Road Scholar : Baseball Life, Legacies and Legends at Baltimore's Camden Yards - Maryland

Baseball Life, Legacies and Legends at Baltimore's Camden Yards

Program Number:

15433RJ

Start and End Dates:


	6/25/2013 - 6/29/2013;

Duration:

4 nights

Location:

Baltimore, Maryland

Price starting at:

$999.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

Intergenerational; Baseball
Intergenerational

Meals:

11; 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners

Meal Options:

Vegetarian

Program intended for grandchildren from 8 - 14 years of age.

Share the baseball magic of Camden Yards with your grandchild this summer! During a special learning adventure in the heart of Baltimore, Md., see the Orioles play and go behind the scenes at the stadium during a private field trip without the crowds. Learn how to score the game, improve your batting stance and meet minor league stars. Round out your adventure with field trips to Fort McHenry � the inspiration for the Star Spangled Banner � and to Washington, D.C. to see the monuments and memorials on the National Mall.

Highlights

� Attend Both a Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals game.
� Join the AA Bowie Baysox on the field for the National Anthem, and meet players in the dugout before the game!
� Discover the best of Baltimore's Inner Harbor on fieldtrips to the National Aquarium and Sport's Legend Museum.

Activity Particulars

For grandkids ages 8-14. Extensive standing, moderate walking; stairs in stadiums; getting on/off coach.

Due to the MLB ticket policy, we cannot reimburse participants for a cancelled game due to weather or other act of god. We will do our best to provide an alternate activity and reschedule if possible.

Date Specific Information

6-25-2013

Baseball games included in this program: 6/26/13- Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6/27/13- Bowie Baysox vs Harrisburg Senators 6/28/13- Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees

Coordinated by Road Scholar.

Baltimore

Once a center of shipbuilding on the Eastern seaboard, Baltimore remains an active port dedicated to preserving its maritime heritage. From historic neighborhoods to famed cultural and educational facilities, Baltimore is a world-class city.

Accommodations
Comfortable hotel located in Baltimore's historic Mt. Vernon district, and a short walk to the Inner Harbor.

Road Scholar Instructors

These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur.

Don Jost

Don Jost has lived most of his life in Michigan and as a Detroit Tiger fan. Now retired from his role as executive director of the Michigan 4-H Foundation, Don serves as a non-profit consultant and leads learning adventures for Road Scholar. He coached youth softball and baseball for 11 years when his two sons were players, and now plays in a church slow-pitch softball league. Don has attended numerous Detroit Tiger fantasy camps in Florida.

Meals and Lodgings
	Peabody Court Hotel
		Baltimore, MD	4 nights

Peabody Court Hotel
	Type:	Full Service Hotel
	Contact info:	612 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201 USA phone: 410-727-7101
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Elevators available:	Yes
	Additional nights prior:	Call hotel at 410-727-7101 Please call the hotel for additional nights on either side of the program. Depending on availability, a special rate may be available. Please make reservations early directly with the hotel.
	Check in time:	3:00 PM
	Additional nights after:	Call hotel at 410-727-7101 Please call the hotel for additional nights on either side of the program. Depending on availability, a special rate may be available. Please make reservations early directly with the hotel.
	Check out time:	12:00 PM

Travel Details
	Start of Program: 3:00-5:00 PM Road Scholar registration at the hotel in Baltimore, MD. You will be staying at Peabody Court Hotel that night.
	End of Program: 11:00 AM Departure from the hotel, Baltimore, MD You will be staying at Peabody Court Hotel the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Health and Parental Consent forms, Children's Questionnaire
	Parking availability: Hotel offers valet parking at a $29 per day plus tax. Commercial lot with lower rates on Cathedral Street just past the hotel, but this lot does not offer 24-hour parking, so you would need to check on your car daily.

Transportation

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Baltimore, MD
	Nearest city or town:	Baltimore
	Nearest highway:	195
	Nearest airport:	BWI

	From End of Program
	Location:	Baltimore, MD
		(Additional transportation information same as above)
Travel Details
	Penn Station	From Train Station
	Service:	Taxi
	Per Person/One Way:	Under $10 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	5 minutes
	Distance:	About 1 mile
		If arriving by train, get off at Penn Station in Baltimore. Take a taxi to hotel. There are always taxis at the station.
	BWI Airport	From Airport
	Service:	Public Transportation AMTRAK
	Per Person/One Way:	Under $20 Prices are subject to change.
	Travel Time:	25 minutes
	Distance:	Under 10 miles
		Take the airport shuttle to the Amtrak/MARC BWI Station. Board the train to Penn Station in Baltimore. Once at Penn Station take a taxi to the Peabody Court Hotel (about $8). This is very easy as the trains come often.

