Summer 2009 - Squeaky Wheel Adventures

2009 Schedule - trips kids in care:

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What to do to sign-up
1) Contact your caseworker and let them know your intention
2) Download the registration form below or contact us to have one mailed
3) Contact us so that we can tentatively hold a space for you!

What some campers said about 2008 trips
"The best trip I have ever been on."
"I was not sure what to expect, but I felt very comfortable and had a great time."
"When is the next trip? Can I go next year?"

Support from a foster parent of a camper in 2008
"They said they had a great time, but perhaps the most telling thing to me of the success of their trip
was that they transitioned back into our house very well and with ease."

Limit Space - 6 Campers per Trip

Squeaky Wheel Adventures trips can be a great opportunity for brothers and sisters who are living in separate home to spend time together!

◄ 2009 TRIPS ►

New England Fun / 5-Day Trip
Pick your bunk and grab a seat as we take off in our “decked out” 40’ 1963 bus (complete with DVD entertainment system and bathroom) that will be home for the next five days. This trip will take us all over New England. During our first day we will experience the scenic countryside of Vermont as the first settlers must have seen it over 200 years ago while horseback riding. Our next stop is Vermont’s own Ben & Jerry’s Factory for some refreshment. After a great night camping in Stowe, VT, we will continue our exploration around the area before enjoying a narrated boat ride on Lake Champlain aboard Burlington, Vermont’s largest cruise ship, the Ethan Allen III. Day three is a travel day south through Vermont and Massachusetts visiting “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon”, Quechee Gorge, and the Dinosaur Tracks near Northampton, MA where we will see real dinosaur tracks still embedded in rock where dinosaurs once roamed. Day four picks up speed as we spend an exciting day riding roller coasters like “Superman” and “Cat Woman’s Whip” at Six Flags Amusement Park in Agawam, MA. Finally, on day five, as we make our way home, we will visit Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, MA. At Walden Pond we will experience the natural beauty that inspired Henry David Thoreau and provided the material for the book Walden, a book which is credited with helping to inspire awareness and respect for the natural environment. Trip dates are: July 6th - 10th & July 20th - 24th » View / Print New England Fun Orientation Letter & Equipment List	Available Space Subject to change white is available Waiting List Available
	7/6 - 7/10	7/20 - 7/24

Canobie Lake Excursion / 2-Day Trip
Join us for an exciting and fun filled trip to Canobie Lake Amusement Park in Salem, New Hampshire. We will leave early in the morning to head down for a great day of taking on rides like “Starblaster” and “Extreme Frisbee”. Afterwards we will take a short trip to our “home for the night” at nearby Angle Pond Grove Campground and enjoy a campfire and s’mores. The next morning we will wake to make a delicious “camp” breakfast and have a leisurely morning enjoying the many activities at camp before boarding the bus for our trip back. Trip dates are: July 14th -15th » View / Print Canobie Lake Excursion Orientation Letter & Equipment List	Available Space Subject to change white is available
	7/14 - 7/15

New Hampshire’s Highs & Lows / 3-Day Trip
The first day is spent traveling over to Mt. Washington area where we will enjoy hiking to beautiful Arethusa Falls. This breathtaking waterfall is sure to impress. Then we will continue on to camp in Twin Mountain, NH at the KOA. After a great night at camp we will head for the high country on a 3-hour unforgettable ride to the top of Mt. Washington aboard the famous Mt. Washington Cog Railroad. Afterwards we start south through Franconia Notch to Lee, NH and our second night at Wadleigh Falls Campground. At camp we will play games, eat some great camp food and have a campfire. Last, but definitely not least, is Water Country Water Park! We will spend a fun packed day enjoying the pools and slides at New England’s largest water park. From Pirate’s Lagoon to Double Geronimo and Thunder Falls, there will be plenty to keep us busy throughout the day before heading for Maine. Trip dates are: June 30th - July 2 & Aug. 4th - 6th » View / Print New Hampshire's Higs & Lows Orientation Letter & Equipment List	Available Space Subject to change white is available Waiting List Available
	6/30 - 7/2	8/4 - 8/6

Trip Registration & Cost:
Trip fees can often be paid in full, or in-part, by DHHS allocated camp funding. Please contact your case supervisor ASAP and let them know your interest in one of our trips. Registration forms can then be obtained either via our website (www.SqueakyWheelAdventures.org/2009/) or by contacting us to have them mailed. The fees below are approximately 40% of the actual trip expense, with the balance being covered by grants, sponsors, and fundraising.
Ages: 10 to 17 (Exception made case by case)
New England Fun / 5-day - $500
Canobie Lake Excursion / 2-day - $210
New Hampshire’s Highs & Lows / 3-day - $350

Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:
There are numerous pick-up locations for each trip depending on need and trip destination. Please see individual trip itineraries and/or contact us directly. Some pick-up locations may include; Ellsworth, Bangor, Augusta, Lewiston & Kennebunk.

Eligibility:
SWA trips are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Maine children in foster and other out-of-home care.
If space is available then eligibility will include adopted children.

Please contact us with any questions or to get more information. We look forward to hearing from you and traveling together this summer.

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