Trips

ADULT & SENIOR TRIPS - Leave the driving to us!

**Have you longed to go to places or events in the city or suburbs but dreaded having to drive, battle traffic find a place to park, pay an “arm-and-a-leg” for parking, let alone the price of gas?

 The Summit Park District can help you with this dilemma. The Park District is sponsoring a series of trips that are designed to “leave the driving to us.” On each of the trips we will provide door-to-door service for you.  The District will have a 12 passenger van and we will pick you up at your home, take you to the event and bring you back home.

 For each trip a pick up schedule will be developed and you will be notified via phone a day or two before the trip as to the time you will be picked up. Please note that the times listed with each description are the times everyone is picked up and leave the Summit area. Your pick-up and drop-off times could be 10-20 minutes earlier or later depending on where participants live.

 The pick up and drop off service is only available to Summit Park District residents and the pick up address must be within the Park District’s boundaries. Non-residents will need to meet the van at the Park District office.

The fee for each trip will be for transportation and general admission. However where noted,  admission prices will be your responsibility to pay at the door.

In spite of the economy our adults and senior citizen community still should look forward to the opportunity to enjoy your life.  The Summit Park District put together a program to help the adults and seniors to plan trips well ahead and keep within the budget..

NANCY DREW AND THE SIGN OF THE TWISTED CANDLES
DePaul University- Merle Reskin Theatre
Everybody’s favorite girl detective steps out of her books and onto the stage in a dramatization of one of her mysteries. In trying to solve the disappearance of a 100 year old man’s fortune, Nancy Drew’s investigation leads her to a spooky mansion. But in her investigation she finds that solving the case could jeopardize her friendship with her best pals Bess and George.  Will the fortune be stolen by the bad guys or will Nancy use her brain power (and some luck) to save the day?
Following the performance we will attend an ice cream socials at the historical Black Stone Hotel located next door to the Merle Reskin Theatre. While enjoying an ice-cream treat, we will have an opportunity to discuss the play, stage design, display and obtain autographs with the cast members.

This performance is recommended for children 7 years old and up.

The fee: includes round trip transportation, ticket, and ice cream social. All registration with payment must be received no later than January 6th.

Recommended for children 7 years old and up.
Light walking.

Van leaves Summit Park                1 day
Saturday, January 14                            Limit: Min: 8/Max: 12
 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.*                Fee: $15.00 per person R/NR
*The departure and return time will be reconfirmed closer to the date.


RIVERS CASINO
Try your hand at Lady Luck at the Rivers Casino is a beautiful new facility located in Des Plaines, IL. REGISTRATION ENDS ON FEBRUARY 10TH - 5:00 P.M 
 

MODERATE WALKING 

Van leaves Summit Park                1 day
Friday, February 17th                                              Limit: 12
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.                                                 Fee: $5.00

The fee includes round trip transportation.
 Lunch is on your own.
 Summit Senior Residents door to door service’s is optional.
 

NORTH SHORE CULTURE AND HISTORY TOUR
Join our group as we experience the numerous cultural and historical attractions. From
museums and architectural landmarks to breathtaking gardens, Chicago’s North Shore
will astound you with its natural beauty and acclaimed diversity. The three different types of tours will take place in the historical North Shore of Chicago. We will tour the Dawes Mansion in the Evanston History Center, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art located on the campus of Northwestern University and Baha’i House of Worship on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wilmette.

EXTENSIVE WALKING 

Van leaves Summit Park
Wednesday, March 7th                         1 day
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.                                    Limit: 12
                                                            Fee: $40.00 Resident
                                                                 $45.00 Non-Resident

The fee includes round trip transportation, tickets, tours, lunch, goodies and good conversation.
Summit Senior Residents door to door service’s is optional.

               
2012 Chicago Flower And Garden Show
Navy Pier
Spring is in the air when the Chicago Flower and Garden Show once again blossoms into Navy Pier. There will be exhibits to showcase all-new plant, flower and vegetable varieties.  The show features 25 themed display gardens, daily gourmet cooking demonstrations, seminars on a wide variety of topics, a market place with 200 booths, and live demonstrations by the nation’s top gardeners. From roses to wild flowers, water settings to woodlands, formal and frivolous, heirlooms to hybrids, whatever your interest in gardens or flowers, you will find more information than you thought possible.
Lunch is on your own at one of the many restaurants or food court located on the pier.
 
EXTENSIVE WALKING 

Van leaves Summit Park                    1 day
Monday, March 12th                        Limit: 12
9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.                        Fee: $18.00-Resident
                                                           $20.00-Non- Resident
               
The fee includes round trip transportation and ticket
Summit Senior Residents door to door service’s is optional.

“BARRIO GRRRLL”
DePaul University Merle Reskin Theatre
Join spunky heroine Ana Ortiz and her friends for an exciting
adventure in their barrio in this urban pop musical.  Ana uses her
superpowers as Barrio Grrrll to preserve justice in her neighborhood
by drawing from the strength of her culture, her song and her family.

Recommended for children 7 years old and up.
Following after the performance we will have a chance to attend an ice cream socials at the historical Black Stone Hotel located next door to the Merle Reskin Theatre. While enjoying an ice-cream treat, we will have an
opportunity to discuss the play, stage design, display and autograph session with the company of each Chicago Playworks Production at the Black Stone Hotel.

The fee includes round trip transportation, ticket, and ice cream social.
All registration with payment must be received no later than April 6 th,

Light walking.

Van leaves Summit Park                1 day
Saturday, April 14                                  Limit: Min: 8/Max: 12
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.*                Fee: $15.00 per person R/NR
*The departure and return time will be reconfirmed closure to the date.
       


BLUE CHIP CASINO
Michigan City, IN
Blue Chip Casino is an exciting facility situated in the heart of Michigan City.
The casino offers many amenities. There are 1,500 slot machines and many gaming tables.  The Blue Chip Casino offers an environment that is so spacious and comfortable with its 65, 000 square feet of gaming all on one level. You can enjoy a delicious lunch buffet special.

EXTENSIVE WALKING                                                                                    

Van leaves Summit Park                1 day
Friday, May 4th                                                     Limit: 12
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.                                           Fee: $5.00- Resident
                                                                      $6.00 Resident
                       
The fee includes round trip transportation and tickets
Summit Senior Residents door to door service’s is optional..


Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Michigan City, IN
Plan your shopping trip with us. The Lighthouse Place features 120 of the finest in outlet stores, with some stores offering in-store promotions. We would like our guests to enjoy shopping with great savings; each guest will receive a VIP Coupon book which will list all of the stores that are participating and their corresponding offers. And “50 plus Shopper Perks” only on Tuesday. If you are 50 years old or older you can take an added 10% off, just present your identification with your age to the cashier at any of the participating stores.  You’ll find top designer names such as Adidas, Aldo, Anne Klein, Bass, Calvin Klein, Ecko Unltd. Eddie Bauer, Factory Brand Shoes, Izod, Jockey, Le Gourmet Chef, Movado, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Waterford, and much more.  Lunch will be on your own.

EXTENSIVE WALKING 

Van leaves Summit Park                1 day
Tuesday, August 7                                               Limit: 12
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 pm.                                           Fee: $6.00-Resident
                                                                                    $7.00 Non-Resident
                                                                                   
Fee: includes round trip transportation
Summit Senior Residents door to door service’s is optional...

                                        
LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER AND BOTANIC GARDENS
Palos Heights, IL

Lake Katherine is a man made lake that encompasses 20 acres of cascading water fall, native plants, animals, fish and waterfowl. Lake Katherine is home to Muskie, largemouth bass, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, channel catfish, and black crappie. Along the shoreline are lodges and burrows home to muskrats and beavers and amphibians such as reptiles, turtles, frogs and snakes.  After a lecture, a tour guide will take us through the Nature Center and Botanic Gardens.
Lunch will be on your own at Lumes Pancake House and Restaurant,12401 S. Harlem Ave.
 

EXTENSIVE WALKING 
Van leaves Summit Park                    1 day
Thursday, June14                                                  Limit: 12
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.                                              Fee: $5.00-Resident
                                                                                  $6.00-Non- Resident
                                                                                              

Long Grove Strawberry Festival        
Long Grove, IL
We have received numerous requests from participants who attended the Chocolate fest last spring for a trip to the Long Grove Strawberry Festival. As with the chocolate fest, there will be free live music such as rock and roll, jazz, country and bluegrass. As part of the Long Grove experience you’ll discover the best collections of 80 specialty shops, galleries and restaurants in a charming historic business district. Treat yourself to many delectable treats, samplings and demonstrations from fresh strawberries dipped in double dark chocolate to a smoothie or some homemade strawberry ice cream. Lunch is on your own.


EXTENSIVE WALKING 


Van leaves Summit Park                 1 day
Sunday, July 1                                                 Limit: 12
 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.                                            Fee: $6.00 Resident                                                                                   $7.00 Non-Resident
The fee includes round trip transportation
Summit Senior Residents door to door service’s is optional.

 

Summit Park District
5700 S. Archer Road
Summit, IL 60501
708-496-1012
Fax 708-496-7275

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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