Driving Directions
	From BWI Airport	Head southeast 0.1 mi. Slight left toward I-195 W (signs for Hourly Parking).Slight left at I-195 W (signs for I-195 W/Airport exit). Take exit 2A to merge onto MD-295 N toward I-695/Baltimore 8.6 mi. Continue on N Paca St 0.2 mi. Turn right at Druid Hill Ave 453 ft . Continue on W Centre St 0.2 mi. Turn left at Ploy St 427 ft . Turn right at W Monument St 194 ft . Turn right at Cathedral St 256 ft.
	From I-95	Take 95 to Exit 53. Follow the signs to Inner Harbor. Turn Right on Pratt Street. Turn Left on Charles Street (one-way North). Follow Charles Street north one mile to Baltimore's Washington Monument. At the monument, turn left on Monument Street (also know as Mt. Vernon Place). Follow one block to Cathedral Street and turn left. Hotel is immediately on your right, facing the Washington Monument. Awning out front says Peabody Court

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Arrival/Orientation
(Tuesday, June 25)

Arrive To:	Arrive in Baltimore and transfer on your own to the Peabody Court Hotel. There will be a Road Scholar desk in library on the lobby level of the hotel, 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
Dinner:	Dinner at hotel at 6:00 PM in the Wyndows South room.
Evening:	After dinner, discuss the program itinerary, get to know your fellow participants, and and learn how to score a game in the Wyndows South room beginning at 7:00 PM.

Accommodations:	Peabody Court Hotel
Meals Included:	Dinner

Day 2:

Fieldtrip to the National Mall/Informal Ball/Washington Nationals Game
(Wednesday, June 26)

Breakfast:	Breakfast at hotel
Morning:	coach to Washington D.C, and enjoy a fieldtrip to the National Mall.
Lunch:	Lunch at local restaurant in D.C.
Afternoon:	Afterwards, break out your gloves, suitable tennis shoes, and participate in an informal ball game.
Dinner:	Dinner at the Ball Park
Evening:	Washington Nationals game vs Arizona Diamondbacks.

Accommodations:	Peabody Court Hotel
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Camden Yards/Sports Legends Museum/Bowie Baysox AA Game
(Thursday, June 27)

Breakfast:	At the hotel.
Morning:	Behind-the scenes field trip to Camden Yards to visit some non-public areas and learn the history of the park.
Lunch:	Lunch in the Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Afternoon:	Visit the Sports Legends Museum, where you can browse historical memorabilia of teams and figures in the sports history of Baltimore. The rest of the afternoon is yours in the Inner Harbor, consider a visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum located a few blocks away, the National Aquarium, or ask your group leader for suggestions.
Dinner:	Enjoy a picnic at the Bowie Baysox Stadium.
Evening:	Watch the AA Bowie Baysox take on the Harrisburg Senators. Before the game, grandchildren will meet Baysox players in the dugout.

Accommodations:	Peabody Court Hotel
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:

Fort McHenry/Free Time in the Inner Harbor/Baltimore Orioles Game at Camden Yards
(Friday, June 28)

Breakfast:	Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Morning:	Take a Water Taxi across Baltimore�s Inner Harbor this morning to visit Fort McHenry, where American forces prevailed over invading British forces during the War of 1812, and where the fort�s flag remaining aloft inspired Francis Scott Key to write �The Star Spangled Banner�. Take in the exhibits at the new visitor's center, then enjoy a self-guided tour of the grounds followed by a flag presentation, where a Star-Spangled Banner replica flag will be unrolled and discussed.
Lunch:	Lunch in the Fells Point area of Baltimore.
Afternoon:	Enjoy some free time in the Inner Harbor and consider taking in the exciting interactive exhibits at the Maryland Science Center.
Dinner:	Dinner at the hotel
Evening:	Enjoy a Baltimore Orioles game as they host the New York Yankees.

