Educational Destinations   

Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40) by no later than 9 a.m. Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride (uncushioned) through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground.

Cost includes: park ranger tour, glass bottom boat ride, and tram ride. Students will drive to the location and meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park by no later than 9 a.m. using the following address: 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs FL 34488. 

Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40) by no later than 9 a.m. Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride (uncushioned) through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground.

Cost includes: park ranger tour, glass bottom boat ride, and tram ride. Students will drive to the location and meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park by no later than 9 a.m. using the following address: 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs FL 34488. 

Join Tom Sweeney, President of the Thoroughbred Owners of Fl and co-owner /race manager of Two Bow Racing on this tour. The experience will start at the world fmous Ocala Breeders Sales, where we will see many racing prospects that are worth millions of dollars. Then, off to the FTBOA racing museum ending with a beautiful drive to see one of the spectacular racing and breeding farms.

What a great opportunity to learn more about the Ocala Thoroughbred Industry from a multi-state licensed professional horseman! Participants will meet Tom at MTP Education Center to follow in own vehicle: 8415 SW 80th St. There is some walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

NOTE: This is an Educational Destination course. There is a different refund policy for Art Workshops, Educational Destinations, and Local Flavors. There is a twenty-five (25) Business Day refund policy for these events. Students must notify MTP at least 25 business days before the first day of each of these registered events in order to receive a refund.

Join us for an unforgettable VIP experience at the Orlando Auto Museum, located within Dezerland Park, where you'll embark on a guided tour through over 20 themed rooms featuring 2,000 iconic vehicles valued at $200 million. This exclusive tour includes rare photo opportunities where you can sit inside authentic screen-used cars like the DeLorean, Ecto-1, Batmobile, and more. From the superhero-filled Batcave to the glamorous Cars of the Stars exhibit, each room offers a unique glimpse into automotive history and pop culture. Perfect for car enthusiasts, this tour brings the magic of the automotive world to life! Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking involved. Lunch in on your own. Cost includes: admission and VIP tour with photo-op, bus transportation, and a bottle of water.

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Itinerary:

9:45am- Arrive at MTP to check-in, load bus (time sensitive)
10:00am- Leave MTP for Orlando with short stop at Okahumpka Restrooms if needed (no late arrivals)
12:00pm- Arrive at Dezerland Park to check in, eat lunch on-site, and explore
1:30 pm ~ 3:00pm- VIP guided tour
3:00pm-3:30pm- Visit Gift Shop/Explore
3:30pm- load bus
3:40pm- Bus leaves for MTP with a stop at Okahumpka Restrooms on way if needed (time sensitive)
5:40pm Apprx.- Arrival back at MTP

Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40) by no later than 9 a.m. Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride (uncushioned) through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground.

Cost includes: park ranger tour, glass bottom boat ride, and tram ride. Students will drive to the location and meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park by no later than 9 a.m. using the following address: 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs FL 34488. 

Begin the tour by exploring the Bryant House located at 712 Southeast Fort King Street, which is the home of the Historic Ocala Preservation Society. This Victorian style home built in 1892 is named in honor of William Bryant who was the first owner. After viewing the home take a walking tour around Ocala’s historic Downtown Square and through residential neighborhoods to learn about Ocala’s oldest buildings and the people who occupied them. Learn about the Thanksgiving Day Fire of 1883 which destroyed five city square blocks. As a result, the business district made of wood was rapidly rebuilt utilizing brick and fire resistant construction materials, and thus Ocala became known as the “Brick City.”

Participants should be prepare to walk approximately 2 miles and navigate sidewalks, curbs.  Sneakers or good walking shoes are recommend with a bottle a water.  Location to meet: Historic Ocala Preservation Society, 712 S.E. Fort King St. Ocala Fl 34471.

Please park in the corner lot of S. E. Fort King Street and Sanchez Ave. 

Come experience darkness in a whole new light at the Dogs Inc.campus.  Engage your senses as you envision life from a new perspective. 

Step into the shoes of someone living in the shadows of blindness.  Walk into the world of a veteran surviving memories of combat.  And see for yourself how some of the most intelligent, talented dogs on this planet help people journey beyond the dark. 

Discover why everyone is raving about this acclaimed multisensory experience. Without revealing our surprises, be prepared to engage your senses and try on a blindfold.  Reserve your seat today.  

Trip Itinerary:

1. 7:15am- Arrive at MTP to load bus
2. Arrive at the Dogs inc. Campus
3. Beyond Dark Program; after program on your own take shuttle around campus, visit gift shop
4. 12:15 Meet at Bus; 12:30pm leave for lunch. Lunch cost on your own
5. 1pm Arrive at for lunch; lunch cost on your own
6. 2:45pm load bus for MTP
7. 5:20pm- Appx arrival back at MTP

NOTE: There is a twenty-five (25) Business Day refund policy for this course. Students must notify MTP at least 25 business days before the first day of this course in order to receive a refund.

Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40) by no later than 9 a.m. Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride (uncushioned) through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground.

