiences Living history lyceums by Arn Kind 50
www.historicalexperiences.org I Know My Way LLC Orienteering not just a sport, a life skill 51
www.Iknowmyway.org
AirMaxx Trampoline Park airmaxxtrampolinepark.com 24 Bachmans Fundraising bachmans.com 5 Big Thrill Factory bigthrillfactory.com 34 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres chanhassendt.com 36 Gamin Ride Fundraising gaminride.com 45 Gertens Fundraising gertensfundraisers.com 46 Historic Theatre Group hennepintheatretrust.org 47
Outreach & Fundraising Programs
In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 52 www.cokartscenter.com
International Wolf Center Distance learning programs 53
www.wolf.org Jack Pearson Musician and storyteller 54
www.jackpearson.org KidsDance Americas interactive DJs for Kids 57
www.kidsdance.com Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum History programs 60
www.walnutgrove.org Minnesota Historical Society History players programs 62-63
www.mnhs.org Minnesota Childrens Museum Museum-to-go classes 64
www.mcm.org Minnesota Zoo Experience the Zoomobile & Zoo Camps 66
www.mnzoo.org Native American Culture Camp Education and workshops 55 www.pipekeepers.org Northern Clay Center ClayToGo, Residencies & the Claymobile 68 www.northernclaycenter.org Robots-4-U Fun & learning with robot & drone programs 75
www.robots-4-u.com Science Museum of Minnesota Programs, overnights & camps 76
www.smm.org
Teddy Bear Band Educational programs, shows & fun! 83 www.teddybearband.com
Teddy Roosevelt Live! Living history presentation & instruction 84 www.teddyrooseveltlive.com
Traveling Naturalist Melonie Shipmans nature presentations 85 www.travelingnaturalist.org
Mall of America mallofamerica.com 61 MN Renaissance Festival renaissancefest.com 65 Nickelodeon Universe nickelodeonuniverse.com 61 Robots-4-U www.robots-4-u.com 75Valleyfair valleyfair.com 87 Water Park of America waterparkofamerica.com 90 Wild Mountain wildmountain.com 93
Fundraising Programs Unique opportunities for schools, youth groups and organizations
Assemblies, Performers, Classes & Shows Bringing their outreach programs to your group 4 ACE PRODUCTIONS BRIAN RICHARDS, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER Statewide 23763-424-3487 www.4aceproductions.com
AIRMAX TRAMPOLINE PARK & FUN CENTER TC Metro & Central MN 24 7000 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie 952-232-0096 www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com 3900 Roosevelt Road, St Cloud 320-281-5599 www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com
ALBERT LEA AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 8 Convention & Visitor Bureau 102 West Clark Street, Albert Lea 507-373-2316 www.albertleatourism.org
AMAZEN FARMYARD Central MN 25 57649 MN Highway 55, Eden Valley 320-453-6901 www.amazenfarmyard.net
AMAZING JEFFO MAGICIAN & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Statewide 26 651-457-7300 www.amazingjeffo.com www.jeff-speaks.com
AMERICAS FUN SCIENCE WE MAKE SCIENCE FUN! Statewide 27 952-294-2270 www.americasfunscience.com
AMERICAN WORKSHOP TC Metro 281170 E Cliff Road, Burnsville 952-500-8812 www.americanworkshop.com
AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS NE MN 2954165 Audubon Drive, Sandstone 320-245-2648 www.audubon-center.org
BACHMANS FUNDRAISING TC Metro 5 612-861-7640 www.bachmans.com/fundraising
BASE CAMP / NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL / BSA TC Metro 4, 30201 Bloomington Rd, Fort Snelling 612-767-0040 www.explorebasecamp.org
BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY TC Metro 31 10 Church Street SE, Minneapolis 612-626-9660 www.bellmuseum.org
BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS & FESTIVAL SE MN 32-33Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea 800-658-2526 www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
BIG THRILL FACTORY TC Metro 3417585 Highway 7, Minnetonka 952-698-7707 www.bigthrillfactory.com
BRAINERD ZIP LINE TOUR Central MN 94Located at Mount Ski Gull 9898 County Rd 77 SW, Nisswa 952-873-3900 www.ziplinemn.com
BRUCE THE BUG GUY ENT0-TAINING INSECT PROGRAMS Statewide 35651-780-8216 www.brucethebugguy.net
CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES TC Metro 36501 W 78th St, Chanhassen 952-934-1544 www.chanhassentheatres.com
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SW MN 37224 Lamm Street, Mankato 507-386-0279 www.cmsouthernmn.org
COWLES CENTER FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS TC Metro 38528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 612-206-3640 www.thecowlescenter.org
CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE AT MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 39Level 3, Southeast Court, Mall of America, Bloomington 952-851-5800 www.crayolaexperience.com
CRITTERS & COMPANY TACKLING TOUGH ISSUES WITH GENTLE MESSENGERS Statewide 40763-427-3442 www.crittersandcompany.com
DAZZLING DAVE NATIONAL YO-YO MASTER Statewide 41763-229-9696 www.dazzlingdave.com
DISCOVER AUSTIN MINNESOTA SE MN 9Convention & Visitor Bureau 301 North Main Street, Suite 101, Austin 507-437-4563 www.austinmn.com
EKO BACKEN SNOW TUBING - PICNICS - COUNTRY WEDDINGS TC Metro 4222570 Manning Trail, Scandia 651-433-2422 www.ekobacken.com
