2015 MN Student Travel Guide

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2015 STUDENT & YOUTH GROUP

TRAVEL GUIDE

Curriculum-based travel itinerary ideas, free downloadable brochures & more: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org

Free Planning Resource for Minnesota’s Best Student Travel Destinations

GET INTRODUCED TO MINNESOTA’S BEST STUDENT TRAVEL DESTINATIONS & FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES! • THE 2015 STUDENT TRAVEL GUIDE - Pick one up at a conference, or read it online. Free! • THE LIBRARY ONLINE - Your 24/7 idea and literature resource. No passwords. Free! • GET OUR FREE MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER • Signup is easy…get the news first. Free! • ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MN EXPO • Meet the providers, your Partners. Free!

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Compliments of MN Field Trip & Student Travel Library. Get more information: www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org This form suggests steps in generally preparing for a school trip. Different trips may require difference items.

STUDENT TRAVEL SUMMARY & CHECKLIST

Student Group (i.e., Band, Cheerleaders, etc) ___________________________________ # of Students ______

Academic Purpose _____________________________________________________________________

Itinerary City(s) _______________________________________________________________________

Length of trip (# of days) ________ Leave Date __________________ Return Date _____________________

Method of travel/ Name of transportation provider _______________________________________________

Special Travel Requirements (such as trailer for musical instruments) ___________________________________

# of overnights in what city(s) ______________________________________________________________

Primary School Contact – Name ____________________________________Cell _____________________

Is Tour Company involved? ____ Name/Address ________________________________________________

Tour Company Contact _____________________________________ Phone ________________________

Name of local Convention & Visitor Bureaus (and contact/phone) to provide assistance ______________________

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Number of/names of chaperones/guides _____________________________________________________

PREPARATION CHECKLIST 1. __________ Secured approval and support from administration and appropriate staff. 2. __________ Costs and handling of money determined, including insurance, fundraising and record keeping 3. __________ Itinerary created / distributed to administration, parents and appropriate itinerary destinations,

including CVBs in destination cities. Ask for recommendations (free service provided by CVBs). 4. __________ If payments required during trip, cash, check, credit card are determined. 5. __________ Down payments and pre-payments made by due dates. 6. __________ Upload itinerary and trip information to school/organization website. Send out links. 7. __________ Meeting(s) with students/parents. Distribute information, and discuss itinerary, deposits/payments, appropriate behavior, safety/medical issues/concerns, eligibility, forms, what to pack, what NOT to bring. 8. __________ Tour leaders made aware of special needs (medical/physical, etc) & trained to administer medications. 9. __________ Permission and other forms are signed and turned in. 10. __________ Substitute instructors determined. 11. __________ Attraction, Bus, hotel, food confirmations & commitments from direct providers or tour company. 12. __________ Study Guide(s) received / reviewed from attractions. Discussed with students. 13. __________ Students prepared (curriculum, rules of venues to be visited, assigned groups, asking questions) Other ________________________________________________________________________________

FORMS WHICH MAY BE NEEDED/REQUIRED BEFORE & DURING TRIP - Student Permission Forms - Activity or Legal Waivers as required by some attractions (such as rock climbing, high ropes, etc) - Health/Medical Forms (Allergies, Special Needs, Medical History, Emergency Contact, Next of Kin). - Chaperone Forms (see administration for existing requirements) - Talent Forms (photography or video permissions) - Other ____________________________________________________________________________3

• AMERICAN WORKSHOP • TC Metro 6 Begin or develop construction skillsets with our Green Construction Trade Course. 1170 E Cliff Road, Burnsville Tim Watts • 952-500-8812 • www.americanworkshop.com

• AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WOODS ELC • NE MN 7 Team-building, nature/wildlife, adventure/challenge and outdoor programs. 54165 Audubon Drive, Sandstone Laurie Fenner • 320-245-2648 • www.audubon-center.org • CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRES • TC Metro 8 Students can experience, respond to and critique a live performance. Comp backstage tours! 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen Peggy Lushine • 952-934-1544 • www.chanhassentheatres.com • HISTORIC THEATRE GROUP • TC Metro 9 Experience, learn and be entertained by the best in touring Broadway productions and more! Orpheum Theatre • 910 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis State Theatre • 805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Pantages Theatre • 710 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis Kelli Hoskins • 612-373-5644 • www.hennepintheatretrust.org

• KEEPERS OF THE SACRED TRADITION OF PIPEMAKERS • SW MN 10 Native American workshops, camps and tours (including the Pipestone National Monument). 400 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone Bud Johnston • 507-825-3734 • www.pipekeepers.org

• MALL OF AMERICA • TC Metro 11 Attractions, exhibits, student presentations, 520 stores & 50+ restaurants! 60 E Broadway, Bloomington Samantha Sommers • 952-883-8499 www.mallofamerica.com/visit/group-experiences

• MINNEAPOLIS NORTHWEST CVB • TC Metro 12 Student-friendly hotels & attractions in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park & Maple Grove. 7100 Northland Drive, Minneapolis • 763-252-1411 www.mplsnw.com/fieldtrips

• PADELFORD RIVERBOAT COMPANY • TC Metro 13 Cruise the Mississippi for your prom parties, class parties and events, and more! Harriet Island, Downtown Saint Paul Tracy Shimek • 651-227-1100 • www.riverrides.com

• PINSTRIPES • TC Metro 14 Private event rooms, bocce ball and bowling for graduations, senior parties, homecoming dinners… 3849 Gallagher Drive, Edina Janna O’Meara • 952-835-6440 • www.pinstripes.com

• PLYMOUTH PLAYHOUSE • TC Metro 15 When POP UP MUSICAL ends, your students will want more! 2705 Annapolis Lane N, Plymouth Susan Tillman • 763-383-1073 • www.plymouthplayhouse.com

Discover middle/high/college MN student travel destinations that include a wide range of curriculum-based learning, performance and growth opportunities.

Student Travel Table of Contents • A - ZStudent Travel Guide ______

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• SEA LIFE MINNESOTA AQUARIUM • TC Metro 16 10,000 animals make this experience inspiring, educational and FUN! 120 East Broadway, Mall of America, Bloomington Shanna Wangen • 952-853-0631 • www.visitsealife.com/minnesota

• TARGET FIELD TOURS & THE MINNESOTA TWINS • TC Metro 17 Learning Through Baseball with the Minnesota Twins - math, science, art, sports marketing & more! One Twins Way, Minneapolis Rick Olson • 612-659-3878 • www.twinsbaseball.com/tours

• VALLEYFAIR • TC Metro 18 Put your band, choir, dance or cheer group in the spotlight on the Upper Midwest’s biggest stage! One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee Pam Amundson • 952-496-5373 • www.valleyfair.com

• VISIT DULUTH • NE MN 19 Authentic, hands-on experiences your students will remember for a lifetime! 21 W Superior St, Duluth Mary Nelson • 218-625-8102 • www.visitduluth.com/group-tours/

• VISIT WINONA • SE MN 20 Spectacular beauty, remarkable arts & culture, outdoor adventure! 160 Johnson Street, Winona Mary Farrell • 507-452-0735 • www.visitwinona.com/group-tours/

• WABASHA STREET CAVES • DOWN IN HISTORY TOURS • TC Metro 21 Home of the famous Saint Paul Gangster Tour! 215 Wabasha Street S, Saint Paul Donna Bremer • 651-224-1191 • www.wabashastreetcaves.com

• WATER PARK OF AMERICA • RADISSON HOTEL BLOOMINGTON • TC Metro 22 More than a hotel! Over-sized guest rooms that sleep up to 6! America’s biggest indoor water park! Carey Devillers • Hotel • 1700 American Blvd East, Bloomington 952-229-5768 • www.radisson.com Water Park • 1700 American Blvd East, Bloomington 952-229-5731 • www.waterparkofamerica.com

• WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE • Statewide 23 This will be the easiest and best-tasting fundraiser you will ever do! Paul Henry • Minneapolis & Southeast MN • 612-501-8916 Rob Cherry • St Paul & Northern Minnesota • 651-775-8338 Vic Zumpano • Mankato & Southwest MN, 605-415-2354

• WORTHINGTON AREA CVB • SW MN 24 Offering excellent itinerary stops and quality student-friendly hotels! 1121 Third Ave, Worthington Ashley Goettig • 800-279-2919 • www.worthingtonmnchamber.com

Flip this Guide over and discover even more itinerary ideas for your school trip! You can download free brochures, program flyers & study guides at:

www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org.

Student Travel Table of Contents • A - ZStudent Travel Guide ______

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American Workshop is proud to offer the Green Construction Trades Course (GCTC). This 128 hour course covers a variety of topics that give students exposure to various aspects of today’s construction industry. The course is designed to give students in-demand green construction skills that will make in-demand green construction skills that will make them excellent candidates for entry-level construction positions. Whether you want to learn construction basics or develop an existing skillset, the GCTC will give you marketable skills you need to advance your career in construction.6

Fun That Makes Good Sense!Student Groups at CDT

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres willenhance classroom curriculum in theareas of music, theatre and dance,allowing students to experience,respond to and critique liveperformance.

• Complimentary backstage tours!• Study guide materials available

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Special rates for studentgroups for most

performances! An ExcellentValue for Choirs, Bands,

Dance Teams or Class Trips

Opens February 27!

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EXPERIENCE, LEARN AND BE ENTERTAINED BY THE BEST IN TOURING BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS AND MORE AT THE ORPHEUM, STATE AND PANTAGES THEATRES!

BROADWAY RE-IMAGINEDCOMING SOON – TICKETS AVAILABLE NOWOLIVER! Broadway Re-Imagined with Theater Latté DaFEBRUARY 4 – MARCH 1 • PANTAGES THEATRE

PIPPINFEBRUARY 17–22 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEASTMARCH 10–15 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

ANNIEMARCH 31 – APRIL 5 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

JERSEY BOYSAPRIL 28 – MAY 3 • ORPHEUM THEATRE

ONCEJUNE 23–28 • STATE THEATRE

KINKY BOOTSJULY 28 – AUGUST 2 • ORPHEUM THEATREVisit www.hennepintheatretrust.org for full schedule of shows.

The NEW 2015–2016 season will be announced in early February – stay tuned!

STUDENT GROUP TICKET BENEFITS: • Special discount prices for students, educators

and chaperones• Reserve now and pay later with your final

ticket count• Study Guides, theatre tours and show Q & A

talk-backs• Fundraising opportunities – ask us how!

We look forward to hosting you and your students this year!

PHONE 612.373.5665

E-MAIL [email protected]

WEB www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org

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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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From fashionistas to fun seekers to food lovers, Mall of America® has something for everyone to enjoy with 520 stores, over 50 restaurants and attractions

galore! Book a group experience and see why over 12,000 groups visit Mall of America annually. Student presentations, physics program in Nickelodeon Universe,

scavenger hunts and youth group rates on attractions tickets are all available. For more details on Mall of America tourism please call 952.883.8643

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Build team work and discipline as you showcase your marching band, choir, dance or cheer group with a Performance in the Park at Valleyfair. Captivate guests at Midway Stage, a high profile venue unlike any other

that can accommodate performances of all styles.

For more information or to reserve your performance date, visit valleyfair.com/performance or contact our

Group Sales Department at 952.496.5331.

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DULUTHBig city aattractions with a small-town feelMake memories, educate, have fun – all by the greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior.

