2016-2017 Hammer Travel Brochure

2016-2017 | Vacation Packages

Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Our Story

Our Mission

Since opening its doors in 1923, our passion to provide quality services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities has helped thousands experience life to its fullest.

Providing People with Intellectual Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest

Almost 100 years later, our mission remains true to our founder, Alvina Hammer’s vision: We are a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, help them reach for opportunities, and realize dreams.

Our Values

We are excited to further our mission by providing travel opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities from around the country, who are interested in traveling.

Our Vision We believe having access to secure travel opportunities plays a crucial role in quality of life. Travel promotes individual growth by enhancing social inclusion, providing learning opportunities and strengthening self-confidence.

Respecting Abilities Our trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support your needs.

Reaching for Opportunities Each trip provides opportunities to learn about the world while enhancing independence and self-confidence.

Realizing Dreams Our trips are designed to promote individuality and create a unique experience of each of our travelers.

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We do this by offering a variety of inclusive vacation packages, as well as customized vacations for individuals or groups. Our main goal is the safety and satisfaction of our travelers.

Your Safety and Satisfaction is Our Goal

Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Minneapolis Spa NEW TRIP! Denver/Rockies Badlands/Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells

July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NEW TRIP! Brainerd International Speedway Lake Okoboji

August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Green Bay Packers Training Camp Alaskan Cruise Branson Road Trip

September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Orlando Theme Parks Wisconsin Dude Ranch Los Angeles Duluth Fall Colors

October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Nashville and Memphis NEW TRIP! Disney Spooktacular NEW TRIP! New Orleans

November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hawaii NEW TRIP! Universal’s World of Harry Potter and Resort

February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Texas Dude Ranch Disney Extravaganza/Star Wars

March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NEW TRIP! Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend Florida Spring Training NEW TRIP! Hollywood Movie Madness NEW TRIP! Florida Beach Vacation with Safari

April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Grand Canyon by Rail

May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 New York Nashville/Memphis NEW TRIP! San Francisco/Santa Cruz

June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Minneapolis Spa (Ladies Only) Badlands/Mount Rushmore NEW TRIP! Cleveland and Cedar Point Amusement Park Wisconsin Dells

Orlando Dolphin Encounter Las Vegas

December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Branson Christmas

Travel Key Traveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 Traveling by Airplane: Meet and depart from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, (MSP) Traveling by Cruise Ship Traveling by Train

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JUNE

2016

Minneapolis Spa: June 1-3 Manicure, pedicure, hairstyle a night on the town and shopping at the Mall of America. $650 | Register by: 4/17/2016

Badlands/Mt Rushmore: June 12-16 Mt Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuck Wagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. $1095 | Register by: 5/6/2016

NEW TRIP! Denver /Rockies: June 13-17 Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Leadville train, 16th Street in Denver. $1995 | Register by: 4/29/2016

Wisconsin Dells: June 21-23 Water Parks and the Tommy Bartlett Show. $750 | Register by: 5/8/2016

JULY NEW TRIP! Brainerd International Speedway: July 15-17 Superbike action and fun in Brainerd $650 | Register by: 5/31/2016

Lake Okoboji: July 27-29 Arnold’s Amusement Park, Queen II Paddle Boat, swimming and summer fun. $650 | Register by: 6/13/2016

AUGUST Minnesota Vikings Training Camp: August 1-3 Attend practices, great opportunity to collect autographs and meet players. $650 | Register by: 6/17/2016

Green Bay Packers Training Camp: August 10-26 Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame and a tour of Lambeau Field. $650 | Register by: 6/27/2016

Alaskan Cruise: August 18-26 Ports of call include: Skagway, AK; Juneau, AK; Ketchikan, AK; and Victoria, British Columbia. Embarkation city: Seattle, WA. $3295 | Register by: 5/20/2016

Branson Road Trip: August 26 - September 1 Multiple shows, excellent shopping, great food and the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, IA. $1995 | Register by: 7/12/2016

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SEPTEMBER

2016

Orlando Theme Parks: September 12-16 Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios and Sea World. $2395 | Register by: 7/29/2016

Wisconsin Dude Ranch: September 13-16 Horseback riding, campfires, hayrides, petting zoo and other ranch activities. $1095 | Register by: 8/2/2016

Los Angeles: September 20-25 Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood walk of Fame and Homes of the Stars Tour. $2395 | Register by 8/5/2016

Duluth Fall Colors: September 30 - October 2 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, Scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park. $650 | Register by: 8/16/2016

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OCTOBER

2016

World Wrestlig Entertainment (WWE): Dates and upper Midwest city to be determined. Call for more information or check the Hammer Travel website for updates.