END-O-LINE RAILROAD PARK & MUSEUM SW MN 60440 North Mill Street, Currie 507-763-3708 www.endoline.com
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4 Ace Productions Brian Richards, Educational Magician 23 www.4aceproductions.com
Amazing Jeffo Not your typical blind magician or speaker 26
www.amazingjeffo.com www.jeff-speaks.com
Americas Fun Science Making science fun! 27 www.americasfunscience.com
American Workshop Classes to learn, build and create! 28 www.americanworkshop.com
Audubon Center of the North Woods Environmental Classes 29 www.audubon-center.org
Bell Museum of Natural History Exploradome 31 www.bellmuseum.org
Bruce the Bug Guy ENTO-taining programs for all ages & abilities 35 www.brucethebugguy.net
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Musical Theatre Camp 36 www.chanhassendt.com
Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts 38 www.thecowlescenter.org
Critters & Company Tackling tough issues with gentle messengers 40 www.crittersandcompany.com
Dazzling Dave National Yo-Yo Master 41 www.dazzlingdave.com
Gamin Ride Mobile Video Game Theater & much more 45
www.gaminride.com Halls of Entertainment Education, Comedy & Magic by Kevin Hall 48-49
www.hallsofmagic.com Historical Experiences Living history lyceums by Arn Kind 50
www.historicalexperiences.org I Know My Way LLC Orienteering not just a sport, a life skill 51
www.Iknowmyway.org
AirMaxx Trampoline Park airmaxxtrampolinepark.com 24 Bachmans Fundraising bachmans.com 5 Big Thrill Factory bigthrillfactory.com 34 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres chanhassendt.com 36 Gamin Ride Fundraising gaminride.com 45 Gertens Fundraising gertensfundraisers.com 46 Historic Theatre Group hennepintheatretrust.org 47
Outreach & Fundraising Programs
In the Company of Kids Theatre & Performing Arts School 52 www.cokartscenter.com
International Wolf Center Distance learning programs 53
www.wolf.org Jack Pearson Musician and storyteller 54
www.jackpearson.org KidsDance Americas interactive DJs for Kids 57
www.kidsdance.com Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum History programs 60
www.walnutgrove.org Minnesota Historical Society History players programs 62-63
www.mnhs.org Minnesota Childrens Museum Museum-to-go classes 64
www.mcm.org Minnesota Zoo Experience the Zoomobile & Zoo Camps 66
www.mnzoo.org Native American Culture Camp Education and workshops 55 www.pipekeepers.org Northern Clay Center ClayToGo, Residencies & the Claymobile 68 www.northernclaycenter.org Robots-4-U Fun & learning with robot & drone programs 75
www.robots-4-u.com Science Museum of Minnesota Programs, overnights & camps 76
www.smm.org
Teddy Bear Band Educational programs, shows & fun! 83 www.teddybearband.com
Teddy Roosevelt Live! Living history presentation & instruction 84 www.teddyrooseveltlive.com
Traveling Naturalist Melonie Shipmans nature presentations 85 www.travelingnaturalist.org
Mall of America mallofamerica.com 61 MN Renaissance Festival renaissancefest.com 65 Nickelodeon Universe nickelodeonuniverse.com 61 Robots-4-U www.robots-4-u.com 75Valleyfair valleyfair.com 87 Water Park of America waterparkofamerica.com 90 Wild Mountain wildmountain.com 93
Fundraising Programs Unique opportunities for schools, youth groups and organizations
Assemblies, Performers, Classes & Shows Bringing their outreach programs to your group 4 ACE PRODUCTIONS BRIAN RICHARDS, EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER Statewide 23763-424-3487 www.4aceproductions.com
AIRMAX TRAMPOLINE PARK & FUN CENTER TC Metro & Central MN 24 7000 Washington Ave S, Eden Prairie 952-232-0096 www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com 3900 Roosevelt Road, St Cloud 320-281-5599 www.airmaxxtrampolinepark.com
ALBERT LEA AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 8 Convention & Visitor Bureau 102 West Clark Street, Albert Lea 507-373-2316 www.albertleatourism.org
AMAZEN FARMYARD Central MN 25 57649 MN Highway 55, Eden Valley 320-453-6901 www.amazenfarmyard.net
AMAZING JEFFO MAGICIAN & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Statewide 26 651-457-7300 www.amazingjeffo.com www.jeff-speaks.com
AMERICAS FUN SCIENCE WE MAKE SCIENCE FUN! Statewide 27 952-294-2270 www.americasfunscience.com
AMERICAN WORKSHOP TC Metro 281170 E Cliff Road, Burnsville 952-500-8812 www.americanworkshop.com
AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS NE MN 2954165 Audubon Drive, Sandstone 320-245-2648 www.audubon-center.org
BACHMANS FUNDRAISING TC Metro 5 612-861-7640 www.bachmans.com/fundraising
BASE CAMP / NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL / BSA TC Metro 4, 30201 Bloomington Rd, Fort Snelling 612-767-0040 www.explorebasecamp.org
BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY TC Metro 31 10 Church Street SE, Minneapolis 612-626-9660 www.bellmuseum.org
BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUS & FESTIVAL SE MN 32-33Bancroft Bay Park, Albert Lea 800-658-2526 www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
BIG THRILL FACTORY TC Metro 3417585 Highway 7, Minnetonka 952-698-7707 www.bigthrillfactory.com
BRAINERD ZIP LINE TOUR Central MN 94Located at Mount Ski Gull 9898 County Rd 77 SW, Nisswa 952-873-3900 www.ziplinemn.com
BRUCE THE BUG GUY ENT0-TAINING INSECT PROGRAMS Statewide 35651-780-8216 www.brucethebugguy.net
CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES TC Metro 36501 W 78th St, Chanhassen 952-934-1544 www.chanhassentheatres.com
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA SW MN 37224 Lamm Street, Mankato 507-386-0279 www.cmsouthernmn.org
COWLES CENTER FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS TC Metro 38528 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 612-206-3640 www.thecowlescenter.org
CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE AT MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 39Level 3, Southeast Court, Mall of America, Bloomington 952-851-5800 www.crayolaexperience.com
CRITTERS & COMPANY TACKLING TOUGH ISSUES WITH GENTLE MESSENGERS Statewide 40763-427-3442 www.crittersandcompany.com
DAZZLING DAVE NATIONAL YO-YO MASTER Statewide 41763-229-9696 www.dazzlingdave.com
DISCOVER AUSTIN MINNESOTA SE MN 9Convention & Visitor Bureau 301 North Main Street, Suite 101, Austin 507-437-4563 www.austinmn.com
EKO BACKEN SNOW TUBING - PICNICS - COUNTRY WEDDINGS TC Metro 4222570 Manning Trail, Scandia 651-433-2422 www.ekobacken.com
END-O-LINE RAILROAD PARK & MUSEUM SW MN 60440 North Mill Street, Currie 507-763-3708 www.endoline.com
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FAGEN FIGHTERS WORLD WAR II MUSEUM SW MN 432450 540th Street, Site I, Box 195, Granite Falls 320-564-6644 wwwfagenfighterswwiimuseum.org
FARIBAULT AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 11Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 530 Wilson Ave, Faribault 800-658-2354 www.visitfaribault.com
FLYOVER AMERICA AT MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 44 5120 Center Court, Mall of America, Bloomington 952-853-6000 www.flyover-america.com
GAMIN RIDE ENTERTAINMENT & FUNDRAISING Statewide 45612-460-5001 www.facebook.com/GaminRide.TwinCities
GERTENS FUNDRAISING TC Metro 465500 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights 651-239-1321 www.gertensfundraisers.com
HISTORIC THEATRE GROUP TC Metro 47Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis 612-373-5665 www.hennepintheatretrust.org
HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES BY ARN KIND, EDUCATIONAL PERFORMER Statewide 50507-381-0898 www.historicalexperiences.org
I KNOW MY WAY LLC ORIENTEERING BY ANDREA SCHNEIDER Statewide 51651-261-0091 www.iknowmyway.org
IN THE COMPANY OF KIDS THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL TC Metro 52Maple Grove, Richfield, Burnsville, St Louis Park 952-220-1676 www.cokartscenter.com
INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER NE MN 53Ely 800-ELY-WOLF (800-359-9653) www.wolf.org
IRON RANGE TOURISM MESABI IS MAGIC NE MN 10Convention & Visitor Bureau 800-777-8497 www.ironrange.org
JACK PEARSON, MUSICIAN & STORYTELLER OTTERTUNITY, INC Statewide 54612-722-1106 www.jackpearson.org
KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE CAMP SW MN 55400 North Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone 507-835-3734 www.pipekeepers.org
KERFOOT CANOPY TOUR SW MN 9430200 Scenic Byway, Henderson www.ziplinemn.com
KEVIN HALL, THE MAGIC MANIAC HALLS OF ENTERTAINMENT Statewide 48-49763-783-0352 www.hallsofmagic.com
KIDCREATE STUDIO TC Metro 567918 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie 952-974-3438 www.kidcreatestudio.com 1785 Radio Drive, Suite F, Woodbury 651-735-0880 www.kidcreatestudio.com
KIDSDANCE - AMERICAS INTERACTIVE DJS FOR KIDS Statewide 57952-933-8558 www.kidsdance.com
LANDMARK CENTER TC Metro 5875 West 5th Street, Ste 404, Saint Paul 651-292-3276 www.landmarkcenter.org
LARK TOY COMPANY SE MN 5963604 170th Avenue, Kellogg 507-767-3387 www.larktoys.com
LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM & PAGEANT SW MN 60330 8th Street, Walnut Grove 507-859-2358 www.walnutgrove.org
MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 6160 East Broadway, Bloomington 952-883-8499 www.mallofamerica.com
MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST TC Metro 12-13Convention & Visitor Bureau 7100 Northland Dr Circle, Mpls 800-541-4364 www.minneapolisnorthwest.com
MINNE-ROADTRIP FEATURING FARIBAULT, NORTHFIELD & OWATONNA SE MN 11 The Minne-Roadtrip website www.minneroadtrip.com
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Saint Paul 10 West 7th Street 651-225-6000 www.mcm.org Mall of America 355 North Garden, Bloomington 651-225-6000 www.mcm.org Rochester River Center Plaza, 1643 North Broadway Street 507-218-3100 www.rochester.mcm.org MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Statewide 62-63
26 historic sites where history happened! 651- 259-3149 www.mnhs.org- Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul - Birch Coulee Battlefield, Morton- Charles A Lindbergh Historic Site, Little Falls - Comstock House, Moorhead - Folsom House, Taylors Falls - Forest History Center, Grand Rapids- Fort Ridgely, Fairfax - Harkin Store, New Ulm- Historic Forestville, Preston - Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul- James J. Hill House, Saint Paul - Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey- Lac qui Parle Mission, Montevideo - Lower Sioux Agency, Morton- Marine Mill, Marine on St Croix - Mill City Museum, Minneapolis- Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post, Onamia - Minnehaha Depot, Minneapolis - Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul - Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul- North West Company Fur Post, Pine City - Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River- Sibley Historic Site, Mendota - Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors- Traverse des Sioux, St Peter - W.W. Mayo House, Le Sueur