Duluth has attractions and lodging that work for any size group and Visit Duluth will help you create a lasting memory – all at no charge to you.

Call or visit us online.

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spectacular BEAUTY, remarkable ARTS AND CULTURE, outdoor ADVENTURE

Access great art and the Winona Foundation Bus Fund! This celebrated collection includes works of Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, O’Kee�e and Monet

Shakespeare for everyone!Acclaimed performances, events, workshops and hands-on programs.June 24–August 2, 2015Photo credit: Michal Daniel

A �oating classroomResearch and education on the history, environment, folklore, arts and economics of the Mississippi Riverwinona.edu/boat

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Where history never stopsLocal connections to your past through tours and activities to fit your grade’s social studies standards. O�ering field trip grants!

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We’re all about discovery, with one-of-a-kind learning opportunities that fascinate, educate and inspire.

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The Best Value in Fundraising!

Paul Henry • 612-501-8916

Minneapolis & Southeast MN

[email protected]

Rob Cherry • 651-775-8338

St Paul & Northern MN

[email protected]

Vic Zumpano • 605-415-2354

Mankato & Southwest MN

[email protected]

This will be the easiest and best tasting fundraiser you will ever do.

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SPOMER CLASSICS MUSEUM - SEE HOW IT WAS DONE… THEN! For students interested in marketing, advertising and design. See more than 300 advertising specialty items, automobile memorabilia, implements, oil, gas, and more from an era long past. Appreciate the lost art of porcelain and neon signs and clocks - all restored and in working order. Also on display are pedal cars and even 20-30 classic cars in beautiful condition. www.spomerclassics.com

WORTHINGTON INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Celebrate the many colorful peoples who live & work among us at the annual International Festival in downtown Worthington. See (and buy!) crafting of many cultures and watch authentic performances from around the world. Explore and be adventurous as you try foods loved by the families who eat them daily - right next door to us! Enjoy music that has sounded out through the generations - some of it long before we arrived! www.worthingtoninternationalfestival.org

Surprising activities that get your students into LIFE!

Educational and Fun!

THE WORTHINGTON WINDSURFING REGATTA & UNVARNISHED MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring the 2015 United States. Windsurfing National Championships! Experience world class racing and a close audience! An incredibly fun event! And we haven’t even begun to talk about the excitement of our totally unique music festival with talent from all over the country! On beautiful Lake Okabena. www.worthingtonwindsurfing.com

NOBLES COUNTY ART CENTER THE ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Every year student-created artwork is displayed from area middle and high schools as well as the Area Learning Center. Students of other area schools are also invited to participate in this very popular art show. Student groups and art classes are invited to visit our popular March event and also tour the Art Center.

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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GET INTRODUCED TO MINNESOTA’S BEST STUDENT TRAVEL DESTINATIONS & FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES! • THE 2015 STUDENT TRAVEL GUIDE - Pick one up at a conference, or read it online. Free! • THE LIBRARY ONLINE - Your 24/7 idea and literature resource. No passwords. Free! • GET OUR FREE MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER • Signup is easy…get the news first. Free! • ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MN EXPO • Meet the providers, your Partners. Free!

Use the Library Online for… • Student Travel & Activity ideas • Career Programs • Fundraising Opportunities • Grant & Funding Resources • Downloadable Brochures, Flyers,

Study Guides and Helpful Forms All free - no dues or passwords - 24/7

www.MnFieldTripLibrary.org

“There has been a wealth of information available to us through this program that we would not be aware of, otherwise. We are in South Dakota, so it is quite feasible for our Crew to travel a few hours to utilize so many of the programs offered. Both the website and the email updates are great, and as a result, we are now in the process of planning a 'Snorkeling with the Sharks' trip @ Sea Life Aquarium at MOA. We even recruited more Scouts & Leaders just on the idea of doing that trip! Thank you for such an awesome resource!”Crew Chairperson, Venture Crew 22, BSA, Milbank, SD

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