YMCA
ESCAPES
WE ALL NEED TO
ESCAPE SOMETIMES
It helps us to relax, have fun and recharge our
batteries. YMCA Escapes aims to do just this by
providing the opportunity for adults 18 and over
with extra support needs to enjoy a safe,
inclusive and supported group travel experience.
CANBERRA ESCAPE
26 - 30 JANUARY 2015
Canberra Escape allows travelers to enjoy all the major attractions Canberra has to offer at a relaxed pace.
All workshops and private tours have been tailored to meet the needs of our group. We provide travelers with
special needs with best chance of enjoying a well-rounded travel experience by providing trips that are visual,
auditory, tactile and kinaesthetic.
DAY
L&D
1
DAY
9.00am
Station at 8.30am for a
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Arrive in Canberra early
your tour
dinner and get to know
accommodation, enjoy
group!
DAY
2
B&L&D
Spend the morning
exploring Questacon
and then spend
the afternoon at the
Australian Institute
of Sport with a
private tour and Sport
ex experience with a
special focus
on the incredible achie
vements of the Paral
ympians.
Return to your acco
mmodation for dinne
r, games and
sports trivia night.
DAY
3
4
B&L&D
Spend the morning at Parliament House, the home of
Australia’s Parliament with a private tailored tour of the
great hall, chambers, Queen’s terrace and take in the sun
and spectacular views on the roof top. Spend the
afternoon at the Australian War Memorial and enjoy a
tailor made educational program and guided tour. Return
to your accommodation for dinner, followed by movies and
popcorn.
DAY
5
B&L
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*Please note activities may not happen in the order they appear on the itinerary.
If an attraction is not available upon booking an alternative activity will be offered.
YMCA is a not-for-profit charity that enables people and communities to be healthier and happier.
YMCA Escapes is an extension of our hugely successful camping program called “YMCA
Weekend Escapes” which has been running for over eight years and hopes to offer
memorable travel experiences to people in our community with extra support
needs.
YMCA ESCAPE
CANBERRA
26 - 30 JANUARY 2015
Cost?
Prices start from $1600 for 1:4 support ratio.
Please call YMCA Escapes for pricing 1:1, 1:2.
What’s included?
as per itinerary (B&L&D).
• All meals including some snacks
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• Transport as per itinerary and shar
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• All attractions including: Aust
ry workshop and National Portrait
Galle
nal
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on,
stac
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to
House, entry
• Digital Photo Album Souvenir.
• Basic 1st Aid supplies if required.
• YMCA Water Bottle.
• Staff support at specified ratios.
led to
ed 20kg in weight. They are also entit
piece of luggage that does not exce
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Each parti
7kg.
hand luggage that does not exceed
above the ratios above to
nts we take an extra support staff
Please note: For every six participa
nts.
supported experience for all participa
make YMCA Escapes a safe, well
one piece of
What’s not included?
Participant spending money; transfers to and from departure and drop off points; accommodation
does not include single room use; items of personal nature such as laundry, toiletries, postage,
telephone calls, and wheelchair hire. Water will be provided throughout the tour but the cost of
soft drinks, coffee and teas away from the accommodation will be beared by the participant.
Booking your Escape
To make a booking you must send a signed and completed Escape Participant Form. The
deposit must be received within 14 days of making the booking or immediately if departure is
within 60 days. Canberra Escape deposit is $600 dollars.
Cancellation Policy.
All cancellations must be made in writing;
• 45 days or more prior to travel – Loss of deposit
• 30-45 days prior to travel
– 50% of total cost
• 0-30 days prior to travel
– No refund
Tour Staff:
All YMCA Escape staff members are required to have a working with children
check, police check, senior 1st Aid Certificate and have undergone YMCA carer
training and safeguarding young persons training.
General Conditions
YMCA Escapes reserves the right to withdraw holiday participation from anyone whose behaviour is likely to affect the smooth operation of
the program or negatively affect the enjoyment or the safety of other participants. If a participant needs to be sent home early, the participant
or guardian will bear the full cost of the participant’s return, including staff costs, transport and all other support costs. A holiday participant is
liable for any damage to property or persons they may cause. YMCA tour staff do not share rooms with participants. If a participant requires
checking or intervention overnight then they will require an Active Night staff person. This will necessitate an additional staff member and will
be at an additional cost. YMCA Escapes has the right to cancel a tour if minimum participant numbers are not met or we have exceeded our
capacity for the tour. All deposits will be fully refunded.
For more information about Canberra Escape:
Anthea Warlond
Ph: 03 9345 8004
Email: [email protected]