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER TC Metro 62-63345 Kellogg Blvd West, Saint Paul 651- 259-3149 www.mnhs.org
MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TC Metro 6512364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee 952-445-7361 www.renaissancefest.com
MINNESOTA ZOO TC Metro 6613000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley 952-431-9298 952-431-9218 www.mnzoo.org
NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER SE MN 6750 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha 877-332-4537 www.nationaleaglecenter.org
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE CAMP KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS SW MN 55400 North Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone 507-835-3734 www.pipekeepers.org
NICKELODEON UNIVERSE AT MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 515000 Center Court, Bloomington 952-883-8796 www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
NORTHERN CLAY CENTER TC Metro 682424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis 612-339-8007 www.northernclaycenter.org
NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TC Metro 4, 30Gabbert Scout Service Center 5300 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis 763-231-7201 www.northernstarbsa.org Hulings Scout Service Center 393 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul 877-231-7276 www.northernstarbsa.org
NORTHFIELD AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 11Convention & Visitors Bureau 205 3rd Street West, Northfield 800-658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.com
NORTHROP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TC Metro 6984 Church Street SE, Minneapolis 612-625-1578 www.northrop.umn.edu
OLD LOG THEATRE TC Metro 705185 Meadville Street, Excelsior 952-474-5951 www.oldlog.com
OWATONNA AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 11Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonnna 800-423-6466 www.visitowatonna.org
PADELFORD RIVERBOAT COMPANY TC Metro 71Harriet Island, Downtown Saint Paul 651-227-1100 www.riverrides.com
PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES MINNEAPOLIS QUEEN TC Metro 74Lake Minnetonka & Mississippi River 952-474-8058 www.paradisechartercruises.com
PINSTRIPES TC Metro 72, 953849 Gallagher Drive, Edina 952-835-6440 www.pinstripes.com
PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE TC Metro 73 2705 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth 763-383-1073 www.plymouthplayhouse.com
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FAGEN FIGHTERS WORLD WAR II MUSEUM SW MN 432450 540th Street, Site I, Box 195, Granite Falls 320-564-6644 wwwfagenfighterswwiimuseum.org
FARIBAULT AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 11Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 530 Wilson Ave, Faribault 800-658-2354 www.visitfaribault.com
FLYOVER AMERICA AT MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 44 5120 Center Court, Mall of America, Bloomington 952-853-6000 www.flyover-america.com
GAMIN RIDE ENTERTAINMENT & FUNDRAISING Statewide 45612-460-5001 www.facebook.com/GaminRide.TwinCities
GERTENS FUNDRAISING TC Metro 465500 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Heights 651-239-1321 www.gertensfundraisers.com
HISTORIC THEATRE GROUP TC Metro 47Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave State Theatre 805 Hennepin Ave Pantages Theatre 710 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis 612-373-5665 www.hennepintheatretrust.org
HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES BY ARN KIND, EDUCATIONAL PERFORMER Statewide 50507-381-0898 www.historicalexperiences.org
I KNOW MY WAY LLC ORIENTEERING BY ANDREA SCHNEIDER Statewide 51651-261-0091 www.iknowmyway.org
IN THE COMPANY OF KIDS THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL TC Metro 52Maple Grove, Richfield, Burnsville, St Louis Park 952-220-1676 www.cokartscenter.com
INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER NE MN 53Ely 800-ELY-WOLF (800-359-9653) www.wolf.org
IRON RANGE TOURISM MESABI IS MAGIC NE MN 10Convention & Visitor Bureau 800-777-8497 www.ironrange.org
JACK PEARSON, MUSICIAN & STORYTELLER OTTERTUNITY, INC Statewide 54612-722-1106 www.jackpearson.org
KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE CAMP SW MN 55400 North Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone 507-835-3734 www.pipekeepers.org
KERFOOT CANOPY TOUR SW MN 9430200 Scenic Byway, Henderson www.ziplinemn.com
KEVIN HALL, THE MAGIC MANIAC HALLS OF ENTERTAINMENT Statewide 48-49763-783-0352 www.hallsofmagic.com
KIDCREATE STUDIO TC Metro 567918 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie 952-974-3438 www.kidcreatestudio.com 1785 Radio Drive, Suite F, Woodbury 651-735-0880 www.kidcreatestudio.com
KIDSDANCE - AMERICAS INTERACTIVE DJS FOR KIDS Statewide 57952-933-8558 www.kidsdance.com
