

{"id":14,"date":"2019-06-04T16:22:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T20:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2019-06-13T10:36:33","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T14:36:33","slug":"trips-special-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/trips-special-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Trips\/Special Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>BETT Program participants will have the opportunity to join several planned trips during their six-week stay at Temple University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTES:  a. Excursions are subject to change.&nbsp;b.&nbsp;&nbsp;All tickets and transportation fees are included for local trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For regional trips to NYC and Ocean City, only transportation is provided.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WEEK 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2013\/11\/tp1756.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2013\/11\/tp1756-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-512\" width=\"183\" height=\"183\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tuesday, July 2, 2019&nbsp;US History, Society &amp; Culture Excursion &#8211;&nbsp;Liberty Bell &amp; Independence Mall <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Liberty Bell in Independence National Historic Park and grab a photo with Independence Hall in the background! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-white-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/05\/outlet-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16\" width=\"262\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/05\/outlet-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/05\/outlet-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/05\/outlet.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Saturday, July 6 , 2019&nbsp;Optional Excursion &#8211;&nbsp;Shopping Trip in NJ<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Gloucester Premium Outlets in NJ, an outdoor mall with a large selection of stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WEEK 2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2013\/11\/Reading-Terminal-Market-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania-food-hall-market.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2013\/11\/Reading-Terminal-Market-Philadelphia-Pennsylvania-food-hall-market-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-505\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tuesday, July 9, 2019:&nbsp;US History, Society &amp; Culture Excursion &#8211;&nbsp;Reading Terminal Market<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore some of the best food, drinks, groceries, and souvenirs that Philadelphia has to offer at the nation&#8217;s oldest continuously running farmer&#8217;s market!  Visit their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.readingterminalmarket.org\/\">website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Ice-Cream-Social-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77\" width=\"183\" height=\"273\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Thursday, July 11 , 2019\u00a0Optional Evening Activity-\u00a0Ice Cream Social<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy ice cream with your fellow participants and IELP staff and students. This event will be held on Temple University&#8217;s main campus in one of our green spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-white-color has-white-background-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Top-5-sunset-spots-nyc-empire-state-skyline-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42\" width=\"262\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Top-5-sunset-spots-nyc-empire-state-skyline-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Top-5-sunset-spots-nyc-empire-state-skyline-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Top-5-sunset-spots-nyc-empire-state-skyline-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Top-5-sunset-spots-nyc-empire-state-skyline.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Saturday, July 13, 2019: US History, Society &amp; Culture Excursion &#8211;&nbsp;New York City&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bus ride will take you to the most populous city in the US.\u00a0BETT participants can follow our interns around Manhattan or choose to explore on their  own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WEEK <\/strong>3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Philadelphia-Phillies-1024x956.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43\" width=\"205\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Philadelphia-Phillies-1024x956.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Philadelphia-Phillies-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Philadelphia-Phillies-768x717.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/Philadelphia-Phillies.jpg 1797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tuesday, July 14, 2019: Optional Trip &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>Philadelphia Phillies Game<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a Philadelphia Phillies game with your fellow participants and IELP staff. The Phillies compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League East division. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-white-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2017\/11\/The-Shops-at-Liberty-Place-in-Center-City-Philadelphia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2017\/11\/The-Shops-at-Liberty-Place-in-Center-City-Philadelphia-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-554\" width=\"203\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Friday, July 19, 2019: US History, Society &amp; Culture Excursion &#8211;&nbsp;One Liberty Observation Deck<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the panoramic\u00a0bird&#8217;s-eye view of Philadelphia at the city&#8217;s newest attraction from the 57th floor of One Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia! For more information, please visit the website <a href=\"https:\/\/phillyfromthetop.com\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-white-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/vf0510_01_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" width=\"219\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/vf0510_01_1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/vf0510_01_1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/vf0510_01_1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/vf0510_01_1-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Saturday, July 20, 2019: <\/strong><\/em><strong>US History, Society &amp; Culture Regional Trip &#8211; Ocean City, NJ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as &#8220;America&#8217;s Greatest Family Resort,&#8221; the island has something for everyone! It is famous for its large safe beaches, its boardwalk full of stores and restaurants, and its amusement parks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-white-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;WEEK 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2017\/11\/philadelphia-museum-of-art-east-steps2-900-600vp-587x0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bett\/files\/2017\/11\/philadelphia-museum-of-art-east-steps2-900-600vp-587x0-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-550\" width=\"203\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Tuesday, July 23, 2019: US History, Society &amp; Culture Excursion &#8211;&nbsp;Philadelphia Museum of Art&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the 240,000+ objects inside, including suits of armor and art ranging from recent to 2,000 years ago. Outside, enjoy the fountains at Eakin&#8217;s Oval, the Azalea Garden and public art behind the museum, and, of course, the famous museum steps! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-white-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/game-room1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48\" width=\"254\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/game-room1.jpg 841w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/game-room1-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/game-room1-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Wednesday, July 24, 2019:&nbsp; Optional Evening Acti<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>vity &#8211; Game Night at HGSC Game Room<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Game Room in Howard Gittis has something for everyone! Enjoy a game of billiards, ping pong (table tennis), air hockey, shuffle board, or one of the many card and board games with your fellow participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;WEEK 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49\" width=\"265\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/image.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/bettsummer2019\/files\/2019\/06\/image-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Tuesday, July 30, 2019:&nbsp; US History, Society &amp; Culture Excursion<\/i><\/b> &#8211; Spruce Street Harbor Park Summerfest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delawareriverwaterfront.com\/places\/spruce-street-harbor-park\">Spruce Street Harbor Park<\/a> and the RiverRink Summerfest right on the Delaware River with relaxing hammocks, an outdoor skating rink, games, and much more!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-white-color\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WEEK 6<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Friday, August 9th, 2019: Closing Ceremony &amp; Farewell Luncheon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a final celebration of your accomplishments throughout the six week program with your fellow BETT participants and IELP staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Saturday, August 10, 2019: Departure<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out from the hotel will be by 1:00PM. The Temple University bus and interns will depart to the airport promptly at 1:30PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BETT Program participants will have the opportunity to join several planned trips during their six-week stay at Temple University. NOTES: a. Excursions are subject to change.&nbsp;b.&nbsp;&nbsp;All tickets and transportation fees are included for local trips. 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