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Major League Madness East & Midwest 12 Days
Although this program is not operating this summer, you can still add it to your favorites and consider it for summer 2023.
Catch a foul ball, get that prized autograph during batting practice, and sit in the dugout on a behind-the-scenes stadium tour. That’s just the start of this ultimate baseball fantasy tour across the USA. Take in 6 exciting games at Major League Ballparks on this summer teen tour. It truly is the ultimate baseball road trip!
An adrenaline-filled trip with the coolest activities, picture-perfect landmarks and a close group bond.
For the MLB superfan, this program visits games and stadiums across the East and Midwest.
Hotels.
Includes breakfast and dinner daily.
Includes all recreation & activities listed.
Chartered deluxe, air conditioned motor coach with a professional driver, and flight to New York.
Varies from 22 to 38 participants.
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati Reds
Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago White Sox
American Family Field, Milwaukee Brewers
Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs
Progressive Field, Cleveland Indians
Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees
This trip begins in Detroit with some of our favorite icebreakers and “get to know you” activities.
Visit State Street in Ann Arbor and stroll through the campus of the University of Michigan, with a stop at the iconic “Big House”. Enjoy the night racing your new friends on Go Karts.
Experience the Great American Ballpark on the banks of the Ohio River, including the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum.
Take in a game at all three Chicago area stadiums! Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and last,but certainly not least, Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago Cubs at the historic Wrigley Field. Take a ride on a SeaDog Jetboat, visit Navy Pier and see the views from atop the Willis Tower.
See other athletic all-stars at the Football Hall of Fame. Do you dare ride the rollercoasters at world-class amusement park, Cedar Point? Enjoy an evening at the ballpark watching the Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
There is no better way to end this fantasy road trip than at the Yankee Stadium watching the Subway Series Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees.
Say farewell to your new friends as you part ways for your return home. The summer might be over, but all the memories you’ve made will last a lifetime!
Livonia, Michigan
The Hyatt Place Detroit hotel provides comfort and rooms loaded with useful amenities like a 42-inch flat screen HDTV, free WIFI and their signature Hyatt Plug Panel™ media center! The hotel also has a well-equipped gym and indoor pool.
Cincinnati, OH
The Hyatt Place Cincinnati/Blue Ash is located a short drive from the Great American Ballpark and includes free WiFi, a fitness center and pool.
Chicago, Illinois
After you're done cheering for the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Park, return to the beautiful SpringHill Suites - Elmhurst hotel and swim in their indoor heated pool or exercise in the fitness center.
Cleveland, Ohio
After Cleveland Indians baseball, the Football Hall of Fame in Canton and the nation’s top amusement park-Cedar Point, enjoy great comfort at the Hyatt Place Cleveland/Independence and watch all those great game highlights on a 42″ flat panel HDTV.
LaGuardia, New York
Hampton Inn New York - LaGuardia is located directly across from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and a short drive to see the Bronx Bombers at Yankee Stadium.
Start in Detroit
You may fly to Detroit within our designated arrival times to be greeted by our staff, or if from the area, you may be dropped off at the airport to meet up with the arrivals from out of the town. For those requiring it, we are happy to assist you with arranging flights to New York.
Return Flight Home from New York
Please check with us on times for airport transfers before purchasing flights. Our leaders help you to check-in and remain at the airport until flights within designated times have departed.
Food and Meals
Eating well while away from home is an important part of a summer’s success. We understand how it helps our travelers feel secure, happy and looking forward to their day. Whether enjoying a Lobel’s steak sandwich in New York or Slider Dogs at Progressive Field, a definite highlight for fanatics has been sampling the best of each ballpark’s cuisine. Breakfasts are usually served buffet style at your hotels. When you are at night games, you will dine at the ballpark. On other days, you will enjoy family-style meals and open menu orders at a variety of restaurants. For lunches, on days with afternoon games, we enjoy ballpark food. On touring or travel days, you will have the option to choose from a variety of restaurants in popular areas or while traveling to our next destination.
We have satisfied the choosiest of eaters and gladly accommodate most special dietary requests including vegetarian, anaphylactic food allergies, lactose intolerance, celiac disease, and kosher style. We welcome discussing your individual requirements with you and have extensive experience in this area.
MLB Schedule
The itinerary for this program may change pending the 2022 MLB final schedule.
Laundry
You will only need to bring one week’s worth of clothing as outlined in the packing list that will be sent to you prior to departure. We visit local laundromats weekly and we will supply the detergent and dryer sheets. Don’t worry if you’ve never done laundry before, we’ll show you the ropes. Parents, we know the thought of your children doing laundry is making you smile!
What’s Included
Included in your program tuition is all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, recreation & entertainment listed, airport transfers in designated times, internal flight from New York to Chicago, gratuities & taxes.
Not included is transportation to and from the program, lunches, snacks, personal spending money for souvenirs, and laundry. We also make available optional travel insurance that is not included, but highly recommended.
Please contact us with any questions. We are happy to hear from you!
Do you separate different age groups?
It depends on the program, so it’s always best to contact us. On some programs, we assign a specific departure date by age group to create the best possible social dynamics. For example, if grades 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are listed on a program, note they will not all be traveling together on the same departure.
To find the programs with exclusive age-specific departures, look for tags saying “middle school” for students completing 7th and 8th grades, or “ON TOUR” for students completing 11th and 12th grades.
Who are the staff and what are their qualifications?
Our staff are educators, guidance counselors, coaches, college and university students, former camp counselors, residence life coordinators, community volunteers, world travelers, and other leaders with diverse backgrounds. Many are former participants themselves who couldn’t get enough of the Westcoast experience! Learn more about our summer leaders.
What is the difference between an Active Teen Tour and a Global Adventure program?
Our Active Teen Tours offer larger group sizes (generally 35-48 participants) and travel in deluxe motor coaches. Accommodations include quality hotels and fun college residences.
Global Adventures are smaller group experiences (generally up to 26 participants). Groups travel by private motor coaches and occasional public transportation internationally, and use passenger vans in the USA. While these programs have a slightly bigger focus on adventure travel, we stay in quality hotels and lodges, always ensuring a good night’s rest.
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