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SI Updates
Orlando Program
The 2010 SI Program: Orlando is now available.
Orlando Closed to Online Registration
Orlando Summer Institute is now closed to online registration. If you have questions or concerns about the closing of Orlando, please call the appropriate office - districts in Florida, call (407) 803-5075 or email Aeryn Anderton, aanderton@avidcenter.org; districts outside of Florida, call (404) 963-9300.
JW Marriott is Full
The Ritz-Carlton still has rooms available at the AVID rate, $169 for singles & doubles.
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Hotel Information
Thank you for supporting AVID Summer Institute by staying at one of our contracted hotels!
Your benefits include:
- Reduced hotel rates for Summer Institute attendees (negotiated by AVID Center)
- Opportunities to socialize and share best practices with educators from all over the world
- Convenience of being located where Institute events take place (Opening day activities, strand and site team meetings, Celebration Luncheon, etc.)
- Discount car rental: use the discount program through Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
- Discount travel rate: visit www.carefreevacations.com to book personal travel, or extend your stay before/after Institute. A portion of the proceeds benefit AVID's 30th Anniversary Scholarship Fund.
Fairfield Inn & Suites, located just three miles from Grande Lakes, is offering an excellent package to Summer Institute attendees. The $129 rate is good for a single, double, triple or quad, and the package includes breakfast and free internet access.
Provided we fill a minimum of 20 rooms per night (Sunday - Wednesday nights), the hotel will also provide free transportation to and from Summer Institute.
 Fairfield Inn & Suites
10815 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Rate: $129 Single/double/triple/quad
Amenities include free breakfast, free internet access, swimming pool
Reservation cutoff date: July 1, 2010
To reserve by phone, call the hotel directly at 407-354-1139 and specify that you are with AVID. A credit card is required to guarantee the room. For blocks of 10 rooms or more, please call Stephanie Andry at 321-303-7017.
  Grande Lakes Orlando
JW Marriott 
Ritz-Carlton
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
(800) 682-3665 or (800) 682-9956
Hotel reservation link
Rate: $169 Single/double
Reservation Cut-off date: June 18, 2010
Hotel cancellation policy: 72 hours prior to arrival
Parking info (Ritz-Carlton): No self parking. Valet parking $20/day.
Parking info (JW Marriott): Self parking special SI rate $8/day (reg rate $15). Valet $20/day.
Institute Check-in
Orlando Institute check-in will take place in the Palazzo Foyer at the JW Marriott.
Travel Info, Fun Things to Do
Orlando is a beautiful city, with much to see and do. For ideas on food, evening entertainment and more, visit the Orlando Travel Information website.
- Discount car rental: use the discount program through Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
- Discount travel rate: visit www.carefreevacations.com to book personal travel, or extend your stay before/after Institute. A portion of the proceeds benefit AVID's 30th Anniversary Scholarship Fund.
 Water Park Discount
Wet 'n Wild, one of America's most extreme water parks, would like you to enjoy the following splashtacular savings! Present this flyer at any Wet 'n Wild ticket booth to cool off. Plus, for every ticket purchased with the flyer, Wet 'n Wild will donate $2 back to AVID Center to be used for College Scholarships!
 Hard Rock Cafe Discount Coupon
As their way of saying congratulations to AVID on 30 years of supporting student success, the Hard Rock Cafe has graciously provided all SI participants with not just a $5 off coupon, but first available seating! Coupons will be available on the activities table near Summer Institute Check-in. View the coupon for more more details.
 Hunter's Creek Golf Club - Two for One Certificate
Located only 5 miles from the Grande Lakes, simply present
this certificate to a member of the golf shop staff and receive two rounds for the price of one. Please call ahead to make sure that space is available, as walk-ons are not allowed. For more information about the course, visit the Hunter's Creek website.
 10% Off at Macy's
Macy's department store has provided AVID Summer Institute attendees with the Macy's Domestic Savings Pass. Simply print the voucher and present it with a qualifying identification at any Macy's location nationwide, from Manhattan to Maui, to receive your Savings Pass, offering 10% savings on a wide selection of Macy's merchandise. Voucher valid through March 31, 2011.
Disney Youth Education Series
 AVID teachers are invited to enjoy a day at EPCOT and save! Learn about the diverse educational field-study programs offered through the Disney Youth Education Series at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Join us for a brief overview session presented by the Disney Youth Education Series team and then enjoy the rest of your day at EPCOT. Round trip transportation from your resort is included. Visit the website for details.
 UNO Chicago Grill
If you're in the mood for a delicious pizza, check out UNO. Not only was UNO named America's healtiest chain restaurant by Health Magazine, but use the attached voucher and
UNO will donate up to 20% of your check back to AVID. Now that's a tasty way to raise dough!
 Buy Disney Tickets in Advance
A
sprinkle of magic sparks big savings when you order your tickets in advance. For more information view Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park Tickets, and you can also
purchase tickets online.
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