Vacation Packages | 2020-2021
Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Our Story
Our Mission
Hammer Travel’s story begins in 1923, when our parent company, Hammer Residences opened its doors.
To Provide People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest
The concept was simple; “be a community of people who respect an individual’s abilities, whose collective spirit makes dreams come true, and whose innovations lead the way.” It was from Hammer’s commitment to service and leadership that the idea of starting a specialized travel company came about. Hammer Travel materialized from the realization that Hammer has the experience, the staffing resources and commitment to deliver a quality, and safe travel experience for individuals needing support.
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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Since July 2009, Hammer Travel has been passionate about providing and enhancing travel opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from around the country, and we look forward to new adventures every day. Offering custom travel for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Vikings Training Camp
August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Packers Training Camp Great Wolf Water Park/Mall of America NEW TRIP! Niagara Falls All Things Hershey
September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NEW TRIP! Colorado Experience Old West Getaway NEW TRIP! London, England Duluth Fall Colors
October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Branson Road Trip Wisconsin Dells San Diego, CA Disney’s Halloween Magic
November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Minnesota Wild Getaway Orlando Dolphin Encounter
December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Honolulu, Hawaii NEW TRIP! Star Wars & Superheroes
February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disney Extravaganza Arizona’s Old West NEW TRIP! Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Florida Spring Training NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle, WA Great Wolf Water Park/Mall of America
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 New Orleans Las Vegas/Hoover Dam Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 New York City Grand Canyon by Rail Spa and Mall of America NEW TRIP! MN Twins Getaway
June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Badlands/Mount Rushmore Wisconsin Dells
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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JULY
2020
Vikings Training Camp: TBD-Based on release of schedule Watch a Vikings practice, opportunities to meet and greet players and get autographs $650 Register by: 5/28/20
AUGUST Packers Training Camp: TBD-Based on release of schedule Watch a Packers practice, Packers Hall of Fame, and tour of Lambeau Field $650 Register by: 6/1/20 Great Wolf Water Park/Mall of America: August 12-14 Great Wolf Water Park and shopping at Mall of America $650 Register by: 6/16/20
NEW TRIP! Niagara Falls: August 17-21 Tusauds Wax Museum, Hornblower Cruises, Ghost Blasters Dark Ride $2475 Register by: 6/3/20
All Things Hershey: August 24-28 Chocolate World, Hershey’s amusement park, gardens, museum, Chocolate Lab, and more $2475 Register by: 6/25/20
SEPTEMBER NEW TRIP! Colorado Experience: September 14-18 Rocky Mountain State Park, scenic train ride through the mountains, visit the cities of Boulder and Denver, and other area attractions $2475 Register by: 7/16/20 Old West: September 22-25 Horseback rides, wagon rides, fishing, root beer saloon, pontoon rides, and karaoke $1150 Register by: 8/7/20 NEW TRIP! London, England: September 22-28 Visit the best of London: Tower Bridge Monument, Tower of London, London Eye river cruise, Westminster Abbey, and more $4845 Register by: 6/24/20 Duluth Fall Colors: September 28-30 North Shore Scenic Railroad, Great Lakes Aquarium, and scenic drive along Lake Superior and Canal Park $650 Register by: 8/1/20
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2020 OCTOBER Branson Road Trip: October 5-10 Multiple shows, shopping, local cuisine $1995 Register by: 8/5/20
Wisconsin Dells: October 12-14 Water parks and shopping in the Dells $750 Register by: 8/13/20
San Diego, CA: October 12-16 San Diego Zoo, LEGOLAND California, Sea World $2475 Register by: 8/13/20
Disney’s Halloween Magic: October 19-23 Mickey’s Halloween Party, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom $2475 Register by: 8/20/20
NOVEMBER Minnesota Wild Getaway: TBD-Based on release of schedule Cheer on the Wild as they play a game in another city, and enjoy the sights of the host city $1995 Register by: TBD
Orlando Dolphin Encounter: November 6-10 Discovery Cove with Dolphin Encounter, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, and Sea World $2575 Register by: 9/7/20
DECEMBER Disney Cruise and Magic Kingdom: December 2-7 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 Register by: 8/28/20
Bentleyville Christmas: December 14-16 Take a walk through the holiday lights, enjoy shopping in Canal Park, and visit the famous Glensheen Mansion $650 Register by: 10/30/20
YOUR SAFETY AND SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL!
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JANUARY
2021
Honolulu, Hawaii: January 5-11 White sand beaches, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center, Luau, and more $3675 Register by: 10/7/20 NEW TRIP! Star Wars & Superheroes: January 25-29 Disneyland’s new Galaxy’s Edge and Avengers Campus, plus a day at the beach $2475 Register by: 11/26/20 FEBRUARY Disney Extravaganza: February 8-12 Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom $2475 Register by: 12/10/20 Arizona’s Old West: February 15-19 Horseback riding, Old West movie sets, and more $2475 Register by: 12/17/20 NEW TRIP! Jamaican All-Inclusive Resort: February 22-26 Sun. Beach. Relax. Enjoy. $3475 Register by: 11/24/20 MARCH Florida Spring Training: March 1-5 Two Minnesota Twins pre-season games and an Everglades boat tour $2475 Register by: 12/2/20 NEW TRIP! Emerald City Comic Con-Seattle TBD-Based on release of schedule Two days of Comic Con, Space Needle, and more Seattle highlights $2475 Register by: 12/9/20 Great Wolf Water Park/ Mall of America: March 29-31 Great Wolf Water Park and shopping at Mall of America $650 Register by: 1/22/21
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2021 APRIL New Orleans: April 5-9 French Quarter, paddle boat ride, swamp tour, and fun music $2475 Register by: 2/4/21 Las Vegas/Hoover Dam: April 12-16 Visit/tour the famous Hoover Dam, cruise Lake Mead, and walk the famous Las Vegas Strip $2475 Register by: 2/11/21 Disney Cruise & Magic Kingdom: April 21-26 A day at Magic Kingdom and a three-night cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay $2875 Register by: 1/11/21 5
2021 MAY New York City: May 10-14 Times Square, Broadway show, city tour, Central Park, 911 Memorial, and more $2475 Register by: 2/9/21
Grand Canyon by Rail: May 17-21 Grand Canyon Railway, Grand Canyon National Park, and more $2475 Register by: 2/19/21
Spa/Mall of America: May 24-26 Feel pampered with a manicure, pedicure, and fresh hairstyle as you shop the Mall of America $650 Register by: 4/9/21
NEW TRIP! MN Twins Getaway: TBD-Based on release of the schedule Cheer on the Twins at two games and enjoy the sights of the host city $1995 Register by: TBD
JUNE Badlands/Mount Rushmore: June 14-18 Mount Rushmore, Deadwood, Wall Drug, Chuckwagon Dinner Show, Custer State Park, and Badlands National Park $1195 Register by: 4/14/21
Wisconsin Dells: June 28-30 Water parks and shopping in the Dells $750 Register by: 4/28/21
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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, and possible refund as determined by Hammer Travel. • Two or more weeks after trip registration date: No refund available.
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Note from the Director of Hammer Travel:
Hello everyone, Because these are unpredictable times, I wanted to write a quick note about how we are navigating the COVID-19 situation. We will monitor the websites of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as Department of Health in the States where we are planning travel, to help us make informed and responsible decisions about the safety of a destination. We are doing our best to not cancel trips, but instead postpone them until a later date. Unfortunately, some trips will need to be cancelled, and we are very sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Please stay safe and healthy. All this will soon pass and once again the world will be open for adventure! Sincerely, Tom Ryan and the Hammer Travel team
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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
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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.