LANDMARK CENTER TC Metro 5875 West 5th Street, Ste 404, Saint Paul 651-292-3276 www.landmarkcenter.org
LARK TOY COMPANY SE MN 5963604 170th Avenue, Kellogg 507-767-3387 www.larktoys.com
LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM & PAGEANT SW MN 60330 8th Street, Walnut Grove 507-859-2358 www.walnutgrove.org
MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 6160 East Broadway, Bloomington 952-883-8499 www.mallofamerica.com
MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST TC Metro 12-13Convention & Visitor Bureau 7100 Northland Dr Circle, Mpls 800-541-4364 www.minneapolisnorthwest.com
MINNE-ROADTRIP FEATURING FARIBAULT, NORTHFIELD & OWATONNA SE MN 11 The Minne-Roadtrip website www.minneroadtrip.com
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Saint Paul 10 West 7th Street 651-225-6000 www.mcm.org Mall of America 355 North Garden, Bloomington 651-225-6000 www.mcm.org Rochester River Center Plaza, 1643 North Broadway Street 507-218-3100 www.rochester.mcm.org MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Statewide 62-63
26 historic sites where history happened! 651- 259-3149 www.mnhs.org- Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul - Birch Coulee Battlefield, Morton- Charles A Lindbergh Historic Site, Little Falls - Comstock House, Moorhead - Folsom House, Taylors Falls - Forest History Center, Grand Rapids- Fort Ridgely, Fairfax - Harkin Store, New Ulm- Historic Forestville, Preston - Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul- James J. Hill House, Saint Paul - Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey- Lac qui Parle Mission, Montevideo - Lower Sioux Agency, Morton- Marine Mill, Marine on St Croix - Mill City Museum, Minneapolis- Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post, Onamia - Minnehaha Depot, Minneapolis - Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul - Minnesota State Capitol, Saint Paul- North West Company Fur Post, Pine City - Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River- Sibley Historic Site, Mendota - Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors- Traverse des Sioux, St Peter - W.W. Mayo House, Le Sueur
MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER TC Metro 62-63345 Kellogg Blvd West, Saint Paul 651- 259-3149 www.mnhs.org
MINNESOTA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL TC Metro 6512364 Chestnut Blvd, Shakopee 952-445-7361 www.renaissancefest.com
MINNESOTA ZOO TC Metro 6613000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley 952-431-9298 952-431-9218 www.mnzoo.org
NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER SE MN 6750 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha 877-332-4537 www.nationaleaglecenter.org
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE CAMP KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS SW MN 55400 North Hiawatha Avenue, Pipestone 507-835-3734 www.pipekeepers.org
NICKELODEON UNIVERSE AT MALL OF AMERICA TC Metro 515000 Center Court, Bloomington 952-883-8796 www.nickelodeonuniverse.com
NORTHERN CLAY CENTER TC Metro 682424 Franklin Avenue East, Minneapolis 612-339-8007 www.northernclaycenter.org
NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TC Metro 4, 30Gabbert Scout Service Center 5300 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis 763-231-7201 www.northernstarbsa.org Hulings Scout Service Center 393 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul 877-231-7276 www.northernstarbsa.org
NORTHFIELD AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 11Convention & Visitors Bureau 205 3rd Street West, Northfield 800-658-2548 www.visitingnorthfield.com
NORTHROP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TC Metro 6984 Church Street SE, Minneapolis 612-625-1578 www.northrop.umn.edu
OLD LOG THEATRE TC Metro 705185 Meadville Street, Excelsior 952-474-5951 www.oldlog.com
OWATONNA AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SE MN 11Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 320 Hoffman Drive, Owatonnna 800-423-6466 www.visitowatonna.org
PADELFORD RIVERBOAT COMPANY TC Metro 71Harriet Island, Downtown Saint Paul 651-227-1100 www.riverrides.com
PARADISE CHARTER CRUISES MINNEAPOLIS QUEEN TC Metro 74Lake Minnetonka & Mississippi River 952-474-8058 www.paradisechartercruises.com
PINSTRIPES TC Metro 72, 953849 Gallagher Drive, Edina 952-835-6440 www.pinstripes.com
PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE TC Metro 73 2705 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth 763-383-1073 www.plymouthplayhouse.com
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ROBOTS-4-U FUN & LEARNING WITH ROBOTS & DRONES Statewide 75 651-303-8955 www.robots-r-u.com
SAUK CENTRE AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS Central MN 14Convention & Visitors Bureau 1220 Main St South, Sauk Centre 855-444-SAUK www.visitsaukcentre.com
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA TC Metro 76120 W Kellogg Blvd 651-265-5975 www.smm.org
SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM TC Metro 77120 East Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington 952-853-0631 www.sealifeus.com
