DSAM Travel Club. DSAM Strategic Long Range Plan:

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1 DSAM Travel Club DSAM Strategic Long Range Plan: Enhance Direct Services to Young Adults and Adults with Down Syndrome Develop Recreational & Social Events

2 Chicago, Seattle,

3 Goals: Develop an annual travel club, for adults with Down syndrome, offering: Extended socializing with other adult friends Safe travelling opportunities Chaperoned with at least one paid professional Group transportation methods if local (bus, vans) Cost structure to be in line with other travel organizations Trip structure developed by the advocates (promoting independence, planning, group agreements, )

4 2013 Chicago Seattle San Francisco Toronto Memphis SD Black Hills Washington D.C. Boston 2014 Germany? Maui Hawaii?

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6 Trip 3: A 5 day event to Toronto (2013) July -September (Thursday Monday)

7 Details to Determine (by group) Transportation (fly direct to Toronto) Lodging Meals Activities..

8 Lodging: Hostel International Toronto Price Range: ~$ 30 per night per person ($140 total) Safe, grouped together, and centrally located &

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10 Activities: Fun, or educational, or cultural Highlight the location (Seattle, W-Coast) Reasonable pricing Minimal vehicle transportations (trolley,walking)..

11 Toronto CityPASS Adult $ 66 CAD Save 43% on admission to the 5 best attractions in Toronto 1 CN Tower 2 Royal Ontario Museum 3 Casa Loma 4 Toronto Zoo 5 Ontario Science Centre

12 Royal Ontario Museum $ (covered in citypass) Trolley ~ 3.0 mile Royal Ontario Museum Engage the world at the ROM. No trip to Toronto is complete without a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum - Canada s largest museum of world cultures and natural history. The ROM has world-renowned galleries of dinosaurs, Canada s First Peoples, ancient Egypt, minerals and gems, biodiversity with live animal shows, and so much more.

13 Casa Loma $ (covered in citypass) Trolley ~ 3.0 mile near museum Casa Loma Experience the elegance and splendour of the Edwardian era at Casa Loma. Explore the former home of Sir Henry Pellatt featuring unique architecture, beautifully furnished rooms, secret passages, towers and an 800-foot tunnel to luxurious stables. An introductory film about Sir Henry Pellatt and a self-guided multimedia tour are included. Enjoy magnificent gardens May through October.

14 Toronto Zoo $ (covered in citypass) Bus ~ 10.0 mile Toronto Zoo Toronto Zoo is Canada s premier Zoo with over 5,000 animals and 460 species, daily Keeper Talks and year-round events. Don t miss award-winning exhibits: Gorilla Rainforest, African Savanna, the Great Barrier Reef and the 10-acre Tundra Trek which features polar bears and Arctic wolves. Check out the Conservation Carousel and visit Kids Discovery Zone* with Splash Island, Kids Zoo and daily animal shows. Connect via a new underwater viewing area with endangered African penguins those adorable ocean birds that are built to swim, dive and fly through the sea.

15 Ontario Science Centre/Imax Theater $ (covered in citypass) - Imax extra $13.00 Subway ~ 10.0 mile Ontario Science Centre The Science Centre transforms the way people see and think about the world through interactive exhibitions, and science demonstrations. Visit the Weston Family Innovation Centre designed for teens and young adults, featuring current science and technology. Bring your little ones to KidSpark, a unique discovery playground for children ages 1 8.

16 CN Tower $ (covered in citypass) Walkable, ~ 1.0 mile

17 Blue Jays game Walk next to CN tower Tickets $40-70

18 St. Lawrence Market Free, fun to see, shop and eat: walkable (1 block)

19 Toronto China Town Free, fun to see, shop and eat: via trolley

20 NHL Hockey Hall of Fame ~$17.50, Sr. discount (not covered in citypass) Walkable, ~ 1.0 mile on way to CN tower

21 Niagra Falls Bus Tour Admission SeasonRoom/TicketOccupancyPrice* Year Round Adult CDN$131.86,Senior: 60 CDN$ Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto 9 Hours 30 Minutes Toronto - Niagara Falls, ON Experience one of the world s most magnificent natural wonders on your full day adventure to Niagara Falls. We will take you through the picturesque countryside of the Niagara region with a scenic drive through the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Upon arrival, you will visit one of the local wineries, where you can sample selections of some of Ontario s finest wines. The tour will continue along the Niagara Parkway to the Falls with photo opportunities at the famed Floral Clock. Once arriving, you will enjoy a buffet lunch while taking in the breathtaking views and excitement this is Niagara Falls. Following lunch, we will take an exhilarating boat ride to the base of the majestic Horseshoe Falls on the *Maid of the Mist.

22 Trip Cost: Air travel: ~$ 600 round trip Housing: 4 nights Food: 5 days CitiPass Activities ~$70 Niagra trip ~$135 Other (baseball, hockey, IMAX ~$100 TOTAL ~$1,200-1,300 each

23 Activity Schedule (rate 1=highest to 10=lowest) CNN tower Royal Ontario Museum Casa Loma Toronto Zoo Ontario Science Center/IMAX Theater Hockey Hall of Fame St. Lawrence Market China Town Niagra Falls Toronto Blue Jays Baseball

24 Next Steps: Determine Interest level Total Male and Female Advocates Total Chaperones required Finalize on Date Advocates to notify employers Finalize on Activity Set Order tickets for various travel and events Develop a meal plan/agenda Apply for a DSAM Team Scholarship