2016 4-H THE TWIN CITIES INTERMEDIATE TRIP June 6th-8th, 2016 THE TWIN CITIES

Dear 4-H’er:

th th On this trip you will be meeting 7 and 8 7th and 8th Grade grade 4-H’ers from 9 counties while discovering many great attractions in Regions 7 & 8 Minneapolis and St. Paul, . Early registration deadline is April 1st. Trip SHARE WHAT YOU LEARN ON THE TRIP cost is $275 (Humboldt County 4-H Founda- tion offers scholarship of $137.50) per youth and $100 per chaperone (if interested in Think about all the project areas and life skills chaperoning contact me for forms), covering that are related to the trip: animal science, Counties: Boone, Hamilton, all attractions, hotel, transportation and science and technology, history, theatre arts, Hardin, Humboldt, Marshall, money management, consumer product breakfasts, and four meals. Participants will Story, Tama, Webster, & Wright need to pay for two meals, (one lunch, one selection, food and nutrition, responsibility, dinner) and any souvenirs. citizenship, social skills and of course, LOTS OF FUN! Consider doing a fair exhibit related Registrations will be accepted on a first come, to your experiences. Share your experiences June 6th-8th, 2016 first serve basis. Participant’s interested with younger members and encourage them should have their registration form and to participate another year. money turned in as soon as possible. Registration forms can be mailed to: Kiersten “The fees for service will be used to off-set Beilke at the ISU Humboldt County Extension Office (727 Sumner Ave, Humboldt IA 50548). direct expenses and to support the County Extension Program.”

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Hardin County Youth Coordinator EXPLORE The Twin Cities! Mall of America is the largest fully enclosed

retail and family entertainment complex in the . With over 520 specialty stores, Trip attractions include: you are likely to find what you’re looking for (and no sales tax on clothing). Visit beautiful Target Field and watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Miami Marlins. The Minnesota Twins play in one of Major League Baseball’s newer stadiums. This game is sure to be fun for baseball enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike.

Founded in 1969 by Capt. William D. Bowell, Sr. Discover the exciting hands-on exhibits of the the Padelford Riverboat Co. operates from Science Museum of Minnesota. The Harriet Island Regional Park in downtown St. collections come from anthropology, Tour where the latest technology begins! Paul, MN. Padelford Riverboats have biology, and paleontology sciences. Explore entertained more than four million passengers. dinosaur fossils, The , The Sights along the way include: the St. Paul High Human Body, The Native American Bridge, Pig's Eye's Cave, the Minnesota River Exhibition, and more! mouth, Pike Island, and the timeless splendor of the mighty Mississippi River. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Shrimp is the specialty at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., but Questions? Contact: in our fun, casual Emily Klaffke setting there is County Youth Coordinator definitely something This year, Valleyfair will mark its 40th 524 Lawler for everyone. From anniversary! Besides the many thrill rides and a Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126 award-winning ribs to water park, Valleyfair also offers great family outstanding seafood attractions and live Phone: (641) 648-4850 offerings and of course, remarkable desserts, entertainment—there’s loads of fun for Fax: (641) 648-4862 you are sure to enjoy your meal. everyone at Valleyfair! E-mail: [email protected]