Canoe, Raft, Kayak along the Delaware River, Mountain Bike in the Poconos, Dine at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort

 

The Shawnee Institute hosts Road Scholar Programs several times a year at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort.

Road Scholar is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over.
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2012 Road Scholar Tours the Poconos

JUNE

Biking I  #16480RJ
June 3-8, 2012

Bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap andState ParksofPAand NJ: Pedal through the wild gems ofPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyon this picturesque bicycling adventure. Bicycle a variety of trails with a former National Park Service Ranger who illuminates the area’s natural and cultural highlights.

Golf II  #13053RJ
June 10-15, 2012

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

Hiking II  #14629RJ
June 17-22, 2012

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

JULY

Intergen River I  #14842RJ
July 8-12, 2012

DelawareWater Gap With Your Grandkids: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: Learn to paddle by canoe, kayak and raft with your grandchildren down the Delaware River, the longest free-flowing river in the easternU.S.It’s a perfect location for an introduction to boating skills and water safety. Discover the high ridges of the Delaware Water Gap, where the river cuts through the Poconos.

Intergen Golf I  #17662RJ
July 15-19, 2012

Golfing Historic Shawnee onDelawarewith your Grandkids: On an island surrounded by the gentle-flowing whispers of the Delaware River, tee off with your grandchild on a golfing adventure at one of the most prized golf courses in the northeasternUnited States.

Mid Del River I  #17610RJ
July 22-26

DelawareWater Gap: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river in the easternUnited States. Float, paddle and learn about the river and its history as experienced leaders demonstrate basic boating skills and lead river trips of differing lengths.

AUGUST

Intergen River II  #14842RJ
August 5-9, 2012

Delaware Water Gap With Your Grandkids: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: Learn to paddle by canoe, kayak and raft with your grandchildren down the Delaware River, the longest free-flowing river in the easternU.S.It’s a perfect location for an introduction to boating skills and water safety. Discover the high ridges of the Delaware Water Gap, where the river cuts through the Poconos.

SEPTEMBER

Golf III  #13053RJ
September 9-14, 2012

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

Biking II  #16480RJ
September 16-21, 2012

Bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap andState ParksofPAand NJ: Pedal through the wild gems ofPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyon this picturesque bicycling adventure. Bicycle a variety of trails with a former National Park Service Ranger who illuminates the area’s natural and cultural highlights.

Canoe Camping  #19972RJ
September 23-27, 2012

Canoe Camping on theDelaware: Set off on a true wilderness adventure: canoeing theDelaware, a National Park Service-managed Scenic andRecreationalRiver. Paddle on this graceful river cutting through rolling hills, learn about the area’s natural history from your skilled leaders and spend two nights camping under the stars and being lulled to sleep by the river’s song.

FW Choral Music WS  #20740RJ
September 23-27, 2012

The Fred Waring Choral Music Workshop: Step into the shoes of the late Fred Waring in the village where his musical career took flight. Visit and learn about the Shawnee Playhouse, where Waring broadcasted his famous radio show. Meet and greet with folks that worked with him and still reside in theShawnee area.

OCTOBER

Golf IV  #13053RJ
October 14-19, 2012

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

The Big Story  #20741RJ
October 7-12, 2012

The Big Story of a Little Place: Shawnee on Delaware and the Great Delaware Water Gap Take a journey into the past to learn how the Great Delaware Water Gap was formed and to trace the history of the village of Shawnee on Delaware, from the first Native Americans who resided in the area to Colonial history and the creation of the Delaware National Recreational Area.

Hiking III  #14629RJ
October 14-19, 2012

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

NOVEMBER

Hiking IV  #14629RJ
November 4-9, 2012

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

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Shawnee Inn Reveals 2013 Road Scholar Tours

MARCH

The Big Story I #20741RJ

March 10-15, 2013

The Big Story of a Little Place: Shawnee on Delaware and the Great Delaware Water Gap Take a journey into the past to learn how the Great Delaware Water Gap was formed and to trace the history of the village of Shawnee on Delaware, from the first Native Americans who resided in the area to Colonial history and the creation of the Delaware National Recreational Area.

FW Choral Music WS  #20740RJ
March 10-15, 2013

The Fred Waring Choral Music Workshop: Step into the shoes of the late Fred Waring in the village where his musical career took flight. Visit and learn about the Shawnee Playhouse, where Waring broadcasted his famous radio show. Meet and greet with folks that worked with him and still reside in theShawnee area.

APRIL

Landscape Photo  #TBA
April 7-12, 2013

MAY

Hiking I  #14629RJ
May 5-10, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

Biking I  #16480RJ 
May 5-10

Bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap andState ParksofPAand NJ: Pedal through the wild gems ofPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyon this picturesque bicycling adventure. Bicycle a variety of trails with a former National Park Service Ranger who illuminates the area’s natural and cultural highlights.

Watercolor I  #16912RJ
May 12-17, 2013

Watercolor Workshop in the Pocono Mountains: Amid a thriving arts community brushing the banks of theDelaware Riverand the serenity of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, your surroundings help you turn professional instruction into watercolor mastery on this exceptional artistic adventure.

Golf I  #13053RJ
May 12-17, 2013

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

JUNE

Biking II  #16480RJ 
June 2-7, 2013

Bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap andState ParksofPAand NJ: Pedal through the wild gems ofPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyon this picturesque bicycling adventure. Bicycle a variety of trails with a former National Park Service Ranger who illuminates the area’s natural and cultural highlights.

