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Air Transportation
The Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is a 45-minute drive from
the University of Delaware’s John M. Clayton Hall on the Newark Campus.
Limousine service and rental cars are available at the airport.
Attire and Weather
Casual attire and comfortable shoes are recommended. Some activities
will be held outside, so sunscreen and hats are encouraged. It is very
warm in the Philadelphia area in late July, with the high 80s being the
daytime norm and the low 70s at night. You may want to bring a sweater or light
jacket for cooler evenings and air-conditioned rooms. A raincoat or
umbrella is always helpful (all events are rain or shine).
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund, less a $50 processing fee, will be made if
requested in writing prior to June 30, 2008. No refunds will be made
after July 1, 2008.
Local Information
For a complete listing of activities,
restaurants, hotels, and other local information, please visit
http://www.gophila.com, and for
a list of local horticultural attractions, go to
http://www.greaterphiladelphiagardens.org.
Lodging
There are two lodging options for
Symposium attendees: the University of Delaware’s Christiana Dormitory
Complex and The Marriot Courtyard Newark - University of Delaware. Both
options are next door to the Symposium headquarters and offer
complimentary parking.
A block of rooms has been reserved in the University of Delaware’s
Christiana Dormitory Complex. The residence halls are next door to the John
M. Clayton Hall and offer single air-conditioned rooms with semi-private
bathrooms. The residence hall rooms are available at either a three- or
four-night package rate. The three-night package rate is available at
$140 per person single. The four-night package is $190 per person
single. The residence hall package is available for arrivals starting on
Wednesday, July 23, and the latest departure being Sunday, July 27. The
residence hall includes a linen package with two sheets, a pillow and
pillowcase, two towels, and one washcloth. Blankets will be available
upon request.
Reservations for the residence halls are made on the Symposium
registration form. The deadline for requesting residence hall lodging is
June 30.
The Marriot Courtyard Newark - University of Delaware is offering a
special rate of $149 per night single/double occupancy for reservations
made by June 23, 2008. After June 23, reservations at this special rate
are subject to availability. When making your reservation, ask for the
National Children & Youth Garden Symposium room block. Rooms are
limited, so reserve early.
Marriot Courtyard Newark - University of Delaware
400 David Hollowell Drive
Newark, Delaware 19716
302-737-0900
Meeting Facilities
The Symposium will be headquartered at
the University of Delaware’s John M. Clayton Hall on the Newark Campus.
Registrants will receive a campus map and directions with their
Symposium confirmation.
Membership
AHS members receive a discount on
Symposium registration. If you are not a member, you can join today by
registering as a full Symposium non-member attendee. See registration
form for details.
Poster Session
Once again the AHS will be offering a
poster session during the Symposium. The interactive portion of the
poster display will be on Thursday, July 24 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The
posters will remain on display throughout the Symposium. If you would
like to showcase an activity or program through a poster please download
the
poster session proposal form. The call for Posters will remain
open until June 20.
Registration
The early full registration fee is $320.
AHS members receive a discounted rate of $285. Full registration
includes admission to all programs, continental breakfast and lunch each
day, and dinner on Thursday. Daily registrations are also available.
Student registration rates are available for full Symposium registration
and only apply to attendees who are currently full-time students. The
pre-Symposium workshop is $75 and includes lunch, admission to
Longwood Gardens, and round-trip transportation from the University of
Delaware to Longwood Gardens. The optional trip to Chanticleer is
$75 and includes transportation, admission, and dinner. Registrations
received after June 18 will be charged the regular rate of $340, if
available. Register early – space is limited.
Registration Confirmation
Registrations received by June 30 will be
confirmed by e-mail unless otherwise requested. Registrations after June
30 will be confirmed by phone or e-mail.
Special Needs
Please indicate on your registration form
any special services needed.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Show your support for children and youth
gardening by becoming a Symposium sponsor. Please call the AHS at
703-768-5700 x 121 or e-mail education@ahs.org for details.
Have questions or need more information? Visit
http://www.ahs.org, e-mail
youthprograms@ahs.org, or
call 703-768-5700 x 132.
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