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Baseball: From Little League to the Hall of Fame With Your Grandchild

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7 Days | 6 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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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.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Equipment Requirements
Baseball gloves and other workout clothing for youth to participate in clinic(s) and whatever ones personal preference is for viewing baseball games.

Itinerary for Aug 12 — Aug 18, 2013

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Type: Hotel

Contact info:
24 Hospitality Lane
Mill Hall, PA 17751 USA
phone: 570-726-3939
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $89.00
Must contact to set up additional nights with hotel.


Day One: Monday, August 12 - Check-in to Hampton Inn/Dinner/Group Activity 
Afternoon: Check in.

Dinner:

Evening: Group will enjoy "getting to know you" activities and watching the grandchildren participate in a wiffle ball game!

Lodging: Hampton Inn

Meals Included: Dinner
Type: Hotel

Contact info:
200 Tigue Street
Dunmore, PA 18512 USA
phone: 570-343-4771
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes


Day Two: Tuesday, August 13 - Kids Baseball Clinic/Minor League Game 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Smokey Stover, the Lock Haven University Baseball Coach, will put on a skills clinic for the kids. Fielding, throwing and hitting fundamentals will be covered as well as a modified baseball game so the kids can showcase their skills.

Lunch: Group lunch

Dinner: Group dinner at game

Evening: We will head to watch the Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders, the AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees. Game time is 7:05pm

Lodging: Best Western Plus Scranton East

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Contact info:
5 Lakeside Rd
Newburgh, PA 12550 USA
phone: 845-567-0567
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes


Day Three: Wednesday, August 14 - Yankee Stadium Tour and New York Yankee Game 
Breakfast: Hot Breakfast in Hotel

Morning: The morning will include a tour of the historic Yankee Stadium.

Lunch: Group lunch

Dinner: Group dinner at game

Evening: We will head back to the Stadium to watch the New York Yankees face off against the Los Angeles Angels.

Lodging: Comfort Inn- Newburgh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Contact info:
4105 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, NY 13850 USA
phone: 607-729-6371
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.


Day Four: Thursday, August 15 - National Baseball Hall of Fame 
Breakfast: Hot Breakfast in hotel

Morning: We'll pop in a movie and by the time it's done, we'll be in Cooperstown, NY for the National Baseball Hall of Fame. We'll spend the day in the historic town of Cooperstown and you will have plenty of time to experience the Hall of Fame as well as shop in the many Main Street stores.

Lunch: Group lunch

Afternoon: Continue the day in Cooperstown.

Dinner: We'll stop for dinner en route to our hotel near Vestal, NY.

Lodging: Quality Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Contact info:
Route 940 @ 1-80 and I-476
White Haven, PA 18661 USA
phone: 570-443-8461
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes


Day Five: Friday, August 16 - Morning activity/Minor League Baseball Game 
Breakfast: Hot Breakfast in hotel

Lunch: Group lunch

Afternoon: We will have a group morning activity, some free time and then head over to Allentown, PA the site of the Minor League game.

Dinner: Group dinner at game

Evening: We will head over to beautiful Coca-Cola Park to watch the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. After the game fireworks at the stadium will close the night out!

Lodging: Comfort Inn-Pocono Mountain

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Type: Hotel

Contact info:
24 Hospitality Lane
Mill Hall, PA 17751 USA
phone: 570-726-3939
Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $89.00
Must contact to set up additional nights with hotel.


Day Six: Saturday, August 17 - Little League Baseball Museum/Little League Baseball World... 
Little League Baseball Museum/Little League Baseball World Series/Johnny Wilson Sr.

Breakfast: Hot Breakfast in hotel

Morning: Experience the history of Little League Baseball.

Lunch: Group lunch

Afternoon: We'll spend the afternoon and early evening watching games at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.

Dinner: Group dinner in Lock Haven

Evening: Listen to the experiences of Johnny Wilson, a former Negro League Baseball Player and member of the Harlem Globetrotters!

Lodging: Hampton Inn

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Seven: Sunday, August 18 - Check-out 
Breakfast: Continental in lobby of hotel

Morning: Check-out before 11am. We'll be able to give you a ride to the airport if needed.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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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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17 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

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