Spend your family vacation in the middle of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surround your family with the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, explore secret places, and take afternoon dips in the Middle Prong. This week-long adventure is designed for families that are ready to leave their cares behind in exchange for a week of unending family fun. Each day brings new activities in which to choose; hike in the high country, explore Cades Cove, search for salamanders, and enjoy fantastic evening entertainment.
2010 Cost:$1,050 for a family of four ($210/each additional person). $100/person deposit required at registration.
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Accommodations and Other Information
The Dormitory
Tremont’s dormitory is made up of 4 sections, two upstairs and two downstairs. Each section is fairly open and has many bunks. Families will have a choice of three types of sleeping arrangements. We will offer a men’s section, women’s 
section, and a coed section. The coed section will accommodate families that may want, or need, to stay together (ie. Mother and son, father and daughter, or families that simply want to bunk together). The dormitory is heated and air conditioned and has modern bathroom facilities. The bathrooms will NOT be coed.
What to Pack
Make sure to bring plenty of clothes for layering, daypack(s) for hikes, a sturdy pair of shoes for hiking, and water bottles for the entire family. You will need to have spleeping bags, or twin sheets and a blanket, for each family member along with towel, washcloth, and toiletries. Slippers and a flashlight are also recommended. For more information, please read "Your Visit to Tremont," which contains a cpmplete list of very important items (ie. sleeping bag, pillo, etc.) to bring for the week.
Contact with the “Outside World”
There isn’t cell phone reception in Walker Valley. Tremont has one telephone available for use locally or long distance with a calling card. Coming to Tremont is a great opportunity to get away from the electronic “plugged-in” world and focus on your family and the Great Smokies.
Meals
Tremont serves three hearty meals a day. Breakfast may be eggs, biscuits, and sausage, pancakes, or French toast. We also have a great cereal and fruit bar. Lunch and supper are well rounded and hot, unless we have a sack lunch. We have a fabulous salad bar at these meals. Any meal that has a meat entrée will also include a vegetarian option. Please let us know about any food allergies that you or your child may have by completing that information on the Health and Waiver form.
New Cancellation Policy, effective January 1, 2010
Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.
If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.
* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.
