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Activity Level 2
All of Level 1 requirements plus be able to stand for
over an hour, climb some flights of stairs, and walk
on uneven surfaces.
Five Points Washington
Friday, January 15
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m
Discover what goes on behind the scenes at
Five Points Washington, a nonprofit community
center serving Washington and the surrounding
area. During our visit, we’ll explore this impressive
multipurpose facility and learn how its recreational,
wellness, cultural, and community spaces
come together under one roof. Members will
get a closer look at amenities that include a
fitness center, indoor running track, two-court
gymnasium, aquatic center, and spaces designed
for community programs and events. Along the
way, we’ll discover how Five Points serves the
community, learn how the facility operates, and
explore the many ways it brings people together.
$45 – includes guided tour, lunch, gratuities, and
shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
Unique access is one way our Learning Trips
provide unforgettable experiences, such as this
visit to Woodgenuity.
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LEARNING TRIPS
Woodruff Career & Technical Center
Thursday, February 18
9:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
See career and technical education in action
when we tour the Woodruff Career & Technical
Center, where Peoria-area students gain handson experience preparing for careers and further
education. We’ll explore programs that introduce
students to skilled professions including
construction, collision technology, cosmetology,
criminal justice, culinary arts, emergency services,
fire science, HVAC, health occupations, and
more. Along the way, we’ll learn how classroom
instruction is combined with practical training
to give students real-world skills and career
experience. We’ll complete our visit with lunch
at the student-operated Warrior Way Café, where
culinary students put their training into practice
while gaining experience in food preparation,
service, and hospitality.
$45 – includes guided tour, lunch at Warrior Way
Café, gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
Activity Level 3
All Level 1 and 2 requirements, plus be able to
stand and walk for over 2 hours with minimal
chance for sitting.
Jtec Industries, Inc.
Tuesday, January 19
8:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Explore innovation in Central Illinois
manufacturing during a behind-the-scenes visit
to Jtec Industries in East Peoria. Founded in
2004, Jtec designs and manufactures innovative
material-handling solutions that help companies
move products efficiently while reducing
reliance on forklifts in busy manufacturing
environments. During our visit, we’ll learn how
Jtec takes an idea from engineering and custom
design through fabrication, assembly, and final
production. We’ll also discover how its industrial
tugger carts, automated solutions, and custom
systems are designed to improve workplace
safety, productivity, and material flow. This tour
offers an inside look at modern manufacturing,
engineering, automation, and a locally grown
company whose products are used by major
manufacturers.
$40 – includes guided manufacturing tour, lunch,
gratuities, and shuttle transportation.
Seats available: 28