Cost includes: park ranger tour, glass bottom boat ride, and tram ride. Students will drive to the location and meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park by no later than 9 a.m. using the following address: 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs FL 34488. 

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Join Tom Sweeney, President of the Thoroughbred Owners of Fl and co-owner /race manager of Two Bow Racing on this tour. The experience will start at the world fmous Ocala Breeders Sales, where we will see many racing prospects that are worth millions of dollars. Then, off to the FTBOA racing museum ending with a beautiful drive to see one of the spectacular racing and breeding farms.

What a great opportunity to learn more about the Ocala Thoroughbred Industry from a multi-state licensed professional horseman! Participants will meet Tom at MTP Education Center to follow in own vehicle: 8415 SW 80th St. There is some walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

NOTE: This is an Educational Destination course. There is a different refund policy for Art Workshops, Educational Destinations, and Local Flavors. There is a twenty-five (25) Business Day refund policy for these events. Students must notify MTP at least 25 business days before the first day of each of these registered events in order to receive a refund.

Discover all things Titanic on the Ship of Dreams two-hour thematic guided tour at the Titanic Artifact Exhibit. From construction of Titanic to her many luxuries in accommodations and technological advances of that time. Hear incredible stories of passengers and crew on board the grandest ship in the world. An artifact specialist will lead the group through the exhibition providing a personalized experience. Cost includes: exhibit admission, guided tour, bus transportation, and a bottle of water.

Tentative Itinerary:
-Bus arrive to MTP by no later than 9:10am (bring bus snacks as lunch is later)
-Bus to leave MTP for Titanic no later than 9:30am
-Bus to arrive at Titanic no later than 11:15am for two-hour tour starting at 11:45am
-Lunch on-own at either restaurant next door to the exhibit at 1:45pm
-Bus to leave the Titanic Experience no later than 3:30pm 
-Bus to arrive at MTP no later than 5:15pm

In this two-part event, participants will travel back in time while enjoying a presentation from an expert with the Ft. King Heritage Foundation about the Ft. King National Historic Landmark. The first class date will be held at MTP in a classroom where participants will learn about the fort itself, when and why it was built in Ocala, and hear stories of those who lived there. The next week, they will travel to the site to see part of the reconstructed fort first-hand. Directions and additional information for the field trip will be given the first day of class. Participants will be driving to the site independently.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Join Tom Sweeney, President of the Thoroughbred Owners of Fl and co-owner /race manager of Two Bow Racing on this tour. The experience will start at the world fmous Ocala Breeders Sales, where we will see many racing prospects that are worth millions of dollars. Then, off to the FTBOA racing museum ending with a beautiful drive to see one of the spectacular racing and breeding farms.

What a great opportunity to learn more about the Ocala Thoroughbred Industry from a multi-state licensed professional horseman! Participants will meet Tom at MTP Education Center to follow in own vehicle: 8415 SW 80th St. There is some walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

NOTE: This is an Educational Destination course. There is a different refund policy for Art Workshops, Educational Destinations, and Local Flavors. There is a twenty-five (25) Business Day refund policy for these events. Students must notify MTP at least 25 business days before the first day of each of these registered events in order to receive a refund.

This museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's history with an impressive collection of fire related memorabilia. Thousands of items are on display including a segment of 9/11 World Trade Center steel, antique fire extinguishers, early medical equipment, a life net, fire alarm boxes, firefighting uniforms, a collection of international fire helmets and so much more. Learn about the devastating Thanksgiving Day Fire of 1883, why fire uniforms are blue in color, and other interesting information during this guided tour.

Registered students meet at: 615 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Ocala FL 34475. Parking is available for the Ocala Fire Museum near the police station or the fire station. The first responder complex is located just north of the railroad track and Madison Street Elementary school.

Ocala is a hotbed of events and activities for horse owners, breeders, and those who simply enjoy watching and being around these magnificent animals. As the self-described horse capital of the world, Marion County has more than 1,200 horse farms, representing almost all equine breeds and disciplines. This 3-part course, taught by local equestrienne, Edith Gandy, includes the following topics:
• Session 1 - Ocala's horse history
• Session 2 - The many horse breeds and equine super-stars that call Ocala home
• Session 3 - WEC Peruvian Horse Show (Onsite at WEC)

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captain Erika Ritter.

Join Tom Sweeney, President of the Thoroughbred Owners of Fl and co-owner /race manager of Two Bow Racing on this tour. The experience will start at the world fmous Ocala Breeders Sales, where we will see many racing prospects that are worth millions of dollars. Then, off to the FTBOA racing museum ending with a beautiful drive to see one of the spectacular racing and breeding farms.

What a great opportunity to learn more about the Ocala Thoroughbred Industry from a multi-state licensed professional horseman! Participants will meet Tom at MTP Education Center to follow in own vehicle: 8415 SW 80th St. There is some walking, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

NOTE: This is an Educational Destination course. There is a different refund policy for Art Workshops, Educational Destinations, and Local Flavors. There is a twenty-five (25) Business Day refund policy for these events. Students must notify MTP at least 25 business days before the first day of each of these registered events in order to receive a refund.