In January 1990, the Alpha Tau pledge class was initiated.
In honor of the 25th Anniversary, I was inspired to plan a simple reunion get away to reconnect with our brothers and their families. But of course this event is open to all alumni, spouses, families, undergraduates, etc.
(view a PDF of this information here: 2015 Alumni Brother Retreat
Hershey, PA.
June 19, 20 & 21 2015
Friday June 19, Arrival
Golf outing TBD. Planning to golf at Hershey Country Club in AM with start time in the late morning.
www.hersheycountryclub.com
Troegs Brewery Tour and Tastings: 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30
www.troegs.com
Friday night is open for dinner, campfires, etc.
Note: The Saturday ticket to Hershey Park includes free admission on Friday evening for 2 hours befor the park closes.
Saturday June 20:
Hersheypark, Boardwalk at Hershey (Waterpark), ZooAmerica.
www.hersheypark.com
These three attractions are all included in the one full day ticket.
Sunday June 21
Group Canoe/Kayak 3 hr trip on the Swatara Creek
Outfitter, Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey
www.cocoakayak.com
Cost Estimates
Lodging: Cabin (sleeps 4), $115 per night, Campsite, $65 per night
Troegs Brewery Tour, $5
HersheyPark Ticket
Adult Age 9-54, $33.50
Junior/Senior Ages 3-8 or 55-69, $28.50
John Wrightington: FREE
Canoe/Kayak Trip
Single Kayak: $40
Tandem Kayak: $60
Canoe: TBD, but probably similer to above.
*You can bring your own kayak if local and save rental fee.
* The kayak/HersheyPark ticket prices are based on group discounts. Need 20 people in order to secure that pricing. Lodging price is regardless of group size.
Accomodations:
Hershey Park Camping Resort (www.hersheyparkcampingresort.com)
I have reserved just a modest number of cabins and campsites for the two nights so far in as close proximity as I could based on availability so we can visit with each other during course of the weekend and have campfires and beers at night.
NOTE: All cabins have electricity and air conditioning. There was no availability for any cabins with plumbing. They are heavily in demand and were not available for reservations. The campground does have the bath/shower houses available.
For those not wanting to camp:
Hershey Lodge
www.hersheylodge.com
Hotel Hershey
www.thehotelhershey.com
The above two hotels are affiliated with Hershey Park and have free shuttle service.
Hotel Hershey is the top of the line hotel with a great Spa for the spouses!!!!
Optional activities:
The Troegs Brewery in town also offers free self guided tours you can schedule at your convenience.
Tanger Hershey Outlets www.tangeroutlet.com/hershey
Hershey Gardens www.hersheygardens.org
Hershey Story Museum www.hersheystory.org
Gettysburg – www.destinationgettysburg.com
Flight 93 Memorial – www.nps.gov/flni (about 2.5 hour drive west of Hershey)
Spa at Hotel Hershey www.thehotelhershey.com/spa (reserve in advance)
Contact for reservations:
Mike Gehman, 215 804 5072
m.gehman@comcast.net
Full payment will be needed by February.