For 25 years, Sprout has provided adults with special needs exciting vacation opportunities throughout the world. From relaxing weekend escapes to week-long adventures of travel and discovery, Sprout has a vacation to please everyone.

Participants on our vacations have developmental disabilities, moderate to high functioning levels and are at least 21 years old. Participants must be ambulatory and capable of functioning well within Sprout’s traveling ratio of 1 leader to 3 participants.

Our usual group size is 10 participants and 3 Sprout leaders. This ratio not only allows for individual attention, but also creates a comfortable atmosphere for socialization and personal growth.

Sprout leaders are provided for every group to oversee the safety and enjoyment of each participant. Select leaders are assigned by the Sprout office to assist with the dispensing of necessary medication. While not AMAP certified, leaders do undergo a Sprout medication training based on AMAP guidelines.

Groups typically use a new 15-passenger van for access to a wide variety of local activities, restaurants and attractions.

Overnights are spent in comfortable accommodations that vary by trip destination. Our groups stay in a variety of inns, motor lodges, condominiums, and hotels where we are known and welcome.

Driving trips begin and end in New York City. We also offer a variety of trips which offer pick-ups in Connecticut, New Jersey or upstate NY. Airline trips departing from NYC will leave from one of the three metropolitan airports.

In general, extended driving trips
depart at 10:30am. Weekend trips depart friday at 5:30pm. All trips return Sunday at 6:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

The cost of the trip covers all meals, accommodations, transportation, leadership costs, activities, accident insurance and gratuities. We suggest that each participant bring spending money to purchase souvenirs.

Each group’s leadership team has use of a cellular phone and access to a 24-hour support system during the entire trip.

En-route pick-ups/drop-offs - A pick-up location en route to the destination can be arranged, when feasible, for a nominal fee. These arrangements must be made at least 14 days prior to the trip departure. En-route pick-ups and drop-offs are
not available for weekend trips.

Sprout can also individually design a trip for agencies with groups of 5 or more participants who would like to travel together or who have additional special needs. Please see our Custom Design Trip Program or contact our office for additional information.

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