SIDEKICK THEATRE TC Metro & Northern Wisconsin 78Womans Club of Minneapolis, 407 West 15th Street, Minneapolis 612-440-7529 www.sidekicktheatre.comStageNorth, 123 West Omaha Street, Washburn, WI 612-440-7529 www.sidekicktheatre.com
SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK TC Metro 7913310 Industrial Park Blvd, Plymouth 763-331-3511 www.skyzone.com/Minneapolis 595 Hale Ave North, Oakdale 651-200-3383 www.skyzone.com/Minneapolis
STAGES THEATRE COMPANY TC Metro 801111 Main Street, Hopkins 952-979-1119 www.stagestheatre.org
TARGET CENTER TC Metro 81600 First Ave N, Minneapolis 612-673-1311 www.targetcenter.com
TARGET FIELD TOURS & LEARNING THROUGH BASEBALL TC Metro 82One Twins Way, Minneapolis 612-659-3875 www.twinsbaseball.com/tours
TEDDY BEAR BAND / RICH AND THE RESISTORS RICHARD ALAN PRODUCTIONS Statewide 83612-861-3570 www.teddybearband.com / www.musicandgoodtimes.com
TEDDY ROOSEVELT LIVE TEDDY ROOSEVELT IMPERSONATED BY ADAM LINDQUIST Statewide 84612-385-2926 www.teddyrooseveltlive.com
TRAVELING NATURALIST MELONIE SHIPMAN Statewide 85320-679-9332 www.travelingnaturalist.org
TROLLHAUGEN OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA TC Metro 862231 100th Avenue, Dresser, WI 651-433-5141 www.trollhaugen.com
VALLEYFAIR TC Metro 87One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee 952-496-5338 www.valleyfair.com
VERTICAL ENDEAVORS TC Metro & NE MN 882540 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 612-436-1470 www.verticalendeavors.com855 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul 651-776-1430 www.verticalendeavors.com 329 S Lake Ave, Duluth 218-279-9980 www.verticalendeavors.com
WABASHA STREET CAVES DOWN IN HISTORY TOURS TC Metro 89215 Wabasha Street S, Saint Paul 651-224-1191 www.wabashastreetcaves.com
WATER PARK OF AMERICA RADISSON HOTEL BLOOMINGTON TC Metro 90Water 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 91 16544 W 78th St, Eden Prairie 952-949-6799 www.waycoolcookingschool.com WELLS FARGO HISTORY MUSEUM TC Metro 92
90 S 7th St, Minneapolis 612-667-4210 www.wellsfargohistory.com
WHEELS ACROSS THE PRAIRIE MUSEUM SW MN 603297 U.S. Highway 14, Tracy 507-626-5302 www.wheelsacrosstheprairie.org
WILD MOUNTAIN & TAYLORS FALLS RECREATION TC Metro 9337350 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls 800-447-4958 www.wildmountain.com
WORTHINGTON AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SW MN 70Convention & Visitors Bureau 1121 Third Ave, Worthington 800-279-2919 www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
Table of Contents R - Z
www.4aceproductions.com
Whats the secret to connecting with students & getting them to take ACTION?
Author of Two GREAT Resources:
Creator and talent for the local cable program, THE MAGIC IN YOU
Booking a school assembly program with Brian Richards will IMPACT students because Brian does more than teach and entertain, he incorporates a CALL TO ACTION in all of his in house eld trips. Using the art of magic, music, humor and active participation his programs are UNFORGETTABLE!
But Brian does more than connect with the kids, he also supports the teachers and parents by supplying great classroom activities, worksheets and games to play in the classroom or take home. That is why Brians programs are TEACHER APPROVED!
12 different subjects including: Ant-Bullying, Reading Motivation, Math FUN, Conict Resolution, and Character Development!
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ROBOTS-4-U FUN & LEARNING WITH ROBOTS & DRONES Statewide 75 651-303-8955 www.robots-r-u.com
SAUK CENTRE AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS Central MN 14Convention & Visitors Bureau 1220 Main St South, Sauk Centre 855-444-SAUK www.visitsaukcentre.com
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA TC Metro 76120 W Kellogg Blvd 651-265-5975 www.smm.org
SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM TC Metro 77120 East Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington 952-853-0631 www.sealifeus.com
SIDEKICK THEATRE TC Metro & Northern Wisconsin 78Womans Club of Minneapolis, 407 West 15th Street, Minneapolis 612-440-7529 www.sidekicktheatre.comStageNorth, 123 West Omaha Street, Washburn, WI 612-440-7529 www.sidekicktheatre.com
SKY ZONE INDOOR TRAMPOLINE PARK TC Metro 7913310 Industrial Park Blvd, Plymouth 763-331-3511 www.skyzone.com/Minneapolis 595 Hale Ave North, Oakdale 651-200-3383 www.skyzone.com/Minneapolis
STAGES THEATRE COMPANY TC Metro 801111 Main Street, Hopkins 952-979-1119 www.stagestheatre.org
TARGET CENTER TC Metro 81600 First Ave N, Minneapolis 612-673-1311 www.targetcenter.com
TARGET FIELD TOURS & LEARNING THROUGH BASEBALL TC Metro 82One Twins Way, Minneapolis 612-659-3875 www.twinsbaseball.com/tours
TEDDY BEAR BAND / RICH AND THE RESISTORS RICHARD ALAN PRODUCTIONS Statewide 83612-861-3570 www.teddybearband.com / www.musicandgoodtimes.com
TEDDY ROOSEVELT LIVE TEDDY ROOSEVELT IMPERSONATED BY ADAM LINDQUIST Statewide 84612-385-2926 www.teddyrooseveltlive.com
TRAVELING NATURALIST MELONIE SHIPMAN Statewide 85320-679-9332 www.travelingnaturalist.org
TROLLHAUGEN OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA TC Metro 862231 100th Avenue, Dresser, WI 651-433-5141 www.trollhaugen.com
VALLEYFAIR TC Metro 87One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee 952-496-5338 www.valleyfair.com
