Hammer Travel 2017 Brochure

2017 | Vacation Packages

Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Our Story 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 disabilities has helped thousands experience life to its fullest.

More than 93 years later, the mission of Hammer Residences remains true to Miss Hammer’s vision.

Hammer Residences 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 support travel opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities around the country who are interested in traveling.

Our Mission Providing People with Intellectual 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 of each of our travelers.

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January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hawaii NEW TRIP! Universal’s World of Harry Potter and Resort

NEW TRIP! Seattle Vikings Training Camp

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February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Packers Training Camp Alaskan Cruise Branson Road Trip

Texas Dude Ranch Disney Extravaganza/Star Wars

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September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

NEW TRIP! Las Vegas NASCAR Florida Spring Training NEW TRIP! Hollywood Movie Madness NEW TRIP! Florida Beach Vacation and Safari

Chicago by Rail NEW TRIP! Southern California NEW TRIP! Old West Getaway Duluth Fall Colors

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Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom Grand Canyon by Rail New York City

Nashville and Memphis New Orleans Disney’s Halloween Magic

May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Nashville and Memphis NEW TRIP! San Francisco and Santa Cruz Minnesota Twins Road Trip “Ladies Only” Spa Getaway

Orlando Dolphin Encounter Las Vegas

December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Badlands and Mount Rushmore NEW TRIP! Cleveland and Cedar Point Amusement Park Wisconsin Dells

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 *Other airports can be accommodated; call for details.

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2017 JANUARY Hawaii: January 5-11 Activities include: Luau, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Dole Pineapple Plantation and Beaches. $3595 | Trip is full.

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

NEW TRIP! Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend: March 10-14 Boyd Gaming 300, Kolbalt 400 and the Vegas Strip. $2395 | Register by: 12/2/16

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

Florida Beach Vacation with Safari: March 26-30 Busch Grdens with Serengeti Safari attractions, beaches, and Florida sunshine. $2395 | Register by: 2/3/17

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2017 APRIL Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: April 4-9 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

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

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2017 MAY Nashville/Memphis: May 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

Minnesota Twins Road Trip: May 9-12 Cheer on the MN Twins as they take on the Chicago White Sox, and explore beautiful Chicago during the day. $950 Register by: 3/24/17

Ladies Only Spa Getaway: May 31-June 2 Manicure, pedicure, hair style, and shopping at the Mall of America. $650 Register by: 4/14/17

JUNE 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 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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JULY

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NEW TRIP! Seattle: July 10-14 Space Needle, Harbor tour, Aquarium, Pikes Place market, and more. $2295 | Register by: 5/26/17

Vikings Training Camp: July 31-August 2 Vikings practice, opportunity to meet and greet players and get autographs. $650 | Register by: 6/16/17

AUGUST Packers Training Camp: August 7-9 Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame, and a tour of Lambeau Field. $650 | Register by: 6/23/17

Alaskan Cruise: August 17-25 Ports of Call include: Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria.

Embarkation city: Seattle, WA. $3495 | Register by: 5/19/17

Branson Road Trip: August 25-31 Multiple shows, shopping, great food, and the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa. $1995 | Register by: 7/11/17

SEPTEMBER Chicago by Rail: September 12-15 Sky Deck, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, The Bean, and Chicago pizza. $1495 | Register by: 7/28/17

NEW TRIP! Southern California: September 18-23 Travel the Scenic Pacific Coast Highway, whale watching, Sand Diego Zoo, and Safari Park. $2395 | Register by: 8/4/17

NEW TRIP! Old West Getaway: September 25-28 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, Rootbeer saloon, pontoon rides, karaoke, and more. $1095 | Register by: 8/4/17

Duluth Fall Colors: September 27-29 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Aquarium, scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park. $650 | Register by: 8/11/17

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2017 OCTOBER Nashville/Memphis: October 2-7 Country Music Hall of Fame, Graceland, Beal Street, Grand Ole Opry show and Ryman Auditorium. $2295 | Register by: 8/18/17

New Orleans: October 9-13 French Quarter, Mississippi paddle boat ride, Louisiana swamp tour. Enjoy some of the country’s best food and music. $2395 Register by: 8/25/17

Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 24-28 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom. $2395 Register by: 9/8/17

NOVEMBER Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 10-14 Discovery Cove Resort with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica Water Park and Sea World. $2495 Register by: 9/26/17

Las Vegas: November 13-17 Las Vegas strip, world class shows, Fremont Street, and plenty of celebrity impersonators. $2095 Register by: 9/29/17

DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 6-11 Disney’s Magic Kingdom and a three night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay. $2795 Register by: 9/7/17

Branson Christmas: December 14-18 Holiday themed shows, World’s Largest Toy Museum, great food, and shopping. $1995 Register by: 10/30/17

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

• All 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 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: Less the deposit, and possible refund 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  

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Payment plans are available. Please call for details.

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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.