245 E. Old Sturbridge Rd • Brimfield, MA 01010

Operated by Search Beyond Adventures, Inc.

Local travel for adults with developmental disabilities

Sweet Pickle Tours!2021 Tour Schedule

800-800-9979

Sweet Pickle Tours!Sweet Pickle Tours are fun and simple threeor four day weekend tours departing southernNew England. Since all are van tours theyeliminate the hassle of airport pick-ups,flights, and larger group travel. All meals,activities, lodging, assistance (1:4 ratio of staffto participants) are included. If you need ahigher ratio of 1:2 staff to participants you canrequest this for an additional $80/day.Personal care attendants or family memberscan attend for $170/day. These are small-group tours, generally limited to eight partici-pants.

In keeping the costs low, there are no packinglists, detailed tour itineraries, or monthly state-ments. Minimum 40% payment is due withregistration; balance due 30 days before tour.

Tours begin fromSturbridge andBoston and canpick up along theMass Pike, or enroute to the des-tination withoutcharge. We alsopick up throughout CT for our NYC desti-nations, and in northern New Engand forour NH and VT destinations.

Tours are operated as a component ofSearch Beyond Adventures, Inc. Bankingand accounting are separate, however, soplease use the Sweet Pickle applicationsand make checks payable to SweetPickle Tours.

2021 TOURS

About Sweet Pickle Tours...

Portland & Freeport! Visit the world’s largest rotating globe

(41.5 feet diameter) inYarmouth! Ride the mailboat to the Portland islands

(weather permitting)! See a sweeping view of the city from the

Portland Observatory! Shop at famous LL Bean flagstaff store in

Freeport

August 13-15, 2021 $710

Cape Cod: Hyannis! Take a whale-watching cruise (weather per-

mitting)! Stop at the John F. Kennedy Memorial! Ride a train through the woodlands and

cranberry bogs! Tour the Cape Cod Potato Chip factory

and try free samples

June 24-26, 2021 $710

Cooperstown & Lake George

! Visit the Baseball Hall of Fame, exploringthe different displays on baseball history

! Take a narrated boat ride on LakeGeorge

! Swim and relax at the beaches of MoreauLake State Park or Lake George beach

July 3-5, 2021 $710

Red Sox & Boston! Watch the Red Sox play an MLB oppo-

nent at classic Fenway park! See great marine life at the Boston

Aquarium! Shop at historic Quincy Market! Ride the famous Swan Boats on the

Boston Commons

May 15-17, 2021 $710(dates dependent on 2021 MLB schedule)

(413) 245-3100 or (800) 800-9979

2021 TOURS, continued

New York City by Rail New!

! Ride the train between New England and NYC (our staff is aboard so embark at any stop)! Ride to the top of the Empire State Building for a great view of Manhattan! Take the boat to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty! Visit famous Times Square! Ride a double-decker bus for a tour of some famous neighborhoods

October 9-12, 2021 4 Days! $930

Burlington, Vermont

! Sample ice cream flavors at Ben & Jerry’s! Tour the Vermont Teddy Bear factory! Cruise on Lake Champlain aboard the Ethan Allan II! Watch chocolatiers at work at Lake Champlain Chocolates

July 28-31, 2021 4 Days! $910

Niagara Falls (passport not needed-we do not go to Canada)

! Ride the Maid of the Mist boat for a close up of the falls! Tour Old Fort Niagara overlooking Lake Ontario and the Niagara River! See the exhibits at the Aquarium of Niagara, including sharks and penguins! Take a guided tour of a winery

September 24-27, 2021 4 Days! $910

Philadelphia

! Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from One Liberty Observation Deck! See Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell! Watch coins being made at the US Mint! Get your photo at the Rocky Statue in front of the Art Museum steps

November 12-15, 2021 4 Days! $910

Sweet Pickle Tours2021 Tour Application

APPLICANT'S NAME: ___________________________________

Tour Choice (check any for which you wish to register)❍ Red Sox & Boston, May 15-17, 2021❍ Cape Cod: Hyannis, June 24-26, 2021❍ Coooperstown & Lake George, July 3-5, 2021❍ Burlington, VT, July 28-31, 2021

❒ Cancellation Insurance, All Tours: $5/day (allows cancellation up to 24 hrs before tour for 1 year future tour credit

STAFF RATIO: ❑ Regular (1:4 ratio typically) ❑ Extra-Assistance (1:2 ratio typically) ❑ Your Personal Care Attendant or Family Member (1:1 ratio)Note: Extra-Assistance tours have a surcharge of $80/day. Personal Care Attendant options have a surcharge of $170/day.

GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please Print!)Age: _____________ Birthdate: ____________________ Height: __________ Weight: __________ Gender: Male_____ Female_____Home Street: ______________________________ City: _________________ State: _____ ZIP: _________ Phone: (____)__________Agency Name: _______________________________________________ Phone: (____)________________ Contact: _______________Agency Address (if different from home address): Street: ___________________________ City: _____________ State: ____ ZIP: _______To which address should trip information be sent? ________________________________________________________________________Person completing this application: __________________________ Relationship or Title: _______________ Phone: (___)____________E-Mail: _________________________________ Best Way to Reach: _____ By Phone ______ By EmailAgency Fax: (____) _______________________ Emergency phone # (for nights or weekends): (_____) ___________________________

PHYSICAL INFORMATION:Blind?__________ Eyeglasses?_________ Deaf?__________ Hearing Aid?__________ Control of bowel and bladder?_____________Autism?__________ Diabetic?___________ If diabetic is insulin taken? __________ If insulin taken is this self-injected? ____________Language/Communication difficulties ____________________Fully ambulatory?___________ If no, what aids do you use? Man. Wheelchair_____ Walker_____ Cane_____Medication list and instructions (or attach) (Check here if no medications:) ❑

Medication Supervision: ______ completely independent ______takes meds with reminders ______ tour staff must keep possessionSeizures? _________ Known Allergies ____________________________ Diet restrictions ___________________________________

SPECIAL NEEDS INFORMATION:Please describe any physical problems or physical disabilities, activity limitations, special equipment needed.

SPENDING MONEY/MONEY MANAGEMENT: (check one)______ can independently handle all money _____ leaders should keep control of all money______ can have some money (amount: ____________), but needs assistance with purchasing

SELF CARE SKILLS:Independent Needs Assistance* Independent Needs Assistance*

Dressing _____ _____ Street Safety _____ _____Bathing _____ _____ Eating _____ _____Toileting _____ _____ Hygiene _____ _____

*Please describe how much assistance is needed in any of the skill areas listed above:

RISK & WAIVER: Participants, or their guardians or agents if applying on participant’s behalf, agree to participate at their own risk,and release and hold harmless Sweet Pickle Tours dbw Search Beyond Adventures, Inc. plus its staff and volunteers from liability for anyharm to person or property that may occur due to self-injurious behaviors, actions by any other tour participant, voluntarily departingfrom the tour group, or malfunction of adaptive equipment. Sweet Pickle Tours will not be responsible for loss or breakage of personalitems brought or purchased on the tour. Completion of this application and registration for a tour explicitly concedes agreement to these terms.

Mail application with at least 40% payment to:Sweet Pickle Tours • 245 E. Old Sturbridge Rd • Brimfield, MA 01010 • (413) 245-3100 • (800) 800-9979 • Fax: (413) 245-3600

❍ Portland & Freeeport, August 13-15, 2021❍ Niagara Falls, September 24-27, 2021❍ New York City by Rail, October 9-12, 2021❍ Philadelphia, November 12-15, 2021