Outdoor Activities

Leave the Indoors and Electronics behind, and escape to the great outdoors. Kayak down the creek, hike through the woods, or discover rock formations from the deck of a Steamboat. Then there’s Winter: Downhill Ski, Snowboard, Ice-Skate, or Snowshoe! Why did we ever want to stay inside?

  • #ShredRight4Good

    #ShredRight4Good (#SR4G) is a mission-driven initiative that turns secure document destruction into meaningful community impact—helping protect identities, support local organizations, and promote environmental responsibility. Consumer Shredding & Fundraising Our consumer shredding programs make it easy for schools, nonprofits, and community groups to raise funds while providing a valuable service. By partnering with Shred Right, organizations can host shredding…
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  • Anderson Race Management

    We support events and races of all sizes. We offer event management, promotion, timing, fundraising runs, corporate runs and equipment rentals. We will work with you to create a customized package of our services to best meet your events needs and help take you from the start to finish line with ease.
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  • Caponi Art Park

    Caponi Art Park (CAP) is a leading arts center in Dakota County and a hub for artists from across the Twin Cities to create and share their work with the community. Spanning 60 acres of wooded hills, CAP offers a unique blend of art and nature, providing an inspiring space to explore creativity, discover artwork,…
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  • Amaze’n Farmyard

    Amaze’n Farmyard

    Non-Profit Summer Trips Looking for something to do with your Scout Group, Church Group, YMCA, After-School Program, etc.? Think about an outing to A maze’n Farmyard. We welcome these groups at a rate of $10.00/person and include all of our regular activities. This includes: Animal farm, Maze, Mini Golf, Giant Slides, Bounce Barn, Playground and…

  • Anderson Race Management

    Anderson Race Management

    We support events and races of all sizes. We offer event management, promotion, timing, fundraising runs, corporate runs and equipment rentals. We will work with you to create a customized package of our services to best meet your events needs and help take you from the start to finish line with ease.

  • Base Camp – Camp Northern Star – BSA

    Base Camp – Camp Northern Star – BSA

    Located in the century-old Cavalry Drill Hall near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, Base Camp is owned and operated by the Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America. Completed in the summer of 2018, The Leadership Center is more than a building, it’s a community resource to teach youth leadership skills. This new Leadership Lab is home…

  • Bell Museum

    Bell Museum

    We’re much more than our dioramas and planetarium. We also house a collection of 1.2 MILLION plant, fungi, lichen, mollusk, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird, and mammal specimens that are used by researchers at the University of Minnesota and around the world to understand natural history. As Minnesota’s natural history museum and planetarium, the Bell Museum…

  • Camp Fire Minnesota

    Camp Fire Minnesota

    Discover the magic of hands-on learning with Camp Fire Minnesota! Dive into immersive experiences in nature that spark discovery. Whether you’re planning a field trip or teambuilding event, our programs offer unforgettable adventures for all ages. Conveniently located in the Twin Cities southwest metro area of Excelsior, our 103-acres offer diverse natural habitats for hands-on…

  • Camp St. Croix

    Camp St. Croix

    Established in 1909, Camp St. Croix spans 400 acres of woodlands, prairies, gardens, and pine-covered bluffs overlooking the stunning St. Croix River National Scenic Riverway. With scenic trails, dynamic camp programming, and outstanding facilities, it’s an ideal destination for kids, teens, families, adults, and organizations to connect with nature and each other. Our engaging classes—ranging…

  • Caponi Art Park

    Caponi Art Park

    Caponi Art Park (CAP) is a leading arts center in Dakota County and a hub for artists from across the Twin Cities to create and share their work with the community. Spanning 60 acres of wooded hills, CAP offers a unique blend of art and nature, providing an inspiring space to explore creativity, discover artwork,…

  • COMPAS – Hands-On Creative Experiences

    COMPAS – Hands-On Creative Experiences

    Creative Experiences for All Ages, Abilities & Communities. Our work takes place in: elementary, middle, and high schools, older adult communities (55+) community centers, recreation spaces, and festivals, libraries & museums, social service environments, healthcare & wellness settings, justice-involved programs, almost anywhere else people congregate Led by Professional Teaching Artists. COMPAS programs are led by professional Teaching…

  • Curling Connections

    Curling Connections

    We provide mobile curling equipment and all the related services to make your party, team-building, fundraiser, trade show, or conference a huge hit. Iceless curling always energizes events and leaves a lasting impression. Why curling? * Unique and unexpected *  Attracts crowds, engages attendees, and provides hours of fun * Inclusive for all ages and…

  • Forest History Center

    Forest History Center

    Immerse students in the life and times of Minnesota lumberjacks. Costumed interpreters and an authentically recreated logging camp from the year 1900 bring history to life in a discovery learning experience.  The River Wanigan is a re-creation of life on a log drive in the spring of 1901, where students will explore a "floating cookshack"…

  • Historic Fort Snelling

    Historic Fort Snelling

    Learn the stories of this important place with its military fort and surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers, enslaved people, and immigrants. Explore the Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks and experience expanded outdoor learning opportunities with stunning river overlooks. Historic Fort Snelling…

  • Historical Experiences by Arn Kind

    Historical Experiences by Arn Kind

    Our lyceums are sure to spark anyone's interest in history. Research shows that people learn twice as much when learning interactively than in a traditional setting. Accordingly, Historical Experiences makes use of this knowledge by giving audience members an active role to play in historical events. Our presentations align with state social studies standards and…