“Day of Choices”
Sunday, August 30, 2009
On Sunday, August 30th you and your fellow new students, along with our Red Caps (the student
orientation leaders) will have the opportunity to participate in one of the following activities
(please note these activities are for University of Hartford freshman students only).
Lake Compounce Theme Park – Whether it’s chills or thrills that make you happy, Lake Compounce has
the best of both, and then some! Play all day on rides like Boulder Dash, Zoomerang, and Thunder n’
Lightning or chill near the lake in Anchor Bay, Clipper Cove, and Mammoth Falls!
(Cost: $45. Fee includes admission and transportation.)
Walt's Tour of Hartford - Did you know that much of Hartford’s early wealth came from making guns
(the famous Colt 45) during the Civil War, or that it was the richest city in America 100 years ago, or that
it is home to a two sided building, one of the architectural marvels of the 20th century? See those, plus a
look at some of Hartford’s highlights as President Harrison leads a bus tour of the city. This tour has
received glowing reviews from students and includes stops at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
and the Mark Twain House, home to the famous American writer.
(Free. Lunch will be provided)
Blue Man Group Boston – Blue Man Group performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue
characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive
music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. Get the
opportunity to see the Blue Man Group at the Charles Street Theater in Boston.
(Cost: $90. Fee includes admission and transportation.)
Tubing - Cool down on a hot summer day as you float through the picturesque calm sections of the
Farmington River and catch some sun, swim, and relax.
(Cost: $35. Fee includes tube and transportation).
White Water Rafting - A ten-mile white water rafting trip on Zoar Gap begins at Fife Brook Dam. Rapids
such as Microwave, Freight Train, and Pinball allow crews to hone their skills in preparation for the
raging whitewater of Zoar Gap. Below the Gap, you will pull over in a state forest for a delicious picnicstyle lunch with salads, homemade breads and cookies. After lunch there are opportunities to swim or
simply relax as you raft back to basecamp.
(Cost: $125. Fee includes transportation, bagel breakfast, and picnic lunch.)
In the Heights on Broadway- In the Heights is the 2008 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical! It’s a new
musical about three days in the life of Washington Heights, a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top
of the island of Manhattan. It's a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the
windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.
(Cost: $75. Fee includes admission and transportation to New York City)
Billy Elliot - The one name on everybody’s lips is BILLY. BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the new
show that has captured Broadway’s heart and received the best reviews for any musical in years. BILLY
ELLIOT is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his
dreams come true. (Cost: $75. Fee includes admission and transportation to New York City)
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston - Faneuil Hall Marketplace is actually four great places in one
location — Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Market and South Market, all set around a cobblestone
promenade where jugglers, magicians and musicians entertain the passers-by. Spend the day eating,
shopping, strolling the waterfront, and exploring. The Marketplace is also just a five-minute walk to the
New England Aquarium, The Children's Museum, The Old State House, and Paul Revere's House.
(Cost: $25. Fee includes transportation)
Matt’s Outback Paintball – Spend the day paintballing! Fields include a woods ball field with a large two
story castle and a two story "Tower of Doom", a concept tire field, and a regulation size X-ball field. Price
includes paintball gun, mask, chest protector, CO2 tank, and 500 paintballs.
(Cost: $55. Fee includes equipment, transportation, and hot dog lunch)
Fusion Zone Laser Tag – Laser Tag combines the classic games of tag and hide & seek with a high-tech
twist! Be sure to bring quarters to play the arcade games!
(Cost $45). Fee includes transportation, 3 games of tag and a pizza lunch)
Westfarms Mall - Westfarms is a 1,310,000 square foot regional shopping center located seven miles
southwest of Hartford, Connecticut. The shopping center straddles the towns of Farmington and West
Hartford, and is conveniently located at the intersection of I-84 and Route 9. It is the premiere shopping
center of central Connecticut and features 160 fine shops and services. Save your last minute shopping
until today and go with some new friends. Trip is 4 hours (including travel time). (Free)
On campus outdoor pool party - For those of you who want to be lazy and relax on campus, an afternoon
pool party at the Sports Center is for you! (Free.)
Please fill out the attached form and mail it back with the appropriate fee (if applicable) so
that it is received NO LATER than August 20, 2009.
You may also fax your form to us as long as you are paying by credit card. We will
not be able to take credit card information over the phone. Payment must be made
in advance before the student can be signed up for an activity.
We encourage a response ASAP as many activities have
limited availability and fill quickly.
Day of Choices: Sunday August 30, 2009
Name ___________________________________
UH ID # _____________________
Home phone # ______________________ Cell phone# (of student) _____________________
Please provide us with your Hartford email address. We will be sending confirmation emails about your
activity to this email: Email: __________________________________
Please place a 1 next to your top choice, a 2 next to your 2nd choice and a 3 next to your 3rd
choice. If you do not choose a 2nd and 3rd choice and your 1st choice is not available, then
we will place you in the Pool Party activity.
________ Lake Compounce ($45.00)
________ Blue Man Group Boston ($90.00)
________ Tubing Farmington River ($35.00)
________ White Water Rafting ($125.00)
________ In The Heights, New York ($75.00)
________ Billy Elliot, New York ($75.00)
________ Paintball ($55.00)
________ Laser Tag ($45.00)
________ Faneuil Hall, Boston ($25.00)
________ Walt’s Tour of Hartford (No Charge)
________ West Farms Mall (No Charge)
________ Pool Party (No Charge)
This form and a non-refundable* check or credit card payment covering the HIGHEST COST
ACTIVITY must be received NO LATER than August 20th, 2009.
Mail
Formto:
of Payment: □Check (made payable to the University of Hartford)
University of Hartford
Office of Orientation
c/o Suzanne Anderson McNeil
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
□ Check: Amount of Check ______________
OR
Credit Card: □ MasterCard □ Discover □ American Express
(Please note the University of Hartford DOES NOT accept VISA as a form of payment.)
Cardholder Name: _____________________________________ Billing Zip Code: _________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Card Number: ________________________________________Expiration Date: _________
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Amount of Charge: _____________________
*All money collected is non-refundable; however any difference in cost of activities will be credited to the
student’s account after the start of the fall semester prior to the October 2009 billing statement.