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Age Range: 18 And Up
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2021 Fall Vacation
Brindley's Harbor Resort on Leech Lake, Walker, Minnesota September 7 - 11, 2021 (5 Days, 4 Nights) Cost: $800.00 $50.00 deposit due at registration Final payment due by September 1, 2021 |
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2022 Spring Vacation
Mackinaw City, Michigan
** POSTPONED FROM 2022 ** (4 Days, 3 Nights)
Cost: $750.00
$50.00 deposit due at registration
Final payment due by TBD
Mackinaw City, Michigan
** POSTPONED FROM 2022 ** (4 Days, 3 Nights)
Cost: $750.00
$50.00 deposit due at registration
Final payment due by TBD
Past Vacations
- 2008 - 2019, Cancelled 2020: Brindley's Harbor Resort on Leech Lake, Walker, Minnesota
- 2012: Duluth, Minnesota (Attractions: Lake Superior Zoo, Glensheen Mansion, North Shore Scenic Railroad, Vista Fleet Boat)
- 2013: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Attractions: Milwaukee Boat Tour, Miller Brewery, Pabst Mansion)
- 2014: Omaha, Nebraska (Attractions: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Activities, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Durham Museum, Heartland of America Park and Fountain, Bridge Beats Outdoor Concert)
- 2015: Green Bay, Wisconsin (Attractions: Waterboard Warriors Water Ski Show, Neville Public Museum, National Railroad Museum, Lambeau Field)
- 2016: Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota (Attractions: Mall of America, Como Zoo, Mill City Museum, Fort Snelling)
- 2017: Quad Cities, Iowa & Illinois (Attractions: Field Of Dreams, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Niabi Zoo, Celebration River Cruise, John Deere Pavilion and Gift Shop)
- 2018: Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (Attractions: Tommy Bartlett Water Ski Show, Original Wisconsin Ducks, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Top Secret and Pirates Cove Mini Golf)
- 2019: Rapid City, South Dakota (Attractions: Corn Palace, 1880 Train, National Presidential Wax Museum, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, National Air and Space Museum, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Bear Country USA)
- 2020: Des Moines, Iowa - Cancelled due to COVID-19
- 2021: Mackinaw City, Michigan - Postponed to 2022 due to COVID-19
Vacation Policies
Fees
Fees vary with each trip and cover the costs for lodging, most meals, attractions, travel staff, and transportation. Variations in price reflect length of stay, mode of travel, and season. Travelers need to bring spending money for some meals and all souvenirs. Please refer to specific vacation descriptions for details. A deposit is required and is applied toward the total fee.
Pay Now…Travel Later
Participants who receive an unexpected monetary gift, refund or back payment which requires a “spend down” can pay for their vacation ahead of time. Put your money safely on account with us and choose your vacation destination at a later date.
Payment Plans
We are happy to work with you to create a plan that’s flexible and meets your needs. Once your trip deposit is made, we can set up easy monthly payments for as low as $50 per month. Contact us to learn more.
Occupancy
Double occupancy is the standard accommodation for travelers. If a traveler is interested in single occupancy, please note this request. Fees will be adjusted to meet these accommodations.
Rooming Requests
If two people wish to room together, please indicate this at time of registration. LIFE will make every attempt to meet your requests, however cannot guarantee this.
Supervision during the Night
Travelers must be able to go unsupervised during the hours of 10:00pm –8:00am while in their rooms. LIFE staff will always be available if they are needed. LIFE staff do not share rooms with travelers. Those requiring an awake staff during normal hours of sleep cannot be accommodated on LIFE Vacations. Normal hours of sleep are between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. These times may be adjusted due to arrival and departure times. Smoking is never allowed in the rooms.
Personal Care Staff
LIFE staff are unable to provide one to one care for travelers due to the extent of our vacations. If a traveler would like to have a residential/personal staff travel with them, they may do so. Both the traveler and their staff would have to pay the fee for a double occupancy room.
Admission Criteria
Each individual participant should be able to maintain adequate self-help skills or be able to adequately communicate his/her needs. LIFE Mower County will not accept individuals who fall into the following categories:
Fees vary with each trip and cover the costs for lodging, most meals, attractions, travel staff, and transportation. Variations in price reflect length of stay, mode of travel, and season. Travelers need to bring spending money for some meals and all souvenirs. Please refer to specific vacation descriptions for details. A deposit is required and is applied toward the total fee.
Pay Now…Travel Later
Participants who receive an unexpected monetary gift, refund or back payment which requires a “spend down” can pay for their vacation ahead of time. Put your money safely on account with us and choose your vacation destination at a later date.
Payment Plans
We are happy to work with you to create a plan that’s flexible and meets your needs. Once your trip deposit is made, we can set up easy monthly payments for as low as $50 per month. Contact us to learn more.
Occupancy
Double occupancy is the standard accommodation for travelers. If a traveler is interested in single occupancy, please note this request. Fees will be adjusted to meet these accommodations.
Rooming Requests
If two people wish to room together, please indicate this at time of registration. LIFE will make every attempt to meet your requests, however cannot guarantee this.
Supervision during the Night
Travelers must be able to go unsupervised during the hours of 10:00pm –8:00am while in their rooms. LIFE staff will always be available if they are needed. LIFE staff do not share rooms with travelers. Those requiring an awake staff during normal hours of sleep cannot be accommodated on LIFE Vacations. Normal hours of sleep are between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. These times may be adjusted due to arrival and departure times. Smoking is never allowed in the rooms.
Personal Care Staff
LIFE staff are unable to provide one to one care for travelers due to the extent of our vacations. If a traveler would like to have a residential/personal staff travel with them, they may do so. Both the traveler and their staff would have to pay the fee for a double occupancy room.
Admission Criteria
Each individual participant should be able to maintain adequate self-help skills or be able to adequately communicate his/her needs. LIFE Mower County will not accept individuals who fall into the following categories:
- Someone who requires 24-hour awake overnight supervision.
- Someone who is abusive to him/herself or others (This includes physical and verbal abuse; behavior determined to jeopardize the health and safety of others; or any behavior deemed violent.
- Someone who requires the supervision or actual care of nursing staff, such as insulin injections, urine tests, routine blood pressure screenings, enemas, etc.
- Someone who has serious medical issues.
- Someone who has a disability where he/she would not benefit from the program (this includes severe emotional and behavioral problems).
- Please note: LIFE Mower County staff are available to all participants on a 24 hours “as needed” emergency basis; LIFE Mower County does not provide 24 hour awake/overnight supervision or one-on-one coverage.
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