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The 4-H American Spirit Experience is open to 4-Hers in Wisconsin’s East-Metro Region. Youth will learn about the steps to independence and freedom on a journey through their American Heritage. Visit sites of historical importance in Philadelphia, Boston, New York City, and Niagara Falls. Youth need a sincere interest in learning about our history and heritage. The trip date is June 18 – June 26, 2014. The grades for this experience are 8th – 10th. The approximate cost is $1100.00 and partial scholarship is available. Three delegates from Ozaukee County will be selected to attend. Youth will need a passport to travel into Canada. AMERICAN SPIRIT TRIPJUNE 12-20, 2013SAMPLE YOUTH ITINERARYJUNE 12, WEDNESDAY - $ (1 meal)5:30 AMCheck in, Load, and Board the Bus; UWEX in West Bend at the PAC,333 E. Washington Street 6:00 AMDepart from Washington County6:45 AMDepart Saukville – Wal-Mart Parking LotHeaded to Elyria, Ohio 9:45 AM15 minute Rest Stop12:30 PMArrive Nappanee, Indiana (5 hour drive + 1 hour time change)Amish ExperienceAmish Acres – Eat Lunch Journey through Amish History (farm tour and buggy ride)3:30 PMBoard Bus and Depart7:30 PMEat in Route - $8:15 PMArrive at The Red Roof Inn621 Midway Blvd., Elyria, OH 440359:00 PMTeam Building Workshop in Breakfast AreaJUNE 13, THURSDAY - $ (2 meals)5:30 AMLoad Bus – Continental Breakfast on BusLeave Elyria, Ohio for Valley Forge11:30 AMLunch – In route to Valley Forge - $2:00 PMArrive at Valley Forge National Park1400 North Outerline DriveKing of Prussia, PA 19406Tour with Local Step on Guide4:45 PMLeave Valley Forge National Park5:15 PMDinner Before Going to Hotel – Reading Terminal Market – Salad Express - $7:00 PMArrive Philadelphia, PAHampton Inn1301 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 191078:30 PMImmigration Experience Workshop in Breakfast AreaJUNE 14, FRIDAY - $ (2 meals)6:00 AMBreakfast (included) at Hotel7:15 AMCheck Out and Load Luggage7:40 AMDepart for Philadelphia Tour8:00 AM11:30 AMPhiladelphia Tour/Walking Tour with Guides from All About Philadelphia ToursLunch at the “Bourse” - $12:15 PMDepart Philadelphia2:30 PMVisit Empire State Building Observation Deck4:30 PMRadisson Inn – Martinique on Broadway9 W. 32nd St., New York, NY 100015:45 PMWalk to Macy’s for Dinner & Shopping - $7:30 PMNight Tour of New York – Double Decker Bus – Grayline Tours (wear or bring jacket)JUNE 15, SATURDAY - $ (2 meal) 7:15 AMNeed to be Packed & Ready to Go – Meet for Breakfast in Lobby - $ 8:30 AMRoom Check-Out & Load Bus 9:30 AMArrive at Battery Park – Group Photo10:00 AMHarbor Cruise from Battery Park11:00 AMLunch In Route to World Trade Center Memorial - $12:00 NoonWorld Trade Center Memorial Site & St. Paul’s Church1:15 PMMeet for Subway Departure to Central Park1:30 PMCentral Park 3:30 PMMeet Bus & Depart New York5:30 PMDinner at Home Town Buffet/Milford, Connecticut (included)8:30 PMResidence Inn181 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747JUNE 16, SUNDAY 7:00 AMBreakfast – Continental Breakfast (included)8:15 AMDepart Hotel9:00 AMTour Plimoth Plantation137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, MA 0236012:00 PMVisit Plymouth Rock & Mayflower II12:30 PMAtlantic Ocean/Plymouth Beach – Lunch Break (Panera Bread)2:15 PMBoard Bus3:15 PM4:30 PMUSS ConstitutionArrive at Boston International Youth Hostel19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 021165:15 PMInvite other Guests for Community Dinner at the Hostel6:00 PMPasta Dinner with other Hostel Guests – Goal to Meet at Least 2 Other Guests7:15 PMSubway Experience – Harvard JUNE 17, MONDAY - $ (1 meal)7:00 AMBreakfast at Hostel (included)8:00 AMLexington & Concord, State House, Freedom Trail Walk,11:30 AMLunch at Quincy Market and Shopping - $Drive by Fenway Park w/Fenway Park DVD, Picture at Bunker Hill2:30 PMRoad to Revolution5:00 PMReturn to Boston International Youth Hostel19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116 5:30 PMTour of China Town & Family Style Dinner at China Peal Restaurant JUNE 18, TUESDAY6:15 AMContinental Breakfast at Hostel or Bagels on Bus7:00 AMDepart Hostel8:30 AMWhale Watching Cruise12:45 PMLobster Dinner at Gloucester House Restaurant, Seven Seas Wharf3:00 PMLeave for Amsterdam, New York7:00 PMSuper 8 5502 Route 30 S, Amsterdam, NY 120107:30 PMPizza Party & Final Workshop - Wrap-up/Memorable MomentsJUNE 19, WEDNESDAY - $ (1 meal)7:00 AMContinental Breakfast (included) and Check Out7:30 AMTravel to Niagara Falls, Canada 8:45 AMRest Stop in Route12:00 PMEat Lunch at Niagara Falls - $1:00 PM3:30 PMOld Fort ErieMaid of the Mist 5:00 PMShopping & the Sites of Downtown Niagara Falls 6:15 PMDinner Theatre – “Oh Canada, Eh?”9:00 PMNiagara Falls Light Show9:45 PMLeave Niagara Falls – Rest Stops and Bus Driver Change in Route JUNE 20, THURSDAY 9:30 AMArrive at Saukville Wal-Mart10:00 AMArrive at West Bend Public Agency Center ................
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