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Kansas Speedway Race Track Tour
Visit the exciting Kansas Speedway, host to NASCAR Busch, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Craftsman truck, Indy Racing and ARCA races. Your tour will include the grandstand/concourse area, infield and inspection garages, media center interview room and the president's suite. Finally, experience "Victory Lane" as the drivers do, and take in the atmosphere standing in the center of it all.

Note: This is a tour of the speedway, not tickets to an actual race. Ticket price includes transportation from Bartle Hall.

Wednesday
Time: 9:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
Ticket price $15

Visit the Kansas Speedway Web site.

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Oceans of Fun Water Theme Park
Enjoy a full day's adventure of surfin', slidin', sand and sun at Oceans of Fun! This water park has something for swimmers and nonswimmers alike. Don't forget your sunscreen! Tickets for the water park will be available for sale Monday-Wednesday; good for one (1) day park entrance any day during the week.

NO TRANSPORTATION

Time: Monday-Saturday
Park Hours: Sunday – Friday. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Ticket price: $25

Visit the Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun Web site.

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Zona Rosa Shopping Experience
Zona Rosa is located in Kansas City, Mo., and offers shopping, dining and entertainment in an open-air, new urban setting with town square, fountains, and a lot of atmosphere! Only 10 minutes from Bartle Hall. Ticket price includes transportation from Bartle Hall. (Bus will leave the mall at 5 p.m. to return to Bartle Hall at 5:30 p.m.)

Wednesday
Time: 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ticket price $10

Visit the Zona Rosa Web site.

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Kauffman Stadium Royals Game
Kauffman Stadium has always been one of the crown jewel ballparks of Major League Baseball. Now after years of planning and design, the Royals have begun the construction phase on the exciting renovation of a true Kansas City landmark. Join thousands of baseball fans as the Royals take on the Colorado Rockies! This package is TRANSPORTATION ONLY! You must purchase your tickets at the ballpark. (The bus will leave from Bartle Hall at 5:30 p.m. and return to Bartle at the end of the game. In the case of overtime or rain delay, the last bus will leave the stadium at 11 p.m. –– rain or shine!)

Price includes transportation from Bartle Hall.

Wednesday
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Transportation ticket price: $10
Royals game ticket prices range from $9 - $37 and must be purchased at the ballpark

Visit the Kansas City Royals' Web site.

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The Cabela's Adventure (World's Foremost Outfitter)
This 180,000-square-foot retail store sells hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. Tour includes a walk-through aquarium, African display, mule deer, laser gallery and more. You will also have time to shop!

Ticket price includes transportation from Bartle Hall. (Bus will leave Cabela's at 4 p.m. to return to Bartle Hall at 4:30 p.m.)

Wednesday
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ticket price $10

Visit the Cabela's Adventure Web site.

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Other Activities Within Walking/Shuttle Distance From Bartle Hall
The entertainment booth will have brochures of other activities that are within walking distance or shuttle distance from Bartle Hall. Stop by the booth to see what other exciting things you can do while you are in Kansas City!

Ticket Purchasing Information
Tickets for these events can be purchased at the entertainment booth

Lobby 2300, Bartle Hall
Monday, June 23, 2008
2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday, June 24–25, 2008
9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sorry, no credit cards accepted.

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If you have a large group ticket purchase (20 or more), call in advance:

Kenley Jones, (816) 380 3253, ext. 7806
Gina Smith, (816) 380 3253, ext. 7221

Return times are approximate. All packages are subject to change.

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Don't miss the SkillsUSA Auction on Friday

10 a.m. viewing begins
11 a.m. auction begins

Bartle Hall, Friday June 27, 2008.

All proceeds will support the National Courtesy Corps.

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