2007 Neutrino Physics Summer School

Social Events

BBQ
We will have an American style barbeque ("Burgers and Brats") on the evening of Saturday, July 7, at the Kuhn barn in the Fermilab village. Buses will take participants to the village and drop them at the School hotel after the BBQ (~9pm).
Chicago Outing
On Wednesday, July 4, we have arranged a full-day outing to downtown Chicago. Buses will be available to take participants from the school hotel and from the Users Center parking lot in the Fermilab Village to Chicago, with drop-off at Millenium Park. From there, you can head north to Navy Pier, The Water Tower, and shopping on Michigan Avenue, or south to The Art Institute of Chicago, The Field Museum, and The Shedd Aquarium. A City of Chicago free trolley service and other pay-per-ride public transportation is available connecting most major tourist sites. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes. Please see the trolley map. For more information on the transportation in this area managed by the Illinois-Grand Corridor Transportation Management Association (TMA), please visit www.cityofchicago.org or www.tylin.com for schedules and routes. City buses and taxi services are available. Return buses to the hotel and The Village will pick-up at ~8p.m. at the same drop-off point at Millenium Park. Please see the school registration materials for further details. Those who wish to stay in the city later can return via train (see transportation below).

Companion Tickets
Companion tickets will be available for the two barbeque dinners at the Village Barn and the Chez Leon Buffet farewell dinner. Prices are as follows: "Burgers and Brats" BBQ - $25, "Steak Fry" BBQ - $25, Chez Leon Buffet - $50. Please contact the school secretariat for more information.

Steak-fry
After the afternoon classes on Tuesday, July 10 there will be a Steak-Fry dinner held at the Kuhn barn in the Fermilab village. Buses will take participants to the Village and drop them at the School hotel after the dinner (~9pm).
Farewell Dinner
On the evening before the last day of classes (Thurs. July 12), a buffet will be held at Chez Leon for students and school faculty.
Chicago Tourism
Fermilab is located just 35 miles west of the Loop in the city of Chicago. You can get to the center of Chicago by train. The nearest Metra train stations are located at West Chicago, Winfield, Geneva, and Route 59, and are just a short drive away. The West Chicago and Geneva stations are the closest to the Comfort Inn in Geneva. Taxi service for transportation to/from train stations is also available.

Information on things to do while you are visiting Chicago can be found here. Additional links to tourism sites can be found on the left side of this page.
The city of Chicago is famous for its many fine restaurants and diverse ethnic cuisines. Restaurants listings can be found here.
Local Area Restaurants
There are many restaurants in the western suburbs of Chicago. You can find a partial listing here. A more comprehensive listing will be included in the registration materials.
Users Center & Village Sports Activities
The Users Center is located at 2 Che Che Pinqua in the Village. It is a recreational facility containing a large-screen TV room, a music room with a grand piano, a game room with ping-pong tables and pool tables, and a lounge with a full bar. The Users Center is open Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.
Recreational activities such as swimming, tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and softball, can be played in the area nearby.
On-site Transportation
Fermilab operates a free taxi service on site between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is no weekend service. To call the taxi, dial 4225 (HACK) on any Laboratory phone. The taxi picks up passengers on the east side of the Ground Floor of Wilson Hall. Please remember that the taxi stops at other locations to pick up and drop off passengers, so allow additional time when using this service. Also, please check the site access map to make sure that the area you are visiting does not have restricted access.
Weather at Fermilab
July in the Batavia area is generally warm and humid, with a non-zero chance of rain showers. Average high temperature for Batavia during this time is 78°F/26°C and average low is 58°F/14°C, although recent summers have been slightly warmer than average. Weather conditions at Fermilab can be found here. The extended forecast for the area can be found here.
Other Events at Fermilab
There are some other events at Fermilab that might be of interest. Current listings of cultural events at Fermilab are available on the web. These events include an Arts Series, Gallery Chamber Series, Lecture Series, Film Series, and Art Gallery Shows.