Social Activities
We have arranged a diverse range of activities for participants and guests of the 18th International Conference of the ISP. If an activity has an additional cost, it will be noted at the end of the description. We need to determine the number of participants who may be interested in the “additional cost” activities, so we can arrange transportation and pursue possible group discounts. Please be sure to mark your interest in these activities on the registration form.
Sunday, June 26
Welcome Reception at The Radisson Hotel
The Welcome Reception will be held from 7-9:00 p.m. in the Faculty Club in The Radisson Hotel. This informal gathering will give you a chance to meet your colleagues and pick up your registration packet. Cocktails and light refreshments will be provided. The cost of this activity is included in the registration fee for participants and guests.
Monday, June 27
Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Game
Enjoy an evening of “America’s Favorite Pastime” at Fifth Third Field cheering on the Toledo Mud Hens as they take on the Norfolk Tide. The Mud Hens baseball team is a Triple-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and a long-time favorite of Corporal Klinger from the former television series MASH. The cost for this activity is NOT INCLUDED in the registration fee. (Ticket prices range from $12-20 per person depending on seat location.)
Tuesday, June 28
Toledo Museum of Art
From 2-5:00 p.m., participants and guests are encouraged to browse the galleries of the Toledo Museum of Art, which has earned a global reputation for the quality of their collections, innovative and extensive education programs, and an architecturally enriched atmosphere. A Strolling Dinner and Cocktail Reception will begin at 5:00 p.m. in “The Cloister” (a medieval stone courtyard surrounded by colonnades) within the Toledo Museum of Art. The cost of this activity is included in the registration fee for participants and guests.
Wednesday, June 29
The Toledo Zoo
Visit the nationally recognized Toledo Zoo from 2-5:00 p.m.The Toledo Zoo's animal collection consists of thousands of mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates, representing 750+ exotic species from all over the world. From polar bears to penguins, from king cobras to corals, if you have a favorite animal, chances are you will find it here. The cost for this activity is NOT INCLUDED in the registration fee. (Ticket prices: $17 for adults, $14 for children (age 2 - 11) and seniors (60+). Please mark your interest in these activities on the registration form
Thursday, June 30
Toledo Botanical Garden
Participants and guests will enjoy a dinner and walking tour of the Toledo Botanical Garden beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. The Toledo Botanical Garden is a 60-acre property sprinkled with sculptures, artwork and native and exotic plants. The cost of this activity is included in the registration fee for participants and guests.
Friday, July 1
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village– Detroit, Michigan
Take a short day trip to explore the Henry Ford Museum from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. From race cars to freedom rides, modular houses to microprocessors, the Henry Ford Museum has wide-ranging exhibits that have the power to inspire, inform and engage visitors. The Greenfield Village is a vast outdoor museum spread across more than 80 acres. Over 80 authentic historic structures include the lab where Thomas Edison gave the world light, the workshop where the Wright Brothers gave us wings, and the building where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. The cost for this activity is NOT INCLUDED in the registration fee. (Ticket prices: $36.50 for adults, $27.50 for children (age 5 - 12), and $33 for seniors (62+), children under 4 are free. Please mark your interest in these activities on the registration form.