VERTICAL ENDEAVORS TC Metro & NE MN 882540 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 612-436-1470 www.verticalendeavors.com855 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul 651-776-1430 www.verticalendeavors.com 329 S Lake Ave, Duluth 218-279-9980 www.verticalendeavors.com
WABASHA STREET CAVES DOWN IN HISTORY TOURS TC Metro 89215 Wabasha Street S, Saint Paul 651-224-1191 www.wabashastreetcaves.com
WATER PARK OF AMERICA RADISSON HOTEL BLOOMINGTON TC Metro 90Water 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 91 16544 W 78th St, Eden Prairie 952-949-6799 www.waycoolcookingschool.com WELLS FARGO HISTORY MUSEUM TC Metro 92
90 S 7th St, Minneapolis 612-667-4210 www.wellsfargohistory.com
WHEELS ACROSS THE PRAIRIE MUSEUM SW MN 603297 U.S. Highway 14, Tracy 507-626-5302 www.wheelsacrosstheprairie.org
WILD MOUNTAIN & TAYLORS FALLS RECREATION TC Metro 9337350 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls 800-447-4958 www.wildmountain.com
WORTHINGTON AREA TOURISM & ATTRACTIONS SW MN 70Convention & Visitors Bureau 1121 Third Ave, Worthington 800-279-2919 www.worthingtonmnchamber.com
Table of Contents R - Z
www.4aceproductions.com
Whats the secret to connecting with students & getting them to take ACTION?
Author of Two GREAT Resources:
Creator and talent for the local cable program, THE MAGIC IN YOU
Booking a school assembly program with Brian Richards will IMPACT students because Brian does more than teach and entertain, he incorporates a CALL TO ACTION in all of his in house eld trips. Using the art of magic, music, humor and active participation his programs are UNFORGETTABLE!
But Brian does more than connect with the kids, he also supports the teachers and parents by supplying great classroom activities, worksheets and games to play in the classroom or take home. That is why Brians programs are TEACHER APPROVED!
12 different subjects including: Ant-Bullying, Reading Motivation, Math FUN, Conict Resolution, and Character Development!
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Funfor your School
or Youth Group!(of any age)
Fun, safe, family-
friendly atmosphere
GROUP RATES
AVAILABLE! Make your reservation
NOW!
Maze Mini Golf Giant Slide
Animal PettingFarm
Wagon Rides Corn Pit Pony Rides Playground
Picnic Area Bounce Barn Life-Size
Birdhouse Fish & Duck
Pond
Hand-dipped Ice Cream
Cones16 Flavors to choose from!
www.amazenfarmyard.com
320.453.6901 OPEN MEMORIAL DAY
TO LABOR DAYMon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Noon-6 p.m.
Weekends in September & October
More than 100 animals
to enjoy!
Eden Valley, Minnesota
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Funfor your School
or Youth Group!(of any age)
Fun, safe, family-
friendly atmosphere
GROUP RATES
AVAILABLE! Make your reservation
NOW!
Maze Mini Golf Giant Slide
Animal PettingFarm
Wagon Rides Corn Pit Pony Rides Playground
Picnic Area Bounce Barn Life-Size
Birdhouse Fish & Duck
Pond
Hand-dipped Ice Cream
Cones16 Flavors to choose from!
www.amazenfarmyard.com
320.453.6901 OPEN MEMORIAL DAY
TO LABOR DAYMon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Noon-6 p.m.
Weekends in September & October
More than 100 animals
to enjoy!
Eden Valley, Minnesota
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Amazing Jeffo - Not Your Typical Blind Magician!
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Amazing Jeffo - Not Your Typical Blind Magician!
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Centrally located 5 miles west of Sandstone, MN on the east side of Grindstone Lake
audubon-center.orgEmail 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 groups 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 walll Wildlife programs (on-site and off-site)
l Beautiful lakeside year-round facilities on 535 acres with over 7 miles of trails
l 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
This was the most fun I ever had in a class5th grade visitor
The Audubon Center ROCKS! 6th grade visitor
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Centrally located 5 miles west of Sandstone, MN on the east side of Grindstone Lake
audubon-center.orgEmail 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 groups 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 walll Wildlife programs (on-site and off-site)
l Beautiful lakeside year-round facilities on 535 acres with over 7 miles of trails
l 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
This was the most fun I ever had in a class5th grade visitor
The Audubon Center ROCKS! 6th grade visitor
Pho
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Dub
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ARCHERY
CLIMBING
ROPE COURSE
WHY BASE CAMP?
ADVENTURESFOR ALL AGES
Adults and youth in kindergarten or older find our most popular activity both challenging and fun. Dont worry, even if youve never picked up a bow before, its a skill you can learn quickly.
Climbers must be in Kindergarten or older. Our indoor climbing wall is the centerpiece of Base Camp and simulates natural rock face. Our iconic 30-foot out-door climbing towers can handle a ton of participants
Our year-round ropes course contains three levels of challenging elements, with five paths and aerial obstacles at 16-feet above ground. Seventh graders or older will conquer this adventure.
