Arrive To: Registration with Road Scholar is between 3:30PM to 4:45PM. Hotel check-in is at 3:00PM, room may be ready earlier.

Afternoon: At 4:45PM Orientation of the week starts.

Dinner: Dinner will be at the hotel. Forms are sent out in advance to see if participants are vegetarian.

Evening: After dinner there is a getting to know you session for participants to become better acquainted.

Lodging: Holiday Inn-Lakewood Ranch

Meals Included: Dinner

Two morning lectures, Spring Training baseball game, "Red Sox @Pittsburgh Pirates."

Note: Must be able to walk from distant parking lot to and from the stadium, plus be able to climb stairs at the baseball stadium.

Breakfast: A continental breakfast is available.

Morning: PRESENTATION: The Beginning of Baseball<> Break <> PRESENTATION: Retired Major League Pitcher

Lunch: Participants can purchase their own lunch at the ballpark or restaurant close to the stadium.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Apply your new knowledge from morning lectures as you watch a baseball game "Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates at McKechnie Field in Bradenton." After game is over bus departs for hotel.

Dinner: Dinner will be at the hotel catered by the hotel restaurant.

Evening: Enjoy a baseball DVD.

Lodging: Holiday Inn-Lakewood Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Attend a Pittsburgh Pirate Practice session, Spring Training baseball game, "NYY @Philadelphia Phillies."

Note: Must be able to walk from distant parking lot to and from the stadium, plus be able to climb stairs at the baseball stadium.

Breakfast: A breakfast with two hot items, plus the typical continental breakfast is available.

Morning: PRESENTATION: Travel to a Pittsburgh Pirate Practice session. Then bus departs for Clearwater for the NYY vs Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field.

Lunch: Participants can purchase their own lunch at the ballpark or restaurant close to the stadium.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Participants will attend a baseball game "NYY vs Philadelphia Phillies," paying special attention to the umpire. After the game the bus will return students back to the hotel.

Dinner: Dinner will be catered by the hotel restaurant in our private meeting room.

Evening: PRESENTATION: Q & A Session: With a Minor League Pirates Player

Lodging: Holiday Inn-Lakewood Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Presentation by baseball expert, Spring Training baseball game, "Toronto Blue Jays @Baltimore Orioles."

Note: Must be able to walk from distant parking lot to and from the stadium, plus be able to climb stairs at the baseball stadium.

Breakfast: A continental breakfast is available.

Morning: PRESENTATION: Signs, Signals & Coaches. PRESENTATION: Negro League Baseball

Lunch: Participants can purchase their own lunch at the ballpark or restaurant close to the stadium.

Afternoon: FIELD TRIP: Participants will attend a spring training baseball game 1:05pm Baltimore Orioles vs Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota. Watch game with new insight from morning presenter. After game is over bus will return students to hotel.

Dinner: DINNER: Will be in the hotel's private meeting room.

Evening: FREE NIGHT

Lodging: Holiday Inn-Lakewood Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Lecture from an umpire, noted Phillies author then Spring Training baseball games, "Pittsburgh Pirates @Baltimore Orioles," for Pirate and Oriole fans. "Philadelphia Phillies @Boston Red Sox in Ft Myers," for Phillie's fans.

Note: Must be able to walk from distant parking lot to and from the stadium, plus be able to climb stairs at the baseball stadium.

Breakfast: A breakfast with two hot items, plus the typical continental breakfast is available.

Morning: PRESENTATION: Learn more about the demands and challenges of an umpire. PRESENTATION: Noted Phillies author Rich Westcott will share his stories and experiences about the Phillies.

Lunch: Participants can purchase their own lunch at the hotel restaurant or visit a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Free Afternoon or enjoy a baseball DVD.

Dinner: Dinner will be at the game on your own.

Evening: FIELD TRIP: Both games are at night."Pittsburgh Pirates @Baltimore Orioles," for Pirate and Oriole fans. "Philadelphia Phillies @Boston Red Sox in Ft Myers," for Phillie's fans.

Lodging: Holiday Inn-Lakewood Ranch

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast: A continental breakfast is available.

Morning: PRESENTATION: Retired baseball scout will share his wealth of experiences over the years. This is your opportunity to ask questions you have always wanted to ask.

Lunch: A chance to create your own sandwich for lunch is offered on the last day to allow students who need to catch an early flight to take their lunch with them. Students who do not need to leave can enjoy their lunch in the classroom or on the patio by the pool. Program ends after lunch.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch