Hammer Travel Brochure 2019

Vacation Packages Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Our Story Our Mission Hammer Travel is an extended service of Hammer Residences, Inc. Since opening its doors in 1923, Hammer’s passion to provide quality services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities has helped thousands experience life to its fullest.

More than 95 years later, the mission of Hammer Residences is the same. We will remain a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true, and whose innovations continue to lead the way.

Hammer Travel became a natural extension to further this vision. Hammer Travel was created to provide and

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

Our Vision We believe meaningful travel plays an important role in the quality of life and that everyone should have the opportunity to experience it. Travel promotes intellectual growth, social inclusion, independence and self-confidence. Hammer Travel is dedicated to making the travel experience memorable and pleasurable for each person we serve.

Our Values Respecting Abilities Our trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support our traveler’s 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 for each of our travelers.

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Hammer Travelers circa 1960

Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Big Island - Hawaii NEW TRIP! Complete Universal Studios Experience

February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NEW TRIP! Explore Arizona’s Old West Disney Extravaganza San Diego

March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Florida Spring Training Las Vegas

April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NEW TRIP! Emerald Coast of Florida Disney World / Cruise NEW TRIP! Historic Virginia

May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NEW TRIP! Nashville’s Best New York City Minneapolis Spa

June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Badlands / Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells Minnesota Twins Road Trip

July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vikings Training Camp

August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Packers Training Camp Alaskan Cruise NEW TRIP! All Things Hershey

September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Branson Road Trip Duluth Fall Colors NASCAR Charlotte Old West Getaway Grand Canyon by Rail

October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 NEW TRIP! Texas State Fair Hollywood Movie Madness Disney’s Halloween Magic

November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter NEW TRIP! Dollywood Delight

December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 NEW TRIP! Las Vegas for the Holidays Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Bentleyville Christmas

Travel Key Traveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 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 *Other airports can be accommodated; call for details.

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2019 JANUARY The Big Island - Hawaii: January 3-9 Beautiful (black) sand beaches, coffee plantation, chocolate plant, Luau and Volcano $3595 | Register by: 10/5/18 Complete Universal Studios Experience: January 21-25 Universal Studios, Universal Studios of Adventure, enjoy everything from the Avengers to Jurassic Park and more $2395 | Register by: 11/26/18

FEBRUARY Explore Arizona’s Old West: February 4-8 Horseback rides, visit places like Tombstone and Gammons Gulch $2395 | Register by: 12/7/18 Disney Extravaganza: February 18-22 Disney’s three theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom $2395 | Register by: 12/20/18 San Diego: February 25-March 1 San Diego Zoo, Safari Park and the beaches of San Diego $2395 | Register by: 12/27/18

MARCH Florida Spring Training: March 4-8 Two Minnesota Twins pre-season games, Everglades boat tour $2395 | Register by: 12/4/18 Las Vegas: March 25-29 Las Vegas Strip, world-class shows, Fremont Street and plenty of celebrity impersonators $2395 | Register by: 1/24/19

Travel Tip All liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes must be 3.4oz or smaller in your carry-on bag

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2019 APRIL NEW TRIP! Emerald Coast of Florida: April 15-19 Relax on the white sand beaches of Florida, sightseeing dolphin cruise around Shell Island $2395 | Register by: 1/15/19

Disney World / Cruise: April 24-29 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2795 | Register by: 1/24/19 NEW TRIP! Historic Virginia: April 29-May 3 Historic Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, Scotland Ferry, Surry Castle and more $2395 Register by: 2/28/19

MAY NEW TRIP! Nashville’s Best: May 13-17 Grand Ole Opry, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium and Music Row $2395 Register by: 3/14/19

New York City: May 20-24 Times Square, Broadway show, city tour, Central Park, 911 Memorial $2395 Register by: 2/19/19

Minneapolis Spa: May 29-31 Manicure, pedicure, hair style and shopping at the Mall of America $650 Register by: 4/15/19

JUNE Badlands / Mount Rushmore: June 10-14 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuck Wagan Dinner Show, Custer State Park and Badlands National Park $1095 Register by: 4/26/19

Wisconsin Dells: June 17-19

Travel Tip Lay out an entire outfit and roll-up together to pack in your suitcase

Water parks and the Tommy Barlett Show $750 Register by: 5/6/19

Minnesota Twins Road Trip: June 19-22 Kansas City sightseeing, field tour, barbeque $950 Register by: 5/3/19

YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!

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2019 JULY Vikings Training Camp: TBD Vikings practice, opportunity to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 | Register by: 5/10/19

AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 6/10/19 Alaskan Cruise: August 15-23 Cruise the inside passage of beautiful Alaska. Ports of call include: Seattle, inside passage, Juneau, Skagway, Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier and Victoria, BC $3595 Register by: 5/7/19 NEW TRIP! All Things Hershey: August 19-23 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, gardens, museum, Chocolate Lab and more $2395 Register by: 6/18/19

SEPTEMBER Branson Road Trip: September 16-21 Multiple shows, shopping, local cuisine $1995 Register by: 8/2/19 Duluth Fall Colors: September 23-25 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/9/19 NASCAR - Charlotte: September 27-October 1 Drive for the Cure 200, Bank of America Roval 400, NASCAR Hall of Fame $2395 Register by: 6/28/19 Old West Getaway: September 30-October 3 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, root beer saloon, pontoon rides and karaoke $1150 Register by: 8/2/19 Grand Canyon by Rail: September 30-October 4 Ride the Grand Canyon railway to the South Rim and visit Grand Canyon National Park $2395 Register by: 8/1/19

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Travel Tip Check the weather forecast before you pack

Travel Tip Bring a swim suit, it doesn’t take up much room and is nice to have if there is a pool

2019 OCTOBER NEW TRIP! Texas State Fair: October 7-11 Two days at the Fair, explore the city of Dallas $2395 | Register by: 8/8/19 Hollywood Movie Madness: October 14-18 Warner Brothers Studio tour, Walk of Fame, Hollywood Wax Museum and Home of the Stars tour $2395 Register by: 8/15/19 Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 21-25 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom $2395 Register by: 8/22/19

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2019 NOVEMBER Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD Attend a Wild game, explore the city in which they play $1995 | Register by: TBD

Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 8-12 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and Sea World $2495 Register by: 9/9/19

NEW TRIP! Dollywood Delight: November 18-22 Dollywood, Winter Fest, Holiday Shows, winter lights and the Smoky Mountains $2395 Register by: 9/19/19

DECEMBER NEW TRIP! Las Vegas for the Holidays: December 2-6 Las Vegas Strip, world-class shows, Fremont Street and plenty of celebrity impersonators $2395 Register by: 10/2/19

Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 4-9 A day at the Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2795 Register by: 8/26/19

Bentleyville Christmas: December 9-11 Take a walk through holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park and visit the Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/25/19

Travel Tip If you feel turbulence on the plane – jiggle your body a little. That helps counteract the plane movement and you don’t feel the movement as much

“A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP.” 6

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

• All meals.

• Staffing at a ratio of 1:4, a 1:1 ratio can be requested; call for details.

• 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 four 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.

• Up to two weeks after trip registration date: Less the deposit, any pre-purchased items pertaining to the vacation package, and possible refund as determined

by Hammer Travel.

• Two 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, is the wheelchair:  Manual  Electric  

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

Payment Amount: ________________ •

Registration is not complete until payment and signed guardian consents have been received.

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Full payment is due by the trip’s registration deadline.

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Payment plans are available. Please call for details.

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1909 Wayzata Blvd.

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

Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.