Hershey Resorts and Entertainment in Hershey, PA boasts a wide range of recreational activities and team building exercises along with a host of more relaxed pursuits, such as spa treatments or lounging leisurely by the swimming pool, including this one at The Hotel Hershey
ous on the body. Having grown in popu- larity at the resort are group activities that allow guests to interact with each other while getting up and moving around.
"Both The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge have indoor and outdoor swim- ming pool options, as well as fitness cen- ters for guests to use. New for 2016, Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge is anticipated to openMemorial Day 2016. The new complex will include two indoor swimming pools, a fitness center, game room, food and beverage offerings - including a full bar and wait staff - plus event space, a whirlpool and bathrooms,” she added.
Groups also can enjoywalking,running or hiking on wooded paths that surround The Hotel Hershey, and organized walks or hikes can be arranged for a group. There are “self-centering” events at Hershey, too, which focus on stretching, private yoga,or Pilates – and can be facil- itated right in the meeting room!
In addition, the Hotel Hershey features a Sports Complex that is home to basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volley ball courts, bocce ball courts, crochet and horseshoes. For a group looking for a golf outing, the professionals at Hershey Country Club can create a variety of tour- naments from scramble to shot gun.
When it comes to team building,Hershey Resorts offers a wide variety of activities,
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from scavenger hunts to corporate social responsibility themed events - there is something for every group.
One of the most popular team bonding options is the Fruit and Vegetable 500, throughwhich teams,equippedwith fresh fruits and vegetables,wheels and cutlery, are challenged to work together to create a race car that meets race specifications.
Throughout the building process, teams can earn accessories for the cars by cor- rectly answering trivia
questions.Cars are then tested and judged, and the remain- ing edible produce is donated to ZooAmerica North AmericaWildlife Park.
Other options include a Photo Scavenger Hunt where teams are each given a cam- era and a variety of clues leading to secret places and objects around the property. The participantsmust collaborate to iden- tify the clues and snap a photo of their group with the item.
The Chocolate Challenge supplies teams with a generous amount of Hershey’s candy products and challenges them to build a completely edible structure.
“Based on your conference’s theme, the team building experience can be cus- tomized and the structure will vary from the next big ride at Hersheypark to a dreamhome,to something that represents your company’s hometown," said Imes.
She added that meeting groups also love to participate in one of Hershey’s unique beverage classes, such as the Chocolate Martini Mixology Class or the Wine and Chocolate class.
Segway of Hershey is another great bond- ing experience for groups of up to 10 peo- ple. Participants have the opportunity to explore the grounds of The Hotel Hershey and learn the history of the town, about founder Milton S.Hershey, and about The Hotel Hershey during these guided tours.
Hershey Lodge is home to 100,000-square feet of flexible function space, as well as outdoor options for events and activities. The Hotel Hershey offers 25,000-square feet of its own function space, as well as outdoor space in the Formal Gardens or its FrontVeranda overlooking the town.
In addition,Hershey Country Club boasts 10,000-square feet of function space along with scenic views of its distinctive East andWest Courses.
Mountain Adventure
At Camelback Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Michelle Wescott, director of group sales, noted that relaxation is very important for groups attending a retreat or meeting, and said that her resort offers some refreshing opportunities to unwind. "We have a very relaxing spa that overlooks our ski mountain. Also, you can enjoy a
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