Golf II  #13053RJ 
June 9-14, 2013

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

Hiking II  #14629RJ 
June 16-21, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

IntergenHiking I  #TBA
June 23-27, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail with your grandkids: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

JULY

Intergen River I  #14842RJ
July 7-11, 2013

DelawareWater Gap With Your Grandkids: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: Learn to paddle by canoe, kayak and raft with your grandchildren down the Delaware River, the longest free-flowing river in the easternU.S.It’s a perfect location for an introduction to boating skills and water safety. Discover the high ridges of the Delaware Water Gap, where the river cuts through the Poconos.

Intergen Golf I  #17662RJ
July 14-18, 2013

Golfing Historic Shawnee onDelawarewith your Grandkids: On an island surrounded by the gentle-flowing whispers of the Delaware River, tee off with your grandchild on a golfing adventure at one of the most prized golf courses in the northeasternUnited States.

IntergenHiking II  #TBA
July 14-18, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail with your grandkids: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

Mid Del River I  #17610RJ
July 21-25, 2013

DelawareWater Gap: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river in the easternUnited States. Float, paddle and learn about the river and its history as experienced leaders demonstrate basic boating skills and lead river trips of differing lengths.

AUGUST

Intergen River II  #14842RJ
August 4-8, 2013

DelawareWater Gap With Your Grandkids: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: Learn to paddle by canoe, kayak and raft with your grandchildren down the Delaware River, the longest free-flowing river in the easternU.S.It’s a perfect location for an introduction to boating skills and water safety. Discover the high ridges of the Delaware Water Gap, where the river cuts through the Poconos.

Mid Del River II  #17610RJ
August 18-22, 2013

DelawareWater Gap: Canoe, Kayak and Raft: The Delaware River is the longest free-flowing river in the easternUnited States. Float, paddle and learn about the river and its history as experienced leaders demonstrate basic boating skills and lead river trips of differing lengths.

SEPTEMBER

Hiking III  #14629RJ 
September 8-13, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

Golf III  #13053RJ
September 8-13

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

Biking III  #16480RJ 
September 15-20, 2013

Bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap andState ParksofPAand NJ: Pedal through the wild gems ofPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyon this picturesque bicycling adventure. Bicycle a variety of trails with a former National Park Service Ranger who illuminates the area’s natural and cultural highlights.

Canoe Camping  #19972RJ
September 15-20, 2013

Canoe Camping on theDelaware: Set off on a true wilderness adventure: canoeing theDelaware, a National Park Service-managed Scenic andRecreationalRiver. Paddle on this graceful river cutting through rolling hills, learn about the area’s natural history from your skilled leaders and spend two nights camping under the stars and being lulled to sleep by the river’s song.

OCTOBER

Landscape Photography  #TBA
October 6-11, 2013

Biking IV  #16480RJ 
October 6-11, 2013

Bicycling in the Delaware Water Gap andState ParksofPAand NJ: Pedal through the wild gems ofPennsylvaniaandNew Jerseyon this picturesque bicycling adventure. Bicycle a variety of trails with a former National Park Service Ranger who illuminates the area’s natural and cultural highlights.

Hiking IV  #14629RJ
October 13-18, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

Golf III  #13053RJ 
October 13-18, 2013

Learn and Improve Your Golf Game At a Historic Course:Play the historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort — host site of the 1938 PGA Championship in which Paul Runyan defeated Sam Snead in the final. Graced with magnificent trees, picturesque mountains and a beautiful river, this course was A. W. Tillinghast’s original design, completed in 1911.

NOVEMBER

Hiking V  #14629RJ
November 3-8, 2013

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Lace up your boots and discover a section of the Appalachian Trail in thePocono Mountains— a stretch prized for its outstanding views. Pass through the picturesque Delaware Water Gap and follow rocky ridges a few thousand feet above sea level.

FW Choral Music WS  #20740RJ
November 3-8, 2013

The Fred Waring Choral Music Workshop: Step into the shoes of the late Fred Waring in the village where his musical career took flight. Visit and learn about the Shawnee Playhouse, where Waring broadcasted his famous radio show. Meet and greet with folks that worked with him and still reside in theShawnee area.

Watercolor II  #16912RJ
November 10-15, 2013

Watercolor Workshop in the Pocono Mountains: Amid a thriving arts community brushing the banks of theDelaware Riverand the serenity of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, your surroundings help you turn professional instruction into watercolor mastery on this exceptional artistic adventure.

The Big Story II  #20741RJ
November 10-15, 2013

The Big Story of a Little Place: Shawnee on Delaware and the Great Delaware Water Gap Take a journey into the past to learn how the Great Delaware Water Gap was formed and to trace the history of the village of Shawnee on Delaware, from the first Native Americans who resided in the area to Colonial history and the creation of the Delaware National Recreational Area.

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WAYS TO REGISTER

Registration link: Simply copy and paste the program number into the search engine at www.RoadScholar.org or click on the above corresponding registration links.
Telephone: 1-877-426-8056
Mail: To request a catalog with mail-in form, call 1-877-426-8056

Shawnee Institute’s Road Scholar programs are spearheaded by:
Cindy Miano, Road Scholar Coordinator, 570-424-4050 ext. 1274.

Hope to see you as a Road Scholar with us soon!