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WEST SWANZEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Blood, Bullets, Ballistics, and Bifurcations: How Real CSIs Get the Job Done

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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Itinerary for Oct 20 — Oct 25, 2013

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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Retreat center located on a lake with a quiet country friendly atmosphere

Contact info:
220 W. Shore Rd
Swanzey, NH 03446 USA
phone: 603-352-0443
web: www.pilgrimpines.org

Facility amenities: All rooms have private bath. Cabins by the Lake, condo style housing available and enjoy the quaint historic Mayflower Lodge. New beds in all units... single and double bed available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day One: Sunday, October 20 -  
Note: Check-in and Orientation

Afternoon: Registration begins at 3:00-3:30 p.m.in Mayflower Lodge - Office. Coffee and snacks, 3:30-5:00 p.m

Dinner: Dinner, 6:00 p.m in the lodge.

Evening: Orientation, 7:30 p.m.

Lodging: Pilgrim Pines

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Retreat center located on a lake with a quiet country friendly atmosphere

Contact info:
220 W. Shore Rd
Swanzey, NH 03446 USA
phone: 603-352-0443
web: www.pilgrimpines.org

Facility amenities: All rooms have private bath. Cabins by the Lake, condo style housing available and enjoy the quaint historic Mayflower Lodge. New beds in all units... single and double bed available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Two: Monday, October 21 - Introduction to CSI and wonderful music for the soul 
Note: Opportunities for hiking to the beaver pond, canoeing, and enjoying the beauty of nature.

Breakfast: Breakfast, 8:00 a.m in the lodge.

Morning: 9:00 a.m. Into to CSI/Course overview Break 10:45 a.m. Tour of Crime Lab - Power Point

Lunch: Lunch, 12:30 p.m. in the lodge

Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. Hike to Beaver Pond 3:00 p.m. Free time

Dinner: Dinner, 6:00 p.m in lodge

Evening: 7:15 p.m. Music for the Soul - Violin, Viola, Piano, Voice

Lodging: Pilgrim Pines

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Retreat center located on a lake with a quiet country friendly atmosphere

Contact info:
220 W. Shore Rd
Swanzey, NH 03446 USA
phone: 603-352-0443
web: www.pilgrimpines.org

Facility amenities: All rooms have private bath. Cabins by the Lake, condo style housing available and enjoy the quaint historic Mayflower Lodge. New beds in all units... single and double bed available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, October 22 - DNA, Music for the soul and exploration of autumn colors 
Note: Tour by vans of best autumn color in the region.

Breakfast: Breakfast in the lodge

Morning: 9:00 a.m. Trace/Tire Treads/Shoe Prints Break 10:45 a.m. DNA/Serology

Lunch: Lunch at 12:30 pm in the lodge.

Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. Tour by vans designed to enjoy the autumn color of the area- TBA

Dinner: Dinner at 6:00 pm in the lodge

Evening: 7:15 p.m. Music for the Soul

Lodging: Pilgrim Pines

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Conference Center

 Description: Retreat center located on a lake with a quiet country friendly atmosphere

Contact info:
220 W. Shore Rd
Swanzey, NH 03446 USA
phone: 603-352-0443
web: www.pilgrimpines.org

Facility amenities: All rooms have private bath. Cabins by the Lake, condo style housing available and enjoy the quaint historic Mayflower Lodge. New beds in all units... single and double bed available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, October 23 - Fieldtrip to explore local CSI operations - TBA 
Note: Fieldtrip by vans

Breakfast: Breakfast at 8:00 am in the lodge.

Morning: 9:00 a.m. Field Trip in the Area - TBA

Lunch: Lunch at 12:30 pm in the lodge.

Afternoon: 2:30 p.m. Blood Spatter Break 4:00 p.m. Blood Spatter

Dinner: Dinner at 6:00 pm in the lodge.

Evening: 7:15 p.m. Music for the Soul

Lodging: Pilgrim Pines

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Conference Center

 Description: Retreat center located on a lake with a quiet country friendly atmosphere

Contact info:
220 W. Shore Rd
Swanzey, NH 03446 USA
phone: 603-352-0443
web: www.pilgrimpines.org

Facility amenities: All rooms have private bath. Cabins by the Lake, condo style housing available and enjoy the quaint historic Mayflower Lodge. New beds in all units... single and double bed available.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Check in time: 3:30 PM

Day Five: Thursday, October 24 - Crime scene - actual cases and tools used for solving crime scenes 
Note: Free time on campus

Breakfast: Breakfast at 8:00 am in the lodge.

Morning: 9:00 a.m. Firearms/Documents/Latent Prints Break 10:45 a.m. Crime Scene - Actual Cases

Lunch: Lunch at 12:30 pm in the lodge.

Afternoon: 1:30 p.m.Music for the Soul 3:00 p.m. Free time

Dinner: Dinner at 6:00 pm in the lodge.

Evening: Participants are invited to participate in a Homespun event where they share their favorite story, poem, writing, creative writing, song, joke, etc.

Lodging: Pilgrim Pines

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, October 25 - Mock crime Scene - Solve using what you have learned this week. 
Breakfast: Breakfast at 7:45 am in the lodge.

Morning: 8::45 a.m. Music for the Soul Break 10:15 a.m. Mock Crime Scene

Lunch: Farewell luncheon, 12:15 p.m. in the lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


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West Swanzey
New Hampshire Devision of Travel and TourismState of New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development 172 Pembroke Road P.O. Box 1856 Concord, New Hampshire 03302-1856 Fax: 603-271-6870 or travel@dred.state.nh.us To order your vacation kit please call: 800-FUN-IN-NH (386-4664) To speak with one of our Division office staff please call: 603-271-2665
For additional information, visit: www.visitnh.gov
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information featured on this website. Itineraries are based on our best information at this time. Circumstances beyond our control may require us to adjust itineraries or other details. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Information will be sent to you from your Program Provider approximately three weeks prior to the program start date.
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•15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
•6 Expert-led lectures
•3 Field trips
•1 Hands-on experiences
•4 Performances
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