Accommodations:	Peabody Court Hotel
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:

Farewell Presentation/Departures
(Saturday, June 29)

Breakfast:	Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
Morning:	This morning, hear a lively talk on the history of baseball. We'll finish by 11:00 AM.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities
Baltimore, MD	Maryland Science Center The Maryland Science Center is a multi-level facility featuring interactive exhibitions on subjects from dinosaurs to the universe. the Science Center also houses an IMAX theater and planetarium. 601 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 685-5225 For additional information, visit www.mdsci.org/
	National Aquarium in Baltimore The National Aquarium is a nonprofit aquatic education and conservation organization with two locations and one mission: to inspire conservation of the world�s aquatic treasures. In 2003, separate aquariums in Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC, joined as one �National Aquarium.� The National Aquarium venues together hold living collections that include more than 16,000 animals from more than 660 species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals living in award-winning, naturalistic habitats. 501 E Pratt St Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 576-3800 For additional information, visit www.aqua.org/
	Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture The premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about the lives of African American Marylanders. The museum seeks to realize its mission by collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state�s earliest history to the present and the future. 830 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (443) 263-1800 For additional information, visit www.africanamericanculture.org/

Important information about your itinerary: 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. The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!

Author: Frank Murphy (author) and Richard Walz (illustrator)

From 33rd Street to Camden Yards

Author: John Eisenberg

The Babe Book

Author: Ernestine Miller

Cal Ripken, Jr.: My Story

Author: Cal Ripken, Jr.

You can't find a better value than Road Scholar.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing all-inclusive educational programs at great value. From lectures to gratuities to field trips to accommodations - the tuition you pay up front is all that you pay.

Specifically, this program includes:

4 nights accommodations
11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 4
Expert-led lectures

Led by one or more of our world-class instructors, typically in a classroom setting, lectures come in the form of presentations, discussions or workshops and offer expert insight into your area of study.
Field trips: 9
Field trips

The world is your classroom, as you're on location with an instructor to pursue your educational theme firsthand.

Plus these special experiences...

With the AA Bowie Baysox, grandchildren will meet players in the dugout before the game, and join them on the field for the National Anthem.
Attend an Orioles and Nationals game!
At Camden Yards, go behind the scenes at the stadium on a private field trip.
Travel by water taxi across Baltimore's Inner Harbor to visit Fort McHenry, when Americans repelled British forces during the War of 1812.

View the Daily Schedule to see more

And included with all Road Scholar programs:

Learning led by expert instructors who are authorities in the field of study.
An experienced Group Leader attuned to the needs of Road Scholar participants.
Customary gratuities throughout the program that you would normally pay yourself.
The Road Scholar Travel Assistance Plan, providing 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage.
Taxes

Highlights

� Attend Both a Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals game.� Join the AA Bowie Baysox on the field for the National Anthem, and meet players in the dugout before the game!� Discover the best of Baltimore's Inner Harbor on fieldtrips to the National Aquarium and Sport's Legend Museum.

Activity Particulars

For grandkids ages 8-14. Extensive standing, moderate walking; stairs in stadiums; getting on/off coach.

Due to the MLB ticket policy, we cannot reimburse participants for a cancelled game due to weather or other act of god. We will do our best to provide an alternate activity and reschedule if possible.

Date Specific Information

Baseball games included in this program: 6/26/13- Washington Nationals vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6/27/13- Bowie Baysox vs Harrisburg Senators 6/28/13- Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees

Coordinated by Road Scholar.

Baltimore

Once a center of shipbuilding on the Eastern seaboard, Baltimore remains an active port dedicated to preserving its maritime heritage. From historic neighborhoods to famed cultural and educational facilities, Baltimore is a world-class city.

Don Jost

Meals and Lodgings

Travel Details

Travel Details

Penn Station

From Train Station

Service:

Taxi

Per Person/One Way:

Under $10Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

5 minutes

Distance:

About 1 mile

If arriving by train, get off at Penn Station in Baltimore. Take a taxi to hotel. There are always taxis at the station.

BWI Airport

From Airport

Service:

Public TransportationAMTRAK

Per Person/One Way:

Under $20Prices are subject to change.

Travel Time:

25 minutes

Distance:

Under 10 miles

Take the airport shuttle to the Amtrak/MARC BWI Station. Board the train to Penn Station in Baltimore. Once at Penn Station take a taxi to the Peabody Court Hotel (about $8). This is very easy as the trains come often.