Base Camp will meet all of your needs. Anyone can participate, with room for parking, overnight programs, and scholarships available, With Base Camps flexibility designing your own adventure is easy.
HOW LONG?Break up the day with a one hour adventure. Take a five hour field trip. Or hang out all night and finish up with pizza and a movie on the big screen. Whatever your needs, Base Camp has the perfect program.
CLAIM YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY201 Bloomington RoadFort Snelling, MN 55111
612-767-0042ExploreBaseCamp.org
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ARCHERY
CLIMBING
ROPE COURSE
WHY BASE CAMP?
ADVENTURESFOR ALL AGES
Adults and youth in kindergarten or older find our most popular activity both challenging and fun. Dont worry, even if youve never picked up a bow before, its a skill you can learn quickly.
Climbers must be in Kindergarten or older. Our indoor climbing wall is the centerpiece of Base Camp and simulates natural rock face. Our iconic 30-foot out-door climbing towers can handle a ton of participants
Our year-round ropes course contains three levels of challenging elements, with five paths and aerial obstacles at 16-feet above ground. Seventh graders or older will conquer this adventure.
Base Camp will meet all of your needs. Anyone can participate, with room for parking, overnight programs, and scholarships available, With Base Camps flexibility designing your own adventure is easy.
HOW LONG?Break up the day with a one hour adventure. Take a five hour field trip. Or hang out all night and finish up with pizza and a movie on the big screen. Whatever your needs, Base Camp has the perfect program.
CLAIM YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY201 Bloomington RoadFort Snelling, MN 55111
612-767-0042ExploreBaseCamp.org
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BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUSMinnesotas Living History Festival
See early American skills in action: blacksmiths, woodworkers, farmers, candlemakers, silversmiths, spinners, weavers, hunters, soliders, fur traders, voyageurs & more!
Education Days: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 29 & 30, 2016 Public Days:Sat. & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2, 2016
Bring your class or group! Reserve your time today! Advanced Registration for Education Day REQUIRED.Group Reservation: 800.658.2526 Perrys Cell: 507.402.6371 www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
30th annual
Wally Hunter from Windom, Minnesota demonstrates blacksmithing every day.
Live rounds shot from real civil war cannon three times each day by the NEW ULM BATTERY
Supporting MN K-12 Education Standards: Arts, Languages, Science & STEM, Math, Social Studies
Benjamin Franklin and his wife Deborah have a wonderful camp at Big Island Rendez-
vous in Albert Lea, Minnesota
BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUSMinnesotas Living History Festival
See early American skills in action: blacksmiths, woodworkers, farmers, candlemakers, silversmiths, spinners, weavers, hunters, soliders, fur traders, voyageurs & more!
Education Days: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 29 & 30, 2016 Public Days: Sat. & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2, 2016
Bring your class or group! Reserve your time today! Advanced Registration for Education Day REQUIRED.Group Reservation: 800.658.2526 Perrys Cell: 507.402.6371 www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
30th annual
Live rounds shot from real civil war cannon three times each day by the NEW ULM BATTERY
Young man gets greeted by President Lincoln during the
education days.
Supporting MN K-12 Education Standards: Arts, Languages, Science & STEM, Math, Social Studies
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BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUSMinnesotas Living History Festival
See early American skills in action: blacksmiths, woodworkers, farmers, candlemakers, silversmiths, spinners, weavers, hunters, soliders, fur traders, voyageurs & more!
Education Days: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 29 & 30, 2016 Public Days:Sat. & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2, 2016
Bring your class or group! Reserve your time today! Advanced Registration for Education Day REQUIRED.Group Reservation: 800.658.2526 Perrys Cell: 507.402.6371 www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
30th annual
Wally Hunter from Windom, Minnesota demonstrates blacksmithing every day.
Live rounds shot from real civil war cannon three times each day by the NEW ULM BATTERY
Supporting MN K-12 Education Standards: Arts, Languages, Science & STEM, Math, Social Studies
Benjamin Franklin and his wife Deborah have a wonderful camp at Big Island Rendez-
vous in Albert Lea, Minnesota
BIG ISLAND RENDEZVOUSMinnesotas Living History Festival
See early American skills in action: blacksmiths, woodworkers, farmers, candlemakers, silversmiths, spinners, weavers, hunters, soliders, fur traders, voyageurs & more!
Education Days: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 29 & 30, 2016 Public Days: Sat. & Sun., Oct. 1 & 2, 2016
Bring your class or group! Reserve your time today! Advanced Registration for Education Day REQUIRED.Group Reservation: 800.658.2526 Perrys Cell: 507.402.6371 www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org
30th annual
Live rounds shot from real civil war cannon three times each day by the NEW ULM BATTERY
Young man gets greeted by President Lincoln during the
education days.
Supporting MN K-12 Education Standards: Arts, Languages, Science & STEM, Math, Social Studies
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www.brucethebugguy.net
Then...Share my Book with the Kids!
Join Bruce the Bug Guy on a hunt for the most interesting insects in
Minnesotathrough the forest, across the prairie, and even in
your own backyard.
Experience local and exotic bugs (insects