Nashville and Memphis: October 3-8 Country Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Beal Street, Grand Ole Opry show and Ryman Auditorium. $2295 | Register by: 8/19/2016

NEW TRIP! Disney Spooktacular: October 9-14 Mickey’s “Not So Spooky” Halloween Party, Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. $2695 | Register by: 8/26/2016

NEW TRIP! New Orleans: October 17-21 French Quarter, Mississippi paddle boat ride, Louisiana Swamp Tour, with some of the country’s best food and music. $2395 | Register by: 9/2/2016

NOVEMBER Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 11-15 Discovery Cove Resort with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica Water Park and Sea World. $2495 | Register by: 9/27/2016

Las Vegas: November 14-18 Las Vegas Strip, World-Class Shows, Fremont Street and plenty of Celebrity Impersonators. $2095 | Register by: 9/30/2016

DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 7-12 A Day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and a three night Disney Cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island). $2795 | Register by: 9/8/2016

Branson Christmas: December 15-19 Holiday themed shows, World’s Largest Toy Museum, great food and shopping. $1995 | Register by: 10/31/2016

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2017 JANUARY Hawaii: January 5-11 Activities include: Luau, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Dole Pineapple Plantation and Beaches. $3595 | Register by: 10/21/16

NEW TRIP! Universal’s World of Harry Potter and Resort: January 18-22 Universal Studios, Universal Islands of Adventure, Ride the Hogwarts Express between Diagon Alley and Hogsmead, and relax at the Cabana Bay Resort. $2395 | Register by: 12/2/16

FEBRUARY Texas Dude Ranch: February 7-11 Horseback riding, swimming, campfire, hayrides and other Western style entertainment. $2395 | Register by: 12/22/16

Disney Extravaganza/Star Wars: February 21-26 Disney’s Hollywood Studios (with Star Wars attractions), Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. $2695 | Register by: 1/6/17

MARCH NEW TRIP! Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend: (dates TBD) Boyd Gaming 300, Kolbalt 400 and the Vegas Strip $2395 | Register by – TBD

Florida Spring Training: March 6-11 Two MN Twins pre-season games, Everglades boat tour and fun in the sun. $2395 | Register by: 12/21/16

NEW TRIP! Hollywood Movie Madness: March 21-25 Warner Brothers Studios Tour, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Wax Museum and Homes of the Stars Tour. $2395 | Register by: 2/3/17

NEW TRIP! Florida Beach Vacation with Safari: March 26-30 Busch Gardens with Serengeti Safari attraction, beaches and sun. $2295 | Register by: 2/9/17

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2017 APRIL Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: April 4-9 A Day at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and a 3 night Disney Cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island). $2795 | Register by: 1/4/17

Grand Canyon by Rail: April 24-29 Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon National Park and Rawhide Western Town. $2395 | Register by: 2/8/17

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2017 MAY New York: April 30 - May 4 Broadway show, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, 9/11 Memorial/Museum and much more. $2395 | Register by: 3/16/17

Nashville/Memphis: Mary 16-21 Country Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Beal Street, Grand Ole Opry show and Ryman Auditorium. $2295 Register by: 3/31/17

NEW TRIP! San Francisco/Santa Cruz: May 17-21 Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. $2395 Register by: 3/31/17

MN Twins Road Trip: (dates TBD) 2 MN Twins games and exploring the city they are playing in. $950 Register by: TBD

JUNE Minneapolis Spa (Ladies Only): June 1-3 Manicure, Pedicure, Hair Style, a night on the town and shopping at the Mall of America. $650 Register by: 4/14/17

Badlands/Mount Rushmore: June 12-16 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuck Wagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park. $1095 Register by: 4/28/17

NEW TRIP! Cleveland and Cedar Point Amusement Park: June 20-24 A day at Cedar Point Amusement Park, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, A Christmas Story House tour, West Side Market and a Skyline Boat Tour. $2195 Register by: 5/12/17

Wisconsin Dells: June 21-23 Water Parks and the Tommy Bartlett Show. $750 Register by: 5/12/17

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INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP • Airfare from Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. Additional fees may apply to travelers from other airports.

• All trip related travel.

• All meals.

• Staffing at a ratio of 1:4, a 1:1 ratio can by requested at an additional cost.

• Lodging (Everyone guaranteed their own bed).

• All advertised attractions.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO YOU Prepayment Plans: If you know you want to travel in the future, but haven’t made up your mind yet, you can pay in advance for any travel option. After coordinating your payment with Hammer Travel, you can decide where to travel at a later date!

Customized Vacations: If you prefer to travel by yourself or exclusively with a group of friends, contact us and we will work with you to put together an all-inclusive trip package.

PCA Discount: If you sign up 4 individuals on the same trip, you may send a PCA at no additional cost. Travelers needing a 1:1 ratio can bring their own staff at a discounted rate.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations and changes must be made in writing (letter, fax, or email). Cancellation refunds will be calculated on the date the written notification is received by Hammer Travel.

Cancel by dates: • Prior to trip registration date: Full refund, less $150 processing fee and any pre-purchased items pertaining to the vacation package.

• 2 weeks after Trip registration date: Refund, less the deposit plus any pre-purchased items as determined by Hammer Travel.

• 2 or more weeks after Trip registration date: No Refund available

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REGISTRATION FORM To register please complete the form below and mail it to: Hammer Travel, 1909 Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN 55391 Or fax this form to: (952) 473-8629.

Registration can also be done on our website: HammerTravel.org

TRAVELER’S INFORMATION Traveler’s Legal Name:__________________________________________________________ Birth Date:___________________________________________________________________ Street Address:________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________ State: __________ Zip: _________________ Trip Destination:_______________________________________________________________ Trip Date:____________________________________________________________________ Primary Contact:_______________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number:_________________________________________________________ Contact Email:________________________________________________________________

Staff Ratio:  1:4  1:1 (Please call for additional information) Wheelchair:  No  Yes If yes, it the wheelchair:  Manual  Electric  

Check (enclosed) Credit Card (Pay online or by phone)

Payment Amount: ________________

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1909 E. Wayzata Blvd.

Wayzata, MN 55391 1-877-345-8599 HammerTravel.org

Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.