Travel Adventures

Join The Fowler Center for trips filled with friends, fun, and travel as we venture to various destinations in the USA. Trips vary from day trips to weekends to week-long adventures!

Some of our recent trips include a day trip to Great Lakes Crossing where we visited Sea Life Aquarium and had lunch at Rainforest Café; a weekend fishing trip where travelers camp in tents at a state park and charter a fishing boat, catch and then fry up dinner over the campfire; and finally, a week-long trip to Disney World! 

Trips are first come, first serve and have limited spots available for those who use wheelchairs due to transportation and the nature of the trips.

PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY:

  • Age 18+
  • Successful in a 1:3 staff-to-traveler ratio
  • Able to follow directions for sticking with the group
  • No aggressive behaviors
  • No disruptive behaviors (yelling, purposefully antagonizing, etc.)
  • Willing to participate in activities
  • Independent or needing minimal assistance with personal care and ADLs
  • Ambulatory or able to easily pivot, transfer, or walk with minimal assistance
  • Able to get in and out of any mode of transportation during trips (modes of transportation vary from trip to trip)
  • Travelers who are new to The Fowler Center may need to meet with Administrative staff before confirmation of the trip in order to assure proper placement.

To sign up or for more information, contact Program Supervisor, Nicole Lingnau, at nlingnau@mchsmi.org or (989) 673-2050.

Upcoming Adventures

Ladies Getaway | February 28 – March 2, 2025

This trip is all about us ladies and some well-deserved pampering! We’ll start with manicures and pedicures, getting us all dolled up for a lovely dinner. The adventure continues with exploring Grand Rapids, shopping, and even a fun painting class!

  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI
  • Transportation Mode: Large Vans
  • Trip Cost: $1,050.00
  • Non-refundable Deposit: $275 due by 2/07/25
  • Balance: Remainder $775 due by 2/21/25
Washington, D.C. Road Trip | April 8-14, 2025

It’s time to hit the road again, and what better destination than Washington, D.C.? Spring is the perfect season to visit our nation’s capital, with cherry blossoms in full bloom. We’ll explore iconic monuments, catch a show, and visit the Smithsonian museums. Plus, we’ll make a fun stop halfway there and back to break up the journey!

  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Transportation Mode: Large Vans & Public Transportation
  • Trip Cost: $2,400.00
  • Non-refundable Deposit: $600.00 due by 3/07/25
  • Balance: Remaining $1,800.00 due by 3/28/25
Baseball & Belle Isle | April 25-27, 2025

Batter up! Get ready for an exciting weekend as we head to the ballpark to cheer on our Tigers as they take on the Baltimore Orioles. But the fun doesn’t stop there—on Sunday, we’ll visit Belle Isle’s historic Aquarium to explore its fascinating marine life and enjoy the beauty of this Detroit gem.

  • Location: Detroit, MI
  • Transportation Mode: Large Vans
  • Trip Cost: $800.00
  • Non-refundable Deposit: $200.00 due by 3/21/25
  • Balance: Remaining $600.00 due by 4/11/25