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Age Range: 18 And Up
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2019 Spring Vacation
Rapid City, South Dakota (La Quinta Inn & Suites Rapid City) May 13 - 16, 2019 (4 Days, 3 Nights) Cost: $750.00 $50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2018 Final payment due by May 1, 2019 |
2019 Fall Vacation
Brindley's Harbor Resort on Leech Lake, Walker, Minnesota September 3 - 7, 2019 (5 Days, 4 Nights) Cost: $800.00 $50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2018 Final payment due by August 1, 2019 |
2020 Spring Vacation
Des Moines, Iowa
June 2 - 4, 2020 (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Cost: $400.00
$50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2019
Final payment due by May 1, 2020
Des Moines, Iowa
June 2 - 4, 2020 (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Cost: $400.00
$50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2019
Final payment due by May 1, 2020
2021 Spring Vacation
Mackinaw City, Michigan
June 7 - 10, 2021 (4 Days, 3 Nights)
Cost: $700.00
$50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2019
Final payment due by May 1, 2021
Mackinaw City, Michigan
June 7 - 10, 2021 (4 Days, 3 Nights)
Cost: $700.00
$50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2019
Final payment due by May 1, 2021
2022 Spring Vacation
Duluth, Minnesota
June 7 - 9, 2022 (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Cost: $400.00
$50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2021
Final payment due by May 1, 2022
Duluth, Minnesota
June 7 - 9, 2022 (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Cost: $400.00
$50.00 Deposit due by November 1, 2021
Final payment due by May 1, 2022
Past Vacations
- 2008 - 2018: 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 Show, Original Wisconsin Ducks, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Top Secret and Pirates Cove Mini Golf)
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 Options
All trips require 100% of the fee to be paid before the departure date. We also offer the following payment option:
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 Options
All trips require 100% of the fee to be paid before the departure date. We also offer the following payment option:
- No-interest monthly payments: Minimum monthly payment is $50.00. The balance due should be paid within 4 weeks of vacation departure.
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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