® Cedar Fair, L.P. 50M/VF16-023 ©Peanuts Worldwide LLC, peanuts.com Cedar Fair Entertainment Company ©2016 One Valleyfair Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Valleyfair.com Begin planning your trip today by calling 952.496.5331 Valleyfair Valleyfair Physics & Science Days ValleyfairMN ValleyfairMN ValleyfairMN 2016 G Soak City Waterpark uide Education Days Dinosaurs Alive! Performance in the Park Amusement Park 101 Scare School 2016 Youth Programs Valleyfair 2 As an instructor, you know the value of field-based learning opportunities, which are not always available within the four walls of a classroom. Whether you have a class of grade-schoolers looking for an up-close peek at the prehistoric world of Dinosaurs Alive!, or students studying the principles of math and science, Valleyfair provides a dynamic and engaging experience that is the perfect balance of enrichment and reward for your students! ADMISSION TICKETS Education Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2250 * Physics & Science Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2250 * Amusement Park 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2250 * Performance in the Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2150 * Ready to get started? Contact our Group Sales program specialists at (952) 496-5331 or youthsales@valleyfair.com. Drama Day: Scare School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3000 * Sincerely, Summer Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2675 This guide will help you to plan a hassle-free trip that provides you and your students with a learning experience that is interactive, engaging and fun! * Valleyfair Group Sales Team All youth admission tickets include one complimentary chaperone ticket with every fifteen (15) tickets purchased. *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. MAY S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 JUNE S T F S 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 2 3 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 6 T OCTOBER W 5 M 7 S M W T F S 1 30 31 Dates and hours of operation subject to change T 4 5 6 7 8 Education Days: May 13 – June 10 Valleyfair will be closed to the public for private events on June 5 & 12 Physics & Science Days: May 16 – 18 Amusement Park 101: May 19 Drama Day: Scare School: October 7 Programs available any public operating day Performance in the Park: May 13 – Oct 30 Summer Fun: June 11 – Sept 11 Dinosaurs Alive!: May 13 – Oct 30 ADD DINOSAURS ALIVE! TO ANY YOUTH ADMISSION TICKET FOR ONLY $200* PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2016 Youth Program Overview Dear Educator, 2016 Youth Programs Valleyfair 4 Meal Plans... Let’s Eat! * Unlimited Drink Wristband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 799 * Each student will receive a voucher to choose between a variety of single meal deals including chicken strips, cheeseburger, pizza and more at participating locations throughout the park. Each entrée includes a side and a soft drink. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available by request. This option includes unlimited fountain drinks on the day of your visit at most major food locations. EDUCATION DAYS MEAL OPTIONS * Lunch at the Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $959 Students have a choice between the following: a quarter-pound hamburger, all beef jumbo hot dog or a walking taco. Entrées are accompanied by potato chips, chocolate chip cookies and a soft drink. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available by request. Served at Picnic Point, Monday – Friday from 11:30am – 1:00pm during Education Days, May 13 – June 10. * Lunch at the Point PLUS Unlimited Drink Wristband. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1758 Unlimited fountain drinks throughout the day with a Lunch at the Point meal. *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. MEAL OPTIONS Student Meal Voucher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1299 2016 Youth Programs Valleyfair valleyfair.com/educationdays valleyfair.com/dinosaurs Students will step back in time to the age of Dinosaurs Alive! and come face-to-face with the mammoth beasts that dominated the planet more than 180 million years ago. This multi-sensory and interactive journey combines science and technology to tell the story of more than 30 life-sized creatures living in a prehistoric world. Our free Educator Guide to Dinosaurs Alive! was designed to help teachers and students make the most of their field trip. It includes classroom lesson plans which meet state standards to enhance the educational experience. FROM LESSON PLAN TO LESSON PLANNED! Valleyfair provides you with FREE educational tools, including student workbooks, educator guides and pre‑trip classroom activities! These materials are available online at valleyfair.com/educationdays More information available online at valleyfair.com/dinosaurs *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. Program Pricing ADMISSION TICKETS * Education Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2250 *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. More information and ticket order forms available at valleyfair.com/educationdays * DINOSAURS ALIVE! Students who participate in educational-based experiences increase factual knowledge and conceptual understanding. Education Days at Valleyfair will provide your students with an opportunity to experience the practical application of science, engineering and mathematics principles in a fun and unique learning environment. Education Days plus Dinosaurs Alive! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2450 Program Available Any 2016 Public Operating Day, May 13 – October 30 EDUCATION DAYS Program Dates: May 13 – June 10 6 2016 Youth Programs Valleyfair 8 Amusement Park 101 Program Date: May 19 valleyfair.com/ap101 valleyfair.com/physics Give your students access to one of the world’s largest laboratories and put the principles of physics and science to the test in real world scenarios. Workbooks and curriculum materials are available online for both middle (intermediate) and high school (advanced) students at valleyfair.com/physics Anchors aweigh! It’s all hands on deck for a regatta unlike any other. Students will participate in races at Breakers Bay, using boats made from milk cartons. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PHYSICS FORCE Physics Force is an outreach program from the University of Minnesota, blending education with entertainment. Witness grand-scale demonstrations in mechanics, air pressure, wave and sound principles. Program Pricing ADMISSION TICKETS * Regular Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2250 *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. More information, ticket order forms and curriculum materials are available online at valleyfair.com/physics ADMISSION TICKETS * Regular Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2250 *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. More information and ticket order forms available online at valleyfair.com/ap101 AMUSEMENT PARK 101 MILK CARTON BOAT RACES Program Pricing PHYSICS & SCIENCE DAYS Program Dates: May 16, 17, 18 Operating the Upper Midwest’s largest amusement park is no easy task! Give your future leaders and entrepreneurs an in- depth look into what it takes to run the business of fun. Students will have exclusive access to key Valleyfair professionals in Marketing, Entertainment, Park Operations, Maintenance and Human Resources and gain a better understanding of career profiles during a Q&A session. 2016 Youth Programs Valleyfair 10 SCARE SCHOOL valleyfair.com/scareschool Performance Dates Available Any 2016 Public Operating Day, May 13 – October 30** valleyfair.com/performance Put your group in the spotlight on the Upper Midwest’s biggest stage! 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. ADMISSION TICKETS * Performer Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2150 Non-Performer Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2900 *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. **Performance dates subject to availability. More information and ticket order forms available online at valleyfair.com/performance * Talent coaches and makeup artists will guide students through demonstrations where they can see these techniques in action. Scare School is a unique experience that combines all aspects of theatre in one thrilling trip. After school is out, see all of the techniques come to life with a night of terror at Halloween Haunt. Program Pricing ADMISSION TICKETS Regular Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3000* *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. More information and ticket order forms available online at valleyfair.com/scareschool SCARE SCHOOL Program Pricing Every fall, the fun takes a terrifying turn as Valleyfair transforms into ValleySCARE! Go behind-the-scenes for an exclusive and in-depth look at this haunted theatrical production. From set design and special FX makeup techniques to talent training and technical operations, this experience will give your students new ideas and practical tips that they can apply in their own productions. PERFORMANCE IN THE PARK Program Date: October 7 Valleyfair 2016 Youth Programs 12 2016 Summer FUN! Public Operating Dates, June 11 – September 11 Forget the fundamentals. It’s all about the fun! Valleyfair is the ultimate destination for: Recognition Events • End-of-the-Year Celebrations • Clubs & Organizations Youth Athletic Groups • Faith Communities • Class Trips Program Pricing ADMISSION TICKETS * Regular Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2675 More information available online at valleyfair.com/groupsales SUMMER FUN *All prices subject to MN State Sales Tax. Valleyfair 2016 Youth Programs 14 REGISTRATION PROCESS • Minimum of 15 tickets must be purchased to receive group rate. • All ticket orders (admission and meal) must be pre-paid fourteen (14) days prior to your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order and mail your tickets to you. Orders received less than fourteen (14) days prior to your visit will be available for pick-up at the Will Call Booth, located to the right of the front gate. • Payment must be made via one school/organizational check, cash or credit card. Sorry, personal checks and purchase orders are not accepted. • A valid admission ticket or season pass is required for all Valleyfair guests. • Meal options and unlimited drink wristbands are non-refundable. • One (1) complimentary chaperone ticket will be given for every fifteen (15) youth tickets purchased. Season Passholders do not count toward your group size. • Buses park for free! Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Class B Driver’s License at Guest Services, located at the front gate. • Complimentary chaperone tickets and bus driver tickets do not include meal vouchers or an unlimited drink option. • All pricing is subject to MN State Sales Tax. Valleyfair will mark its 40th Anniversary in 2016 with a season-long celebration that includes the return of an original park ride, a new entertainment venue and a look back at four decades of memories! SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY BY CALLING 952.496.5331 OR EMAIL YOUTHSALES@VALLEYFAIR.COM NEW IN 2016 • Ticket order forms are available at valleyfair.com/youthsales. Guests will have a chance to earn their wings as Valleyfair reintroduces the Flying Eagles. Part of the park’s original ride package in 1976, the Flying Eagles will once again become a guest favorite. The planes glide above the ground and allow each rider to uniquely control their flight experience. REGISTRATION All Wheels Extreme brings its high-flying extreme sports show to our all-new performance venue in 2016. A finalist on NBC’s hit show “America’s Got Talent”, the show features some of the top professional inline skaters, skateboarders and BMX bicycle performers in the world. Dancers, trampoline artists and aerialists add a theatrical element to create a one of a kind production that will excite audiences of all ages.