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Itinerary for Aug 11 — Aug 16, 2013

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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Recently renovated guest rooms and suites, friendly, accommodating staff, extensive meeting facilities and fantastic dining makes this the ideal full-service Penn State hotel for a get away. Excellent accommodations in scenic State College, Pennsylvania. Our elegant rooms and suites are spacious and feature convenient amenities like free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. And if you want to dine in, we also offer room service.

Contact info:
215 Innovation Rd.
State College, PA 16803 USA
phone: 814-863-5000
web: www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/pshome.asp

Room amenities: The rooms are fully equippped with air conditioning, private baths, coffee machines, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Fitness center and lap pool. Many attractions in the surrounding area. Sample delicious food at one of our Penn State hotel restaurants, or explore the local cuisine.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $75.00 weekday *see commentsTh
This rate is available only through the program provider who must make arrangements, and is subject to hotel room availability.

Day One: Sunday, August 11 - Welcome and Orientation 
Dinner: Buffet dinner will be served at 6:00pm at the hotel.

Evening: There will be an orientation and introduction of the participants and the presenters. Also, the student Lion Ambassadors will give a presentation on Penn State.

Lodging: The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Recently renovated guest rooms and suites, friendly, accommodating staff, extensive meeting facilities and fantastic dining makes this the ideal full-service Penn State hotel for a get away. Excellent accommodations in scenic State College, Pennsylvania. Our elegant rooms and suites are spacious and feature convenient amenities like free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. And if you want to dine in, we also offer room service.

Contact info:
215 Innovation Rd.
State College, PA 16803 USA
phone: 814-863-5000
web: www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/pshome.asp

Room amenities: The rooms are fully equippped with air conditioning, private baths, coffee machines, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Fitness center and lap pool. Many attractions in the surrounding area. Sample delicious food at one of our Penn State hotel restaurants, or explore the local cuisine.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $75.00 weekday *see commentsTh
This rate is available only through the program provider who must make arrangements, and is subject to hotel room availability.

Day Two: Monday, August 12 - Instruction Begins 
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: This morning take a golf class on the Blue Golf Course.

Lunch: Lunch at Club House at the Blue Golf Course.

Afternoon: This afternoon, enjoy some golf instruction followed by the opportunity to play a game of golf.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Lodging: The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel

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

 Description: Recently renovated guest rooms and suites, friendly, accommodating staff, extensive meeting facilities and fantastic dining makes this the ideal full-service Penn State hotel for a get away. Excellent accommodations in scenic State College, Pennsylvania. Our elegant rooms and suites are spacious and feature convenient amenities like free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. And if you want to dine in, we also offer room service.

Contact info:
215 Innovation Rd.
State College, PA 16803 USA
phone: 814-863-5000
web: www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/pshome.asp

Room amenities: The rooms are fully equippped with air conditioning, private baths, coffee machines, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Fitness center and lap pool. Many attractions in the surrounding area. Sample delicious food at one of our Penn State hotel restaurants, or explore the local cuisine.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $75.00 weekday *see commentsTh
This rate is available only through the program provider who must make arrangements, and is subject to hotel room availability.

Day Three: Tuesday, August 13 - Golf Lessons/ Play a Game of Golf 
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: This morning take a golf class and take the opportunity to practice your game.

Lunch: Box lunch at the Club House at the Blue Golf Course.

Afternoon: Enjoy a golf class and the opportunity to play a game of golf.

Dinner: Dinner on your own to enjoy at one of the local Cafes or restaurants Downtown.

Evening: Enjoy an evening off to enjoy Downtown, a drink at Legend's Pub, or your lovely hotel room.

Lodging: The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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Type: Conference Center

 Description: Recently renovated guest rooms and suites, friendly, accommodating staff, extensive meeting facilities and fantastic dining makes this the ideal full-service Penn State hotel for a get away. Excellent accommodations in scenic State College, Pennsylvania. Our elegant rooms and suites are spacious and feature convenient amenities like free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. And if you want to dine in, we also offer room service.

Contact info:
215 Innovation Rd.
State College, PA 16803 USA
phone: 814-863-5000
web: www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/pshome.asp

Room amenities: The rooms are fully equippped with air conditioning, private baths, coffee machines, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Fitness center and lap pool. Many attractions in the surrounding area. Sample delicious food at one of our Penn State hotel restaurants, or explore the local cuisine.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $75.00 weekday *see commentsTh
This rate is available only through the program provider who must make arrangements, and is subject to hotel room availability.

Day Four: Wednesday, August 14 - Golf Classes/ 18 Holes 
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Golf classes and the opportunity to practice.

Lunch: Lunch at the Club House.

Afternoon: Coach will assign tee times and you can play 9 holes, 18 holes, or somewhere in-between.

Dinner: Lovely Buffet Dnner at The Penn Stater.

Evening: Take a swim, enjoy a drink at Legends Pub, take the van to the campus creamery for some ice cream, relax in your hotel room, or find some friends for a game of bridge or Yahtzee! (ask counselors for supplies).

Lodging: The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel

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

 Description: Recently renovated guest rooms and suites, friendly, accommodating staff, extensive meeting facilities and fantastic dining makes this the ideal full-service Penn State hotel for a get away. Excellent accommodations in scenic State College, Pennsylvania. Our elegant rooms and suites are spacious and feature convenient amenities like free high-speed Internet access and a refrigerator. And if you want to dine in, we also offer room service.

Contact info:
215 Innovation Rd.
State College, PA 16803 USA
phone: 814-863-5000
web: www.pshs.psu.edu/PennStater/pshome.asp

Room amenities: The rooms are fully equippped with air conditioning, private baths, coffee machines, and hair dryers.

Facility amenities: Fitness center and lap pool. Many attractions in the surrounding area. Sample delicious food at one of our Penn State hotel restaurants, or explore the local cuisine.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: $75.00 weekday *see commentsTh
This rate is available only through the program provider who must make arrangements, and is subject to hotel room availability.

Day Five: Thursday, August 15 - Instruction, Tee Times 
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Play Golf with tee times, play as many holes as you wish - carts will be provided.

Lunch: Lunch at the Club House.

Afternoon: Play golf - 9 holes, 18 holes, or as many as you'd like.

Dinner: Farewell Dinner at the hotel.

Evening: Guest Speaker, to be determined

Lodging: The Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, August 16 - Final Game of Golf/ Departures 
Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet at the hotel.

Morning: Check out of the hotel. You will have the opportunity to play a round of golf on your own if you wish. Lunch will be on your own.

Meals Included: Breakfast


Free Time Opportunities


University Park/State College, PA
Matson Museum of AnthropologyExhibits highlight cutting-edge research archaeologists,ethnographers, and biological anthropologists in the Department of Anthropology. The museum protects and displays unique and irreplaceable anthropological specimens, often from remote parts of the world.
Palmer Museum of ArtExplore a world of art. Included are American and European paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, and sculptures; contemporary European and Japanese ceramics; Asian ceramics, jades, painting, and prints; and objects from ancient European, African and near Eastern cultures.
Penn State All Sports MuseumThe museum is a a two-level 10,000 -square-foot tribute to Penn State's winning spirit. The inspirational story of men's and women's sports at Penn State is shown in dramatic visuals that virtually cover the walls floor to ceiling. Surrounding you are larger-than-life action photographs, many of them are rare archival images.
For additional information, visit: GoPSUSports.com
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