2016-2017 | Vacation Packages
HammerTravel.org(877) 345-8599
Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Mission
Providing People with Intellectual Disabilities the Opportunity to Experience Life to its Fullest
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.
Our Values
Respecting AbilitiesOur trip leaders all have a residential services background and are able to provide the best possible care to support your needs.
Reaching for OpportunitiesEach trip provides opportunities to learn about the world while enhancing independence and self-confidence.
Realizing DreamsOur trips are designed to promote individuality and create a unique experience of each of our travelers.
Want more information?877-345-8599 | hammertravel.org
Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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2016June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Minneapolis SpaNEW TRIP! Denver/RockiesBadlands/Mount RushmoreWisconsin Dells
July. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2NEW TRIP! Brainerd International SpeedwayLake Okoboji
August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Minnesota Vikings Training CampGreen Bay Packers Training CampAlaskan CruiseBranson Road Trip
September . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Orlando Theme ParksWisconsin Dude RanchLos AngelesDuluth Fall Colors
October . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)Nashville and MemphisNEW TRIP! Disney SpooktacularNEW TRIP! New Orleans
November . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Orlando Dolphin EncounterLas Vegas
December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Disney Cruise and Magic KingdomBranson Christmas
2017January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
HawaiiNEW TRIP! Universal’s World of Harry Potter and Resort
February . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Texas Dude RanchDisney Extravaganza/Star Wars
March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5NEW TRIP! Las Vegas NASCAR WeekendFlorida Spring TrainingNEW TRIP! Hollywood Movie MadnessNEW TRIP! Florida Beach Vacation with Safari
April . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Disney Cruise and Magic KingdomGrand Canyon by Rail
May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
New YorkNashville/Memphis NEW TRIP! San Francisco/Santa Cruz
June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Minneapolis Spa (Ladies Only)Badlands/Mount RushmoreNEW TRIP! Cleveland and Cedar Point Amusement ParkWisconsin Dells
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Travel KeyTraveling by Vehicle: Meet and depart from Hammer Central Office, 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391
Traveling by Cruise Ship
Traveling by Airplane: Meet and depart from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, (MSP)
Traveling by Train
AUGUSTMinnesota 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
JUNEMinneapolis 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
JULYNEW 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
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SEPTEMBEROrlando 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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DECEMBERDisney 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
OCTOBERWorld 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
NOVEMBEROrlando 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
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JANUARYHawaii: 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
MARCHNEW 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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APRILDisney 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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MAYNew 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
JUNEMinneapolis 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 FORMTo 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
1-877-345-8599HammerTravel.org
Offering custom travel for individuals with intellectual disabilities.