River Valleys approves the following bus companies, horse stables, field trips, and community service vendors for Girl Scout activities. Please contact these vendors directly to learn about their rates, facilities, and programs.
Approved Bus Companies
These companies meet the standards of River Valleys for transporting girls for trips, activities, and events. Keep in mind that many of these bus companies have wide areas of service, so you do not need to limit your choices based on the city the company is located in.
First Student Charter Bus Rental – Oakdale, MN
For The One Transportation, Inc. – Prior Lake, MN
Hastings Bus Company – Hastings, MN
Lorenz Bus Service – Minneapolis, MN
M & M Bus Service – Annandale, MN
Marschall Line, Inc. – Farmington, MN
Minneapolis & Suburban Bus – Minneapolis, MN
Monarch Bus Service – Roseville, MN
Northfield Lines – Eagan, MN
Rehbein Transit – Circle Pines, MN
Richfield Bus Company – Bloomington, MN
Southwest Coaches Inc – Marshall, MN
Southwest Coaches Inc – Fairmont, MN
Southwest Coaches Inc – Jackson, MN
Thielen Coaches – Redwood Falls, MN
Vision of Buffalo – Buffalo, MN
Vision of Elk River – Elk River, MN
Willmar Bus Service – Willmar, MN
Horse Stables
These stables all have been used by Girl Scouts River Valleys troops. Please review the horseback riding section of Safety Activity Checkpoints prior to your activity to ensure any stable you choose meets all listed safety requirements, including but not limited to insurance, instructor certification, and safety helmets.
Bunker Park – Andover, MN
Hardwood Creek Farm – Hugo, MN
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch – Stewartville, MN
Roselawn Stables – St. Francis, MN
Sunborn Stables – Chisago City, MN
Sunnyside Stables – Rosemount, MN
Community Service Opportunities
These businesses and organizations welcome Girl Scouts looking for volunteer opportunities in their local communities.
Animal Humane Society – Twin Cities Metro, MN
Goodwill Store – Various Cities, MN, WI, IA
Great River Greening – Saint Paul, MN
HOME Program: Household & Outdoor Maintenance for Elderly – Various Cities, MN
Loaves & Fishes – Various Cities, MN
Operation Christmas Child – Various Cities, MN
RCS Giving Garden – Lake Elmo, MN
STEM Bunnies – Richfield, MN
SteppingStone Theatre – Saint Paul, MN
Field Trips
These organizations and businesses welcome Girl Scouts for field trips and events.
"NOT ME!" Training – Minneapolis, MN
American Workshop – Burnsville, MN
Anjee Mai Creations – Minneapolis, MN
Artistry – Bloomington, MN
Benihana Kabuki Sushi – Bloomington, MN
Benihana Kabuki Sushi – Golden Valley, MN
Benihana Kabuki Sushi – Maple Grove, MN
Big River Farms – Marine on St. Croix, MN
Book Club and Author Workshop – Online, MN, WI, IA
Color Me Mine – Eagan, MN
Color Me Mine – Rochester, MN
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory – St Paul, MN
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area – Grantsburg, WI
CUB Foods Store Tours – Various Cities, MN, WI, IA
Dome Ranch – Elmwood, WI
Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth Orthodontics – Mendota Heights, MN
EarThings by Laura - Jewelry Workshops – Minneapolis, MN
Fish & Richardson – Minneapolis, MN
Flying Colors Trapeze - Flying Trapeze and Circus Arts – Marine On Saint Croix, MN
Girls Are Powerful – Minneapolis, MN
I Am Initiative – Minneapolis, MN
Judy's Sewing School – Chanhassen, MN
Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center – Marine on St Croix, MN
Lifetime Athletic – Chanhassen, MN
Mankato Area Fair Trade Town Initiative – Mankato, MN
MedExpress – Various Cities, MN
MN Center for Book Arts – Minneapolis, MN
myHealth for Teens and Young Adults – Hopkins, MN
Natural Grocers – Rochester, MN
Naturally Curious Education, LLC – Brooklyn Park, MN
North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting – Saint Paul, MN
Northern Clay Center – Minneapolis, MN
Orthodontic Specialists of Southern Minnesota – Mankato, MN
Orthodontics by Hipple – Eagan, MN
Paint, Paper, Scissors – Twin Cities Metro,
Pavek Museum of Broadcasting – Saint Louis Park, MN
Red Cross Pillowcase Project – Various Cities, MN
River Bend Nature Center – Faribault, MN
S.T.E.M. Bunnies – Bloomington, MN
Science Explorers – Golden Valley, MN
Scott Spinks: Children's Illustrator and Writer – Twin Cities Metro and Southern Cities, MN
Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America – Bloomington, MN
Three Rivers Park District – West Metro, MN
Vertical Endeavors – Saint Paul, MN
Vertical Endeavors – Minneapolis, MN
Way Cool Cooking School – Eden Prairie, MN
Way Cool Cooking School – Savage, MN
Wilderness Inquiry – Minneapolis, MN
Wildman Adventure Resort – Athelstane, WI
Wildman Adventure Resort – Niagara, WI
Wood Lake Nature Center – Richfield, MN
