Winter Adventure! *

*OFFERED TO: Anwatin, Franklin, Northeast, Olson & MPS Online Students, Staff & Families

CELEBRATE – DON’T HIBERNATE!

Saturday, January 20, 2024  – 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Come celebrate Minnesota’s beautiful winter outdoors with Project Success and the Loppet Foundation! Anwatin, Franklin, Northeast, Olson and MPS Online middle school students, families and teachers/school staff are welcome to join us at Theodore Wirth Park for FREE outdoor fun winter activities, hot chocolate and s’mores!

Activities Include:

  • Introduction to cross-country skiing (Ski equipment is available in youth sizes. Adult sizes are limited.) There is enough snow for skiiing! 
  • Sledding – Due to the lack of snow, the sledding hill will not be open unless we get more snow before January 20.
  • Tubing – Yes, there will still be tubing! There is enough snow for 3 tubing runs! 
  • Orienteering Treasure Hunt – Learn how to use a compass to solve a puzzle and find prizes!
  • Roast marshmallows and make s’mores
  • Learn about winter camping and animal tracks
  • Disc Golf Putt Challenge
  • Winter Raffle prizes will be awarded at 1:45 pm.

FREE for all Anwatin, Franklin, Northeast, Olson and MPS Online middle school students, families, teachers and school staff!

WHEN:  Saturday, January 20 from 10:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE:  Theodore Wirth Park, Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis 55422

**All participants and a parent/guardian/caregiver for anyone 17 years of age or younger must sign a liability waiver before participating in any Winter Adventure activities. The waiver is now included in the online registration.  

PARKING: Free parking is available at the Trailhead

TRANSPORTATION:  Project Success will provide a shuttle between Northeast, Olson and Franklin Middle Schools and the Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park.  Please see below for shuttle locations and pick up times.

SHUTTLE STOPS:

Northeast Middle School: 2955 Hayes St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 (Hayes Street Side by Door #1)

Olson Middle School: 1607 51st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55430

Franklin Middle School: 1501 N Aldrich Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Theodore Wirth Park, Trailhead: 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422

TO THE PARK:

9:30am Pick-up at Northeast Middle

9:45am Pick-up at Olson Middle

10:00am Pick-up at Franklin Middle

10:15am Arrive at Theodore Wirth Park

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10:45am Pick-up at Northeast Middle

11:00am Pick-up at Olson Middle

11:15am Pick-up at Franklin Middle

11:30am Arrive at Theodore Wirth Park

 

RETURN FROM THE PARK TO SCHOOLS (Arrival times are approximate):

12:30pm Pick Up at Theodore Wirth Park

12:45pm Arrive at Franklin Middle

1:00pm Arrive at Northeast Middle

1:15pm Arrive at Olson Middle

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2:15pm Pick Up at Theodore Wirth Park

2:30pm Arrive at Franklin Middle

2:45pm Arrive at Northeast Middle

3:00pm Arrive at Olson Middle

 

QUESTIONS? Call us at 612.874.7710 or email programs@projectsuccess.org.